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Malton,
a market town of two parts, Old Malton, with its stone houses
and St Mary's Priory, and the town that grew originally around
a Norman Castle, the modern day Malton.
Over the
river you can find Norton on Derwent, a centre for racehorse
training, but really it's all one town.
Plenty
of shops here and a market is still held here. It's major
industries were farming and brewing, but only one brewery
remains today.
The nearest
town to Castle
Howard.
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What
To See -
Malton Tourist Attractions
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 Flamingo
Land Theme Park & Zoo, Kirby Miperton, Malton, YO17 6UX,
a family day out, Theme Park and Zoo on one site, Britain's
4th most popular theme park, with Wall's Magnum Force, Professor
Bubbles Seaside Adventure, Cliff Hanger, and the Seaside Holiday
Story Ride. Or something quieter in the Zoo, watch the Parrot
Show, or choose the Sea Lion Show and the Penguin Feeding, Open:
Apr-Oct Telephone for Zoo only winter opening Tel: 0870 7528000
/ 01653 668287 
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Museum, Old Town Hall,
Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LP, a major archaeological museum
with Roman collections from local excavations, products from
Norton and Crambeck potteries, children's activities.
Open: Easter Saturday-Oct Tel: 01653 695136
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Camp, Malton, YO17
6RT, recreated WWII scenes in this former POW camp, covering
the history of the war in an audio-visual experience, complete
with smells, cafe, shop, children's assault course, Open:
all year 10:00-17:00 not Xmas and early Jan Tel: 01653 697777
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Scampston
Hall Walled Gardens, An
inspired contemporary garden, newly planted in the 4.5 acre
C18 walled garden at Scampston, an 18th century house. The gardens
opened for the first time in May 2004. Designed by the internationally
acclaimed Piet Oudolf. Some rare plants are for sale.Restaurant.
Open
2005: 26th March to 16th October, closed Mondays except
bank holidays; 10:00 to 17:000
Tel: 01944 758224
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Howard, B1257, signposted,
immortallised in the TV series Brideshead Revisited,
set in beautiful park lands, the house has a 300 foot front
facade with a painted dome, long gallery, chapel, paintings,
furnished rooms, all the facilities the visitor needs including
shops, adventure playground, even a caravan site, this is one
the major houses in England, you can even buy a season ticket,
a public road,
the B1257, goes through the estate and there are some public
footpaths. Open:Mid Feb- Oct For 2004: Opens Saturday
14th February 2004 Winter: grounds & gardens open 10:00-16:30
Tel: 01653 648444
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| Wharram
Percy Medieval Deserted Village, off
B1428 south-east,
deserted village one of 3,000, walk among the foundations of
these houses, parts of the church are still standing. An English
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Priory , off A64 south-west
towards York,
a ruined Augustinian priory, founded in the 1120, set in a valley
next to the River Derwent, walks along the river, impressive
gatehouse. Open: Apr-Oct; 10:00-18:00 Apr-Sep, 10:00-17:00 Oct
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Where
To Stay in Malton
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Malton YO17 6QX
A charming 19th century single storey stone cottage with a secluded garden. 3 miles from Castle Howard.In a peaceful location set in the heart of Ryedale; in the Howardian Hills- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. ... Sleeps 4
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Jamies Cragg Caravan Site Cast Welburn near Malton YO60 7EW
Overlooking its enclosed lawned garden and shared woodland this contemporary and beautifully furnished single storey cottage enjoys an excellent holiday location within two miles of magnificent Castle Howard. Adjoining the manager's office on the peri ..Sleeps 5
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Malton
ANSON HOUSE is a luxurious, newly built self-catering cottage on the outskirts of Malton (only 1 mile from both the railway and bus stations) yet completely surrounded by fields. It is situated on a horse racing yard/thoroughbred stud and ... Sleeps 6
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Thixendale near Malton YO17 9TF
Rosa’s cottage is situated on a working farm, half a mile from the village of Thixendale on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. It is a one bed roomed cottage with en-suite, lounge, kitchen. Open all year round. Ideally suited for walkers or ... Sleeps 2
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Kennythorpe Malton YO17 9LA
Beautifully renovated, 300 year old Mill house on a working farm (detached). Decorated to an exceptionally high standard with exposed beams, log stove and many original features. Sleeps 2
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Yedingham near Malton
Enjoying delightful countryside views and a peaceful village setting, these two charming cottages have been created from former barns on a non working farm, just 12 miles from the golden sands of Scarborough and Filey. Spacious, very comfortable and at… Sleeps 2 - 4 + child + cot
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Around
The Malton Area
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road to Scarborough for
all the fun of the seaside, or north through Pickering to Whitby
with its Dracula and Captain Cook connections |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Pickering (7.70 miles) Helmsley (13.18 miles) York (16.69 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
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Information
Centre
58,
Market Place
Malton
YO17 7LW
Tel: 01653 600048
Fax: 01653 698374
E mail
malton@ytbtic.co.uk |
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Our
Hotel Booking Line
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