The Area
Castles and Country Houses
Magnificent 18th century house with extensive collections plus 1,000 acres of famous gardens and park.
- Helmsley Castle
Helmsley Castle has towered over the market town for nearly a thousand years. Originally a Medieval Castle, a Tudor mansion was added in the 1600's, before Cromwell's men in a show of power blew up the great keep, slicing it in half.
A 5-acre walled garden built in 1758, set beneath Helmsley Castle.
- Nunnington Hall
The sheltered walled garden on the banks of the River Rye with it's delightful flowing meadows, compliments this mellow 17th century manor house
Family home of Lord and Lady Feathersham. Recently restored and surrounded by a unique 18th century landscape. House by guided tour only but you can explore the extensive parkland at your leisure.
- Rievaulx Abbey
Explore the dramatic and extensive remains of one of the most powerful monasteries in Britain. Once home to the greatest spiritual writer of the medieval Ages, Saint Aelred described it as 'everywhere peace, everywhere serenity' which still holds true today.
Museums and Theme Parks
Travel through 18 miles of beautiful North York Moors National Park on Britain's most popular heritage railway. Visit the picturesque station of Goathland which is used as Aidensfield in Heartbeat and Hogsmeade in Harry Potter and the Philosophers stone.
Housed within the grounds of an original WWII POW camp, a visit to Eden camp will allow you to experience life during the war both on the home front and front line with sights, smells and sounds.
A treasure house of nostalgia. Step back into Victorian England. Home of the Sydney Smith photographic collection. Pickering's hidden gem.
A hidden gem and the finest open air museum in Yorkshire. An amazing collection of rescued and restored historic buildings. Everything from craft workshops and thatched cottages to shops, flints and a fire engine.
With over 1000 attractions, including rollercoaster's, shows and an extensive zoo, Flamingo Land's the best value family day out in the nation.
This "royal" Spa boasts a wide range of , restaurant options, pool saunas, health club, Day Spa facilities and WIFI throughout along with exhilarating views of the South Bay, castle headland and habour all combine making it the number one choice for discerning visitors.
Activities
- Friars Hill Riding Stables, Sinnington
- Swimming, Pickering
- Kirkbymoorside Golf Club
