Around and about
There are just so many places of interest and visitor attractions in North Yorkshire it is impossible to mention them all, but below is just a brief selection;
- York, Harrogate and Ripon all three are within easy reach by car and have many places of interest as well as shops, cafes and restaurants.
- North Yorkshire Coast including Scarborough, Filey, Robin Hoods Bay and Whitby
- Helmsley and Pickering including Helmsley and Pickering Castles and the North York Moors Steam Railway
- Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden near Ripon (National Trust)
- Brimham Rocks located between Ripon and Patley Bridge (National Trust)
- Rievaulx Abbey and Rievaulx Terrace (English Heritage and National Trust) located between Sutton Bank and Helmsley
- Castle Howard and the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Sutton Bank and Kilburn including the White Horse and the Mouseman’s workshop and gallery
- Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Thirsk, Ripon and York racecourses
- Yorkshire Outdoors – off road driving experiences and clay pigeon shooting
And for the children:
Local Pubs and Restaurants
- Dog and Gun Pub, local pub in Knayton offering good food and a warm welcome. Tel 01845 537368- booking in advance advised
- The Wheatsheaf Inn, traditional 17th century village inn located in the nearby village of Borrowby, serving food on some evenings and Sunday lunch. Tel 01845 537274- booking advised
- Old Oak Tree South Kilvington: Tel 01845 523276, freehouse located in village of South Kilvington on the road into Thirsk serving wide menu of locally produced food- booking advised
- Carpenters Arms, Felixkirk: Tel 01845 537369 lovely old pub with wonderful views from their terrace serving good locally produced food- booking advised.There are many other pubs and restaurants located in or around Thirsk and Northallerton which provide excellent food. We are happy to suggest alternatives to guests.
