Food scene
Located right on the sea front with views over the harbour. Lots of seating outside and inside and excellent food as well.
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Cod and Lobster
61 High StLocated right on the sea front with views over the harbour. Lots of seating outside and inside and excellent food as well.
Lots of indoor and outdoor seating and a great place for food and beers in Staithes. Central location makes it easy to find from your cottage.
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The Royal George
High StreetLots of indoor and outdoor seating and a great place for food and beers in Staithes. Central location makes it easy to find from your cottage.
Serves excellent coffee, Brymor Ice cream, home made cakes and fudge, paninis during the day and yummy pizzas on selected evenings.
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Cobbles
High StreetServes excellent coffee, Brymor Ice cream, home made cakes and fudge, paninis during the day and yummy pizzas on selected evenings.
Lovely cafe in the heart of the village serving home made cakes and scones and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks. Outside seating under a large canopy.
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Dotty's Vintage Tearoom
28 High StLovely cafe in the heart of the village serving home made cakes and scones and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks. Outside seating under a large canopy.
Amazing sweet shop and deli selling a wide range of products including hot pies and sandwiches. Keep an eye out for their in store made chocolates!
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Betsy and Bo
High StreetAmazing sweet shop and deli selling a wide range of products including hot pies and sandwiches. Keep an eye out for their in store made chocolates!
This cafe has a great location on the sea front with lots of outdoor space. It is ideal in the summer months. Serves coffee, tea, cake and a range of sandwiches.
Sea Drift
7 Church StThis cafe has a great location on the sea front with lots of outdoor space. It is ideal in the summer months. Serves coffee, tea, cake and a range of sandwiches.
The Captain Cook Inn is a favorite with village locals. The pub serves a great range of ales being a freehouse with many local beers on offer. There is also an excellent menu and a dining room which is ideal for families and groups. There is a large outdoor seating area with views to the north of the village over open farmland and cliffs
Captain Cook Inn
60 Staithes LnThe Captain Cook Inn is a favorite with village locals. The pub serves a great range of ales being a freehouse with many local beers on offer. There is also an excellent menu and a dining room which is ideal for families and groups. There is a large outdoor seating area with views to the north of the village over open farmland and cliffs
The Fox and Hounds is a 20 minute walk from Staithes in the hamlet of Dalehouse. They serve a wide range of beers and have a reputation for great food. The pub is popular with locals and tourists alike.
There is a beer garden at the back of the pub as well as a seats at the front of the pub. The location is fantastic with the sounds of Dalehouse beck bubbling in the background and located on a short circular walk that starts and finishes in Staithes.
Fox & Hounds
Bullamoor RoadThe Fox and Hounds is a 20 minute walk from Staithes in the hamlet of Dalehouse. They serve a wide range of beers and have a reputation for great food. The pub is popular with locals and tourists alike.
There is a beer garden at the back of the pub as well as a seats at the front of the pub. The location is fantastic with the sounds of Dalehouse beck bubbling in the background and located on a short circular walk that starts and finishes in Staithes.
City/town information
Whitby is a historic seaport and the home of Dracula. There is plenty of things to do in the town and lots of options for food and drink with a wide range of fish and chip restaurants, cafes and pubs.
Local attractions include the Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, the pier and lighthouse, Whitby Abbey, harbour front amusement arcades, boat excursions and a long beach that runs all the way to Sandsend.
Whitby is half an hour by car or a 40 minute bus ride from Staithes. There is parking in the town itself or a regular park and ride service runs from the outskirts of town into the center.
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Whitby
Whitby is a historic seaport and the home of Dracula. There is plenty of things to do in the town and lots of options for food and drink with a wide range of fish and chip restaurants, cafes and pubs.
Local attractions include the Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, the pier and lighthouse, Whitby Abbey, harbour front amusement arcades, boat excursions and a long beach that runs all the way to Sandsend.
Whitby is half an hour by car or a 40 minute bus ride from Staithes. There is parking in the town itself or a regular park and ride service runs from the outskirts of town into the center.
Saltburn is a few miles north of Staithes and has a number of attractions to make for a great day out, the most obvious being the incredible beach (which up until the 1940s was used for motorbike and car racing) and the Victorian pier with water powered funicular lift.
The long beach here goes all the way to the mouth of the Tees so plenty of space for dog walks or finding your own quiet spot. Why not have a surf lesson with the local surf school?
