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Helmsley, on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Moors on the River Rye, is an attractive and popular market town and a good stop when visiting the area's attractions. It's also the start of the Cleveland Way so gets popular with walkers.

Helmsley still has the market, held on Friday's in the main square, with its statue of Lord Feversham. The current Fevershams live in the Vanbrugh built mansion, Dumcombe Park, on the edge of the village, near the 12th century ruined castle.

The church is worth a visit as it has a letter written by David Livingston when he was in Africa.

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Helmsley Tourist Attractions

                    
Helmsley Walled Garden, five acres overlooking Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park, originally built in 1756, has glass houses, plants on sale, cafe. Open: Apr-Oct 10:30-17:00, Nov-Mar Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00-16:00 Tel: 01439 771427Admission Fee
                    
Helmsley Castle, ruined 12th century castle overlooking the town, Open: Apr-Sep: 10:00-18:00, Oct: 10:00-17:00, Nov Mar: Wed - Sun, 10:00-16:00 (Closed 13:00-14:00 during winter). Tel: 01439 770442 Admission Fee More Information
                    
Rievaulx Abbey, ruined remains of once a great abbey, with visitor centre showing the history of the abbey. We think this a a very special place, shop, etc. Open: All year not Xmas/New Year. Tel: 01439 798228 Admission Fee
                    
Rievaulx Terrace, Overlooking the Abbey is n 18th century terrace, good views, classical temples, shop,etc. Open: May-Oct Tel: 01439 798340 Admission Fee More Information
                    
Duncombe Park, south of Helmsley, 18th century restored mansion set in parkland with gardens, shop, cafe, etc Open:May-late Oct House by guided tour only; hourly 13:30-15:30 Gardens and walks; 11:00--17:30 Tel: 01439 770213 Admission Fee More Information
                    

Where To Stay in Helmsley

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Hotels


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Black Swan Hotel Market Place Helmsley YO62 5BJ MAP
With parts dating back to the Tudor (including resident hotel ghost), Elizabethan and Georgian periods, this welcoming and charming country hotel overlooks Helmsley's market place providing a warmth of character and atmosphere. A great base for ...

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Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels


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The Hawnby Hotel hilltop Hawnby Near Helmsley YO62 5QS MAP
This comfortable, Country Inn, offers spectacular views of Hawnby and its surrounding rolling countryside. Visitors to the Hawnby Hotel can enjoy a relaxing break in this scenic location.

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Holiday Cottages


Hideaway Cottage Kirkbymoorside
An exceptionally charming beamed cottage offering a romantic retreat at the gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors. One of a row in this picturesque market town renowned for its excellent pubs, restaurants and varied shopping. The cottage boasts a… 3 + t/cot

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Greengate Cottage Hutton-le-Hole Kirkbymoorside
This exceptionally lovely cottage, with original beamed ceilings in its luxurious, smartly furnished interior, enjoys beautiful views in one of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park's prettiest villages. Craft galleries, tea shops, riverside picnic… Sleeps 6 + 2 + t/cot

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Rosebud Cottage near Helmsley
Old oak beams, an open fire and contemporary country style are combined to delightful effect in this enchanting, detached village cottage. Tucked away in a small courtyard, it sits just 100 yards from an excellent dining pub – in an area famed for... Sleeps 4

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Featherholme Cottage Bilsdale, near Helmsley
Enjoying views over beautiful Bilsdale, this comfortable cottage sits on a working hill farm (left photograph), a little corner of hidden England offering a peaceful holiday base, superb walking and fly fishing on the River Seph. Helmsley (6 miles) is ... Sleeps 3 + 1

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Raisdale Mill Cottages North York Moors, Chop Gate Bilsdale Helmsley TS9 7JG
Raisdale Mill Cottages nestle beside the beck in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. These two stone cottages have been tastefully converted from an old stone barn and form part of a small rural complex including the farmhouse ... Sleeps 4 /5

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Sinnington Common Farm Kirkbymoorside Helmsley YO6 26NX
Sinnington Common Farm is a working family farm with 135 acres. It is set in beautiful countryside on the edge of the North Yorkshire moors in Ryedale. The farm offers a range of self-catering accommodation from the luxury barn conversion, ... Sleeps 9 /5/2/4

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Ashberry Cottage Rievaulx near Helmsley
An exceptionally pretty and romantic cottage peacefully set in a riverside location, just a mile walk from famous Rievaulx Abbey. With a cosy beamed interior, it offers an ideal location for exploring the glorious North Yorkshire Moors…. Sleeps 3 + 1 + cot

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Around The Helmsley Area

Over to Thirsk to visit "The World of James Herriot" Visitor Centre.

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Thirsk (11.39 miles) Pickering (11.41 miles) Malton (13.18 miles) Great Ayton (17.06 miles)

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Area Telephone Code
01439
Information Centre
The Town Hall
Market Place Helmsley
YO62 5BL
Tel: 01439 770173 Fax: 01439 771881

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