Location: Guisborough
Top Things to do in Guisborough
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Guisborough (/ˈɡɪzbrə/ ( listen) GIZ-brə) is a market town and civil parish in the North East of England. It belongs to the unitary authority of Redcar and Cleveland and the Tees Valley region. The town is in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire. The population of the Guisborough ward in the Redcar and Cleveland unitary authority at the 2011 census was 7,622. The civil parish of Guisborough, including the outlying villages of Upleatham, Dunsdale and Newton under Roseberry, had a population of 17,777.
Restaurants in Guisborough
1. Guisborough Priory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By LauraT404 - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
We were doing a fab little treasure trail around Guisborough, which finished at the war monument, just outside the entrance to Guisborough Priory. We had a couple of hours to spare and noticed that the Priory was free entry to decided to have a quick look around to take a few photos. We were really pleasantly surprised to discover a lovely little set of gardens! We explored the priory ruins, which didn't take very long at all, but then saw a little pathway going off into the woods... We followed this and just kept discovering more and more little areas in the gardens. It was so much fun to explore for us two adults, and kids would have great fun here I think. From majestic trees, pretty flowers, a fairy garden, bug house, wooden carvings, moss covered stones, jumping logs/stepping stones, benches etc etc. So much to see in the gardens. Considering entrance is free there is no excuse not to go! although donations are welcome as the gardens are only kept open and in such great condition by the hard work of volunteers.
2. Guisborough Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By JaneSpecialTaskforce
Beautiful forest with a number of walks varying in length, cycle tracks and adventure for the kids with beautiful wooden sculptures.
3. The Ship Inn, Guisborough
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By DaveT2156
A traditional English pub!! The bar staff and licensees are very friendly and you always get a warm welcome. There's a good selection of beers, lagers and ciders on draught and the cask ales are always well kept. Live bands on a Saturday night are very popular and the atmosphere is fantastic. There's open mic night during the week and a couple of quiz nights. The Sunday dinner is fantastic value for money with ample choice of meats and desserts. The Ship Inn is by far the best pub in Guisborough.
4. Guisborough Forest & Walkway Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By LauraT404 - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
We parked near the Visitor's Centre today - £2 parking for upto 2 hours, £4 parking for all day. The carpark is a short 2 minute walk from the Visitor's Centre. The cafe next door to the Visitor's Centre looked like it was opening up, just before 9am this morning and when we walked past again a couple of hours later it looked to be quite busy, with lots of outdoor seating areas allowing to socially distance. The toilets, however, are still closed all day as far as I am aware. The paths are very popular with dog walkers, cyclists and runners, so always best to keep your eyes open. There seem to have been some new information boards put up over the past couple of months? and some new wooden animal carvings. The older sculptures also seem to have been given a coat of varnish, as look to be in much better condition than on our last visit. We enjoy the many trails through the beautiful forest, whatever the weather! as the paths are very good, even after a lot of rain they are not slippy or too muddy - although always best to wear sensible shoes. There is a large play area for kids, plus a smaller area for younger children and a trim trail for adults. There are a couple of ponds with boardwalks and a small nature reserve. There are several picnic areas and many benches throughout the forest. Along the main path, as you walk past the Visitor's Centre and the train into the forest, there are dozens of lovely wooden sculptures - we seem to find a new one every time we visit! We also like that there are many pokestops and gyms here too! As most sculpture has a pokestop attached. So a great way to fill your pokebag.
5. Scaling Dam Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Scaling Dam is surrounded by beautiful wild heather moorland and offers a fun day out for all. For keen anglers the shallow water offers excellent fly and bait fishing. There is a circular walk showcasing the stunning views and wildlife, alongside picnic areas to enjoy some lunch with the family. The visitor centre supplies fishing essentials, confectionery, refreshments and ice creams.
6. Highcliff Nab
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By LauraT404 - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
One sunny day in November we walked from Guisborough Forest Visitor Centre to Highcliff Nab and back. We walked through the woods to the road outside of Hutton Village, then decided to take a longer circular route through Guisborough. So we turned left on the road and detoured threw the outskirts of the town and a few housing estates, then walking up the far side of Highcliff Nab. While we knew this was a longer route we did not realise how much more we were adding to our walk! It took us about 3 hours to reach Highcliff Nab and only just over 1 hour to get back from the Nab to the carpark at Guisborough Forest Visitor Centre (reviewed separately). If we had turned right when we reached the road outside of Hutton Village it would probably have been around a 2.5 hour walk total, rather than over 4 hours! The paths upto Highcliff Nab are very good, flat paths and we saw many bikes and a few people with sporty buggies. However the hills are very steep, especially as you get near to the top, where it is a bit of a scramble. The last stretch to climb to the top of the Nab is on steep, uneven cobble steps or there is a bit of a sheeptrack trail. Perfectly doable for most people - my 66 year old mum managed with a couple of rests up the hill! It was a lovely clear day with sunshine and a blue sky - although the winds were horrendous on the top! We took some lovely photos of the views and then explored a little around the cliff face on the lower paths, it would have been lovely to have had a picnic here if not so windy as many good sized rocks/boulders to sit on. We walked up Highcliffe Nab in December also, on a beautiful clear day, and although it wasn't windy walking through the woods and up the hill, apparently it is ALWAYS crazy windy up top!! Maybe next time we'll be able to have our picnic at the top :-)
7. The Monk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
With leather sofas, large tables and a real log fire. The Monk is ideally located for a relaxing experience day or night. Order from our exclusive cocktail menu or savour one of our carefully selected craft beers. Premium lagers from around the world await to quench your thirst. Sample on of our many premium gins, vodkas, whiskeys and many others. The Monk is also available to hire for private functions - christenings, childrens parties, wakes, birthdays etc.
Reviewed By 9laurencej - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Came here for a drink with my friend as we’ve not seen each other for a while. Great atmosphere, reasonable priced drinks (stay away from doubles it is expensive) Rosie and the other young lady who were on the bar were passionate and attentive. Will be back soon!
8. Maison Belle
Maison Belle is an independent shop, run by five local makers. The owners have their own businesses which they bring together at Maison-Belle, making wonderful range of wares to give as gifts, for your home, or just as a treat for yourself. As well as carefully chosen items including jewellery, handbags, scarves and cards, there are handmade/artisan ranges, and furniture all gorgeously displayed.
9. Adventure Out Game Gisborough Priory
Adventure Out Gisborough Priory Game, Outdoor Escape Room Experience. find the hidden deeds to Gisborough Priory, which have been stashed in an unknown location inside the grounds. Find the deeds to change the fate of the priory’s imminent closure, during Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries. Race against the clock to follow a series of clues and find the deeds. It's time to AdventureOut!
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