Angie’s guidebook
My favourite places...
Our most famous attraction just 10 minutes drive from The Byre.
Castle Howard is one of England's finest historic houses, set in a thousand acres of sweeping parkland dotted with statues, temples, lakes and fountains. Inside discover world-renowned collections gathered by succeeding generations of the Howard family.
It doesn't stop there...kids adventure playground with the new Skelf Island, farm and gift shop, cafes, garden centre, event days.
Bridgerton, Brideshead, all filmed here.
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Our most famous attraction just 10 minutes drive from The Byre.
Castle Howard is one of England's finest historic houses, set in a thousand acres of sweeping parkland dotted with statues, temples, lakes and fountains. Inside discover world-renowned collections gathered by succeeding generations of the Howard family.
It doesn't stop there...kids adventure playground with the new Skelf Island, farm and gift shop, cafes, garden centre, event days.
Bridgerton, Brideshead, all filmed here.
Robin Hood's Bay is a picturesque, old fishing village on the Heritage Coast of the North York Moors. It is a fantastic place for adults and children alike. With a beautiful sandy beach, as well as rock pools to explore and ancient fossils to discover. Wandering through its narrow, twisting cobbled streets and alleyways, you can easily imagine the sailors and fishermen, smugglers and press gangs that walked these streets hundreds of years ago. Today it is a vibrant village, with a wide range of cafes, pubs, restaurants, small shops and places to explore, as well as many stunning coastal and country walks, cycle-paths and bridleways right on the doorstep.
I love this place for a breathtaking day out!
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Robin Hood's Bay
Robin Hood's Bay is a picturesque, old fishing village on the Heritage Coast of the North York Moors. It is a fantastic place for adults and children alike. With a beautiful sandy beach, as well as rock pools to explore and ancient fossils to discover. Wandering through its narrow, twisting cobbled streets and alleyways, you can easily imagine the sailors and fishermen, smugglers and press gangs that walked these streets hundreds of years ago. Today it is a vibrant village, with a wide range of cafes, pubs, restaurants, small shops and places to explore, as well as many stunning coastal and country walks, cycle-paths and bridleways right on the doorstep.
I love this place for a breathtaking day out!
City/town information
The drive from your accommodation to Helmsley is worth the trip and gives you an idea or your beautiful location.
The only market town in the 554 square miles of the North York Moors National Park, Helmsley is full of history, character and stunning architecture (including 51 listed buildings). Helmsley is lovely for a wander with lots of local shops and eateries. Don’t forget to bring something back from “Hunters delicatessen”.
If you want to do something different then book an afternoon at The Feversham Arms and treat yourself for a dip in the outdoor pool , a spa treatment, afternoon tea, or all 3.
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Helmsley
The drive from your accommodation to Helmsley is worth the trip and gives you an idea or your beautiful location.
The only market town in the 554 square miles of the North York Moors National Park, Helmsley is full of history, character and stunning architecture (including 51 listed buildings). Helmsley is lovely for a wander with lots of local shops and eateries. Don’t forget to bring something back from “Hunters delicatessen”.
If you want to do something different then book an afternoon at The Feversham Arms and treat yourself for a dip in the outdoor pool , a spa treatment, afternoon tea, or all 3.
Neighbourhoods
Lovely, cosy deli 10 minutes from The Sty and The Byre.
Great foe brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. Or pop in for your fresh bread, cakes and pastries!
Dogh
Lovely, cosy deli 10 minutes from The Sty and The Byre.
Great foe brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. Or pop in for your fresh bread, cakes and pastries!
Things to Do with Children
February Fun at Skelf Island
The perfect place for young explorers to let off steam, Skelf Island Adventure Playground is open every day. Navigate rope bridges, whizz down slides, discover ingenious treetop nests and don't forget the zip wire.
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February Fun at Skelf Island
The perfect place for young explorers to let off steam, Skelf Island Adventure Playground is open every day. Navigate rope bridges, whizz down slides, discover ingenious treetop nests and don't forget the zip wire.
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Dark Skies Festival - 9 - 25 February '24
Plan your adventure now!
The Dark Skies Festival is an annual event, which offers a range of activities for all ages under the dark skies of the North Yorkshire Moors. Events range from stargazing and walks to arts and crafts for adults, children and families.
We've listed a selection of events and experiences for this year's Dark Skies Festival below and you can see the full programme of activities and events here.
Find out more about the Dark Skies Festival on the Visit York website.