Heritage Coast
The stunning coast of North Yorkshire, with its many beautiful beaches and historic towns and villages, is within easy reach of The Old Post Office. Stretching from Staithes in the north to Scarborough in the south, the coast offers everything you would expect from the seaside from long stretches of golden sands to some of the best fish and chips in the country.
“Our favourite activities include searching for sea glass in Runswick Bay and hunting for fossils in Robin Hood’s Bay”.
Runswick Bay
Runswick Bay has a long sandy beach that stretches from the lower village for about a mile to the cliffs at Kettleness in the south. The lower village has a small car park that is reached by a very steep road from the top village. There is a seasonal cafe/shop in the lower village as...
Sandsend
Just north of Whitby is the three mile long sandy beach that leads to the historic village of Sandsend. Driving into the village from the south you will find roadside parking overlooking the beach. In winter the parking is free but returns to pay parking in Spring, Summer and Autumn. The village is set around...
Staithes
Once the home of Captain Cook, Staithes’ cobbled streets, alleyways, beck and harbour have long attracted artists inspired by the many moods and faces of this picturesque fishing village and it’s now home to CBeebies Old Jack’s Boat staring Bernard Cribbins. Staithes has a small beach in the centre of the harbour. At low tide...
Robin Hood's Bay
The picturesque old fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay is a brilliant place to visit if you like quaint cobbled streets, cosy cafes, tearooms and long sandy beaches. It’s easy to imagine the network of streets being home to smugglers and fishermen. Car parking is only available at the top of the hill. You then...
Scarborough
Two of the best beaches in the country can be found at Scarborough – South Bay Beach and North Bay Beach. South Bay Beach is the most popular of the two as it is sheltered from the north and faces mainly south. It’s also close to the town centre. The North Bay Beach is a...