Castleton attractions

This walking tour takes you through the darker side of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. As you move around the picturesque seafront, you’ll hear well-researched stories of crime, murder, local legends and hauntings. Along the way you’ll pass the oldest still-standing building in town, visit infamous smuggling spots, wander historic Bar Street and stop outside a very haunted hotel, among other locations. The tone is factual rather than theatrical, with no gimmicks or jump scares. In summer you may also enjoy a ride on the famous Central Tramway. In winter the route includes some uphill walking when the lift is not running. The recommended minimum age is 10, at parental discretion.

Whitby Abbey has inspired visitors for nearly 1,500 years, and you'll follow in the footsteps of artists, writers and religious leaders as you explore the site. The soaring gothic ruins rise above the town and offer dramatic sea views. As you move through the cloisters and around the stone arches, you'll sense why the place has long attracted creative and spiritual visitors. This year there's more to see. You can uncover centuries of history with the new interactive guide and visit the revamped museum to find out more about how the abbey inspired Caedmon, the first named English poet, and Bram Stoker, author of Dracula. Along the way you'll learn about the abbey's place in local and literary history and see exhibits that explain its significance. The entrance to the abbey is fully accessible. In the visitor centre you'll find improved facilities and a bigger shop, making it easier to finish your visit with a souvenir or a guidebook.

At The Dracula Experience in Whitby you’ll follow the story of Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula and the town’s link to his arrival in England. The tour combines animated scenes, electronic special effects and live actors to bring the tale to life and to show how the novel connects to real places in Whitby. Along the way you’ll encounter the dramatic episode of the Russian schooner The Demeter, which ran aground in Whitby harbour on Tate Hill Sands in 1885. The crew were found dead, the captain lashed to the helm, and a huge black dog was seen to leap ashore and run up the 199 steps towards Whitby Abbey. That dog is described as one of the many forms a vampire might take, signalling that Count Dracula had reached England. The attraction uses visuals, effects and performers to recreate these moments and their eerie atmosphere.

On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to wander through Whitby and discover many of its important monuments at your own pace. These include the Church of St Mary, Pannett Park, Whitby Abbey, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and the Endeavor Experience. You’ll learn about the history of the city and several local legends – including its connection with Bram Stoker’s famous novel Dracula.

This self-guided GPS audio tour will introduce you to Whitby, a historic town with over a millennium of history. As you move through its streets you'll meet major local characters and uncover hidden treasures and engrossing legends. The commentary will provide an ideal introduction to sights such as Whitby Abbey, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and the Endeavour Experience, which you can return to at the end of the tour. Along the way you’ll hear about some of the greatest voyages of exploration, why people once thought the town was infested with serpents, and how Whitby jet, a local gemstone, helped inspire Dracula. The story of an illiterate poet will add an unexpected human touch, while other tales explain why there’s a polar bear in the town centre and why the houses with the best views were once some of the cheapest. You’ll also learn about the Hand of Glory and where to find it. The tour aims to make you look at Whitby in a new light, whether this is your first visit or your thirtieth.

On this self-guided audio tour of Whitby’s historic East Side, you will explore the area’s close ties to the sea. As you move through the streets and along the shore, the audio will introduce local pastimes such as fishing and rowing, and tell the stories of shipwrecks off the coast. Along the way you will hear about Whitby’s handcrafted Lucky Ducks, the town’s fishing heritage, and the curious legend of the Penny Hedge. The narration will also explain how Whitby may have inspired one of Charles Dickens’ best-known characters and recount the German bombardment of the town in 1914. You will also learn about J. M. W. Turner’s roughest sketch and local myths such as the Whitby Wyrm, and the tour will even point out how to spot vampire blood. The guide will highlight some of the quirkiest places to have a drink and show viewpoints that most visitors miss. Pack your camera if you enjoy photography — this walk will change how you see the East Side.

Heading to Manchester Airport (MAN) for your departure? Pre-book a private transfer to take the worry out of your journey. You’ll travel with just your party — the service is arranged to suit groups of up to eight people — so you won’t need to share with strangers. By arranging the transfer in advance you’ll avoid long taxi lines at the hotel. Instead, you’ll be driven to Manchester Airport in the comfort of a Premium car or a minivan chosen for your group size. The vehicle offers a more relaxed and private final leg of your trip, with space for people and luggage together. This option keeps the end of your stay simple and straightforward. Along the way you’ll have a direct transfer to Manchester Airport (MAN), removing the usual last‑minute hassle of finding a cab at busy hotels and departures.

Zombie Scavengers tests your ability to survive after a Zombie Apocalypse. The game will lead you through the city as you search for survival items to help your colony. Small colonies are doing all they can to survive, and you and your team have been tasked with scavenging for food, supplies and shelter. Using your smartphone, you will work from a list to find as many items as you can, and along the way you may be asked to complete challenges or answer trivia questions that affect your score. You can take part with a team of up to 10 people and the goal is to score at least 4000 points to survive the zombie apocalypse. The experience is family friendly — no actual zombies are involved. As you move through the city, you will plan which items your colony needs most, tackle tasks that test your wit and teamwork, and compete to collect the best haul for survival.

On this city walk through the downtown area you'll use an app on your smartphone to take part in a scavenger hunt. The app will present nearly 120 objects to find across 13 categories, and each object will carry a different point value depending on how hard it is to locate. As you move through the streets, you'll search for those items and send a photo of each find through the app to score points. Along the way you'll also encounter challenges that may earn you extra points. A remote guide will be available by text during your game to answer questions, offer help and give hints or encouragement when needed. The aim of the experience is to enjoy the walk, rack up as many points as you can and try to reach the top of the leaderboard.

This self-guided smartphone travel experience uses GPS to guide you around more than 100 destinations and challenges. As you move off the beaten track you will find hidden gems and surprising places you might not discover on your own. Along the way you will solve clues, complete challenges and earn points for visiting each destination, with the Travel League letting you compare your progress with other explorers. You will be able to take the experience by car, on foot around towns, or while hiking through the countryside. It is kid friendly and well suited to avoiding crowds, offering a flexible start so you can explore at your own pace. Each season you can compete for prizes and aim to become the UK’s Greatest Explorer, while enjoying a mix of challenge, learning and outdoor discovery.

A qualified trail guide will lead you around some of North Yorkshire’s forestry trails at Dalby Forest, combining guided riding with mountain bike (MTB) skills coaching as you go. The route takes you through woodland and countryside, so you’ll be immersed in nature while getting exercise on varied terrain. Along the way you’ll receive practical tips to improve your riding technique and confidence on trails. Coaching is given during the ride rather than as a separate lesson, so you’ll apply new skills straight away. A reasonable level of fitness is required, but e-bikes will assist on the hill climbs and make the steeper sections easier to manage.

Make your departure to Manchester Airport (MAN) straightforward by pre-booking a private transfer that fits your group of up to eight people. You'll skip the long taxi queues at your hotel and move straight to a reserved vehicle suited to your party size. You’ll travel in the comfort of a Premium car or a minivan, enjoying a private ride to the airport. Along the way you can relax, catch up on last-minute plans or enjoy a quiet journey with your group before check‑in. This option keeps things simple and gives you a reliable way to reach Manchester Airport without the stress of arranging transport at the last minute.