Whitby Off the Beaten Path Tips by Britannia2

Just north of Whitby is Sandsend - there is not a lot to see or do here but the beach is very good and it is a pleasant village. There are a few pubs , shops and cafes but not much else - go for a good beach.
Unfortunatly parking is awful - we have driven in and then out again many tines because there was just no where to park. If you are in Whitby and want to go - take the bus.

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Botton is a small village in North Yorkshire, England which is mainly a Camphill Community for people with learning disabilities. It was formed in 1955.
It has a population of 300, approximately 150 of those who live there are adults with learning disabilities. All of the people who live in Botton live in large houses with one or more house parent. There are 5 bio dynamic farms located around the village. The "Villagers" as the adults with learning disabilities are called, work on these farms with the help of "Co-workers" who supervise their work on the farm.
In the village there are many different workshops where villagers make products which are sold to the public via a number of outlets. There are also three shops; A Gift shop, for visitors, with items from both Botton and other Camphill villages; A Village Store, which is the village food shop; and a shop called the "Mother Shop" which sells stationery and toiletries. There is also a "Coffee Bar". The church is also worth a look.
In my view the long lunch closure from 12.00 to 14.00 is too long and it cut our morning there short but there are presumably valid reasons.

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Phone: 01287 660871
Website: http://www.camphill.org.uk/botton.htm