Seamer Campsite

Spells in Scarborough (15 minutes' drive) will surely be on the cards if staying here, if not for its two beaches and far-famed promenade then perhaps for trips to Scarborough Castle, The Rotunda Museum or to follow in the footsteps of the many painters, writers and actors with ties to the town. (Beach and then Brontë walking trail, anyone?) If you've already fond memories of Scarborough and fancy trying out other coastal spots, there are few places finer than Filey (15 minutes), Ravenscar (30 minutes) and Flamborough (30 minutes), where a stint on North Landing beach gives access to views over cliffs, a lighthouse and (if you're particularly lucky) dolphins. If your sartorial choices mostly revolve around black, then perhaps a trip to Whitby's annual Goth Weekend (40 minutes) could also be in order. It's about an hour's drive to York, the county’s ancient capital, but what a drive it is – on the way there there's ample scope for quick detours to take in landmarks like Kirkham Priory (35 minutes) or Castle Howard (40 minutes), with a wide range of attractions like York Minster, the National Railway Museum and York Castle to entertain you once you've wended your way into the city's narrow streets.