Countryside.

The verdant green of Pickerings Vale, the edge of the Moors, the marshes, the foothills of the Wolds. Enjoy nature's selection-box of scenery and you can choose during your stay at Studley House Farm!

Local Facilities

Two public houses in Ebberston.
Convenience store at Snainton.
Speciality shopping at Thornton le Dale.

Places to visit.

• Ebberston Pre-dating the Norman conquest, with its own church and small stately home.
• Snainton Historically Knights Templar country, and birthplace of actor Sir Ben Kingsley.
• Brompton by Sawden William Wordsworth was married at 14th Century church in this pretty village.
• Allerston the long village. Church, chapel and cottages with a stream running by the road. The railway line at the bottom of the village was axed in the Beeching review.
  Yedingham Quiet little hamlet with ancient church at a historic crossing point for the Derwent.
  Thornton le Dale Stream by the road, 600-year-old market cross, set of stocks, 12 almshouses, old grammar school, 14th century church and a thatched cottage what more could you want?!!
  Malton Lively market town with a Roman Fort, priory and numerous shops.
  Pickering Bustling market town with castle remains, and terminus of the North York Moors Railway.
  Kirkbymoorside Quaint market town with brass band, antiques and craft fairs.

Heritage

• Ebberston Hall known as the smallest stately home. Built in 1718 and like a Palladian Mansion in miniature.
  Ebberston St Mary's Church now stands half a mile east of the village. Probably of Saxon origin and built in the 12th century.
• Snainton Pinfold used for stray animals, but now sporting a sundial, unique to Snainton.
  Snainton St Stephen's Church - The original church was built in 1150, though the present church, St Stephen's, replaced it in the 1830s.
  Thatched cottage at Snainton - the only thatched property between Thornton-le-Dale and the coast.
• Allerston St John's Church Norman church built in the late 14th century, though the tower was built in the 15th century.
  
• Almshouses, Thornton le Dale built in 1670 by a local landlowner. Schoolroom seated 400.
  Thatched Cottage at Thornton le Dale much photographed and used on lids of chocolate boxes.
  Thornton le Dale All Saints Church dates from 14th century. Gravestone for guard over Napoleon on St Helena.
  Yedingham Priory former convent church, founded before 1163. Only one original south wall.
  Yedingham St John the Baptist Church - Built in the 12th Century and originally controlled by the nuns at the priory.
• Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life, Pickering reflects developments in the area over the past 200 years.
  Pickering Castle modified early motte and bailey castle with 14th century outer wall.
• Eden Camp, Malton Former prisoner of war camp now housing museum of life in wartime Britain.
  Malton Museum objects and artifacts gathered from local archaeological excavations.
  Malton Roman Fort six Roman roads led to this Roman military station between Old and New Malton.
  St Mary's Gilbertine Priory, Old Malton founded in 1150.
  Thatched Cottages at Old Malton indeed even many of the non-thatched buildings are listed.
• Nunnington Hall Tudor manor house built in 1655 for Elisabeth 1sts physician.
  Scampston Hall nr Rillington Dates from 1690 but later remodeled. Previously voted Country Life house of the Year (also see Natural World).
  St Gregory's Minster, Kirkdale nr Kirkbymoorside a hidden gem of Saxon ecclesiastical architecture with ancient sundial.
  St Joseph's Catholic Church, Pickering Built in 1911 and considered one of the finest productions of the architect Leonard Stokes.

Arts and Crafts

• Pickering Jazz Society Monthly at the Beansheaf Hotel near Pickering.
  Ryedale Arts run a series of musical, historical and general interest events at Helmsley Arts Centre and other venues in the area.
  Ryedale Festival Classical music, opera, drama and puppetry held each summer in Ryedale.
  

Natural World

• Forge Valley Nature Reserve - one of the best examples of mixed deciduous woodland in north-east England, alongside River Derwent.
  Honey Farm at East Ayton Working honey farm with animals and exhibitions.
  Scampston Walled Garden nr Malton 4.5 acre garden designed by Piet Oudolf and opened in 2004.
  Wyville Animal Farm - Wide variety of animals, including rare and old breeds. All easy to see, touch and feed.

Activities

Easy territory for walking and cycling.

Chafer Wood (rich with flora and fauna), rises to a high point, giving fine views over Ebberston and beyond.
The Blue Man Walk starts at nearby Allerston and takes in the edges of the Moors and Dalby Forest.
Golf driving range at Snainton, courses at Ganton and Malton.
Riding at Snainton.
Shopping at Thornton le Dale and Snainton (Post Offices at both villages).
Swimming at Malton and Pickering.
Sports and Leisure Centre at Pickering.
Clay pigeon shooting near Malton.
Fishing at Pickering Trout Lake, Moorland Trout Farm, Pickering, Selley Bridge Farm, Low Marishes and Wykeham Lakes en route to Scarborough.

Attractions

• Helmsley Arts Centre Music, theatre and the latest cinema releases.
  Palace Cinema, Malton A variety of features for all ages.
  Kirk Theatre, Pickering operated by the Pickering Music Society.
  Flamingoland, Kirby Misperton Adventure park with roller-coasters and zoo.
• Thornton le Dale Show Annual agricultural and village show.
  Ryedale Show Annual show at Welburn Park near Kirkbymoorside.
  Malton Show Annual show at Scampston Park near Malton.

Nearest Tourist Information

• Pickering Tourist Information Centre The Ropery, Pickering Tel: 01751 473791.
  Malton Tourist Information Centre 58 Market Place, Malton Tel: 01653 600048.
• Scarborough Tourist Information Centre Pavillion House, Valley Bridge Road 01723 373333.

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