The Valley Gardens are an excellent place for exploration with some wonderful waymarked walks in the woods.
The main part of the town is at the top of the S bank. Here you will find cafe's, bars and restaurants as well as the train station and local shops.
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Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Saltburn is a few miles north of Staithes and has a number of attractions to make for a great day out, the most obvious being the incredible beach (which up until the 1940s was used for motorbike and car racing) and the Victorian pier with water powered funicular lift.
The long beach here goes all the way to the mouth of the Tees so plenty of space for dog walks or finding your own quiet spot. Why not have a surf lesson with the local surf school?
The Valley Gardens are an excellent place for exploration with some wonderful waymarked walks in the woods.
The main part of the town is at the top of the S bank. Here you will find cafe's, bars and restaurants as well as the train station and local shops.
Scarborough is approximately 90 minutes from Staithes by car. It has all the hallmarks of a seaside resort town with plenty of bars and cafe's, amusement arcades, a large marina, fish quay and market and a beach. There is also an old castle overlooking both the north and south bay and for those that like or want to try surfing there are several surf shops and schools in the town.
As well as extensive facilities on the sea front there is also a large selection of high street shops in the town center for those seeking some retail therapy.
At the north end of the town is the Open Air Theatre which hosts bands and acts through the summer months and the Alpa Mare swimming pool and leisure facility. Here you will also find Peasholm Park which has lots of exciting events during the summer.
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Scarborough
Scarborough is approximately 90 minutes from Staithes by car. It has all the hallmarks of a seaside resort town with plenty of bars and cafe's, amusement arcades, a large marina, fish quay and market and a beach. There is also an old castle overlooking both the north and south bay and for those that like or want to try surfing there are several surf shops and schools in the town.
As well as extensive facilities on the sea front there is also a large selection of high street shops in the town center for those seeking some retail therapy.
At the north end of the town is the Open Air Theatre which hosts bands and acts through the summer months and the Alpa Mare swimming pool and leisure facility. Here you will also find Peasholm Park which has lots of exciting events during the summer.
Pickering is roughly 90 minutes drive from Staithes and also is the final stop on the North York Moors Railway. The town has a wide range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants and makes for a great place to stop and have an explore.
The drive to Pickering from Whitby crosses the moors taking in sights such as the radar station at RAF Fylingdales (former home of the famous Golf Ball radar), the site of the former Saltersgate pub with the fire that never went out and passing above the Hole of Horcum. There are also the villages of Goathland and Lewisham to visit on the route.
Once in Pickering there are several nearby attractions including the war museum at Eden Camp, Flamingo Land theme park and for those that like hiking and mountain biking then Dalby Forest is a short drive away.
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Pickering
Pickering is roughly 90 minutes drive from Staithes and also is the final stop on the North York Moors Railway. The town has a wide range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants and makes for a great place to stop and have an explore.
The drive to Pickering from Whitby crosses the moors taking in sights such as the radar station at RAF Fylingdales (former home of the famous Golf Ball radar), the site of the former Saltersgate pub with the fire that never went out and passing above the Hole of Horcum. There are also the villages of Goathland and Lewisham to visit on the route.
Once in Pickering there are several nearby attractions including the war museum at Eden Camp, Flamingo Land theme park and for those that like hiking and mountain biking then Dalby Forest is a short drive away.
Shops
Small high street shop selling a selection every day items as well as a large selection of beach toys, gifts and Staithes themed products. They also sell sweets, ice creams and a selection of cold drinks and alcohol.
The Kessen Bowl
4 High StSmall high street shop selling a selection every day items as well as a large selection of beach toys, gifts and Staithes themed products. They also sell sweets, ice creams and a selection of cold drinks and alcohol.
Chapel Yard Stores is located in the heart of the old village, just off the high street (look out for the signs). Their opening hours for the day are written outside the shop and on the signs directing you to the shop.
If you have forgotten any of the essential items (loo rolls, teabags, milk, bread etc) then Chapel Yard stores is well stocked so you will hopefully find what you need.
On your visit to Staithes many of the properties have fishing boat planters attached to them, if you want to buy one of these then Chris at Chapel Yard Stores is the person to speak to.
Chapel Yard Stores
High StreetChapel Yard Stores is located in the heart of the old village, just off the high street (look out for the signs). Their opening hours for the day are written outside the shop and on the signs directing you to the shop.
