Top 10 Experiences To Do Near The Yorkshire Coast
Gift experiences near the Yorkshire coast: discover the best local experiences with Uniquely Local
Whether you are coming to spend a few nights in the Yorkshire coast or just making the trip for a day, there is plenty to see and do along the Yorkshire Coast. Why not visit one of the local distilleries or sharpen your photography skills. Get close up to Yorkshire wildlife or try your hand at something a bit more creative.
We have rounded up our top 10 unique experiences around the Yorkshire Coast to make your trip even more memorable!
1. ONE HOUR YORKSHIRE WHISKY DISTILLERY TOUR AND TASTING
£18.00 per person
Visit the Spirit of Yorkshire distillery and experience the passion and enthusiasm that goes into every drop produced at their Yorkshire Coast distillery. The teams expert guides will tell you all about this age-old, hands-on process that is part science, part patience and part instinct. Finish your tour with a chance to try some of the Maturing Malt.
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2. NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES
£50.00 per person
View Whitby by night and learn how to take stunning seascapes in the dark. Join Andrew Throup from JPO Photography on a2 to 2.5 hour ‘Night Photography Walkabout’. The walkabout will include tips on using your own DSLR settings, F stop, ISO and Shutter Speed and how they all work together to produce great night images.
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3. MEERKAT EXPERIENCE IN YORKSHIRE
£35.00 for 30 minutes
Take a trip to Bridlington Animal Park and get up close to their meercat family. Find out more about these adorable creatures from the animal keepers at the park. The experience price includes entry to the award-winning wildlife park where you can take part in daily flying demonstrations, feeding and animal handling and visit the other animals and birds.
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4. ONE HOUR GIN TOUR AT WHITBY DISTILLERY
£20.00 per person.
Visit Whitby Distillery and enjoy a behind the scenes tour to discover how they craft their international award-winning spirits. You’ll learn all about how the founders swapped their corporate desk jobs for life at the distillery and how they created their award winning gin inspired by the landscape around them. With plenty of opportunities to taste the gin this is a unique experience which will make a fantastic gift for any gin lovers.
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5. BLACKSMITH WORKSHOP WITH ZERO CARBON INDUCTION FORGE
£60.00 for a 2 hour taster workshop
Learn the basics of blacksmithing with artist Piers Edsall at the Environmental Art Workshop in Malton. Master the basic techniques of hot metalworking and create a unique item of your very own to take home with you.
Discover the joy of working with a zero carbon induction forge, using renewable energy, with a company that puts sustainability at the heart of their business.
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6. AFTERNOON TEA AT THE SPIRIT OF YORKSHIRE WHISKY DISTILLERY
£18.00 per person
Enjoy afternoon tea with a difference in the quirky setting of the Pot Still cafe at the Spirit of Yorkshire whisky distillery. Every care and attention has gone into the design of the Pot Still cafe with its bespoke designer lighting and large windows offering views of the magnificent copper stills in the distillery below.
You will enjoy a fine Yorkshire Afternoon Tea with a selection of finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones and cakes served with a tea or coffee of your choice with the unique backdrop of Yorkshire’s First Single Malt Whisky Distillery.
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7. YORKSHIRE GIN MAKING EXPERIENCE FOR TWO PEOPLE IN HULL
£150.00 for two people
Grab a friend, partner, co-worker or family member and spend a fascinating few hours at Hotham’s Gin School and Distillery for their award winning gin experience.
Learn about the history and characteristics of gin, including the five main varieties. Hear about the Hotham’s brand – how it came to be, and a little about Lord Hotham himself. Discover how to taste gin, and the gin making process before creating your own blend together!
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8. GLASS FUSING WORKSHOP IN SCARBOROUGH
£45 per person
Glass is fabulous to work with and brings a unique method of creating art. Enjoy this activity on the Yorkshire Coast where the team at Crafty Creations Cafe in Scarborough will show you the techniques required to cut, shape, and assemble glass ready for fusing.
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9. TWO NIGHT SHEPHERDS HUT STAY NORTH YORK MOORS
£290.00 for two people for a midweek break
Fancy getting away for a few nights near the Yorkshire Coastline? This is a lovely glamping getaway package from Gumboots & Wellingtons where you’ll stay for 2 nights in their beautiful shepherds hut. You’ll be treated to scrumptious breakfast supplies (pancakes, home made granola, locally pressed fruit juice, yoghurts and toast) which will set you up perfectly for a day of exploring the surrounding Yorkshire countryside.
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10. FISH AND CHIP AFTERNOON TEA IN WHIBTY
£58 for Two People
A Yorkshire Coast take on a traditional favourite! This afternoon tea will be a firm favourite with a lot of people. Who wouldn’t love the pairing of delicious fish and chips with a dessert of homemade scones. All the favourites in one experience.
Enjoy the freshest cod served with traditional chips, mushy peas, bread and butter – all followed by one of Hetty and Betty’s famous homemade scones, jam and clotted cream. Washed down with a bottle of bubbles!
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OUR TOP 5 THINGS TO DO WHEN VISITING THE YORKSHIRE COAST
- Climb the 199 steps in Whitby – The 199 steps, known as the Church Stairs, lead from the Old Town up to St. Mary’s. Can you take on the challenge and take in the beautiful Yorkshire Coastline from the view at the top?
- Enjoy fish & chips – Whether you are in Scarborough, Whitby, Bridlington or Robin Hoods Bay, you can’t go wrong with local fish and chips. Freshly caught and best served with a dash of salt and vinegar, just keep an eye out for local seagulls as they will try and steal your chips!
- Try your luck on the 2p machines – If you visit one of the bigger seaside towns such as Scarborough and Bridlington you won’t have to go far before you come across some amusement arcades. Also on offer are traditional Bingo, snooker halls and fairground rides.
- Take a coastal walk – If you really want to enjoy the sea air and have the energy for a big walk try doing the Ravenscar to Robin Hoods Bay circular walk – it’s not for the faint hearted!
- See a show at Scarborough Open Air Theatre – Newly refurbished in 2010, the theatre has played host to some of the music industry’s biggest stars, including Elton John, Britney Spears, Gary Barlow, Kylie, Noel Gallagher and many more.
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