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Staithes
Walking
Staithes a great place for walking and exploring. Take the coastal pathways to the nearby Boulby Cliffs, or visit the northern headland of Cowbar Nab with its tiny hamlet snaking down the rock side. Part of the Cleveland Way runs between Staithes and Skinningrove.
Cod and Lobster Inn
A long-established favourite of the village and last defence from the ravages of the North Sea the pub has felt the wrath of the waves on at least three occasions. The last in the great storm of 1953 when the front was washed away and the fishermen looked on in sorrow as the precious bottles of brew bobbed about on the retreating foam.
Locals will tell you that, until very recently, one had to wait for a retreating wave before making a dash into or out of the bar to avoid getting your feet wet! As the sign says: “In rough weather please use the other door”!
So – spend some leisurely time feasting on a spectacular view or take refuge for lunch on a blustery winter’s day, cosy up to the blazing fire and watch the bobbing boats through the rain-lashed windows, or join us for an evening meal and perhaps be lucky to catch a full moon casting a spectacular blue light over the bay.
Captain Cook Inn
The Captain Cook Inn sits in the top of the beautiful village of Staithes, serving pub food and real ales.
The Inn offers nine well appointed rooms, all en-suite, with TV, complementary refreshment trays and bathroom goodies. There is free parking for customers and free access to wi-fi.
Customers have a choice of guest real ale’s or can opt for our locally brewed Northern Navigator from the well stocked bar, which has been voted Winter Pub of the Season 15/16 by the local CAMRA group.
Three Sisters Fishing Trips
Three sisters is a 7.9m Sea mark 26 with a large open deck, allowing plenty of room for fishing wildlife trips & sightseeing. It is a tidy & stable boat that gets you to great fishing marks etc safely & comfortably, Three sisters also boasts the latest navigation & wreck finding equipment which enables me to position the boat right over the marks & of course the fish.
All My Sons - Fishing & Sightseeing
Sea Angling Charter boat to go Ground, Wreck & Reef Fishing out of Staithes. Licensed and Insured to carry 10 passengers
Seadrift Café
On the seafront. Enjoy really good coffee, freshly made sandwiches, homemade cakes and a piece of their very own famous Coble Cake.
Called in this small cafe for a cup of tea while we visited Staithes for a couple of hours there was about 4 tables inside and the same outside ,we tried tried famous Staithes coble cake served warm with cream ,it was lovely something you must try when you call here we also asked for some to take home and we were given pot of cream as well they do sandwiches and other cakes which all looked lovely and service with a smile.
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Staithes and Runswick Lifeboat Station - RNLI
Over the last 148 years lifeboats have been stationed at both Staithes and Runswick and the crews have been presented with nine awards for gallantry. Today’s inshore lifeboat is located in the small fishing village of Staithes.
Staithes lifeboat station is on the opposite side of the village. It is open to the public and has chronicles of the heroic actions of the local life boat crew.
Betsy and Bo
“Amazing find… lovely old fashioned sweet shop but the Delhi at the side is out of this world.. I tried everything..!!! fantastic for Italian food lovers of pasta, cheese and sauces.. the man who served me couldn’t do enough for me.. we will definitely be back .. wonderful place.”
“It has the best selection of sweets in England and you can try before you buy. Great owner too!! “
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Cobbles of staithes
Cobbles of Staithes is a small family owned business located in the heart of Staithes supplying a selection of treats and gifts for the whole family – including the dog!
Ice-Cream from the award winning Brymor or My Brown Cow, both made in Yorkshire. Flavours change regularly, and all can be served in cones or tubs, blended into an ice cream shake, or as part of a sundae.
Look out for our Artisan Pizza nights where you can pre-book and enjoy a delicious Pizza in your cottage.
Butter fudge, which we make right here in Cobbles! Sold as individual bars, or you can create your own box set as a gift. Let us know which is your favourite flavour!
Seasons Coffee to takeout. Often described as the nicest coffee in Staithes, you will not be disappointed. Perfect to take to the beach.
The Staithes Heritage Museum
This treasure trove over two floors has a 1745 life-size street scene of Cook’s time in Staithes – and rooms on Staithes’ families, heritage, fishing and Cook prints. Themes also include alum, ironstone and railways. But pride of place goes to the huge collection of exhibits from Cook’s life, with over 200 books dating from 1773, 61 original Webber engravings from Cook’s third voyage, letters, glassware, porcelain, medals, coins, a South Seas shilling, models of ships… and copies of Harrison’s H4 and Kendall’s K3 maritime timepieces. You really should seek out this fantastic visitor attraction.
Chapel Yard Stores
A small independent shop selling key essentials, at the top of Staithes bank.
Arts and Crafts Centre
Found in St Peters Church and run by a group of local artists. The Centre sells unique arts, crafts and gifts made by local artists.
Staithes Gallery
Staithes is a picturesque village on the North Yorkshire coast. Once an important fishing port, it has also always been a magnet for artists. Young British impressionists, including the young Laura Knight, flocked here in the early 20th century to form the Staithes Group. in the 1950s Lilian Colbourn made it her home. Later Eric Taylor, Fred Williams and Len Tabner were all inspired by the huddled cottages, lofty cliffs and moody seas and skies of Staithes.
Today Staithes continues to inspire talented artists and Staithes Gallery provides a beautiful showcase right in the heart of the old village for the immense wealth and variety of their work. An absolute must for lovers of art and of the region’s landscapes and coastal views.
Staithes Beach
The sheltered harbour at staithes has a small beach and lots of rock pools to explore when the tide goes out. The fossil hunting is known to be especially good after a storm – this area is known as the Dinosaur Coast and there are special guided walks in the area, great for child friendly exploration days!
The beach at Runswick is a three mile cliff top walk from the bay – a great way to see some of the wildlife.
Dotty's Vintage Tearoom
“This tearoom is so gorgeous. Really quaint, with a cosy atmosphere and extremely friendly staff. The huge pot of tea (Yorkshire, obviously) and mountain of a scone were delicious.”
“We were made to feel very welcome as soon as we walked in. The food was freshly baked and delicious, all hot drinks were served hot too. Even our dogs were treated to biscuits. We will definitely be visiting again.”
“We absolutely love this place! Always made to feel very welcome and are treated as a valued customer. The drinks are lovely and the food is mouthwatering. We were lucky to be recommended by a local, and if the locals love it then it’s an absolute must to visit.”
