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North
Yorkshire Guides & Maps
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 Pickering
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Pickering,
a market town on the very edge of the Yorkshire Moors. Monday
is market day here, when the town is most busy. Pickering
Castle overlooks the town.
An old
town the market place was once a village green,
Very popular
in the summer as "The Gateway To The Moors" and
for visiting the Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway.
Pubs and
restaurants for evenings out, and the lively town has events
throughout the year, it even has a little theatre.
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What
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Pickering Tourist Attractions
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Isle Museum of Rural Life, Bridge Street, Pickering,
YO18 8DU, in a Grade II listed Regency mansion, the museum shows
local life as it was, in 27 galleries, collection of cameras
and photographic equipment, reconstructed rooms and shops, include
a dairy, cobblers, village pub, chemist's, and village store,
collection of agricultural equipment, important Sidney Smith
collection of photographs. Picnic area. Open: Apr-Oct 10:00-17:00,
last entry 16:30pm Tel: 01751 473653 
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Castle, Pickering, YO18 7AX, a 12th century castle, once
a centre for hunting for English kings, exhibition, shop etc.
Views from the castle. Open: Tel: 01751 474989
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Brewery, Cropton, YO18 8HH, off A170 west of Pickering,
micro brewery with tours available, no children under 10, in
public house, shop, cafe/restaurant. Phone for times. Tel: 01751
417330
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Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering Station, Pickering,YO18
7AJ Telephone 01751 472508 , probably one of the main reasons
for visiting, steam trains on an 18 mile line between Pickering
and the village of Grosmont, through the North York Moors, calling
at villages along the way and gives access to the countryside
for walkers and cyclists. One of the most historic lines, opened
in May 1836. You can alight at Goathland, the setting for the
popular TV series 'Heartbeat' so it gets busy. Open:
Apr-Oct, weekends Nov-Dec, special trains for dining and Father
Christmas. Talking Timetable: 01751 473535 Tel: 01751 472508
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| Flamingo
Land Theme Park & Zoo, Kirby Miperton, Malton, YO17 6UX,
off A169 south towards Malton, 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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Gallery ,Gallows Hill, Brompton, YO13 9QF, at Brompton,
on A170 towards Scarborough, where William Wordsworth got married,
the mediaeval barn that was former home of Mary Hutchinson,
his wife, has an exhibition of the poets Wordsworth and Coleridge,
art gallery, shop and tea rooms. Open: Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00,
closed Xmas/New Year Tel: 01723 863298
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Folk Museum, Hutton-Le-Hole, YO62
6UA, drive along the A170 westwards to Kirbymoorside to reach
this museum, 17 buildings in 3 acres, almost a small village
with manor house, crofters cottage, Edwardian photographic studio,
and other buildings showing local crafts and way of life. Open:
Apr-Oct 10:00-17:30 Tel: 01751 417367
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Where
To Stay in Pickering
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Malton Road Pickering YO17 6UE MAP
No trip to Yorkshire is complete without a stay at the Beansheaf. The hotel boasts spectacular cuisine, intimate bars, designer bedrooms, flat screen TVs, in-room movies, broadband internet and the best staff in the business. We have a
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Market Place Pickering YO18 7AA MAP
A warm Yorkshire welcome to this wonderful 16th century coaching inn. The feel you get through the whole building is exactly what a traditional inn should be, simple but welcoming. There are big comfy sofas to sink into whilst you decide..
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Pickering YO18 7DL MAP
The Best Western Forest and Vale offers a relaxing retreat from todays hectic schedules, with the emphasis firmly on ensuring that all guests receive the warmest welcome possible.Choose from traditional bedrooms all recently refurbished..
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Guest
Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels
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Nova Lane Middleton near Pickering YO18 8PN MAP
Set within 2 acres of beautiful gardens, Tantara Country Hotel features an on-site restaurant and elegantly furnished bedrooms. Overlooking the Vale of Pickering, there is free private parking and scenic views.
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Hartoft near Pickering YO18 8EN MAP
Situated in the North York Moors National Park, this traditional inn offers spacious accommodation with picturesque country views. It offers a range of real ales, and hearty, homemade food.
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Lendales Lane Pickering YO18 8EE MAP
Set in 32 acres, on the banks of Pickering Beck, in a beautiful, peaceful location in North Yorkshire, this 18th century farmhouse offers attractive en suite bed and breakfast accommodation.
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Beansheaf Farm, Malton Road Kirby Misperton near Pickering YO17 6UE Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Ideally located just 2 miles south of the attractive small town of Pickering the starting point of the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway this individually sited property offers very comfortable contemporary accommodation. Enjoying country views towards...
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Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Pickering YO18 7JP Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Perfect for golfers this newly converted and smartly furnished detached property and its enclosed garden lie beside the owner's par 3 9 hole golf course (pictured – 1 free round of golf is offered per person). Set just 1½ miles south of Pick...
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27a Hungate Pickering YO18 7DL Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
A superbly convenient holiday base Willows is a very comfortable and well restored ground floor apartment set in the heart of this attractive small town. The main market street shops pubs cafés and wine bars are all within 100 yards and the North Yor...
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Days Out in and around Pickering
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road to Malton and the delights
of Castle Howard, one of the finest English historic houses,
or north into the Yorkshire Moors and visit Whitby |
Towns near Pickering To Visit - straight line distance:
Malton Tourist Information (7.70 miles) Helmsley Tourist Information (11.41 miles) Whitby Tourist Information (17.84 miles) Stamford Bridge Tourist Information (18.44 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
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Information
Centre
The
Ropery
Pickering
YO18 8DY
Tel: 01751 473791 Email:
pickering@ytbtic.co.uk |
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