The attractive market town of Guisborough is set in rural surroundings and is the northern gateway town of the North York Moors. The town’s skyline is dominated by a ruined Augustinian Priory, founded in 1119 by Robert De Brus of Skelton, and is an outstanding example of Gothic architecture.

Like so many towns in North Yorkshire, the town is centred upon a busy market street, where today you will find a curious eighteenth century market cross decorated with a sundial and weather vane.

As well as market stalls on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Guisborough also boasts a Speciality Market on the second Saturday of the month, where 20 to 30 traders come from all over the North East to sell such delicacies as Yorkshire Punch, smoked trout, homemade savoury pies, speciality sausages, and local confectionery.

Being on the edge of open countryside there are many opportunities to get out and about. Self-guided walks from the Guisborough Forest & Walkway Centre are easy to get hold of, as well as guided walks throughout the season.