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Things to Do in Scaling

30 attractions and days out

Whitby West Cliff Beach ⭐ 4.7 3.5 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Whitby West Cliff Beach

Perched beneath dramatic cliffs, this scenic sandy stretch offers families stunning coastal views and nearby snack options, though limited facilities mean it's best suited for shorter visits.

Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail ⭐ 4.7 3.5 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail

Explore 79 miles of stunning countryside walking through rolling chalk hills, ancient villages and dramatic coastal cliffs on this scenic long-distance footpath across East Yorkshire.

The Moors National Park Centre ⭐ 4.5 3.5 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

The Moors National Park Centre

Discover the fascinating heritage and natural beauty of the North York Moors through engaging hands-on displays at this welcoming visitor centre in Danby, complete with parking and accessible facilities.

Museums & Galleries
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum 4.2 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum

Explore the fascinating heritage of North Yorkshire's ironstone mining industry at this accessible Skinningrove museum, complete with parking, restaurant facilities and picnic-friendly grounds for family days out.

Port Mulgrave Beach ⭐ 4.7 4.2 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Port Mulgrave Beach

This wheelchair-accessible Yorkshire cove offers families a chance to hunt for ancient fossils while exploring fascinating remnants of the area's industrial heritage along its rocky shores.

Runswick Bay 4.5 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Runswick Bay

This charming North Yorkshire beach near Whitby welcomes families for seaside days out with picnics, though access may prove challenging for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Museum of Victorian Science ⭐ 4.8 5.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Museum of Victorian Science

Step into the fascinating world of 19th-century scientific discovery at this unique Glaisdale museum showcasing authentic Victorian-era experiments and innovations.

The Play Factory ⭐ 4.5 5.8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

The Play Factory

Kids can burn off energy in this wheelchair-accessible soft play venue with an onsite restaurant, parking and toilets, though baby changing isn't available and outside food isn't permitted.

Airtime Trampoline Park ⭐ 4.3 5.9 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Airtime Trampoline Park

Bounce into family fun at this fully accessible trampoline venue featuring facilities for babies and wheelchairs, plus on-site dining to keep everyone energised throughout your visit.

Saltburn Miniature Railway ⭐ 4.8 6.9 mi away

Railways & Transport

Saltburn Miniature Railway

Take a delightful ride on this 15-inch gauge railway winding its way through Valley Gardens, offering families a nostalgic steam experience in scenic surroundings with accessible facilities.

Hunt Fun Saltburn 7 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Hunt Fun Saltburn

Solve puzzles and explore Saltburn's landmarks on this engaging outdoor trail that gets families thinking and moving together. A wheelchair-accessible adventure starting from the Library on Windsor Road.

Saltburn Cliff Lift ⭐ 4.5 7.1 mi away

Railways & Transport

Saltburn Cliff Lift

Take a thrilling ride on one of Britain's oldest water-powered funicular railways, connecting Saltburn's seafront to the clifftop with spectacular coastal views along the way.

Saltburn Beach ⭐ 4.7 7.2 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Saltburn Beach

This Yorkshire coastal gem combines golden sands with a striking Victorian pier, welcoming families and four-legged friends alike for memorable seaside adventures with wheelchair access and picnic spots.

Sandsend Beach ⭐ 4.8 8 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Sandsend Beach

This Yorkshire sandy stretch offers fascinating rock pools to discover and welcomes families with parking, toilets and wheelchair access, perfect for picnicking by the sea.

Hunt Fun Guisborough 8.1 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Hunt Fun Guisborough

Discover Guisborough's landmarks through an engaging team-based puzzle trail that challenges minds while exploring the town centre. This wheelchair-accessible activity starts from Church Street's Tourist Information Centre.

Mini Monsterz ⭐ 4.6 8.9 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Mini Monsterz

This exciting Whitby play centre boasts some of North Yorkshire's most impressive slides, plus an onsite restaurant where families can refuel between adventures.

Whitby Surf School ⭐ 4.6 9.4 mi away

Watersports

Whitby Surf School

Master surfing and stand-up paddleboarding at Lower West Cliff Beach under expert instruction from qualified lifeguards, or explore the coastline on a scenic flatwater paddling adventure.

Pannett Park ⭐ 4.6 9.4 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Pannett Park

This accessible Whitby park features an onsite restaurant and facilities, making it perfect for family outings with convenient nearby parking and wheelchair access throughout the grounds.

Whitby Museum ⭐ 4.7 9.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Whitby Museum

Explore fascinating local history and natural wonders at this family-friendly museum, fully accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs with baby changing facilities available throughout.

Wacky Warehouse - Wheatlands Farm ⭐ 4.3 9.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - Wheatlands Farm

Let the kids burn off energy at this colourful soft play venue on Redcar Road, complete with climbing frames and slides. Parents can relax in the onsite restaurant while little ones explore safely.

Doodlepots Ceramic Cafe ⭐ 4.9 9.6 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Doodlepots Ceramic Cafe

Unleash your family's creativity at this welcoming ceramic studio where everyone can paint pottery while enjoying snacks or your own picnic. Fully accessible with baby-changing facilities and nearby parking.

Whitby Beach ⭐ 4.7 9.6 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Whitby Beach

This sheltered Yorkshire sandy shore welcomes four-legged friends and wheelchairs, making it perfect for family picnics by the sea with your furry companions.

Bark Endeavour ⭐ 4.7 9.7 mi away

Railways & Transport

Bark Endeavour

Historic sailing vessel moored at Fish Quay offering visitors a glimpse into maritime heritage, with onboard refreshments and the option to enjoy your own picnic while exploring this traditional bark.

The Dracula Experience ⭐ 3.6 9.7 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

The Dracula Experience

Brave a spine-chilling journey through Whitby's vampire legend with theatrical scares, dramatic effects and costumed performers in this immersive horror attraction unsuitable for young children.

Whitby Whale Watching Centre ⭐ 4.6 9.7 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Whitby Whale Watching Centre

Set sail from St Ann's Staith on an unforgettable marine adventure to spot magnificent whales in their natural habitat off the Yorkshire coast.

Huntfun Whitby ⭐ 4.6 9.7 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Huntfun Whitby

Explore Whitby's harbour with this interactive treasure hunt that transforms your family stroll into an exciting quest using maps and clues to discover hidden gems around town.

The Whitby Vampire Curse Treasure Trail ⭐ 3.6 9.8 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Whitby Vampire Curse Treasure Trail

Follow clue-based riddles through Whitby's atmospheric streets on this vampiric adventure trail, perfect for families seeking a self-guided exploration that reveals the town's hidden secrets and spooky heritage.

Captain Cook Memorial Museum ⭐ 4.5 9.8 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Explore the fascinating life of Britain's legendary navigator at this atmospheric Grape Lane museum, housed in a period building with wheelchair access, toilets and an onsite restaurant.

Whitby Abbey ⭐ 4.6 9.9 mi away

Landmarks & Monuments

Whitby Abbey

Perched dramatically on the clifftops, this atmospheric medieval ruin inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula and offers families stunning coastal views alongside fascinating heritage to explore together.

Guisborough Forest and Walkways ⭐ 4.6 10 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Guisborough Forest and Walkways

Explore scenic woodland trails suitable for all ages and abilities, with spectacular Teesside panoramas, family-friendly facilities, and welcome spaces for pushchairs, wheelchairs and dogs.

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