Sheriff Hutton - Jackie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A beautiful stately home with gardens, adventure playgrounds, shops and cafés.
220 locals recommend
Castle Howard
A beautiful stately home with gardens, adventure playgrounds, shops and cafés.
60-acre hillside farm featuring lavender gardens, specialist plant shop and a sculpture park
31 locals recommend
Yorkshire Lavender
60-acre hillside farm featuring lavender gardens, specialist plant shop and a sculpture park
Howsham Mill is a Grade II listed 18th century watermill located on the River Derwent. Restored between 2004 and 2013, largely by volunteers, it is home to a new waterwheel and screw turbine which generates electricity to part fund the project. There is an environmental study/community centre, and the walks round the river there are super.
Howsham Mill
Howsham Mill is a Grade II listed 18th century watermill located on the River Derwent. Restored between 2004 and 2013, largely by volunteers, it is home to a new waterwheel and screw turbine which generates electricity to part fund the project. There is an environmental study/community centre, and the walks round the river there are super.
No visit to North Yorkshire would be complete without a trip on the North York Moors Railway – leave your car at Pickering and steam from Pickering to Grosmont, or go all the way through to Whitby. Glorious when the heather’s out in the summer, or time your stay to coincide with the annual War Weekend in the autumn.
66 locals recommend
Pickering
No visit to North Yorkshire would be complete without a trip on the North York Moors Railway – leave your car at Pickering and steam from Pickering to Grosmont, or go all the way through to Whitby. Glorious when the heather’s out in the summer, or time your stay to coincide with the annual War Weekend in the autumn.
Whitby is an ancient port with a fascinating history, a ruined abbey and a working harbour. It also has sandy beaches, donkey rides and rock pools, not to mention some of the best fish and chips. Whilst in Whitby, eat at the famous Magpie fish restaurant (queues even before Covid!) or its more contemporary relative Trenchers (www.trenchersrestaurant.co.uk), and take a pair of kippers home with you from Fortune’s Smokehouse in the old town (www.fortuneskippers.co.uk)
252 locals recommend
Whitby
Whitby is an ancient port with a fascinating history, a ruined abbey and a working harbour. It also has sandy beaches, donkey rides and rock pools, not to mention some of the best fish and chips. Whilst in Whitby, eat at the famous Magpie fish restaurant (queues even before Covid!) or its more contemporary relative Trenchers (www.trenchersrestaurant.co.uk), and take a pair of kippers home with you from Fortune’s Smokehouse in the old town (www.fortuneskippers.co.uk)
Visit the ruins of Kirkham Priory, just off the A64 and situated on the banks of the River Derwent. A perfect place to stop if on a family day out or if you're walking or cycling in this area of outstanding beauty and discover the story of monk's life or enjoy a picnic by the river in the Augustinian ruins.
Kirkham Priory
Malton LaneVisit the ruins of Kirkham Priory, just off the A64 and situated on the banks of the River Derwent. A perfect place to stop if on a family day out or if you're walking or cycling in this area of outstanding beauty and discover the story of monk's life or enjoy a picnic by the river in the Augustinian ruins.
If you’re looking for a great dog-friendly beach, our favourite Is Hunmanby Gap. There’s nothing there except a cute café which serves snacks, hot drinks and ice cream (they do a great bacon butty and mug of tea) – and lots of dogs! Just check the Filey Tide Tables before leaving (www.tidetimes.org.uk/filey-bay-tide-times).
21 locals recommend
Hunmanby Gap
If you’re looking for a great dog-friendly beach, our favourite Is Hunmanby Gap. There’s nothing there except a cute café which serves snacks, hot drinks and ice cream (they do a great bacon butty and mug of tea) – and lots of dogs! Just check the Filey Tide Tables before leaving (www.tidetimes.org.uk/filey-bay-tide-times).
Food scene
A traditional Sam Smith’s tied house, with great beer and ambience, well-priced food and a warm welcome from the hosts Simon and Tracy. Sunday lunch in particular Is excellent value - 01347 810581.
Blacksmiths Arms
1 Hill TopA traditional Sam Smith’s tied house, with great beer and ambience, well-priced food and a warm welcome from the hosts Simon and Tracy. Sunday lunch in particular Is excellent value - 01347 810581.
Quarmby’s Delicatessen and Coffee House is a great asset to the village. Set in the square opposite the Highwayman, it’s fantastic for a leisurely brunch, lunch or takeaway goodies.
6 locals recommend
Quarmbys
Quarmby’s Delicatessen and Coffee House is a great asset to the village. Set in the square opposite the Highwayman, it’s fantastic for a leisurely brunch, lunch or takeaway goodies.
For traditional Italian food, we are blessed with Il Paradiso in the Forest www.ilparadisodelciboyork.com.
8 locals recommend
Il Paradiso on the Forest
For traditional Italian food, we are blessed with Il Paradiso in the Forest www.ilparadisodelciboyork.com.
The Star Inn at Harome – renowned Michelin starred restaurant, this is where chef Andrew Pern’s empire started.
59 locals recommend
The Star Inn
Main StreetThe Star Inn at Harome – renowned Michelin starred restaurant, this is where chef Andrew Pern’s empire started.
Beautiful interiors and impeccable service mark this small hotel out as a favourite for us. Where we eat on special birthdays! www.thepheasanthotel.com.
19 locals recommend
The Pheasant Hotel
Mill StreetBeautiful interiors and impeccable service mark this small hotel out as a favourite for us. Where we eat on special birthdays! www.thepheasanthotel.com.
The second of the village pubs serves honest pub grub, is dog friendly and has an outdoor seating area. Food served Tues - Sat 12 - 2pm, 6 - 9pm. Sun 12 - 6pm. Ring 01347 878328 to book.
The Highwayman
The SquareThe second of the village pubs serves honest pub grub, is dog friendly and has an outdoor seating area. Food served Tues - Sat 12 - 2pm, 6 - 9pm. Sun 12 - 6pm. Ring 01347 878328 to book.
The village is lucky to have an independent wine merchant with a well-stocked shop, which is opposite the Highwayman. The shop is closed due to Covid situation, but they do offer a click and collect service. https://www.yorkwines.co.uk
York Wines
Sheriff Hutton RoadThe village is lucky to have an independent wine merchant with a well-stocked shop, which is opposite the Highwayman. The shop is closed due to Covid situation, but they do offer a click and collect service. https://www.yorkwines.co.uk
The Groovy Moo - Malton
3 Talbot YardThe best ice cream in North Yorkshire (if not the world!)
Vegan and vegetarian food, Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
6 locals recommend
The Purple Carrot
10 Market StVegan and vegetarian food, Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Basics
Less than a minute away from the cottage, this is a real locals' local! They don't serve food but do offer a proper Yorkshire pint!
The Castle Inn
The CroftLess than a minute away from the cottage, this is a real locals' local! They don't serve food but do offer a proper Yorkshire pint!
The Post Office carries a good selection of necessities as well as being the nearest place to get cash if you need it. Open 9am-5:30 Mon-Sat. Closed Sundays.
Sheriff Hutton Post Office
Main StreetThe Post Office carries a good selection of necessities as well as being the nearest place to get cash if you need it. Open 9am-5:30 Mon-Sat. Closed Sundays.
Based on the small industrial estate just out of the village on the York road, free delivery service is available if you can’t be bothered to cook. My guilty secret is the chicken kebab, which is fab! www.pizzasworld.co.uk
Pizza world
2 Dale RdBased on the small industrial estate just out of the village on the York road, free delivery service is available if you can’t be bothered to cook. My guilty secret is the chicken kebab, which is fab! www.pizzasworld.co.uk