If you have forgotten any of the essential items (loo rolls, teabags, milk, bread etc) then Chapel Yard stores is well stocked so you will hopefully find what you need.
On your visit to Staithes many of the properties have fishing boat planters attached to them, if you want to buy one of these then Chris at Chapel Yard Stores is the person to speak to.
Sightseeing
The North York Moors National Park covers a large area with many wonderful sights to see. There are market towns such as Pickering and small villages like Danby, Rosedale and Grosmont.
The Esk Valley runs from Whitby through the park and is served by a railway service. Running from Whitby and Grosmont to Pickering is the North York Moors Railway, a volunteer run and maintained historic railway that was used in the Harry Potter films, Mission Impossible and Indiana Jones.
Pick up a guidebook and explore some of the walks in the area or bring your bicycle and enjoy some excellent cycling either on or off road. There are Moors Centers at Danby, Helmsley and Blue Bank where you can find information on local wildlife, history and attractions.
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North York Moors National Park
The North York Moors National Park covers a large area with many wonderful sights to see. There are market towns such as Pickering and small villages like Danby, Rosedale and Grosmont.
The Esk Valley runs from Whitby through the park and is served by a railway service. Running from Whitby and Grosmont to Pickering is the North York Moors Railway, a volunteer run and maintained historic railway that was used in the Harry Potter films, Mission Impossible and Indiana Jones.
Pick up a guidebook and explore some of the walks in the area or bring your bicycle and enjoy some excellent cycling either on or off road. There are Moors Centers at Danby, Helmsley and Blue Bank where you can find information on local wildlife, history and attractions.
Emergency Services centre
The Lifeboat station in the village is located over the footbridge on "North Side" or Cowbar. The RNLI station was founded in Staithes in 1873 and an all weather boat was installed in the village. There were multiple periods of closure due to a decline in fishing and lack of crew but in 1978 a new inshore boat was installed and the station has run successfully since then.
The station has a wealth of information about the boat used, the history of the RNLI and the rescues that Staithes lifeboat has been involved in.
A few buildings further along from the station is the RNLI shop where you can make donations and buy RNLI themed gifts.
RNLI Staithes and Runswick Lifeboat Station
The Lifeboat station in the village is located over the footbridge on "North Side" or Cowbar. The RNLI station was founded in Staithes in 1873 and an all weather boat was installed in the village. There were multiple periods of closure due to a decline in fishing and lack of crew but in 1978 a new inshore boat was installed and the station has run successfully since then.
The station has a wealth of information about the boat used, the history of the RNLI and the rescues that Staithes lifeboat has been involved in.
A few buildings further along from the station is the RNLI shop where you can make donations and buy RNLI themed gifts.
Community Centres
St Peters Church is located on Church Street in the old village.
During the summer months it has artworks by local artists on display and available for sale. It also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, details of which can be found on the Facebook page for the centre and on the village information board.
St Peter The Fisherman's Church : Staithes
Church StreetSt Peters Church is located on Church Street in the old village.
During the summer months it has artworks by local artists on display and available for sale. It also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, details of which can be found on the Facebook page for the centre and on the village information board.
Art Galleries
The Staithes Gallery is on the high street in the center of the village and very easy to find.
There are two floors filled with Staithes inspired art from local and national artists including a selection of paintings by Rob Shaw.
The gallery is an excellent space to really appreciate the art on display and the owners are usually on hand to discuss the art on display.
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Staithes Gallery
High StreetThe Staithes Gallery is on the high street in the center of the village and very easy to find.
There are two floors filled with Staithes inspired art from local and national artists including a selection of paintings by Rob Shaw.
The gallery is an excellent space to really appreciate the art on display and the owners are usually on hand to discuss the art on display.
The Staithes Studios Gallery (recently renamed the Mitchell and Mitchell Gallery) is opposite the Cod and Lobster pub on the high street.
It features a range of works in varying styles from local artists including painting and ceramic work.
The gallery is compact but well laid out and features some amazing views from the upper floors.
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Staithes Gallery
High StreetThe Staithes Studios Gallery (recently renamed the Mitchell and Mitchell Gallery) is opposite the Cod and Lobster pub on the high street.
It features a range of works in varying styles from local artists including painting and ceramic work.
The gallery is compact but well laid out and features some amazing views from the upper floors.