North Yorkshire has a huge variety of places to visit. The fishing port at Whitby has large beaches and there are pretty little fishing villages hidden at the foot of the cliffs just to the north of the town.

Inland are the North York Moors famous as the setting for the popular TV series Heartbeat. Take a trip on the preserved steam railway from Grosmont to Pickering - a wonderful nostalgic experience.

You can't miss a trip to York (pictured) for its historical interest. York Minster, the National Railway Museum, the city walls and quaint, narrow shopping streets all combine to create a great atmosphere.

For anyone visiting the north-east of England on holiday, Darlington is centrally located and convenient for the North Yorkshire Coast and many other tourist attractions and places of interest nearby.

Whether you're visiting the Darlington area for business or pleasure, we look forward to meeting you and hope you enjoy your stay at Balmoral Guest House.