Drinks & Nightlife
St Vincent Arms
Main StreetExcellent food and real ales. Need to book in advance.
Newton upon Derwent
Great local food in a relaxed country pub atmosphere.
Good food in Melbourne village YO42 4QW (not Pocklington as pinned for some reason!).
The Melbourne Arms
Main StGood food in Melbourne village YO42 4QW (not Pocklington as pinned for some reason!).
Cosy village inn with low ceilings and open fires. Home cooked food at the weekend.
The Boot & Shoe Inn
Main StreetCosy village inn with low ceilings and open fires. Home cooked food at the weekend.
The Plough Inn
Main StreetGood food, cask ales and pool table.
Fabulous food and real ale, surrounded by great walking routes in the Yorkshire Wolds.
The Gait Inn, Millington
Fabulous food and real ale, surrounded by great walking routes in the Yorkshire Wolds.
Everything Else
The Oaks Spa
Long LanePool, treatments and restaurant just 10 minutes away.
Wildlife on your doorstep. The Lower Derwent Valley NNR comprises a series of flood meadows, pastures and woodlands supporting a rich diversity of plant species and of breeding and wintering birds.
Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve
Wildlife on your doorstep. The Lower Derwent Valley NNR comprises a series of flood meadows, pastures and woodlands supporting a rich diversity of plant species and of breeding and wintering birds.
The Oaks Spa
Long LaneReputable 18 hole golf course and restaurant.
Picturesque walks and canal boat rides from Melbourne (Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the summer).
Pocklington Canal
Picturesque walks and canal boat rides from Melbourne (Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the summer).
Bombay Clay Oven
Station RoadGood curry.
Wolds Gliding Club
The Wolds Gliding Club welcomes visitors for trial lessons and holiday courses.
Historic market town with 13th century Minster, small town charm, and racecourse.
80 locals recommend
Beverley
Historic market town with 13th century Minster, small town charm, and racecourse.
Entertainment & Activities
Great fun water sports, play and cafe. Sailing and water sport tuition.
19 locals recommend
Allerthorpe Lakeland Park
Melbourne RoadGreat fun water sports, play and cafe. Sailing and water sport tuition.
Beautiful water gardens and massive Koi carp to feed, play area, cafe and museum.
19 locals recommend
Burnby Hall Gardens
33 The BalkBeautiful water gardens and massive Koi carp to feed, play area, cafe and museum.
Seasonal day out, great fun for all. Halloween scream and bonfire night specials.
30 locals recommend
York Maze
Elvington LaneSeasonal day out, great fun for all. Halloween scream and bonfire night specials.
Farmshop, great cafe, and Piglets Adventure Farm Park, with lots of seasonal activities for children.
22 locals recommend
Piglets Adventure Farm
Towthorpe Moor LaneFarmshop, great cafe, and Piglets Adventure Farm Park, with lots of seasonal activities for children.
The Deep
Tower StreetFantastic aquarium.
Arts & Culture
Pocklington Arts Centre
22-24 Market PlLocal cinema and live acts.
Shopping
Elvington Village Store
21 Main StLocal groceries.
O2 Shop York - Designer Outlet
Saint Nicholas AvenueUndercover bargains, children's play area and restaurants.
Market town with a variety of independent stores as well as Sainsburys, Cooperative and Aldi stores. A market is held in the main Square every Tuesday.
17 locals recommend
Pocklington
Market town with a variety of independent stores as well as Sainsburys, Cooperative and Aldi stores. A market is held in the main Square every Tuesday.
Sightseeing
History and memorabilia of aircraft.
25 locals recommend
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial
Halifax WayHistory and memorabilia of aircraft.
A visit to the beautiful historic city of York is a must! See 'visit york' website for details of attractions and the regular programme of festivals. Don't miss York Minster, Walls & the Shambles...
408 locals recommend
York
A visit to the beautiful historic city of York is a must! See 'visit york' website for details of attractions and the regular programme of festivals. Don't miss York Minster, Walls & the Shambles...
Grand stately home, garden and adventure playground. A great family day out.
220 locals recommend
Castle Howard
Grand stately home, garden and adventure playground. A great family day out.
Lots of farming artefacts and home to the last surviving stretch of the Derwent Valley Light Railway.
9 locals recommend
Yorkshire Museum of Farming
Murton LaneLots of farming artefacts and home to the last surviving stretch of the Derwent Valley Light Railway.
Essentials
Farmshop & Cafe, homegrown fruit and veg, rare breed meats, pick your own, deli, animal corner and children's play area.
20 locals recommend
The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe
Stamford Bridge RoadFarmshop & Cafe, homegrown fruit and veg, rare breed meats, pick your own, deli, animal corner and children's play area.