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North
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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
To See -
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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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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17 Burgate Pickering YO18 7AU MAP
5 diamonds and Gold awarded. Refurbished town house minutes from town centre and castle opened 1 June 2005. Perfect location for touring moors, steam train and quaint villages - York and Whitby equidistant - 30 minutes. Luxury..
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Levisham Pickering YO18 7NL MAP
WE ARE NOT A WORKING FARM, We do keep hens and ducks for breakfast eggs, and several horses. Rectory Farmhouse is in the quiet village of Levisham, with houses along the traditional village green. Rectory Farmhouse has been
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Thornton-le-Dale near Pickering YO18 7RW Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This stone-built, detached bungalow is situated in a quiet spot close to the centre of Thornton-le-Dale and is a comfortably furnished and pleasant holiday home....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 254.00-492.00
Sleeps up to 5 in 3 bedrooms.
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Thornton-le-Dale near Pickering YO18 7RW Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This stone-built, detached property situated in a quiet spot is close to the centre of Thornton-le-Dale and is immaculately presented, affording comfortable and spacious accommodation....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 294.00-570.00
Sleeps up to 5 in 3 bedrooms.
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Wrelton near Pickering YO18 8PF Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This property is a Grade II listed building, brimming with character Much of its original charm has been retained through exposed beams and wall-timbers, wooden floors and a galleried bedroom....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 201.00-355.00
Sleeps up to 3 in 1 bedrooms.
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Thornton-le-Dale near Pickering YO18 7RZ Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
Situated in the centre of the pretty village of Thornton-le-Dale is this charming property, a lovely, stone-built, end-terrace cottage....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 265.00-585.00
Sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms.
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Wrelton near Pickering YO18 8PF Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This former coaching inn is now a quaint, compact Grade II listed building close to the centre of the pretty village of Wrelton With flagged floors, beamed ceilings and an original cast iron range, this property is full of period character....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 190.00-385.00
Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms.
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Ebberston near Pickering YO13 9NR Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
Originally built as a chapel, this Grade II listed building has been lovingly to restored to combine character features such as exposed timbers, pitched ceilings and limestone floors with modern facilities....
Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 270.00-629.00
Sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms.
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Pickering YO18 8BB Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This charming property is a delightful stone-built mid-terraced cottage in the pretty market town of Pickering....
Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 210.00-450.00
Sleeps up to 5 in 2 bedrooms.
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Around
The Pickering Area
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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 |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Malton (7.70 miles) Helmsley (11.41 miles) Whitby (17.84 miles) Stamford Bridge (18.44 miles) Driffield (21.62 miles) |
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Area
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Information
Centre
The
Ropery
Pickering
YO18 8DY
Tel: 01751 473791 Email:
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