Guidebook for North Yorkshire
Sightseeing
White Horse
Low Town Bank RoadThe views are amazing
Ampleforth Abbey
Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx BankThe ruined castle is great fun to visit and Helmsley is a lovely village to walk around with a lovely deli, Hunters, and lots of nice cafes and good pubs.
104 locals recommend
Helmsley
The ruined castle is great fun to visit and Helmsley is a lovely village to walk around with a lovely deli, Hunters, and lots of nice cafes and good pubs.
Coxwold
Shandys House is a great place to visit.
Whitby
A fantastic quirky seaside town where Dracula was written.
Fountains Abbey
A stunning place to visit.
York Minster
DeangateStep back in time and remember to look up at the roof.
This is a fascinating step back in time to when vets remained in the same location for years and were a hugely important part of any farming community.
25 locals recommend
World of James Herriot
23 KirkgateThis is a fascinating step back in time to when vets remained in the same location for years and were a hugely important part of any farming community.
I love this place as it is like stepping back in time before interactive displays and technology overload.....
Thirsk Museum
14-16 KirkgateI love this place as it is like stepping back in time before interactive displays and technology overload.....
A beautiful abbey that can only be accessed via single track roads, so go slow...https://www.jervaulxabbey.com
68 locals recommend
Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx BankA beautiful abbey that can only be accessed via single track roads, so go slow...https://www.jervaulxabbey.com
Yet another Abbey... but it is beautiful.https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/byland-abbey/
27 locals recommend
Byland Abbey
65Yet another Abbey... but it is beautiful.https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/byland-abbey/
Parks & Nature
Sutton Bank
The walk round the reservoir is lovely and the pubs in Osmotherley are great for a drink afterwards.
11 locals recommend
Osmotherley
The walk round the reservoir is lovely and the pubs in Osmotherley are great for a drink afterwards.
Dalby Forest Visitors Centre
Dalby Forest DriveFrom aerial tree climbing to great walks.
Walks
The best website for listing walks is the one the North York Moors authority runs - it is www.northyorkmoors.org.uk - it lists loads of different walks/hikes and gives information as to level of difficulty etc.
Have an exciting ride on a steam train just like in Harry Potter!
69 locals recommend
North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway Trust Ltd
12 Park StHave an exciting ride on a steam train just like in Harry Potter!
Sutton Bank Bikes Ltd
Sutton BankYou can hire mountain bikes here and go on lots of great biking trails.
Superb quad biking and off-road adventures. Pricey but worth it as a special treat.
Yorkshire Outdoors
Superb quad biking and off-road adventures. Pricey but worth it as a special treat.
Helmsley Walled Garden
Beautiful gardens and lovely cafe.
Lovely long rides over the moors, they do overnight trips too. Very friendly ride leaders and nice horses.
7 locals recommend
Bilsdale Riding Centre
Lovely long rides over the moors, they do overnight trips too. Very friendly ride leaders and nice horses.
You can paddleboard here, or climb on the inflatables but if getting wet doesn't appeal you can run or bike round the all terrain lakeside track.
23 locals recommend
North Yorkshire Water Park
Long Causeway RoadYou can paddleboard here, or climb on the inflatables but if getting wet doesn't appeal you can run or bike round the all terrain lakeside track.
Drinks & Nightlife
From Michelin-starred restaurants to amazing fish and chips, you can get it all in this area.
The Golden Fleece Hotel
Market PlaceA nice place to get a drink.
In walking distance, if you are staying at Foxhills or Foxhills Hideways and a mile and a quarter from the cottages at Brook House.
14 locals recommend
Carpenters Arms
1 Church ViewIn walking distance, if you are staying at Foxhills or Foxhills Hideways and a mile and a quarter from the cottages at Brook House.
An independent cinema run by volunteers in Thirsk. Gorgeous old cinema with the cheapest snacks.
