Ravenscar
The Raven Hall Hotel, perched broodingly on the clifftop, was once a home owned by King George III’s physician, Dr Francis Willis: it’s rumoured that the king may have stayed there during his treatment.
A stone’s throw away is the alum works, once an important part of this country’s fabric dyeing industry, and now a fascinating National Trust site.
In the late Victorian period, big plans were made for Ravenscar to become a holiday resort to rival Scarborough and Whitby. Roads were laid out, a handful of fine houses were built and sewers laid. But Peak – as it would have been named – never really caught on, perhaps because of the steep path down to the beach – and the development company went bankrupt. But remnants of the resort that never was remain.
And – like the rest of this fabulous Jurassic coast – the beach at Ravenscar is a wonderful place to find fossils.
What's On
Event Table
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 1 Sep - Wed 31 Oct | Visiting artist Peter Watson at Old Town Gallery, Bridlington |
| Wed 5 Sep - Thu 5 Sep | Cafe Comedy at Bridlington Spa, Bridlington |
| Sat 29 Sep - Sat 29 Dec | Roy Chubby Brown at Whitby Pavilion, Whitby |
| Mon 1 Oct - Mon 31 Dec | World War One Centenary at Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre, Scarborough |
| Tue 2 Oct - Fri 2 Nov | Halloween Trail at Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Bridlington |
| Mon 8 - Thu 25 Oct | Phillipa Elizabeth Photography Exhibition at Bridlington Spa, Bridlington |
| Sat 13 Oct - Sat 10 Nov | 'The Owl and the Pussycat' by Bill Manhoff at Whitby - various venues, Whitby |
Discover Events in the Coastal Villages
Visiting artist Peter Watson
Bridlington
Sat 1 Sep - Wed 31 Oct 2018
Peter Watson is the next artist to hold an exhibition at Bridlington Old Town Gallery. The exhibition opens on the 1st September 2018 and runs throughout September at the gallery in Bridlington Old Town.
Cafe Comedy
Bridlington
Wed 5 Sep 2018 - Thu 5 Sep 2019
An evening of live stand-up comedy in the remodelled Bridlington Spa cafe, the perfect setting to enjoy a night of laughter, deli favourites and drinks.
Roy Chubby Brown
Whitby
Sat 29 Sep - Sat 29 Dec 2018
He’s the UKs most outrageous comedian – telling it as it is in his rudest and most controversial show to date.
World War One Centenary
Scarborough
Mon 1 Oct - Mon 31 Dec 2018
Our World War One centenary exhibition runs from October to December.
Halloween Trail
Bridlington
Tue 2 Oct - Fri 2 Nov 2018
Come and have fun with our spooky house and garden trails and earn a chocolate treat once complete.
'The Owl and the Pussycat' by Bill Manhoff
Whitby
Sat 13 Oct - Sat 10 Nov 2018
Two unlikely neighbours. Both have identity issues and through the course of the play they start to discover who they really are. ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ is a heart-warming comedy about unexpected love and the attraction of opposites.
Jenny Sutcliffe Lace Making
Scarborough
Mon 15 - Fri 19 Oct 2018
Join us at Cober Hill for a Lace Making course!
Tea Dances with Ray Kirk
Whitby
Tue 16 Oct 2018
We invite you to put on your dancing shoes and dance the afternoon away on one of Yorkshire's largest dance floors in the wonderful surroundings of The Northern Lights Suite.
The House With A Clock In Its Walls (12a)
Whitby
Tue 16 Oct 2018
The House With A Clock In Its Walls (12a)
The House With A Clock In Its Walls (12a)
Whitby
Wed 17 Oct 2018
The House With A Clock In Its Walls (12a)
Paul Wheater's Musical Memories
Filey
Wed 17 Oct 2018
Country classics, love songs, standards, old-style gospel songs and more.
Strawberry Fields Car Boot & Market
Bridlington
Thu 18 Oct 2018
Strawberry Fields Carboot and Market is open every Thursday and Bank Holiday Monday from March to October. Also open Tuesdays from the first week in June. Trading hours 6 am - 2 pm.
Craft and Gift Fair
Scarborough
Thu 18 Oct 2018
Craft and gift fair in the Cabaret Ballroom of the Grand Hotel supporting St Catherine’s Hospice in Scarborough.
The House With A Clock In Its Walls (12a)
Whitby
Thu 18 Oct 2018
The House With A Clock In Its Walls (12a)
Stewart Francis: Into the Punset
Scarborough
Thu 18 Oct 2018
Stewart Francis is bringing his ‘Farewell Tour’ to the Scarborough Spa.
Sue Ford - Oil Painting
Scarborough
Fri 19 - Mon 22 Oct 2018
Join us at Cober Hill for an Oil Painting holiday!
Musicport 2018
Whitby
Fri 19 - Sun 21 Oct 2018
Organisers are delighted to announce they have now completed the main line-up for the 19th Musicport Festival held in the beautiful seaside town of Whitby, North Yorkshire this October with its usual high quality and eclectic line-up.
Ascarium - Halloween Spooktacular
Scarborough
Sat 20 Oct - Sun 4 Nov 2018
Explore the ocean depths to discover the spooky creatures that lurk beneath the waves. Find the missing magic ingredients around SEA LIFE to help the Sea Witch cast her spell and claim your reward at an exclusive meet and greet!
Craft and Gift Fair
Scarborough
Sat 20 Oct 2018
Craft and gift fair in the Cabaret Ballroom of the Grand Hotel supporting St Catherine’s Hospice in Scarborough.
Make It!
Scarborough
Sat 20 Oct 2018
Get the weekend off to a creative start with your family and friends.
McCain 10k Race
Scarborough
Sun 21 Oct 2018
McCain Yorkshire Coast 10K Road Race and Family Fun Run - McCain Yorkshire Coast 10K road race - McCain Yorkshire Coast 10K road race.
Psychic Fair
Scarborough
Sun 21 Oct 2018
Some of the best Psychics and Clairvoyants from around the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire areas will be attending the Psychic Fair at Scarborough's Market Hall on 21st October 2018.
