Yorkshire's Top Sights
Yorkshire holidays are all about red-roofed harbour towns bursting with character, sweeping headlands pummelled by wind-whipped waves and glistening beaches that stretch for mile after mile, the Yorkshire Coast feels wonderfully unique.
With an abundance of Victorian resort towns, a holiday in Yorkshire is the perfect place to experience the traditional British seaside. Visit genteel Scarborough with its two beaches, beloved park and miniature railway or head to Whitby for some of the freshest fish and chips you'll ever taste.
There are natural attractions too, like the thousands of seabirds that visit the cliffs at Flamborough Head or the evocative beauty of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
Reasons to Visit Yorkshire
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Miles of unique beaches, with rock pools and cliffs aplenty
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Monuments and minsters, from York to Beverley and beyond
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Yorkshire puddings, fine ale and tasty seafood dishes
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Four holiday parks on the Yorkshire coast
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Brimming with family fun, both on park and across the county
Breathtaking Beaches
Within seconds of stepping out of your caravan or lodge at Cayton Bay Holiday Park, you’ll find yourself standing on one of the county’s most stunning beaches - just round the headland from Scarborough, yet feeling miles away from any worldly distractions.
Another stunning beach option for your Yorkshire holidays is a trip to Robin Hood’s Bay, where the attractive village of the same name can be your base for rockpooling expeditions along the tidal beach.
Top Beaches in Yorkshire
History & Culture
Yorkshire holidays are perfect for a trip back in time. Immerse yourself in centuries of history on the cobbled streets of York, where stories seep from every building. Once you’ve explored the historic York Minster, why not embark on a museum tour, taking in the Jorvik Centre (which deals with the city’s Viking heritage) and the York Castle Museum, which features an immersive mock-up of the city’s streets from the Victorian era? For a more grandiose slice of history, a visit to the Georgian country house of Sewerby Hall is a great option.
Yorkshire's Historic and Cultural Attractions
Family Fun
Fun for all ages is easy to come by in Yorkshire, with plenty to entertain the little ones all across the county. Your Scarborough holidays won’t be complete without a trip to the SEA LIFE Sanctuary, which houses creatures as varied and bizarre as giant Pacific octopus, pyjama sharks and cownose rays.
Inland, near the town of Pickering, the Dalby Forest Go Ape high ropes course is always a sure-fire winner with the kids, with all sorts of treetop fun available for ages 9+. It goes without saying that family fun is always available on park, with activities and entertainment suitable for all ages being one of the things we pride ourselves on here at Parkdean Resorts.
Theme Parks and Entertainment in Yorkshire
Outdoors, Animals & Wildlife in Yorkshire
Treat Yourself
Yorkshire is famed for its hospitality and hearty food, so tracking down a Yorkshire pudding or two should be a top culinary priority for your trip.
The county also boasts some premium tea shops, offering traditional English afternoon tea with a twist only the White Rose county can provide. Betty’s Tea Shop has ultra-popular locations in both Harrogate and York, both offering traditional Yorkshire tea alongside mouth-watering cakes and scones.
Food, Drink and Shopping in Yorkshire
Local Towns & Tours in Yorkshire
Stunning Scenery
They call it God’s Own Country for a reason. Yorkshire is blessed with a divine landscape, and just about anywhere you travel in this county, you’ll see some great sights.
From the spectacular white cliffs at Flamborough Head, complete with the UK's oldest surviving lighthouse, to the rugged skyline of the North York Moors, there’s no shortage of great views in this part of the world.