Malton North Yorkshire tourist information and travel guide from TourUK

Malton

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

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

Malton 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

Eden 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

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

Castle 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

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 Heritage site.

Kirkham 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 Tel: 01653 618768

Where To Stay in Malton


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Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels

	Suddaby's Crown Hotel
	12 Wheelgate Malton YO17 7HP MAP This nine bedroomed old coaching inn has been in the ownership of the Suddaby's Family since 1897. More...

	Slingsby Hall
	Railway Street Slingsby near Malton YO62 4AL MAP Slingsby Hall is a family home offering luxury Bed & Breakfast with a personal touch. Set in five acres of beautiful gardens it is the ideal location to use as a base to explore North Yorkshire. Castle Howard is only a few miles away, York.. More...

Hotels, Guest Houses and Bed & Breakfasts In North Yorkshire

Holiday Cottages

	Cottage Ref: 2246
	Thornton-le-Clay near Malton YO60 7QA Tel: 01244 357717 MAP Originally part of a granary, this property has been lovingly converted to offer accommodation for up to three people, providing a beautiful base for couples or small families.... Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 180.00-330.00 Sleeps up to 3 in 1 bedrooms. More...

	Manor Farm Cottages
	Yedingham near Malton Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP 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 More...

	Jamie's Cottage
	Jamies Cragg Caravan Site Castle Howard Station Road Welburn near Malton YO60 7EW Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP 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 More...

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Around The Malton Area

Down the 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) Stamford Bridge (11.01 miles) Helmsley (13.18 miles) Pocklington (14.13 miles) York (16.69 miles) Driffield (17.08 miles) Market Weighton (19.46 miles)