Probably best known for the fantastic wave pool and waterslides, Leisure World also has a 25m pool and learner pool as well as a full range of sports and fitness facilities with classes, activities, and extra fun in the school holidays.

Recently refurbished and extended, Park Rose is a great family experience with numerous rescued birds of prey and owls, donkeys, alpacas, pigs, goats and small animals set in 8 acres of woodland and paddocks. Facilities include a picnic area and indoor sandpit.

A truly interactive family day out full of the tastes and smells of delicious confectionary. See how the letters are put inside a stick of rock, and make your own in the John Bull factory. Candy Kingdom next door is a purpose-built soft play centre with a cafe.

Owned by the RSPB, Bempton Nature Reserve is best known for breeding seabirds including Northern Gannet, Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, Common Guillemot, Black-legged Kittiwake and Fulmar.

The breathtaking rocky coastline and steep cliffs have led to many tales of shipwrecks, smuggling, and piracy at Flamborough over the years. These days the lighthouse is the main attraction and daily guided tours are recommended.

Probably best known as the location for Bram Stoker’s Dracula novel, Whitby is steeped in history with the 13th century Abbey overlooking the harbour. The old town, with its cobbled streets is a popular attraction, as are the fish and chip restaurants (including the world-famous Magpie Cafe).

30 mins by train – Beverley is a historic market town with a great selection of high street shops, smaller independent retailers, cafes and restaurants. The famous racecourse overlooks the golf course and the Westwood Pasture which is popular with families, dog walkers, and horse riders.