Staithes, with its cobbled streets and back alleys, consists of cottages and harbour and surrounded by high craggy cliffs and a beach. Staithes is a must for anyone visiting the Yorkshire Coast and has numerous pubs, shops and tea rooms. It is also home to an RNLI lifeboat station and a fishing boats, landing fish, crab and lobster. Guests can take in boat trips for birdwatching, fishing and also whale watching! Staithes is popular with artists, with an annual Art and Heritage Festival, galleries and artists studios with art courses and workshops also on offer. The best views of the town are from the Cleveland Way which runs down the cliff to the sea’s edge. It’s a great base for exploring the Yorkshire Coast, and for visiting the resorts of Whitby and Scarborough, as well as the North York Moors National Park.
