From the smugglers of Robin Hood’s Bay to the ghosts of Whitby, the atmospheric Yorkshire coastline has always been a place of legends, secrets and arcane activity. Throughout history mermaids have sometimes been washed ashore at Staithes, or ventured too close to the shore and been captured. This evidence points to the existence of a mermaid colony in the area.

This May, discover our new Merfolk artefacts, explore the Mermaid Trail in the woodland and learn all there is to know about these magical, elusive creatures.