Top Things to Do around Grinkle Park
Grinkle Park is surrounded by 35 acres of parkland and gardens, and boasts many varieties of azalea and rhododendron which look stunning in full flower in spring and early summer.
Stroll around the lake, enjoy tennis, billiards or snooker, and, for the more energetic, there’s our jogging trail.
Our location is perfect as a base to explore this beautiful part of the North East. Discover unspoilt beaches and walk for miles on the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. With historic houses and castles, climbing, freshwater and sea fishing, swimming, riding and golf, there’s something for everyone including the kids!
Please ask at Reception if you would like any more details during your stay so you make the best of the area.
Coastal Treasures
The Grinkle Park Hotel is perfectly situated for you to enjoy the best of the North East Coast. You can take in the Valley Gardens or have a leisurely stroll down the pier at Saltburn, or climb the 199 steps to the Abbey at Whitby. For something a little closer to home, explore the ancient fishing villages and charming beaches of Runswick Bay and Staithes. For those with a more adventurous spirit, there is always the slightly larger seaside town of Scarborough to visit further down the coast.
Bustling Market Towns
The region is blessed with various markets such as Stokesley, Guisborough and Whitby where you will find many a bargain, all the local delicacies and fresh Whitby fish.
Market Days
Stokesley (Fridays)
Guisborough (Tuesday and Saturday)
Whitby (Tuesday and Saturday)
Scarborough (Monday and Saturday)
Highlights of the Region
The North York Moors Centre – Danby YO21 2NB, 01439 772737
Skinningrove Mining Museum – Skinningrove TS13 4AP, 01287 642877
Kirkleatham Museum – Redcar TS10 5NW, 01642 479500
Flamingo Land – Kirby Misperton YO17 6UX, 0871 9118000
Sealife Centre – Scarborough YO12 6RP, 01723 373414
Roseberry Topping /Captain Cooks Monument – Great Ayton
Esk Valley Railway – Whitby Railway Station
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum – Stewarts Park, Middlesbrough TS7 8AT, 01642 311211
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Grosmont to Pickering – 01751 472508)
Cookery Classes
Whilst staying at Grinkle Park, enjoy a day out at The Arches Cookery School and brush up on your culinary skills, or just have fun creating dishes with the best local produce. Situated next door to the hotel, and only a ten minute stroll along the lane The Arches Cookery School will inspire you.
