Explore the sights and sounds of yorkshire
There is so much to do and see in the local area, whether you prefer walking, cycling,
sight seeing, shopping and/or pub life. Here are a few links to some local places:
Places to visit
Castle Howard - Yorkshire's finest historic house and estate
Scampston Hall and Walled Garden - Country house with stunning garden
Helmsley Castle - Set in the picturesque market town of Helmsley
Rievaulx Abbey - A family day out in peace and tranquility
Nunnington Hall - A beautiful Yorkshire manor house
Eden Camp War Museaum - British military history from 1914 onwards
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - A perfect starting point for a day out
Ryedale Folk Museum - Rural way of life from the Iron Age to the 1950s
Minature Railway - Enjoy train rides on a sunday during the summer
Our local pub - only 100 yards away
The Fairfax Arms - Excellent service with a warm welcome
Our local golf course - only 200 yards away
Ampleforth Golf Course - 9 holes of golf in the grounds of Gilling Castle
Local market towns
Helmsley, Malton, Easingwold and Thirsk
Local city
York - Rich ancient history, romantic ambience and great shopping
Local shops and galleries
Bils and Rye Galleries - Ceramics and sculpture by the finest artists in the UK
Beadlam Grange Farm Shop - Award winning farm shop and tearoom
Energetic things to do
Dalby Forest - Set on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park
Cycling in Ryedale - There is a range of exciting routes to enjoy
Malton Wheelers - A road racing cycle club based in Ryedale
Walking in Ryedale - 1,400 miles of country paths and tracks to explore
North Yorkshire is the ideal location for a walking holiday with great places to visit
like the Howardian Hills, Hambleton Hills and the White Horse at Sutton Bank.
Not to mention our own private tennis court and some
lovely local walks in and around the village.
Places to eat
The Fairfax Arms - Excellent service with a warm welcome
The Black Swan at Oldstead - Michelin Star Pub and Restaurant
The Hare Inn at Scawton - Set in the pretty village of Scawton, near Helmsley
Betty's York - Traditional tea rooms providing speciality foods
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