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We
always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children
as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be
accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a
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Langdale
Quest, Moorland Adventure Sport, Bickley
Rigg Farm, Bickley, Langdale End, Scarborough, YO13 0LL Tel 01723 882335 www.langdalequest.co.uk |
10,000 acres of forest: Langdale Quest is the largest 4x4 driving site in the UK. 5 routes, well maintained: all types of 4x4 can be used. Family friendly: kids' treasure hunts provided, & kids can enjoy using the 2-way radios! |
Call to check |
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Whitby
Wizard, situated on Whitby's West Cliff, |
Science centre museum - modelled on the world famous Exploratorium in San Fransisco. It contains the quirkiest collection of exciting hands-on exhibits in the region, suitable for both adults and children. |
Yes but no disabled toilet |
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Captain
Cook Memorial Museum, Grape Lane, Whitby, YO22 4BA, |
The Museum is in the 17th century house on Whitby’s harbour where the young James Cook lodged as apprentice. It was here Captain Cook trained as a seaman, leading to his epic voyages of discovery. |
Partial access |
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Trailways,
The Old Railway Station, Hawsker,
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4LB, Telephone 01947 820207
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Easy, traffic-free and safe cycling on the adjacent coastal trail is available to hirers starting from the centre. The scenic trail runs along the route of the 20 mile, old Whitby to Scarborough railway line. |
No
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Whitby
Coastal Cruises, located at the Brewery Steps opposite the
Lifeboat Station. |
Daily 25 minute boat rides out into the bay or along the coast towards the village of Sandsend (3 miles north) Want more? Look at the special cruises page for details of our sunset and/or twilight cruises. |
No |
| Dracula
Experience, 9 Marine Parade, Whitby (opposite the Lifeboat
mooring). Tel: 01947 601923/01723 501017 www.dracula-in-whitby.com
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The Dracula Experience is a bizarre walk-through attraction that features 10 weird scenes. Electronic special effects. Live actors. Special guided tours by arrangement. Probably better for older kids. |
No |
| Whitby
Abbey, Whitby, YO22 4JT. Tel: 01947 603568 www.english-heritage.org.uk |
Whitby Abbey - one of England’s most important archaeological sites, while at the interactive visitor centre your family can interrogate personalities from the past – including Dracula's creator! |
Yes - full details on website |
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Whitby Leisure
Centre, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3HT, |
Swimming in Whitby, The site consists of a main and learner pool, main hall, 2 outdoor tennis courts, multipurpose court, Kids activities. Just one of our things to do in Whitby. |
Yes |
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Whitby
Museum, Pannett Park, Whitby, N. Yorks, YO21 1RE |
Good family museum - Plenty to see here including bygones, natural history, costumes, toys and dolls, fossills. Shop. Tearoom. Just one of our great days out and things to do. |
Yes |
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Moors
Centre, Danby, Whitby, YO21 2NB
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Visitor Centre for the North York Moors National Park. Tourist Information Centre, exhibitions, country book shop, tea rooms, woodland walks, education service, activities and events. |
Yes
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