Guidebook for North Yorkshire
Food Scene
Quaint market town and home to the world-famous NYMR steam railway which operates seasonal services to Whitby. (See my video via www.ashcroftbnb.com). Important Mediaeval frescos in parish church.
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Pickering
Quaint market town and home to the world-famous NYMR steam railway which operates seasonal services to Whitby. (See my video via www.ashcroftbnb.com). Important Mediaeval frescos in parish church.
Sightseeing
Famous Victorian seaside town with dual bays separated by a castle headland.
(See my video via www.ashcroftbnb.com)
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Scarborough
Famous Victorian seaside town with dual bays separated by a castle headland.
(See my video via www.ashcroftbnb.com)
Lovely old fishing/whaling port with a rich smuggling history and which provided he inspiration for Bam Stoker's 'Dracula'. Hosts an important annual folk festival and is also a mecca for Goths!
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Whitby
Lovely old fishing/whaling port with a rich smuggling history and which provided he inspiration for Bam Stoker's 'Dracula'. Hosts an important annual folk festival and is also a mecca for Goths!
World-famous Roman city with fabulous Minster and lovely mediaeval quarter (The Shambles). Also home to the national railway museum.
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York
World-famous Roman city with fabulous Minster and lovely mediaeval quarter (The Shambles). Also home to the national railway museum.
A well-known picturesque village just five minutes drive from your accommodation with iconic thatched cottage, stream, village green and a good range of local shops.
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Thornton Dale
A well-known picturesque village just five minutes drive from your accommodation with iconic thatched cottage, stream, village green and a good range of local shops.
The world-famous home of the NYM railway which runs an impressive collection of steam and diesel trains with regular guest appearances by famous visiting locos. 'Hogwarts Express' in Harry Potter.
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North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway Trust Ltd
12 Park StThe world-famous home of the NYM railway which runs an impressive collection of steam and diesel trains with regular guest appearances by famous visiting locos. 'Hogwarts Express' in Harry Potter.
Made famous by 'Brideshead Revisited', Castle Howard is just ten minutes away and is a splendid example of palatial Georgian aristocratic architecture.
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Castle Howard
Made famous by 'Brideshead Revisited', Castle Howard is just ten minutes away and is a splendid example of palatial Georgian aristocratic architecture.
Fabulous views over protected beautiful countryside and providing easy access to Riveaulx Abbey, Duncombe Park and the quaint market town of Helmsley.
Howardian Hills AONB
BondgateFabulous views over protected beautiful countryside and providing easy access to Riveaulx Abbey, Duncombe Park and the quaint market town of Helmsley.
A magnificent ruined Abbey in a glorious valley setting in the Howardian Hills and close to the quaint market town of Helmsley.
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Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx BankA magnificent ruined Abbey in a glorious valley setting in the Howardian Hills and close to the quaint market town of Helmsley.
Made famous as the fictional 'Aidensfield' by the well-loved TV series 'Heatbeat', Goathland is in the heart of the moors close to Whitby and is a stop on the NYMR railway.
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Goathland
Made famous as the fictional 'Aidensfield' by the well-loved TV series 'Heatbeat', Goathland is in the heart of the moors close to Whitby and is a stop on the NYMR railway.
Located close to the quaint market town of Helmsley in the Howardian Hills, Duncombe Park is especially known for being an important bird of prey centre.
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Duncombe Park
Located close to the quaint market town of Helmsley in the Howardian Hills, Duncombe Park is especially known for being an important bird of prey centre.
Home to a fabulous stretch of golden sand which connects Sandsend to Whitby within this world-famous Jurassic coastal location.
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Sandsend
Home to a fabulous stretch of golden sand which connects Sandsend to Whitby within this world-famous Jurassic coastal location.
Worth a visit on a fine day to marvel at the River Humber and this fine piece of engineering that spans it. Quite awe-inspiring. The adjacent visitor centre and country park is also worth a visit.
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Humber Bridge Park
Worth a visit on a fine day to marvel at the River Humber and this fine piece of engineering that spans it. Quite awe-inspiring. The adjacent visitor centre and country park is also worth a visit.
If you visit Beverly or the Humber Bridge make sure you stop off en-route to view the magnificent Victorian Gothic church at Dalton Holme with it's stunning tower and stained glass.
Dalton Holme
If you visit Beverly or the Humber Bridge make sure you stop off en-route to view the magnificent Victorian Gothic church at Dalton Holme with it's stunning tower and stained glass.
A lovely old Roman market town with mediaeval and Georgian elements. Well worth a visit and walk around. Combine with a visit to Sledmere House,the Humber Bridge and Dalton Holme church.
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Beverley
A lovely old Roman market town with mediaeval and Georgian elements. Well worth a visit and walk around. Combine with a visit to Sledmere House,the Humber Bridge and Dalton Holme church.
A lovely family estate high on the Wolds with magnificent period house.
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Sledmere Farm Shop & Cafe
A lovely family estate high on the Wolds with magnificent period house.
An up-market Georgian and Victorian spa town lying between the Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales, Harrogate is worth a visit for both sightseeing and quality shopping.
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Harrogate
An up-market Georgian and Victorian spa town lying between the Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales, Harrogate is worth a visit for both sightseeing and quality shopping.
Everything Else
Host to the Dunlop Masters and other important golf tournaments, Ganton is a championship course noted for its tight rough, fast greens and gorse bushes! A great day out for serious golfers.
Ganton Golf Club
Host to the Dunlop Masters and other important golf tournaments, Ganton is a championship course noted for its tight rough, fast greens and gorse bushes! A great day out for serious golfers.
For the casual golfer, Snainton Golf Centre is an excellent facility with well-stocked pro's shop and a very nice cafe.
Snainton Golf Centre
Yedingham RoadFor the casual golfer, Snainton Golf Centre is an excellent facility with well-stocked pro's shop and a very nice cafe.
For horseriding lovers, Snainton Riding Centre offers both tuition and hacking in lovely countryside. (I worked there weekends and school holidays in the 70's!)
Snainton Riding Centre
Station RoadFor horseriding lovers, Snainton Riding Centre offers both tuition and hacking in lovely countryside. (I worked there weekends and school holidays in the 70's!)
Magnificant views and gliding! Located in the Howardian Hills, Sutton Bank affords great views towards The Dales and also gliding for those who fancy taking to the air.
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Sutton Bank National Park Centre
Sutton BankMagnificant views and gliding! Located in the Howardian Hills, Sutton Bank affords great views towards The Dales and also gliding for those who fancy taking to the air.