Things To Do

What To See And Do In The Area

We are just 3 miles from the fantastic Dalby Forest, with its brand new visitor centre, a great place for walking, running, cycling and a beautiful scenic drive.

Further afield guests can easily explore the countryside, including the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and Yorkshire Wolds, as well as the seaside towns of Whitby and Scarborough. 

The lovely market town of  Helmsley is close at hand, while stately homes including Castle Howard, Duncombe Park and Nunnington Hall are nearby. In addition there are the old castles and abbeys that form part of Yorkshire’s rich local history.

Apricot Lodge luxury bed & breakfast in Pickering is also in a perfect location for anyone wishing to enter the hustle and bustle of York, while enjoying the peace of the countryside.

In Pickering:                      

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway - The most popular heritage railway in Britain.                             

Steam through stunning countryside!

www.northyorkshiremoorsrailway.com

The Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life - housed in a regency mansion.

www.beckislemuseum.co.uk

Pickering Castle - One of the most splendid 12th century castles in England, plus nearby Helmsley Castle.

www.english-heritage.org.uk/yorkshire

Near Pickering:

Dalby Forest—8000 acres of woodland and forest to enjoy.

www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest

Cycling in Dalby - 'Chasing Trails' offers skills training in Dalby forest, for a great cycling experience in lovely scenery.

www.chasingtrails.com

CASTLE HOWARD - One of Britain's finest historic houses. Brideshead Revisited was filmed here.

www.castlehoward.co.uk

Eden Camp—Go back in time to wartime Britain.

www.edencamp.co.uk

Whitby Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey, Byland Abbey and Kirkham Priory - fascinating insights into monastic life.

www.english-heritage.org.uk/yorkshire

Nunnington Hall & Rievaulx Terrace and Temples

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Ryedale Folk Museum - a hidden treasure!

www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

Duncombe Park - Recently restored family home of Lord and Lady Feversham, originally built in 1713 and then rebuilt after a fire in 1879. 

www.duncombepark.com

City Of York Attractions:

Use the excellent park & ride.

YORK MINSTER

www.yorkminster.org

THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM

www.nrm.org.uk

BETTY’S TEA ROOM

www.bettysandtaylors.co.uk