Things to see & do
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The Old Coastguard Station
The Old Coastguard Station
Come and visit our centre at the edge of the sea in Robin Hood’s Bay village, revamped and improved for 2011. There are hands on models to try and fascinating displays to browse. Find out what makes this part of the North Yorkshire Coast so special, from its distinctive geology and the impact of the elements, to...
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Ravenscar Visitor Centre
Ravenscar Visitor Centre
Lying at the southern end of Robin Hood’s Bay, Ravenscar Visitor Centre is a welcoming gateway to nearby National Trust sites and provides a fascinating introduction to the history of the alum industry on the Yorkshire coast.
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Port Mulgrave
Port Mulgrave
The settlement at Port Mulgrave owes its existence to the ironstone mining industry of the mid 19th century. The old mine entrance can still be seen 50 feet above the high water mark. After the mine ceased to be productive the tunnel was extended to join with the Grinkle Park mine and used to transport stone to the...
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Warsett Hill
Warsett Hill
Warsett Hill is the highest point on the stretch of coast between Saltburn and Skinningrove. It is well worth climbing to enjoy the superb panoramic view of the coast and surrounding are that it offers. The hill was the site of a Roman signal station built to defend the area against Anglo-Saxon attack, but most of...
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The Loftus Alum Quarries
The Loftus Alum Quarries
Today the Loftus Alum Quarry is a peaceful place to get away from it all and enjoy the cliff top views of the coast, but between 1656 and 1863 it was a centre of industrial activity.
The Old Coastguard Station
Ravenscar Visitor Centre
Port Mulgrave
Warsett Hill
The Loftus Alum QuarriesEvents
Make the most of your coast
© NTPL/John Millar
Let the National Trust help you make the most of your time on the Yorkshire Coast.
Every year we put on a wide range of events. With rockpooling, guided walks and art exhibitions there really is something for everyone.
Don't miss
- Our fantastic coastal exhibition at the Old Coastguard Station
- Unravel the mystery of 'the town that never was' at Ravenscar
- Hunt for dinosaurs in Yorkshire's own Jurassic Park
- Discover the variety of life in the tidal pools of the rocky coast
- Explore some of our less well known places along the coast
Go rock pooling
Want to know how, where and when to go looking for the crazy creatures that live in rock pools on the Yorkshire Coast? Then read our guide and find out.
Go fossil hunting
Some of the National Trust properties on the Yorkshire Coast are great places to find fossils. Our guide tells you where to go, what to look for and how to stay safe.
Go geocaching
There's treasure hidden all along the Yorkshire Coast and all you need to find it is a GPS device and a sense of adventure.
Our walks
Starting in the Victorian seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, this walk has many interesting features. Though the area may seem like a natural landscape when enjoying the coastal...
Enjoy an Easy Walk at Ravenscar
Take it easy with an Easy Walk
© National Trust / Rubber Band Design
Ravenscar has fascinating history and beautiful views. We've created a self led guided walk to help you enjoy the best of Ravenscar. Why not head to the Yorkshire coast and enjoy an Easy Walk.