Scarborough Fair Collection & Vintage Transport Museum

The Scarborough Fair Collection near Filey is one of those places that sneaks up on you - you're not expecting much, then you walk in and lose an hour to vintage buses and fairground memorabilia. It's a rambling museum housed in what feels like a proper treasure trove, packed with transport history and old fair equipment that actually tells you something about how people travelled and played fifty years ago.

You'll find restored coaches, vintage lorries, and an impressive collection of fairground rides and mechanics - the kind of stuff that makes sense if you've got a soft spot for how things used to work. Kids tend to get a kick out of the vehicles, though it's not a hands-on place; it's more for looking and absorbing. Allow a couple of hours if you're thorough, less if you're just passing through.

For a family camped at Crows Nest or Lebberston, it's a decent rainy-day option without feeling like a chore. The location near Filey puts it bang in the middle of the caravan park cluster - you're never more than a mile or two from somewhere to stay. Worth a visit if you're already in the area for a week's break, though I wouldn't say it's worth planning your whole trip around it. Best suited to transport enthusiasts and folk who appreciate a bit of nostalgia rather than young kids wanting excitement.