Filey Museum

Small local museums either surprise you or send you to sleep. Filey Museum falls firmly in the first camp. This tiny treasure house packs plenty of punch for a seaside town's collection, with displays covering everything from Victorian bathing machines to wartime radar stations that once dotted this stretch of Yorkshire coast. The maritime exhibits are particularly well done - proper shipwreck artifacts rather than dusty model boats. Local geology gets a look-in too, explaining how Filey's famous Brigg formed over millions of years. You'll learn about the town's fishing heritage and how it transformed from working port to genteel resort. Children might get restless after 45 minutes, but adults fascinated by social history could easily spend an hour and a half here. The volunteer staff are enthusiastic locals who actually know their stuff. Open Sunday to Friday until 3:30pm, which is a bit odd for weekend visitors but works if you're staying nearby. It's well worth combining with a walk along Filey Brigg itself. From Haven Blue Dolphin or Primrose Valley holiday parks, it's a short drive into town. The museum sits just back from the seafront, making it a perfect rainy day diversion when the beach loses its appeal. Entry details aren't clear online, so best to check when you arrive.