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Major city · United Kingdom

Guisborough

One night is enough: see the priory, walk up to Highcliffe Nab, then move on to Whitby or York. Two nights only if you want a full moor day.

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Guisborough is a small market town on the northern edge of the North York Moors, about 40 minutes by bus from Middlesbrough. Its one real sight is the ruined Augustinian priory; the rest of the appeal is the moor rising sharply just south of the high street, with the Cleveland Way and Roseberry Topping within a short drive. There is no railway station, so most visitors arrive by bus or car and use the town as a cheap, quiet base for the moors rather than a destination in itself.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days, moor paths muddy)
Airports
MME · NCL · LBA
Nights
1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Guisborough999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Guisborough, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
  • BeerPint of beer£4–6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, 3 miles£8–12 (≈ US$11–16)
  • Metro or bus rideBus fare, short hop£2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryFree–£2 (≈ US$3)
  • Budget bedHostel or pub bunk, a night, per person£30 (≈ US$40)
  • Mid-range bedPub or hotel double room, a night, per room£100 (≈ US$140)
  • High-end bedPub or hotel double room, a night, per room£160 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £90 (≈ US$120) · High £150 (≈ US$200)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Gisborough Priory ruinsNorth York Moors edge and Highcliffe NabCleveland Way walkingMarket town high street (Westgate)
Airports
MME Teesside International (About 30–40 min by road; limited routes, check current flights) · NCL Newcastle (About 1 h 30 min by road, or rail to Middlesbrough then the X93 bus) · LBA Leeds Bradford (About 1 h 45 min by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  5. May

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Guisborough: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

13 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

10 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

11 rd

Apr

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

Jun

17°C (63°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

10 rd

Aug

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

11 rd

Sep

17°C (63°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

Oct

13°C (55°F)

6°C (43°F)

12 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

Dec

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The centre is compact and walkable; Westgate, the priory and the shops on Rectory Lane are all within 15 minutes on foot. For the moors, Roseberry Topping and the coast you need a car, taxi or bus: Arriva X93 runs hourly to Middlesbrough (about 40 min) and on to Whitby and Scarborough, and bus 81 runs hourly to Redcar. There is no railway station in town; the nearest mainline station is Middlesbrough.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Roseberry Topping

go

Door to door: About 30 min each way plus 1–1.5 h walking

Drive or taxi to Newton under Roseberry on the A173, then walk up

Steep final pull; go early and avoid ice.

Whitbygo

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Arriva X93 bus from Guisborough, about 1 h 15 min

Abbey, harbour and beach; a full day out.

Middlesbroughcaution

Door to door: About 45 min

Arriva X93 or bus 5/5A, about 40 min

Useful for rail connections and the Parmo; not a sightseeing day in itself.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

go

Door to door: About 45 min by car

Bus 81 to Redcar then change, or drive about 20 min

Best nearby coast: pier, cliff lift and beach.

Yorkovernight

Door to door: About 2 h

Bus to Middlesbrough then train, about 1 h 15 min rail

Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there instead.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Westgate and Church Street (town centre)

Pubs, cafés and the priory within a 10-minute walk; the Fox Inn has rooms by the priory.

Whitby Road / east edge

Gisborough Hall, a mid-range country-house hotel; needs a car or taxi to reach the centre.

Slapewath (A171, 3 miles east)

Fox & Hound Hotel; handy if you are driving towards Whitby or Saltburn.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
£70–110 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
High
£110 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Pub or hotel double room1 × 1 night × £100£100
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £90£180
Arriva X93 Middlesbrough return2 × £8£16
Car park, one day1 × £6£6
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£32
Trip total≈ £177 per person per day, bed included£354≈ US$500

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Guisborough excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
Pizza or Indian main£10–16 (≈ US$14–25)
Pint of beer£4–6 (≈ US$6–8)
Bus fare, short hop£2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
Taxi, 3 miles£8–12 (≈ US$11–16)
Museum entryFree–£2 (≈ US$3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet, low-crime market town; the real risks are moor weather, steep muddy paths and unlit country lanes after dark. Standard UK advice applies: 999 or 112 in an emergency, 111 for NHS non-urgent.
  • No railway station: plan around the X93 bus or drive.
  • Two hours of free parking on the high street needs a parking disc bought from a local shop; otherwise use the Rectory Lane car park.
  • Moor weather changes fast and the scarp paths are steep and muddy after rain: take a waterproof and proper shoes.
  • Some pubs and restaurants close early on weekdays and several shut one or two days a week: check opening times before you walk out.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999 or 112
NHS non-urgent
111
Police non-urgent
101

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999 or 112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in Guisborough; the nearest US consulate-general is in Edinburgh and most embassies are in London. Check your own country's list.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Arriva X93 Guisborough → Middlesbrough: about £4 (≈ US$6) single, 40 min
  • Bus 81 Guisborough → Redcar: about £3 (≈ US$4), hourly
  • Taxi in town: £5–10 (≈ US$7–14) for most local trips

Say or show

  • Excuse me / Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry
  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Please — Please
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?

English is spoken everywhere; no phrasebook needed.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Guisborough. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days, moor paths muddy) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for MME, NCL and LBA: last bus and rail times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Westgate and the priory, Rectory Lane shops, the moor edge and Highcliffe Nab.
  3. Place pages with verified opening hours (Gisborough Priory, Guisborough Museum, Kirkleatham Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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