Guidebook for York and North Yorkshire
Sightseeing
Coxwold
Beautiful interesting village near NYM national park with shandy hall.
Masham
Great place for easy walks, brewery tours and lovely market place.
Lovely setting for walks around Studly Royal and the grounds of the Abbey.
185 locals recommend
Fountains Abbey
Lovely setting for walks around Studly Royal and the grounds of the Abbey.
The setting for Brideshead revisited and the residence of the Howard family.
220 locals recommend
Castle Howard
The setting for Brideshead revisited and the residence of the Howard family.
Walk from our home through the grounds of this beautiful house. New exhibitions each year. Also the village farm restaurant.
38 locals recommend
National Trust Beningbrough Hall
Walk from our home through the grounds of this beautiful house. New exhibitions each year. Also the village farm restaurant.
This is a picture perfect smugglers cove with the house tumbling down to the quay and the beach.
156 locals recommend
Robin Hood's Bay
This is a picture perfect smugglers cove with the house tumbling down to the quay and the beach.
Runswick Bay
Another cove with lovely views at evry twist and turn.
A very special place in the heart of Rydale only a short distance from Helmsley
68 locals recommend
Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx BankA very special place in the heart of Rydale only a short distance from Helmsley
Home of the Worsley family for over 400 years in Hovingham Hall With 2 lovely cafes and amazing Pub and restaurant and a picturesque village green.
8 locals recommend
Hovingham
Home of the Worsley family for over 400 years in Hovingham Hall With 2 lovely cafes and amazing Pub and restaurant and a picturesque village green.
Food scene
Crayke is built on a small hill. This is where the Grand Old Duke of York had 10,000 men who he marched up the hill and down again!! Also it has a castle and a good eatery - The Durham Ox.
Crayke
Crayke is built on a small hill. This is where the Grand Old Duke of York had 10,000 men who he marched up the hill and down again!! Also it has a castle and a good eatery - The Durham Ox.
Stillington
A picture perfect village with good eating places and even a fish and chip shop.
The Star Inn
Main StreetMichelin star restaurant with excellent cuisine.
The Dawnay Arms
Great menu and some early savers. Great views of the river.
Melton's Restaurant
7 Scarcroft RdExceptional cuisine from the outstanding Icelandic chef.
The Hare Restaurant
Great menu - Duck, venison and mackerel etc
The Stapylton Arms
80 High StA lovely dining experience whether at lunch or dinner.
The Black Swan at Oldstead
Quirky pub with exceptional menu
The Fauconberg Arms is a welcoming pub with great food in this iconic village
7 locals recommend
The Fauconberg
Thirsk BankThe Fauconberg Arms is a welcoming pub with great food in this iconic village
Skosh
98 MicklegateBritish menu with an unusual twist
Buongiorno York
Acomb Wood DriveTraditional Italian fare in an outlying district of York
Wensleydale Heifer
Main StreetIconic hotel and restaurant in this beautifl dale.
This local pub at the top of Crayke hill is a must visit pub and restaurant.
25 locals recommend
The Durham Ox
West WayThis local pub at the top of Crayke hill is a must visit pub and restaurant.
This local pub eatery is a favourite in the village and has good home cooking by Lesley. There is seating outside on lovely Cherry Tree Avenue. Fish Friday and Sunday lunches are favourites. Must book.
The Blacksmiths Arms
Cherry Tree AvenueThis local pub eatery is a favourite in the village and has good home cooking by Lesley. There is seating outside on lovely Cherry Tree Avenue. Fish Friday and Sunday lunches are favourites. Must book.
The Carlton at Carlton Husthwaite is worth the trip for a special meal. Try and get it on your itinerary.
8 locals recommend
The Carlton Inn
The Carlton at Carlton Husthwaite is worth the trip for a special meal. Try and get it on your itinerary.
City/town information
Middleham has a castle and a lovely market place. Also it is the centre of training for races and a walk to the gallops or Coverham abbey is a must.
15 locals recommend
Middleham
Middleham has a castle and a lovely market place. Also it is the centre of training for races and a walk to the gallops or Coverham abbey is a must.
York has a myriad of attractions for the visitor and is only 7 miles away. A starting point is the York Minster a vast cathedral dating from 1250 ad, Earlier than this Emperor Constantine a founder of the Christian faith was crowned here in 306ad.
Walking either along the river and back to the millennium bridge and also a walk around the medieval walls is recommended for orientation.
The main attractions are:- Cliffords' Tower, The Castle museum, Yorvik Viking centre, the National Railway museum, Yorkshire museum, the Art Gallery and many more
409 locals recommend
York
York has a myriad of attractions for the visitor and is only 7 miles away. A starting point is the York Minster a vast cathedral dating from 1250 ad, Earlier than this Emperor Constantine a founder of the Christian faith was crowned here in 306ad.
Walking either along the river and back to the millennium bridge and also a walk around the medieval walls is recommended for orientation.
The main attractions are:- Cliffords' Tower, The Castle museum, Yorvik Viking centre, the National Railway museum, Yorkshire museum, the Art Gallery and many more
Pickering is the perfect place to start a journey on the famous North York moors railway to Goathland and Whitby one of the most scenic rail routes in the country.
66 locals recommend
Pickering
Pickering is the perfect place to start a journey on the famous North York moors railway to Goathland and Whitby one of the most scenic rail routes in the country.
Whitby is the home town of Captain Cook and was also home to a whaling fleet. More famously Brian Stoker wrote his novel her about Dracula. A must visit is the Magpie café as recommended by Rick Stein.
252 locals recommend
Whitby
Whitby is the home town of Captain Cook and was also home to a whaling fleet. More famously Brian Stoker wrote his novel her about Dracula. A must visit is the Magpie café as recommended by Rick Stein.
The market place here has some perfect eating and coffee houses with seating outdoors in the square.
19 locals recommend
Easingwold
The market place here has some perfect eating and coffee houses with seating outdoors in the square.
Richmond
A lovely Yorkshire market town with its walls and Castle.
Beautiful market square and a castle as well. Good starting place for visiting Rievaulx Abbey.
104 locals recommend
Helmsley
Beautiful market square and a castle as well. Good starting place for visiting Rievaulx Abbey.
The riverside position of the town with its narrow streets makes Pateley Bridge special. There are some lovely walks along the river Nidd.
67 locals recommend
Pateley Bridge
The riverside position of the town with its narrow streets makes Pateley Bridge special. There are some lovely walks along the river Nidd.
Neighbourhoods
Newton on Ouse is excellent for walking both along the river and also around the grounds of Beningborough hall. We have two excellent pubs and eateries in the village. The Dawney Arms a gastro pub sits by the river and bookings are essential. The Blacksmiths Arms across the road has good home cooking and a good atmosphere. For a treat the village farm shop and café is good for a break on a walk or Linton Lock house with food by Wendy.
Newton-on-Ouse
Newton on Ouse is excellent for walking both along the river and also around the grounds of Beningborough hall. We have two excellent pubs and eateries in the village. The Dawney Arms a gastro pub sits by the river and bookings are essential. The Blacksmiths Arms across the road has good home cooking and a good atmosphere. For a treat the village farm shop and café is good for a break on a walk or Linton Lock house with food by Wendy.
Good place to try eating or a drink at Linton Lock house. Also there is a good general store here.
Linton-on-Ouse
Good place to try eating or a drink at Linton Lock house. Also there is a good general store here.
Aysgarth Falls
Beauty spot in Wensleydale that shouldn't be missed.