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Free StuffYou are in: North Yorkshire > Places > Free Stuff > East Coast - guide to cheap days out  Filey beach East Coast - guide to cheap days outBy Carole Green According to the old Yorkshire saying, "You don't get 'owt for nowt". But, bearing in mind the rising cost of a day out, we thought we'd let you into a few of our secrets for a great cheap day out.  Scarborough's old harbour Where do you start? The beaches on the Yorkshire coast are among the best in the country, you've got big seaside towns like Scarborough and, just a few miles away, places like Robin Hood's Bay. Like anywhere, you could go to town on amusements, candy floss, ice-creams and kiss-me-quick hats, but if you're happy with a picnic on the beach there are so many places to choose from.  Ravenscar Keeping clear of the bigger resorts of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey, there are plenty of other places to go. Small, former fishing hamlets like Runswick Bay (north of Whitby) and Robin Hood's Bay (south of Whitby) are great places to explore. Runswick has a huge sheltered beach, whilst Robin Hood's Bay is more rocky and a great place to go rock pooling.听 Filey Bay is huge - it's great for kite flying, dog walking and building sand castles. At low tide you can walk out along Filey Brigg, just north of the town, there is a nature trail to follow on the brigg - details from the local tourist information office. South of Filey you can get onto the beach at places like Hunmanby Gap and Reighton Gap which, whilst still busy, are a lot quieter than elsewhere.  Forge Valley Woods is a national nature reserve about one mile north of East Ayton. One of the best examples of mixed deciduous woodland in north-east England, it's named after a forge which used to operate in the area. There are sign-posted riverside and woodland walks and a 1.5 km easy access riverside boardwalk is suitable for wheelchair users. Peasholm Park is a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle of the beach, just on the North Bay in Scarborough. Opened in 1912, the gardens are based on a Japanese garden and the centre piece is the pagoda. There is a lake, a woodland trail and it's a lovely spot to wander round at any time of year.听 During the summer there are brass band concerts, with the bands performing on the bandstand in the middle of the lake.听 You can hire a boat and take a turn round the lake or enjoy a cup of tea or an ice-cream in one of the cafes.  Peasholm Park The only time the peace and tranquility of Peaseholm Park is shattered is during the summer when the听 'Battle of Peasholm' is played out on the lake. 20 foot replica boats re-enact a sea battle - with explosive results. There is a small charge for the battles. The Rotunda Museum in Scarborough is full of treasures from the 'dinosaur Coast'. Described as the finest surviving purpose built museum of it's age in the country, it was built in 1828 to a design by the 'father of English geology', William Smith. It's just been refurbished and is full of archaeological and geological delights. An annual pass, which also includes admission to Scarborough Art Gallery is only 拢9 and under 18's get in free. Filey Museum reflects the town's fishing and farming heritage and admission is only a couple of pounds, it's well worth a wander round. last updated: 16/07/2008 at 13:45 Have Your SayWe've shared our secrets for cheap days out on the coast, now it's your turn. Tell us where you go, if we agree we'll include it in this section!
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