Attractions – North York Moors & coast

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Attractions – North York Moors & coast
– May 2013

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Helmsley Walled Garden

walled gardens — Cleveland way, Helmsley, York YO62 5AH

Tel 01439 771427
Website http://www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk

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Ryedale Folk Museum

museum — Hutton-le-Hole, York YO62 6UA

Tel 01751 417367
Website http://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

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Eden Camp Modern History Museum

museum — Malton YO17 6RT

Tel 01653 697777
Website http://www.edencamp.co.uk

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Stephen Joseph Theatre

theatre — Westborough, Scarborough YO11 1JW

Tel 01723 370541
Website http://www.sjt.uk.com

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Ampleforth, York

Ampleforth Abbey

Ampleforth, York YO62 4EN. Tel 01439 766000 Email pastoral@_;ampleforth.org.uk
Website http://www.visitors.ampleforth.org.uk

Dogs welcome with conditions.

Nero outdoor activities & events

Lakeside House, Ampleforth, York YO62 4JA. Tel 01439 788777 Email info@_;nerotraining.com
Website http://www.nerotraining.com

Outdoor activities & events. Residential & day packages.

Bempton, Bridlington

RSPB Bempton Cliffs

Cliff Lane, Bempton, Bridlington YO15 1JF. Tel 01262 851179 Email bempton.cliffs@_;rspb.org.uk
Website http://www.rspb.org.uk/bemptoncliffs

Visitor Centre open daily from 9.30am to 5pm March to October; from 9.30am - 4pm November to February. Admission is free but car parking for non-RSPB members is £5 per car, £8 per minibus and £10 per coach. Children welcome. Nature trails, guided walks, education packages for school groups Accessible. Gravel path to 2 main viewpoints wheelchair accessible. Adapted toilet in the visitors centre Dogs welcome with conditions.

Castle Howard, York

Castle Howard

Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA. Tel 01653 648333
Website http://www.castlehoward.co.uk

Accessible. Designated parking, onsite land-transport with disabled access. Wheelchair loans. Carers free of charge. Lift for manual wheelchairs to all public rooms (a few exceptions). Garden paths and entrances ramped for easy access. Dogs welcome with conditions.

Dalby Forest, Pickering

Dalby Bike Barn Ltd

Dalby forest courtyard, Dalby Forest, Pickering YO18 7LT. Tel 01751 460049 Email dalby@_;ctc.org.uk
Website http://www.dalbybikebarn.co.uk

One-stop-shop for all bike related needs: whether its for Bike Hire, Bike Service, a friendly local Bike Shop, Bike Coaching or Courses.

Danby, Whitby

The Moors National Park Centre

Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NB. Tel 01439 772737 Email moorscentre@_;northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk
Website http://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/the-moors-centre

Driffield

Burton Agnes Hall

Driffield YO25 4NB. Tel 01262 490324 Email office@_;burtonagnes.com
Website http://www.burtonagnes.com

Children welcome. Maze, garden games, children's corner, woodland sculpture walk Accessible. The gardens, grounds and the ground floor of the house are all wheelchair accessible. We regret that wheelchair access is not available to the first and second floor of the house, however a reduced rate is offered and these areas can be viewed in an album on the ground floor.Accessible toilet Dogs welcome with conditions.

Sledmere House & Gardens

Driffield YO25 3XG. Tel 01377 236637
Website http://www.sledmerehouse.com

Accessible. Access to all parts of the house is sometimes restricted for the disabled. Please contact us in advance if you would like further information. Dogs welcome with conditions.

Gilling East, York

Ryedale Miniature Railway

The Old School House, Pottergate, Gilling East, York YO62 4JJ.
Website http://www.rsme.org.uk

Children welcome. Miniature railway train rides

Great Ayton, Middlesbrough

All Saints Church

Great Ayton, Middlesbrough TS9 6NN.

Accessible. Partial Disabled access for Wheelchairs.

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum

101 High Street, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough TS9 6NB. Tel 01642 724296 Email contact@_;captaincookschoolroommuseum.co.uk
Website http://www.captaincookschoolroommuseum.co.uk

Accessible. Fully accessible; lift to 1st floor.

Helmsley

Helmsley Arts Centre

The Old Meeting House, Helmsley YO62 5DW. Tel 01439 771700
Website http://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk

Helmsley, York

Bilsdale Riding Centre

Shaken Bridge Farm, Hawnby, Helmsley, York YO62 5LT. Tel 01439 798225/798252 Email enquiries@_;horseholiday.co.uk
Website http://www.horseholiday.co.uk

Large number of horses and ponies to suit all standards of riding experience. For the less experienced every effort is made to assist with their riding skills.

Helmsley Castle

Helmsley, York YO62 5AB. Tel 01439 770442
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/helmsley-castle

Dogs welcome with conditions.

