For days out there are a wealth of attractions within easy reach...Historic houses include Castle Howard and Nunnington Hall. Coastal towns, such as Whitby with its Captain Cook connections (and superb fish and chips) is less than half an hour away and bustling Scarborough (a favourite with kids of all ages) is a few minutes more.

For those seeking a whitewater thrill, the Tees Course is about an hour away. Closer is Flamingoland Zoo and Themepark, boasting some of the biggest rides around.

More tranquil attractions close by include Lavender Farms, Walled Gardens and Museums - Eden Camp, an ex WW2 prison camp, being one of the more unusual.
Familiar places from TV shows are: Thirsk – home to vet James Herriott and Goathland – the Aidensfield village in ‘Heartbeat’.

North York Moors National Park

Ryedale District

Ryedale Tourism Association

Ryedale Folk Museum - Hutton-le-hole

Beck Isle Museum - Pickering

North York Moors Railway

Eden Camp

Flamingo Land Family Theme Park

Pickering Castle

York Tourism

Scarborough, Whitby, Filey

Castle Howard

Duncombe Park

Nunnington Hall