Sightseeing and other activities

GO APE & DALBY FOREST – 21km from White Rose assembly

The “Great Yorkshire Forest” is well named.

Go Ape’s hilltop-to-hilltop zire wires and a plunging valley below are just two of thefeatures that make the Dalby Forest course so popular. It’s simply stunning.

The forest itself has many attractions including a series of world class mountain bike routes (the MTB World Cup was here in 2010) and a permanent orienteering course.  Maps are for sale at the Tourist Information Office at Low Dalby.

NYMR– 21km from White Rose assembly to Pickering and 42km to Grosmont

With magnificent steam engines, beautiful rural stations and smartly uniformed staff, a visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is like taking a step back in time.

From the smoke and steam pouring from the engines to the cosy wood-panelled carriages and friendly conductor service, the railway is both lovingly preserved and charmingly authentic

It’s also the perfect starting point for a day out, whether you’re travelling between the rugged Yorkshire villages, hiking on the wind swept moors or spending a day by the seaside in Whitby.

The southern end of the line is at Pickering and the engine sheds and workshop at Grosmont are open to the public.

WHITBY ABBEY – 34km from White Rose assembly

Set on a headland high over the popular seaside town, Whitby Abbey is the perfect choice

for a great day trip from White Rose weekend.   This is one of the most atmospheric visitor attractions on the Yorkshire coast.

For mystery and imagination, Whitby Abbey is one of the best family days out in Yorkshire.

SCARBOROUGH CASTLE – 18km from White Rose assembly

With its 2,500 year history, dramatic location and panoramic views over the stunning

Yorkshire coastline, Scarborough Castle deserves its place as one of the finest tourist attractions in the area.

It started life as an Iron Age Fort, was then  occupied by the Romans, became a Viking settlement and reached its heyday under Henry II.

This royal stronghold, built by successive medieval kings over two centuries has seen more than its fair share of conflict and sieges.

ROBIN HOODS BAY – 29km from White Rose assembly

Robin Hood’s Bay is a uniquely beautiful little fishing hamlet situated on the coast just south of Whitby. One of the prettiest villages along the Yorkshire Heritage Coast, Robin Hood’s Bay makes for a quieter base compared to Whitby and Scarborough.

Robin Hood’s Bay has a fine selection of its own attractions including arts and crafts shops, atmospheric pubs, restaurants, a museum and horse riding.

FLAMINGOLAND – 27km from White Rose assembly

Flamingoland – between Pickering and Malton (which claims to be the 12^th most visited theme park in Europe) has more than 100 white-knuckle rides and slides, wildlife and spectacular shows.

 

 

 

 

SEALIFE CENTRE – 16km from White Rose assembly

Sealife centre on Scarborough’s North Bay is an aquarium and sanctuary for the marine environment.

The intention (they claim) is that the visitor feels as if you are there, among the fish, sharks, jelly fish and seahorses – not just a spectator.

Crystal clear water, together with expert husbandry and carefully prepared surrounds that carefully mimic preferred natural habitats make for better viewing – and optimum living conditions for our creatures.