6 locals recommend
Ritz Cinema
16 WestgateAn independent cinema run by volunteers in Thirsk. Gorgeous old cinema with the cheapest snacks.
An independent volunteer run cinema. It is really lovely here. Plus you will never buy snacks and drinks at a cinema more cheaply....
6 locals recommend
Ritz Cinema
16 WestgateAn independent volunteer run cinema. It is really lovely here. Plus you will never buy snacks and drinks at a cinema more cheaply....
Food scene
The Star Inn
Main StreetA Michelin starred restaurant and a lovely place to dine and drink.
A Michelin starred restaurant, voted the best restaurant in the World in 2018.
31 locals recommend
The Black Swan at Oldstead
A Michelin starred restaurant, voted the best restaurant in the World in 2018.
Racha Thai Bistro
Bakers AlleyA really good Thai restaurant, all food freshly cooked.
Really nice pub that does food too. You need to book for a meal here https://dogandgunknayton.co.uk
The Dog & Gun Thirsk Pub and Restaurant
Carlton RoadReally nice pub that does food too. You need to book for a meal here https://dogandgunknayton.co.uk
Upstairs Downstairs
25-27 Market PlA family-run independent deli and cafe upstairs.
Before I moved to North Yorkshire I didn't get why Betty's was so special , it was just a tea room, right. But actually it is pretty amazing place. There are 4 Betty's in Yorkshire. The family won't franchise or expand out of Yorkshire. The baking is incredible but even better the people who work here are really nice and it is a special place to go and have breakfast, lunch, tea or supper.
21 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
189A High StBefore I moved to North Yorkshire I didn't get why Betty's was so special , it was just a tea room, right. But actually it is pretty amazing place. There are 4 Betty's in Yorkshire. The family won't franchise or expand out of Yorkshire. The baking is incredible but even better the people who work here are really nice and it is a special place to go and have breakfast, lunch, tea or supper.
The Fauconberg
Thirsk BankA independently owned pub and restaurant.
Bantam
Fantastic locally sourced food. Really good and independently owned.
Takeaways
Don't want to go out to eat or cook?! These are the places that delivery to the cottages and Foxhills.
Simply the best fish and chips you will ever have - all fish and chips cooked to order AND they deliver 😊
Westgate Fish & Chips
27 WestgateSimply the best fish and chips you will ever have - all fish and chips cooked to order AND they deliver 😊
Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway
3 KirkgateThe best Chinese take away in Thirsk AND they deliver 😊
Guests have told me their pizzas are good. Airbnb won't let me put in the website or phone no but you can search it.
Pizza Pronto
Guests have told me their pizzas are good. Airbnb won't let me put in the website or phone no but you can search it.
Good food. I can't put the tel no or website in as Airbnb blocks it but you can search it.
Bengal Kitchen
Good food. I can't put the tel no or website in as Airbnb blocks it but you can search it.
Parmesan House Thirsk
62 Market PlFor guests with children
World of James Herriot
23 KirkgateIf you loved the Yorkshire Vet and James Herriot.
Monk Park Farm Visitor Attraction
Green LaneGet to meet animals.
If the weather is horrendous and the kids are driving you slightly crazy, head to the swimming pool at Thirsk Leisure Centre and you can all burn off some energy.
Thirsk & Sowerby Leisure Centre
Chapel StreetIf the weather is horrendous and the kids are driving you slightly crazy, head to the swimming pool at Thirsk Leisure Centre and you can all burn off some energy.
Energi Trampoline Park York
3-7 Rose AveAgain one for when it is raining and you need a break.
From paddleboarding, kayaking to open water swimming and pedalos.
23 locals recommend
North Yorkshire Water Park
Long Causeway RoadFrom paddleboarding, kayaking to open water swimming and pedalos.
Gliding Club Cafe
Sutton BankTake a walk along Sutton Bank and watch the gliders take off.
This place defies description -like a escape room but built in an even more quirky way and over a hundred years ago.
96 locals recommend
The Forbidden Corner
This place defies description -like a escape room but built in an even more quirky way and over a hundred years ago.