The Grapes
Our local village pub offers real ales, delicious food and a warm welcome.
Location: Slingsby
Phone: 01653 628076
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Worsley Arms Hotel
Tasty meals in a comfortable atmosphere. Includes a la carte, sandwiches and gourmet dinners.
Location: Hovingham
Phone: 01653 628234
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Hovingham Bakery and Spa Tearooms
Freshly-baked treats, breakfasts, lunches, tea and quality ice creams.
Location: Hovingham
Phone: 01653 628898
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Simply Delicious Caterers
Give the chef a night off and enjoy the Cherrygarth surroundings by booking our village caterers.
Location: Kirkbymoorside
Phone: 01751 433014
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Black Swan
Enjoy the ground-breaking innovation of Britain’s youngest Michelin-starred chef.
Location: Oldstead
Phone: 01347 868387
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The Crown & Cushion
Open 7 days a week serving a classic British menu in their many dining areas and outdoor terrace.
Location: Welburn
Phone: 01653 618777
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Fairfax Arms
Traditional British cuisine and quality local produce.
Location: Gilling East
Phone: 01439 788212
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Star Inn
A renowned Michelin-starred restaurant using local, seasonal ingredients.
Location: Harome
Phone: 01439 770397
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The Durham Ox
An award winning traditional pub with flag stone floors, beams, oak panelling and roaring fires.
Location: Crayke
Phone: 01347 821506
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Castle Howard
As seen in Brideshead Revisited and Victoria. Beautiful architecture, priceless antiques, stunning gardens.
Location: York
Phone: 01653 648333
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Yorkshire Lavender
Take in amazing sculptures, the gardens, a tea room and a panoramic view over the Vale of York.
Location: Terrington
Phone: 01653 648 008
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Helmsley Castle
This building has dominated Helmsley’s skyline for more than 900 years.
Location: Helmsley
Phone: 0370 333 1181
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Rievaulx Abbey
The impressive ruins of one of England’s most powerful Cistercian monasteries.
Location: Helmsley
Phone: 0370 333 1181
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Eden Camp
A wartime Britain experience within the grounds of an original POW Camp.
Location: Malton
Phone: 01653 697777
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Flamingo Land
This theme park and zoo is set with hundreds of acres of rolling countryside.
Location: Pickering
Phone: 0871 911 8000
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Lightwater Valley
A brilliant theme park for a family day out.
Location: Ripon
Phone: 0871 720 0011
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The Yorkshire Coast
Head to the coast for sandcastles, fossil hunting and fish and chips.
Location: Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay, Filey, Bridlington
Fountains Abbey
Britain’s largest monastic ruin of a Cistercian abbey next to Studley Water Park Gardens.
Location: Ripon
Phone: 01765 608888
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National Centre for Birds of Prey
Houses the largest collection of birds of prey in the north of England.
Location: Helmsley
Phone: 08447 422 035
Visit Birds of Prey website
North York Moors Railway
Take a steam train through the spectacular scenery of the North York Moors National Park.
Location: Pickering
Phone: 01751 472508
Visit Railway website
The Palace Cinema
A family owned and run cinema showing the latest release family and quality films.
Location: Malton
Phone: 01653 600 008
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Harewood House
An 18th century treasure house. Includes gardens, the renowned Bird Garden and Farm Experience.
Location: Leeds
Phone: 0113 2181010
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Hutton le Hole
A quintessentially English village. Home to Ryedale Folk Museum, craft workshops, cafes and a pub.
Location: North York Moors
Forbidden Corner
Explore a unique labyrinth of tunnels, follies, thrills and surprises set in a beautiful garden.
Location: near Middleham
Phone: 01969 640 638
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Shopping in York
From high street names to stores unique to this medieval city. Also out-of-town malls.
Location: York
Shopping in Helmsley
Packed with boutiques and art galleries. Winner of Britain’s Best Market Town High Street 2015.
Location: Helmsley
Shopping in Harrogate
An eclectic range of shops from leading high-street names to stylish independents.
Location: Harrogate
Shopping in Beverley
Explore the Georgian Quarter and cobbled streets full of independent shops and antique stores.
Location: Beverley
Verbena Spa
An award-winning luxury spa boasting an aromatherapy room, salt chamber and outdoor heated swimming pool.
Location: Helmsley
Phone: 01439 772930
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The Grand Hotel & Spa, York
A luxury spa set in the hotel’s atmospheric vaults. Facials, body wraps, massage and beauty treatments.
Location: York
Phone: 01904 380 038
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Here at Cherrygarth Cottages
Local therapists and beauticians can visit you here in our treatment rooms. Ask us for details.
The Raithwaite Estate Spa
Relax in the heated pool or sample a treatment.
Location: Whitby
Phone: 01947 661 661
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The Orange Tree
A holistic escape. Delicious vegetarian lunches and treatments. Enjoy the sauna and hot tub.
Location: Rosedale
Phone: 01751 417 219
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Walks in the Howardian Hills
From short flat strolls to longer hillier walks, our beautiful countryside offers it all.
Location: Howardian Hills
Cycling the Howardian Hills
Our network of bridleways and quiet lanes is ideal for both on and off-road cycling.
Location: Howardian Hills
Activities in the Howardian Hills
Whether you’d like to fish, canoe, ride or shoot, you can do it all in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Location: Howardian Hills
In the North York Moors
Our closest National Park offers walking, cycling and more in breathtaking locations.
Location: North York Moors
In the Yorkshire Dales
Head west to this National Park for activities such as caving and stargazing.
Location: Yorkshire Dales
Dalby Activity Centre
Outdoor activities, paintballing and airsoft centre based in the atmospheric Dalby Forest.
Location: near Pickering
Phone: 01751 460590
Horseriding in Ryedale
Enjoy rides and pony days on moorland trails, grassland, hills or dales.
Location: Ryedale area
Jorvik Viking Festival
The largest Viking Festival in Europe, packed with re-enactments, lectures and family-friendly events.
Location: York
Tour de Yorkshire
Watch some of the top riders in the world every April.
Location: Varies
Malton Food Lovers Festival
Enjoy foodie heaven at the end of May. Packed with local produce and tantalising tastes.
Location: Malton
Pickering 1940s weekend
Every October, Pickering steps back in time to create an unforgettable atmosphere.
Location: Pickering
York Racecourse
Have a flutter on the horses with race days taking place throughout the year.
Location: York
Thirsk Racecourse
Treat yourself to a day out at this picturesque racecourse.
Location: Thirsk