Staithes Holiday Information

All about Staithes - what it's like, where to go... Info and tips from the Unofficial Guide...

Staithes is a beautiful, old-fashioned, little fishing village, nestled right in the cliffs, north of Whitby.

I love it for it's nostalgic, old-time feel, it's quaintness and a real feeling of being totally removed from the modern world - both in time and space..!

If you approach Staithes by car, it might not seem quite so impressive at first... but don't be deterred by the somewhat mundane, modern buildings. The best of old Staithes is a hidden gem!

• Park your car at the top of the village (there is a Pay and Display Car Park) and walk down towards the sea, and towards the old village.
• Staithes village is as picturesque as you could hope for - beautiful old houses and fishermen's cottages, and cobbled streets leading down to the sea.
• There's a small sandy beach, and a little harbour, leading into a river, where quaint fishing boats are moored. Sounds as pretty as a picture - and really is!









• Staithes attracts artists by the score, and quite a little artists' community has grown up in the village. Check out some of their artistic offerings in the attractive art galleries in the old village.
• You are never far from the sea in Staithes, and are always very aware of it's presence. The history of Staithes has been much influenced by the sea - sea-front buildings have been lost to the sea on several occasions, including the little draper's shop where James Cook (who became the celebrated Captain Cook) spent his apprenticeship to the drapers...

  It's not surprising that the 'call of the sea' was so insistent, and James Cook soon moved to Whitby to begin his career on the high seas.

  Find out about the Captain Cook and Staithes Heritage Centre

• Wander around the pretty village and harbour area, and browse for a while in the galleries and gift shops - you might find that perfect souvenir of your Staithes holiday!









• No Staithes holiday is complete without a visit to the famous 'Cod and Lobster Inn' right on the sea wall.
• We usually grab a bite to eat at a pretty tea room on the seafront opposite the beach. You can eat in or out - there are seats with a sea-view all along the sea wall...

  Find out about the Sea Drift Cafe, at Staithes harbour

  The public toilets are also located here.

Staithes is an ideal little village to base your Yorkshire east coast holiday in - and there are plenty of Staithes holiday cottages available to let.

Try this beautiful, holiday cottage: 'Seamist Cottage' in Staithes

If you want an old-fashioned, nostalgic holiday, in a tranquil, picturesque fishing village, that feels so far removed from the modern world, then you need look no further than a Staithes holiday or day trip...

Read all about John's visit to Staithes and walk from Runswick Bay
(John's review)

Tell us about your Staithes holiday or days out UK

Find out about the Captain Cook and Staithes Heritage Centre

Staithes is also very close to the town of Whitby and the many attractions along this part of the North Yorkshire coast, and the North York Moors - so there's really plenty to do and see for your family days out UK.

Staithes on the Map

This map is interactive.

• Just use the + and - buttons in the top left corner of the map to zoom in and out.
• Use the arrows to move about the area.

More ideas for things to do and days out in the UK at the Yorkshire coast

To visit Staithes, we stayed at Serenity Caravan Park in nearby Hinderwell

More places to stay near Staithes...

Return from this Staithes Holiday page to the Home Page

Top of the Page





Search my site for a word or phrase:

Custom Search

Bringing you ideas and information for your British holidays, short breaks and days out in the UK...

...from Whitby to Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington, Hornsea, Withernsea, North York Moors and beyond…