Guisborough has much to offer the visitor. The XII Century Augustinian Priory ruins dominate the town and are certainly worth a visit. The Priory, founded by Robert de Brus was considered to be the best in England when built in 1129. The main hub of activity today, however, is Westgate, a cobbled, thriving, bustling street of shops, pubs, restaurants and businesses. There is a market every Thursday and Saturday and small selection of stalls on a Tuesday. There are specialist markets, such as the French Market and Farmers’ Market visiting regulary.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILREN
Argument Cottage contains a wide selection of books, games, videos and DVDs. Why not take the children to Guisborough Forest and Walkway for a lovely walk or activity session. In Guisborough, near to the cottage there is the King George V playing field with a public swimming pool, playground and tennis court or take a short walk up to Highcliffe.

You can always take a short drive to Saltburn or one of the other myriad local coastal villages and towns- such as Skinningrove, Port Mulgrave, Staithes, Whitby Runswick Bay, Robin Hoods Bay- and entertain the children for free on the beach. They can spend endless hours just enjoying the sea, rock pools and sand, weather permitting!

<>PLACES TO EAT
There is quite a variety of restaurants and cafes within the town. Most of the town centre pubs also provide lunchtime meals, but very few on an evening. We can recommend the following evening venues in the town:

      Peter and Colin Chinese Restaurant, Church Square, 01287 632272
            Very good quality Chinese meals
      Baan Thai, Fountain Street, 01287 205811
            Classic cuisine from Thailand, very tasty
      Shurovi, 6-8 Market Place, 01287 633778
            Newly opened Indian Restaurant in the town centre
      Caffe Rosso, 12 Chaloner Street, 01287 284396
            Italian cuisine in bistro style restaurant early evening offers
     The Cat's Whiskers, 17 Chaloner Street, 01287 204196
            Coffee and Sandwich Bar, Daytime and Evening Bistro

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
For a complete listing of things to do and days out without the car please click onto our 2008 Brochure on the about us page. Or you can contact the local council
Events Team on 01642 471 503 or visit: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk