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Steam Train Diaries and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway If you have recently been watching Steam Train Diaries on Channel 4 and wondering where the railway is located, much of the series centres around the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, one of Britain’s best known...
Eden Camp Museum: One of the Most Thought-Provoking Things to Do Near Malton If you are looking for things to do in North Yorkshire that go beyond the usual seaside arcades, castles and steam trains, then a visit to Eden Camp Modern History Museum offers something...
The Blacksmiths Arms, Lastingham: Five Years On and Still One of the Best Pub Stops in the North York Moors If you are searching for The Blacksmiths Arms in Lastingham, there is a good chance you are looking for more than just somewhere to eat. You are probably...
Coble Market and the Return of Independent Scarborough There is something encouraging happening in Scarborough at the moment. Not in the big headline, “multi-million pound regeneration” sort of way. Something smaller, but arguably more important. Independent...
Shopping Local in Malton and Bringing It Back to the Orangery at Cliff House One of the things we often encourage guests to do during their stay at Cliff House is slow down a little and explore the local businesses that make this part of North Yorkshire what it is....
Ormesby Hall: A Different Kind of National Trust Day Out If you’re staying at Cliff House Holiday Cottages and looking for somewhere a little different for a day out, Ormesby Hall is worth adding to the list. Set on the edge of Middlesbrough, it’s not the biggest or...
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Diesel Gala Accommodation If you’re planning a visit to the North York Moors Railway Diesel Gala, where you stay can make a real difference to how much you get out of it. Cliff House Holiday Cottages sit just 15 minutes from Pickering,...
From Steam Trains to Fossil Shores: A North York Moors Weekend Inspired by Robson Green We have just finished watching Episode 11 of Season 4 of Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes on the BBC, and it felt very close to home. In this episode, Robson Green spent time with...
Visit Castle Howard, Bridgerton’s Clyvedon Castle, from Cliff House With Season 4 of Bridgerton about to drop on Netflix, attention is once again turning to the grand locations that bring Regency London and its surrounding estates to life. One of the most recognisable...
A winter beach walk from Whitby to Sandsend A stretch of coast that works in every season, the walk along the beach from Whitby to Sandsend is one we return to time and again. This time, it felt especially well suited to the days between Christmas and New Year, when...
In 1626, a natural spring discovered on the cliffs above the South Bay set a new direction for leisure in Britain. What followed saw Scarborough and Scarborough Spa recognised as the country’s first seaside holiday destination and, over time, the blueprint for the...
Day Trip to Pickering from Cliff House Holiday Cottages Just a short drive from Cliff House Holiday Cottages, Pickering is our nearest market town and a wonderful place for a day out. With steam trains, medieval churches, a motte and bailey castle, fascinating museums...
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Steam Train Diaries and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway If you have recently been watching Steam Train Diaries on Channel 4 and wondering where the railway is located, much of the series centres around the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, one of Britain’s best known...
Eden Camp Museum: One of the Most Thought-Provoking Things to Do Near Malton If you are looking for things to do in North Yorkshire that go beyond the usual seaside arcades, castles and steam trains, then a visit to Eden Camp Modern History Museum offers something...
Birdwatching on the North York Moors: Watching Lapwings and Their Camouflaged Chicks The North York Moors is one of those places where birdlife still feels closely tied to the seasons. Spend any amount of time walking across the moors, farmland or open pasture in...