There is so much in the area, from farms to theme parks to walking, cycling and historic houses and gardens - something for everyone!
A great family day out and delicious ice cream too!
Although we are tucked away in a pretty rural location, we are very close to beautiful Richmond and the Yorkshire Dales,
Really our location is possibly one of our greatest benefits!
We are only 5 miles from the A1 at Scotch Corner, which allows links to York, the North East and Cumbria!
Only half a mile from Scorton village, with 2 pubs, shop/post office and tea room.
We are literally surrounded by pretty Yorkshire market towns,Thirsk, Northallerton, Ripon, Barnard Castle Yarm and Harrogate are all close by.
The area is extremely popular with walkers and cyclists.
The Coast to Coast walk literally passes us by (Scorton and Brompton on Swale).
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The City of York with historic York Minster, and the Shambles is less than an hour south. The cultural City of Newcastle is under an hour north with
the Cathederal, 'The Baltic', and The Sage (Gateshead).
Antony Gormley's famous Angel of The North is not to be missed,
not to mention fantastic shopping opportunities in Newcastle and The Metro Centre!
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Check out some places of interest.....
Richmond Castle, York Minster, Fountains Abbey www.english-heritage.org.uk/ www.york.gov.uk/visiting
The green Howards Military Museum, Richmond www.greenhowards.org.uk/
Kiplin Hall, Jacobean Country House www.kiplinhall.co.uk
Wensleydale Creamery, Hawes - the famous cheese factory www.wensleydale.co.uk
The Baltic Mill, Contemporary Fine Art Gallery www.balticmill.com
The Sage Gateshead, Music hall www.thesagegateshead.org
Brymor Ice Cream Parlour and dairy farm www.brymordairy.co.uk/
Newby Hall and Gardens, beautiful country house and outdoor play area for children www.newbyhall.co.uk
Castle Howard, near York. Beautiful house and spectacular gardens www.castlehoward.co.uk
Local Golf Clubs, Richmond - www.richmondyorksgolfclub.co.uk Romanby Golf Club, Near Northalleron, 18 hole championship course - www.romanby.com, Catterick Golf Club, Catterick Garrison - www.catterickgolfclub.co.uk
Swimming pools, Richmond - www.richmondleisuretrust.co.uk
Bedale Leisure Centre, www.hambleton.gov.uk/leisure/centres/bedale/
Quad biking, www.quadnation.co.uk (Bishop Auckland)
Paint Balling www.paintballing-york.co.uk
The Forbidden Corner is a treat for all, and not to be missed. A Labyrinth of passages and walkways - a garden maze almost . Great fun and excitement for young and old alike www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk
Don't forget our two local theme parks, Lightwater Valley and Flamingo Land - www.lightwatervalley.co.uk www.flamingolandcrazy.co.uk
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Local markets are held weekly, and there is one near by on most days! Richmond market day is Saturday, or just 5 minutes away there is the huge market on Catterick Race Course every Sunday throughout the year. Thirsk market is on Mondays, Northallerton Wednesdays and Saturdays.
If you enjoy the races, we have Catterick Race Course, Thirsk Race Course and York Race Course all in the area!