North Yorkshire and Ryedale
Things to see and do...
We've put together a fact file of local attractions to help you plan your stay in Slingsby. We hope to expand this over time, and if there is anything you would like to see on this page, please let us know. Please note: These are links to external sites and we therefore cannot guarantee their content or reliability.
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Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life in Pickering Eden Camp in Malton Malton Museum in Malton Ryedale Folk Museum in Hutton le Hole Thornton Dale Car Museum |
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Abbeys, Castles, Country Houses |
Byland Abbey Castle Howard Helmsley Castle Kirkham Priory Nunnington Hall Pickering Castle Rievaulx Abbey Rievaulx Terraces and Temples |
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Goathland - Heartbeat Country Helmsley - Gateway to the moors Malton - Ryedale's main market town Nunnington - North Yorkshire Village Pickering - Market town Rosedale - Beautiful moors village Scarborough and the East Coast Whitby - Captain Cook Country York - the walled city |
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Dalby Forest Flamingoland Theme Park and Zoo The North Yorkshire Moors Railway The North Yorkshire Moors The Howardian Hills |
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Beck Isle Museum of Rural
Life Beck Isle Museum in Pickering contains a large and impressive collection of items from the Victorian era. There are many pieces of old farming equipment, workshops and shops. www.beckislemuseum.co.uk 25 minutes by car from Slingsby.
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Eden Camp Award winning war museum situated just outside of Malton on the Pickering road. Experience life as they did in the barracks of World War Two. A fascinating insight into our history. 20 minutes by car from Slingsby www.edencamp.co.uk
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Malton Museum Malton Museum delves right into the Roman history of the Ryedale area, with archaeological objects from a number of sites in the district. Tel: 01653 695136 15 minutes by car from Slingsby
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Ryedale Folk Museum The Ryedale Folk Museum is arguably the finest open air museum in the county. Restored thatched buildings, craft workshops and cottage gardens. www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk 15 minutes by car from Slingsby
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| Thornton Dale Car Museum Just the far side of Pickering is a great little place called Thornton Dale, where you will find some lovely walks by the beck, and a collection of vintage vehicles. 35 minutes by car from Slingsby
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Byland Abbey A beautiful ruined Abbey, set in green rolling hills towards Thirsk. 20 minutes by car from Singsby
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Castle Howard The grandest house in the North of England, and the set of Brideshead Revisited, Castle Howard. There is parkland, an adventure playground, lakes, a garden centre, gardens and cafe. 5 minutes by car from Slingsby www.castlehoward.co.uk
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Kirkham Priory Set by the river Derwent, this is the perfect place for a picnic and a gentle stroll through some lovely ruins. Tel: 01653 618768
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Rievaulx Abbey Rievaulx is the largest ruined monastic abbey in the country. Stunning architecture, extensive grounds and a well-stocked gift shop. Take time to visit the museum and exhibition. Tel: 01439 798228
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Rievaulx Terraces and Temples Not far from the market town of Helmsley, the grassed terraces and woods of Rievaulx provide great walking and exploration. There are two 18th Century temples. Tel: 01439 748283
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Goathland - Heartbeat Country Goathland, otherwise known as Aidensfield in the television series Heartbeat, is a gem of a place. For the serious walker, there are some excellent circular walks around the village and to surrounding beauty spots. For those less inclined to strenuous exercise, relax with a cuppa, or enjoy the village shops. 40 minutes by car from Slingsby http://www.dave-ford.co.uk/Goathland.htm
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Helmsley - Gateway to the
moors Enjoy this attractive North Yorkshire town. It's large market square makes it a favourite of biker groups, whilst the cobbled streets and interesting variety of shops offer much to day-trippers. Market day Friday. Also home to Duncombe Park house and gardens, and Helmsley Castle. 15 minutes by car from Slingsby www.duncombepark.com www.dave-ford.co.uk/Helmsley.htm
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Malton - Ryedale's main market
town The nearest and largest market town to Slingsby, and the "capital city" of Ryedale. There is a bus service to Malton, and a train station. Traditional farmers' market once a month, and Saturday markets in the town centre. 15 minutes by car from Slingsby www.malton.co.uk
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| The North Yorkshire Village
of Nunnington Visit Nunnington, between Slingsby and Helmsley. Nunnington Hall and gardens (stately home) are open spring - autumn. Further details from the National Trust. Also in Nunnington, the famous Nunnington Studios. Restored furniture, garden items, and many other interesting curiosities for sale. 10 minutes by car from Slingsby nunningtonstudios.co.uk
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| The Market Town of Pickering Take time to visit Pickering, and perhaps take a ride on the steam railway up to Goathland - home to the popular TV series, Heartbeat. 30 minutes by car from Slingsby. http://www.pickering.uk.net
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| Rosedale - Beautiful moors
village Beautiful village in the North Yorkshire Moors. A great place for a walk. Explore the kilns high on the hillsides above the village. Very windy! 40 Minutes by car from Slingsby
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| Scarborough - Jewel of
the East (Coast) One of the most loved and well-frequented East-Coast resorts. Lively and interesting sea-front, castle and good sized town centre. 1 hour by car from Slingsby traffic permitting. www.scarborough.co.uk
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Whitby - Captain Cook Country This picture-book fishing town needs little introduction. The best fish and chips around. Fine pubs, interesting shops down quirky cobbled streets, a ruined abbey... Whitby is home to many festivals throughout the year and a firm favourite with visitors. 1 hour 20 minutes by car from Slingsby Info on Whitby www.whitby-uk.com
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York - the walled city The historic city of York, home to the Jorvik Centre, the Barbican, York Races, the Shambles and much more. Walk the city walls or just explore the shops. 40 minutes by car from Slingsby traffic permitting. www.thisisyork.co.uk
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Dalby Forest Dalby Forest is a great place for all the family to explore and enjoy. With it's 8000 areas of woodland, play areas, waymarked trails and wildlife, Dalby is undoubtedly a star Ryedale attraction. www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest
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Flamingoland Theme Park
and Zoo Theme park and zoo between Malton and Pickering. Daring rides and interesting animals - and all in one day! 30 minutes by car from Slingsby. www.flamingoland.co.uk
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The North Yorkshire Moors
Railway Visit Britain's most popular steam railway and experience the stunning scenery and rugged beauty as the North York Moors fly past your window. www.northyorkshiremoorsrailway.com
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| The North Yorkshire Moors The Arches and the Stables holiday cottages are within sight of the North Yorkshire Moors. There are some beautiful walks in this area; wild heather clad moorlands and historical monuments. (Guide books and maps available in the local shop.) 30 minutes by car from Slingsby. http://www.northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk/
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| The Howardian Hills Slingsby is a great base from which to explore the Howardian Hills. This is an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" - best explored on foot - there are many miles of gentle and well waymarked walks in the area. Walks around and just beyond Slingsby. http://www.howardianhillswalks.com/
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