Helmsley Riding School

The Castlegate, Helmsley, York YO62 5AT. Tel 01439 770355 Email charlotte_westhead@_;hotmail.com
Website http://www.helmsleyridingschool.co.uk

Riding in the valleys of Rievaulx, Riccaldale, Ashdale and Beckdale Also in Duncombe Park. Wide range of horses and ponies to suit all standard of riders.

Helmsley Walled Garden

Cleveland way, Helmsley, York YO62 5AH. Tel 01439 771427 Email info@_;helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
Website http://www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk

Tranquil 5-acre gardens including Physic garden, Cottage garden & Garden of contemplation. Plant centre selling perennials, vegetable plants, seeds, bedding plants, gardening tools & equipment. Children welcome. Chickens in the walled garden. Accessible. Full wheelchair access along gravelled paths,
disabled visitor parking at entrance, disabled toilet. Dogs welcome with conditions.

Hovingham, York

Hovingham Hall

Hovingham, York YO62 4LU. Tel 01653 628771 Email office@_;hovingham.co.uk
Website http://www.hovingham.co.uk

Children welcome. Children's quiz. Accessible. Partial access to ground floor, no mobility scooters

Hutton-le-Hole, York

Ryedale Folk Museum

Hutton-le-Hole, York YO62 6UA. Tel 01751 417367 Email info@_;ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Website http://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

Ryedale Folk Museum is a 5 acre site of working landscapes with over 20 historic buildings to show how our ancestors lived - from and Iron Age Roundhouse and Settlement to a 1950s Post Office. We celebrate our natural heritage with medieval garths, cottage gardens, a farming area with animals and a traditional orchard with over 40 fruit trees. We also have a great Art Gallery and Museum Gift Shop. Children welcome. Loads of things for children to do,activiites, follow the trail based around the story of Elphi the Ryedale hob. Accessible. Benches located regularly around the site. Free mobility scooters - pre-booking advised. Dogs welcome with conditions.

Kirby Misperton, Malton

Flamingo Land

Kirby Misperton, Malton YO17 6UX. Tel 0871 9118000 Email info@_;flamingoland.co.uk
Website http://www.flamingoland.co.uk

Children welcome. Theme park and zoo Accessible. Access to rides via the exits, accessible toilets. Download the accessibility guide specific details for

Malton

Eden Camp Modern History Museum

Malton YO17 6RT. Tel 01653 697777 Email admin@_;edencamp.co.uk
Website http://www.edencamp.co.uk

Housed in the grounds and buildings of an ex-prisoner of war (PoW)camp which originally housed Italian and German PoW's between 1942-1948, our museum covers British social history of the 1930's & 40's and military history of the 20th Century. Our site consists of 30 exhibition huts, a large collection of military vehicles and equipment, a Café, Tearoom, Licensed bar and Gift shop. Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm. Children welcome. WW2 reconstructed camp, Children's play area/Assault course. Accessible. Fully accessible in all areas. Manual wheelchairs, braille sheets and audio guides can be borrowed free of charge. Dogs welcome with conditions.

Marske-by-the Sea, Redcar

Winkies Castle Museum

162 High Street, Marske-by-the Sea, Redcar TS11 6NB. Tel 01642 775086

Dalby Forest, Pickering

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure

Lower Dalby, Dalby Forest, Pickering YO18 7LT. Tel 0845 6432041 Email info@_;goape.co.uk
Website http://www.goape.co.uk

Tree top adventure course. Office:Sapphire House, Roundtree Way, Norwich NR7 8SQ Children welcome. Minimum age 10, height 1.4m.

Nunnington, York

Nunnington Hall

Nunnington, York YO62 5UY. Tel 01439 748283
Website http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington-hall

Pickering

Beck Isle Museum

Pickering YO18 8DU. Tel 01751 473653
Website http://beckislemuseumtrust.wordpress.com/

Dalby Forest, Pickering

Dalby The Great Yorks Forest

The Visitor Centre, Low Dalby, Dalby Forest, Pickering YO18 7EL. Tel 01751 460295 Email nym@_;forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Website http://www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest

Children welcome. Wide variety of play equipment. Cycle hire, cycle trials, walks. Accessible. Easy access. 2 x mobility scooters available foc from visitor centre. Easy access trial. Dogs welcome with conditions.

Pickering

North Yorks Moors Railway

12 Park Street, Pickering YO18 7AJ. Tel 01751 472508 Email info@_;nymr.co.uk
Website http://www.nymr.co.uk

Children welcome. Ride on the train hauled by steam where Harry Potter was filmed at Goathland. Accessible. Accessible toilets at Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont. Wheelchair access via ramp.Call ahead for assistance Dogs welcome with conditions.

Pickering Castle

Castlegate, Pickering YO18 7AX. Tel 01751 474989
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pickering-castle

Rievaulx, Helmsley, York

Rievaulx Abbey

Rievaulx, Helmsley, York YO62 5LB. Tel 01439 798228
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/rievaulx-abbey

Dogs welcome with conditions.

