Lying just outside of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the town is nestled among forestry, hills and moorland. With its historic charm comes a modern twist - the high street and its side streets boast a richness of independent restaurants, shops and bakeries. The town, mentioned in the Domesday Book, saw a large expansion in the 19th century due to ironstone mining and houses being built to accommodate the miners.
It saw further growth in the 1960s and 1970s thanks to the steel industry. Now it has a bustling and thriving feel making it popular with young professionals and families of all ages. There is a strong community spirit among the businesses and the residents.
Only recently, Guisborough's Brickyard Bakery gave away thousands of free breakfasts for students sitting their SATs exams and local volunteers got involved too helping deliver the food to schools. Talking of schools, Guisborough has excellent education opportunities, including a campus of York's Askham Bryan College of Agriculture. Challoner Market in Guisborough (Image: Newsquest) The traditional market is still held twice a week on Thursday and Saturday and the newly renovated Town Hall not only offers an information centre, it is home to Shorty's Gins, a shop and award-winning distillery as well as offering luxury accommodation.
Guisborough provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. On its doorstep is the forest with walking routes, cycle trails and bridleways. Great road links get you to the coast in no time so fish and chips at the seaside is certainly on the menu when you fancy some sea air.
Roseberry Topping (Image: Getty Images) Near to Guisborough lie the charming villages of Newton under Roseberry, located at the base of the distinctive Roseberry Topping, and Upleatham with its Grade II listed church, believed to be one of the smallest churches in England. The picturesque town with its rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period continues to attract new..
. Emma Chesworth.
