Discover Redcar: sandy beaches, horse racing and coastal views

Redcar combines wide sandy beaches with maritime experiences, horse racing and distinctive landmarks. Anyone looking for a holiday flat or holiday house can first consider what kind of experience should define their stay: active days by the water, views across the coast, a visit to the racecourse or historical discoveries in the town.

Wide beaches and activities on the water

Redcar’s award-winning flat sandy beaches stretch for eight miles to the southeast and northwest. This makes the beach one of the town’s most prominent features and provides plenty of space for different travel plans. Windsurfing, fishing, sailing and diving are popular leisure activities along the coast at Redcar Beach. Those who enjoy being active will find an opportunity to do so here, as will travellers who want to combine time by the sea with other experiences.

Practical facilities at Redcar Beach may also play a role in planning. Two Hippocampes and a Debug wheelchair can be borrowed free of charge there; a lifting platform is available for transferring onto the wheelchairs. This specific equipment is particularly worth considering when the needs of everyone in the travelling group are to be carefully taken into account in planning time at the beach.

Views from Redcar Beacon

Redcar Beacon offers a different perspective on the surrounding area. The viewpoint provides 360-degree views of the surroundings, including the sandy shores of Majuba Beach. Redcar Beacon is accessible to wheelchair users via a ramp, and the top can be reached by lift. It is open daily from 9:00 to 17:00, weather permitting. This makes it possible to combine time at the beach with a viewing experience without losing sight of Redcar’s coastal character.

Horse racing and historical features

Redcar Racecourse adds a sporting element to the trip. From April to November, the racecourse hosts horse racing on around 18 days. Both the Grandstand and the Course Family Enclosure offer views directly over the racecourse. Those who would like to include horse racing in their plans can arrange their travel dates around this schedule and, when searching for accommodation, look for the desired combination of beach and racecourse experiences without having to turn both interests into a single day-trip itinerary.

The town’s history also includes two distinctive names. The Zetland is the world’s oldest surviving lifeboat. Redcar’s Town Clock is a memorial clock tower designed by John Dobson in 1913 in honour of King Edward VII. Together with Redcar Beacon and the coast, these features give visitors several different reasons to explore the town.

Redcar as a starting point for planning your trip

When choosing a holiday flat or holiday house, it is worth clarifying your preferred daily routine: should the beach be the main focus, are you primarily interested in Redcar Beacon, or would you like to take a horse-racing fixture into account? Redcar Beach is a five-minute walk from Redcar Central railway station. This information can be helpful when planning your location, if arrival and access to the beach are to be considered together. Depending on your priorities, you can search more specifically for suitable accommodation in Redcar.

If you would like to extend your search beyond Redcar, you can find more places here: Easingwold, Gilling East, Rosedale Abbey, Carnforth, Masham, Cray, Whorlton and Battersby.

For the higher-level travel overview: North Yorkshire.