Rievaulx Terrace

Rievaulx, Helmsley, York YO62 5LJ. Tel 01439 798340
Website http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rievaulx-terrace

Dogs welcome with conditions.

Dalby Forest, Pickering

Ability Outdoors

Dixons Hollow Carpark, Dalby Forest, Pickering YO18 7LT. Tel 07765 243 672 Email info@_;abilityoutdoors.co.uk
Website http://www.abilityoutdoors.co.uk/

Paintballing, archery, tree climb, orienteering, low rope courses, Jacobs ladder.

Scampston, Malton

Scampston Walled Garden

Scampston, Malton YO17 8NG. Tel 01944 759111 Email info@_;scampston.co.uk
Website http://www.scampston.co.uk

Children welcome. Family explorer trails. Accessible. Walled Garden and Restaurant fully accessible. Mobility scooter for loan, pre-booking advised on 01944 759111.

Whitby

Bark Endeavour

Fish Quay, Whitby Harbour, Whitby YO21 1DN. Tel 01723 364100 Email info@_;eneavourwhitby.com
Website http://www.endeavourwhitby.com

Children welcome. Harbour cruise on 40% size replica of Captain cooks ship Dogs welcome with conditions.

Scarborough

Futurist Theatre

Foreshore Road, Scarborough YO11 1NT. Tel 01723 365789
Website http://www.futuristtheatre.co.uk

North Bay Railway

Burniston Road, Scarborough YO12 6PF. Tel 01723 368791
Website http://www.nbr.org.uk

Children welcome. ¾ mile journey from Peasholm Park to Scalby Mills stations Accessible. 100% wheelchair friendly Dogs welcome with conditions.

Scarborough Castle

Castle Road, Scarborough YO11 1HY. Tel 01723 372451
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/scarborough-castle

Accessible. Adapted toilets.The castle and grounds are mostly accessible via smooth gravel paths,

Scarborough Sea Life+Sanctuary

Scalby Mills, Scarborough YO12 6RP. Tel 0871 4232110
Website http://www.sealife.co.uk

Children welcome. Interactive rock pool,feeding demonstrations, mini golf,soft play area

Stephen Joseph Theatre

Westborough, Scarborough YO11 1JW. Tel 01723 370541
Website http://www.sjt.uk.com

The Stephen Joseph Theatre is Scarborough's local theatre with an international reputation. The theatre has two auditoria: The Round, a 404-seat in the round and The McCarthy, a 165-seat endstage/cinema. The building also contains a restaurant, shop and full front-of-house and backstage facilities. Children welcome. Workshops and summer schools are provided via the Outreach Department Accessible. The SJT is fully accessible, with level access to the Box Office and disabled toilets, a wheelchair lift to the shop and passenger lift to the Round and McCarthy auditoria Dogs welcome with conditions.

Skinningrove, Saltburn

Cleveland Ironstone Mining Mus

Deepdale, Skinningrove, Saltburn TS13 4AP. Tel 01287 642877 Email visits@_;ironstonemuseum.co.uk
Website http://ironstonemuseum.co.uk

Experience the underground world of a real ironstone mine and explore the skills, customs and life of the Cleveland miner. Open 18-23 Feb, then from 25 Mar-2 Nov. Children welcome. Underground tour in Ironstone mine Accessible. Wheelchair access to the tour Dogs welcome with conditions.

Terrington, York

Yorkshire Lavender

Terrington, York YO60 6PB. Tel 01653 648008 Email lavenderworld@_;btconnect.com
Website http://www.yorkshirelavender.com

Accessible. gardens accessible via gravel paths

Whitby

Captain Cook Museum Whitby

Grape Lane, Whitby YO22 4BA. Tel 01947 601900 Email cookmuseum@_;tiscali.co.uk
Website http://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

Accessible. Wheelchair users now have access to the ground floor and to the first floor via a specially installed lift. A DVD of the upper floor and the attic is available to view. Accessible toilet

Whitby Abbey

Abbey Lane, Whitby YO22 4JT. Tel 01947 603568
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/whitby-abbey

Whitby Museum

Pannett Park, Whitby YO21 1RE. Tel 01947 602908
Website http://www.whitbymuseum.org.uk

Accessible. Fully accessible , wheelchair entry via rear door, accessible toilets

Whitby Pavilion Complex

West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. Tel 01947 604855
Website http://www.whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby Walks

22 Rosemount Road, Half acre, Whitby YO21 1LB. Tel 01904 821734 Email info@_;whitbywalks.com
Website http://www.whitbywalks.com

Children welcome. Ghost, heritage or Dracula walks, start from the Whale Bone Arch

Whitwell on the Hill, Malton

Kirkham Priory

Whitwell on the Hill, Malton YO60 7JS. Tel 01653 618768
Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/kirkham-priory

Wintringham, Malton

Wolds Way Lavender

Sandy Lane, Wintringham, Malton YO17 8HW. Tel 01944 758641
Website http://www.woldswaylavender.com

Accessible. Good disabled access Dogs welcome with conditions.

 

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