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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
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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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| 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
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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
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Old Maltongate Malton YO17 7EG MAP
Set within stunning grounds, this beautiful Tudor mansion is situated in the lovely market town of Malton. It features elegant, individually decorated rooms and a restaurant with a seasonal menu.
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Appleton Le Street near Malton YO17 6PG MAP
The Cresswell Arms is 3 miles from the North Yorkshire market town of Malton. It has a traditional bar, a restaurant serving English cuisine, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
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Guest
Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels
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12 Wheelgate Malton YO17 7HP MAP
This nine bedroomed old coaching inn has been in the ownership of the Suddaby's Family since 1897.
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Burythorpe near Malton YO179LB MAP
This charming, vine-covered country house offers boutique-style accommodation surrounded by private grounds. Just 30 minutes’ drive from central York, it has its own tennis court and a large swimming pool.
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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..
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Whin Moor Farm West Heslerton near Malton YO17 8RX Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
In a superb elevated position commanding magnificent far reaching views across a rolling rural landscape this charming cottage offers an ideal base for exploring the Yorkshire Moors coast and Wolds. Set on the owners' 440 acre working farm where visit...
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Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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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
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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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...
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Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Days Out in and around Malton
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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 |
Towns near Malton To Visit - straight line distance:
Pickering Tourist Information (7.70 miles) Stamford Bridge Tourist Information (11.01 miles) Helmsley Tourist Information (13.18 miles) Pocklington Tourist Information (14.13 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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