Places to visit
The North York Moors is a great place to visit any time of the year. Whilst we cannot provide a definitive list here are some start points to help you to plan…
Historic buildings
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Lastingham, York YO62 6TL
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Rievaulx Abbey (English Heritage)
Rievaulx Bank, Rievaulx, Helmsley, York YO62 5LB
Pickering Castle (English Heritage)
Castlegate, Pickering YO18 7AX
Helmsley Castle (English Heritage)
Castlegate, Helmsley YO62 5AB
Whitby Abbey (English Heritage)
Abbey Ln, Whitby YO22 4JT
Rievaulx Terrace (National Trust)
Rievaulx, Helmsley, York YO62 5LJ
Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA
Railways
North Yorkshire Moors Railway -Between Pickering and Whitby
12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7A
Grosmont and Goathland Stations are a fantastic visit in their own right!
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Grosmont is a hub for train activity, don’t forget to take a walk through the tunnel to the engineering sheds- there’s always lots going on. Look out for remnants of the historic ironworks
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Goathland Station is a popular film and TV location
You'll find great cafes at both destinations
For Walking and Cycling
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Walking and cycling are some of the best ways to experience the North York Moors National Park - There's so much to see all year round!
(We also have a fantastic selection of walking/cycle guidebooks included within the cottage library)
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Some start points…
near Rosedale Abbey
No facilities, parking and information boards about the area- spectacular views!
Thirsk YO7 2EX
Good visitor centre, bike hire, café, toilets, parking, play area, great for walks and cycling- can you find the white horse?
Dalby Forest Dr, Low Dalby, Pickering YO18 7LT
Good visitor centre, café, toilets, parking, various parking points, play area, excellent for walks and cycling.
Cropton, Pickering YO18 8EN
Keldy Forest
Keldy Castle, Pickering YO18 8HW
Farndale Local Nature Reserve- Excellent in the spring to see a plethora of wild daffodils.
YO62 7LB
Also
Low Mill Car Park (Good start point for the walk)
Low Mill, North York Moors National Park, York YO62 7UY
Museums
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Hutton-le-Hole, Kirbymoorside YO62 6UA
Leeman Rd, York YO26 4XJ
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial
Halifax Way, Elvington, York YO41 4AU
Many more wonderful museums to be found in York...
Some of our favourite Shops ...
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Newfields Organic Produce Farm Shop
Wold View, Manor, Main St, Fadmoor, York YO62 7HY
Low Mill, Farndale, Kirkbymoorside, YO62 7UY
21 Market Pl, Kirkbymoorside, York YO62 6AA
Nr Helmsley, North Yorks, YO62 7TB
Local Events and Sources of further information...
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North York Moors International Dark Skies Reserve
Our page on star spotting and at The Green​
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Lastingham village events and news
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Our local gastropub the Blacksmiths Arms, Lastingham
- see menus and upcoming events - we recommend you book for food , it can get busy!
Delicious menus from breakfast to afternoon tea or Sunday lunch, make a booking and enjoy dinning on the terrace in front of the stunning walled garden.
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Visit England - Places to visit in North Yorkshire
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Sykes - North Yorkshire inspiration
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