Falling Foss Tea Garden and Waterfall
OS grid reference:- NZ 892 024
Falling Foss Tea Garden, situated around 5 miles from Whitby, is a small but beautiful tea garden set in the grounds of Midge Hall, a small cottage which nestles at the top of the magnificent Falling Foss Waterfall in the heart of Sneaton Forest.
The property was originally built as a game keepers cottage in the late 1780's and was subsequently opened as a tea garden in the early 1900's. Unfortunately, in the 1960's the property was abandoned and after a period of 50 years became derelict and unloved. Steph & Jack Newman bought Midge Hall in spring 2008 and, after completing the renovation works on the property, re-opened the Tea Garden for business once again in July 2008. For many years this natural beauty spot has been a favourite for children.
The Impressive Falling Foss Waterfall on May Beck has a drop of 30 feet and is viewed from a pathway. The Hermitage, a cave carved out of stone is just 10 minutes walk from the waterfall.
Directions
Signposted off the B1416 Ruswarp road. Free parking at Sneaton Forest car park with footpath access to Tea Garden. Alternatively, park at May Beck car park and walk to Falling Foss (approx. 20mins) or park at Littlebeck village hall and walk to Falling Foss (approx. 45 mins).