Bolthole Cottage Whitby

09/06/2026

The legendary steam locomotive No. 60163 Tornado is set to return to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway this summer. 🚂❤️

Tornado, one of Britain’s best-known steam engines, will run special trips through the North York Moors National Park from Monday, July 27 to Saturday, August 1, and again from Monday, August 3 to Saturday, August 8, 2026.

The locomotive will offer return journeys with reserved seats at 9:55am and 1:05pm. There’s also a special Fish & Chips evening trip at 7pm on Wednesday, July 29.

Tornado was built in the 21st century, inspired by the classic era of steam trains. It’s a favorite among railway fans and visitors. Tornado has appeared in Paddington 2, was part of Top Gear’s Race to the North, and made history in 2017 by reaching 100mph during testing. It was the first steam locomotive in Britain to reach that speed since the 1960s.

Paul “Piglet” Middleton said the railway is excited to welcome Tornado back. He called it a remarkable engine that still captures the imagination of visitors of all ages.

Thanks to its speed, style, and star appeal, Tornado’s return is expected to be one of the top heritage railway events in North Yorkshire this summer.

09/06/2026

North York Moors Folklore: The Gytrash of Goathland. 🐺🌙

They say if you wander the lonely paths around Goathland after dusk, you might hear it before you see it…

A heavy tread on the moorland track.
A low growl in the fog.
Two fiery eyes watching from the heather.

This is the Gytrash — a ghostly, shape-shifting spirit of northern English folklore.

Sometimes it appears as a huge shaggy black dog.
Sometimes as a horse.
Sometimes as a mule.

And no one truly knows what it wants.

To some travellers, the Gytrash is a warning, a harbinger of doom leading the lost deeper into the mist. In other tales, it becomes something stranger: a guide appearing from the shadows to lead wanderers safely back to the road.

The creature was immortalized in classic literature by Charlotte Brontë in her 1847 novel Jane Eyre, where the title character encounters a "Gytrash" (in the form of a large dog) on the road to Thornfield.

Goathland, North Yorkshire, where folklore, mist, and mystery linger on the moors.

01/06/2026

After a nice walk to Sands End.
Here’s a Birds Eye view of the lovely inlet and there’s two great cafes.

03/05/2026

Do you have your Whitby Lucky Duck ?

It has now been 5 months since Whitby Glass closed its door and ceased trading, the shop has now been sold however we will still be stocking our world famous Whitby lucky ducks which have been made since 1958 to Rainbow Shells and this will be the only stockist in town. And the good news is we will also be online early next year and we will keep you posted!
In the mean time don’t hesitate to message us directly for any orders and we will be back on the 6th January, until then we would like to take the time to thank each and everyone of you that has supported us in the last 5 months which as not been easy and we would just like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄🥂

28/04/2026

27/04/2026

Cancel your sensible plans because the darkest hour of our exclusive launch is officially here! 🚨

The Green Dragon is an official launch venue for Turning Point Brew Co., and we saved the most dangerous for last. Newly connected is Darkest Matter Custard, an absolute monster of a 10% ABV BA Chocolate Custard Stout pouring on cask! 🍺 It is vegetarian friendly and contains lactose.

Our taps are fully devoted to the Custard Matter range today. This incredible liquid chocolate dessert sits perfectly alongside our two permanent Imperial Stout lines.

Will you complete the Custard Matter trilogy or are you hiding from the dark stuff tonight?

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