Campsites near Filey

Historical attractions in Filey

Filey Museum

Take a trip down memory lane at Filey Museum, a volunteer-run gallery full of displays documenting the history of Filey and the fishing trade. During your trip you can read newspaper archives, discover local artefacts and observe the Walter Fisher collection.

Glen Gardens

Built in the 1830’s, Glen Gardens offers beautiful scenery in a tranquil environment. Enjoy a stroll through the gardens and a pit-stop at the café. The gardens are also dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your pooch along with you.

Scarborough Castle

Just a 20-minute drive from Filey and easily accessible via public transportation is Scarborough Castle, one of North Yorkshire’s finest historical sites. Perched on the top of a rocky headland, the castle overlooks spectacular views over the North Sea. 

Family attractions in Filey

Filey Beach

Filey Beach stretches over 5 miles of gorgeous golden sand and is surrounded by crystal clear water. Filey Beach is equipped with everything needed to enjoy a traditional family-fun day at the seaside. It’s also a great quieter alternative to the nearby Whitby Beach.

Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park

Spend the day meeting a mix of friendly animals and exotic birds at Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park. Watch meerkats being fed and attend informative keeper animal talks. 

When you enter the park you will be instantly greeted by ducks, chickens, geese and turkeys. Head to the formal gardens to find the smaller, more exotic birds. Get up close and personal with bearded dragons, a five foot albino corn snake or Australian Bennett’s wallabies. Be greeted by a barn owl in the secret garden, which is behind the hidden door between the parakeet aviaries.  

Walking round an animal park is thirsty work, so enjoy a sit-down refreshment at the café and make sure to check out the gift shop with adorable animal toys and other fun gifts.

Sterchi’s Chocolate Shop

Step back in time to the Edwardian age at Sterchi’s, a beautiful shop that has been producing luxurious chocolates since 1919. Once you step foot in the door you will be instantly greeted by the incredible aroma of rich chocolate, freshly made on the premises itself. Take your time picking from a selection of dreamy chocolates.

Filey Brigg

Filey Brigg is a long, narrow peninsula situated about a mile’s north of Filey. Take a stroll on Filey Brigg and enjoy spectacular views overlooking the sea. It is also a great place for rockpooling!

Please note: At high tide it is not possible to walk off Filey Brigg back onto the beach, you will have to go up the cliffs or wait for the tide to go out.

Best hiking trails in Filey

For all those adventure-seekers out there, Filey has a number of great trails which you can embark on:

• The Cleveland Way - Scarborough to Filey walk
• Filey to Primrose Valley Cliff Walk
• Filey Brigg Country Park Walking Route
• Filey to Cayton Bay