Sightseeing
You can visit the house, gardens, garden centre, arboretum, cafe, farm shop and do plenty of walks around castle Howard. They do some lovely seasonal events, the Christmas display in the house is fantastic!
The walks outside of the grounds have outstanding views, include the castle pyramids and can go via the Crown and Cushion pub, or Dogh coffee shop.
220 locals recommend
Castle Howard
You can visit the house, gardens, garden centre, arboretum, cafe, farm shop and do plenty of walks around castle Howard. They do some lovely seasonal events, the Christmas display in the house is fantastic!
The walks outside of the grounds have outstanding views, include the castle pyramids and can go via the Crown and Cushion pub, or Dogh coffee shop.
Excellent for walking and biking. Walks can range in difficulty levels to suit individual abilities. There is a tourist information and cafe at the visitors centre. You can walk along the Cleveland way to high paradise tea rooms which is a lovely farm tea rooms and often have events on.
From Sutton bank you can walk to the famous white horse, lake Gormire.
19 locals recommend
Sutton Bank
Excellent for walking and biking. Walks can range in difficulty levels to suit individual abilities. There is a tourist information and cafe at the visitors centre. You can walk along the Cleveland way to high paradise tea rooms which is a lovely farm tea rooms and often have events on.
From Sutton bank you can walk to the famous white horse, lake Gormire.
A lovely house and gardens with regular children’s activity sessions. Also some nice walks along the river with beach areas and through the woodland.
There is a coffee shop next to the house and two pubs in the village of Newton. The Blacksmiths arms and The Dawney Arms.
38 locals recommend
National Trust Beningbrough Hall
A lovely house and gardens with regular children’s activity sessions. Also some nice walks along the river with beach areas and through the woodland.
There is a coffee shop next to the house and two pubs in the village of Newton. The Blacksmiths arms and The Dawney Arms.
There is something for everyone in York, including sight seeing, architecture, history, shopping, theatre, eating and drinking.
The walls, the minster, railway museum, Jorvik centre and Clifford’s tower are only a handful places York has to offer.
408 locals recommend
York
There is something for everyone in York, including sight seeing, architecture, history, shopping, theatre, eating and drinking.
The walls, the minster, railway museum, Jorvik centre and Clifford’s tower are only a handful places York has to offer.
Rievaulx abbey is a 25 minute drive, located near Helmsley. Has some lovely walks by the stream and through the hills, there is a tea rooms near the abbey too.
68 locals recommend
Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx BankRievaulx abbey is a 25 minute drive, located near Helmsley. Has some lovely walks by the stream and through the hills, there is a tea rooms near the abbey too.
A lovely spot for a bit of sightseeing. Some nice walks through the hills and woodland. There is the Byland tea rooms, and the Stapleton arms pub in the village.
27 locals recommend
Byland Abbey
65A lovely spot for a bit of sightseeing. Some nice walks through the hills and woodland. There is the Byland tea rooms, and the Stapleton arms pub in the village.
Food scene
A well recommended pub! The Durham ox is a stones throw away and has a super menu including seasonal specials. The pub has a warm atmosphere, a ski chalet themed log cabin dining area and an outside courtyard.
25 locals recommend
The Durham Ox
West WayA well recommended pub! The Durham ox is a stones throw away and has a super menu including seasonal specials. The pub has a warm atmosphere, a ski chalet themed log cabin dining area and an outside courtyard.
A nice gastro pub with additional restaurant seating in the orangery. The pub is in the centre of the village with a lovely beer garden next to the stream.
13 locals recommend
The Fairfax Arms
11 Main StA nice gastro pub with additional restaurant seating in the orangery. The pub is in the centre of the village with a lovely beer garden next to the stream.
The Aldwark Arms
Rice LaneGood food and a nice beer garden.
For a night of fine dining and getting dressed up. Will need to book in advance, seasonal set menus change.
59 locals recommend
The Star Inn
Main StreetFor a night of fine dining and getting dressed up. Will need to book in advance, seasonal set menus change.
An opportunity for fine dining and getting dressed up. The pheasant is set in the quaint village of Harome. It has a pretty garden next to a stream.
19 locals recommend
The Pheasant Hotel
Mill StreetAn opportunity for fine dining and getting dressed up. The pheasant is set in the quaint village of Harome. It has a pretty garden next to a stream.
A lovely cosy pub with lots of character. Serves a great gastro menu and good meals.
8 locals recommend
The Feathers Hotel
Market PlaceA lovely cosy pub with lots of character. Serves a great gastro menu and good meals.
The Curious Table
Market PlaceServes coffee, sandwiches and sweet treats. Eat in or takeout.
White Horse Cafe
91 Market PlA local favourite fish and chip restaurant and takeaway.
Mannion & Co
5 CastlegateCoffee shop and bistro serving coffee, food and cakes.
The Blacksmiths Arms
Cherry Tree AvenuePub food, has a beer garden
Thai bistro serving Thai classics and alcohol. Also offers takeaway.
10 locals recommend
Racha Thai Bistro
Bakers AlleyThai bistro serving Thai classics and alcohol. Also offers takeaway.
Gastro pub serving a range of
Pub classics and seasonal
Specials.
A good spot to add into a castle Howard visit or walk.
17 locals recommend
Crown & Cushion
Gastro pub serving a range of
Pub classics and seasonal
Specials.
A good spot to add into a castle Howard visit or walk.
Coffee shop and cafe serving home made meals, sandwiches and cakes.
Also offer takeout options and picnic hampers.
Dogh
Coffee shop and cafe serving home made meals, sandwiches and cakes.
Also offer takeout options and picnic hampers.