Summary of what Ryedale has to offer …
Ryedale offer's one of the most diverse landscapes in England, perfect
for all outdoor activities. Some of the activities available include
Walking, Cycling, Gliding, Golf and Fishing - we will be happy to provide
further information on these activities. Visit Castle Howard only 5 minutes
away, have a day at the coast, absorb some culture in the historic City of
York or go shopping in Leeds. We can also provide ideas for local visits or
days out – complete with a picnic full of home made cuisine.
York City
Yorkshire Moors
Castle Howard
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York City Few British cities offer the magical charm and beauty of York. Outstanding architecture and 2,000 years of history combine with bustling shopping streets and award-winning attractions. With over 30 museums, galleries and tours to choose from in its compact centre, York offers something for everyone all year round. Visitors can enjoy first class shopping in major high street stores, traditional gift shops and independent boutiques, while the fashion conscious head for the new designer outlet village on the city’s outskirts. Evening entertainment is equally varied and might involve a moonlit boat cruise, a concert or theatre visit, or ghost tour around one of the most haunted cities in Europe. A wide range of restaurants serves both traditional English and fine international cuisine, and the city reputedly has a pub or wine bar for every night of the year! An exciting calendar of events and festivals runs throughout the year and includes the ever popular Jorvik Viking Festival and St Nicholas Christmas Festival, together with the nation's largest annual Festival of Food and Drink. A wealth of accommodation suiting all tastes and budgets complement Yorkshire's famous hospitality, making York the ideal destination for your short break. Base for exploring Yorkshire/moors The North York Moors is a very special place. A great variety of landscapes within a small area is what makes it unique and gives it a character that so many people can enjoy. Here you can experience the vast open space of moorland, listen to the call of the upland birds, walk for miles and miles or sit and watch the world go by. You can wander through woods, saunter through picturesque villages of honey sandstone, throw pebbles in a stream or build sandcastles on the beach. All around are the signs of past generations, historic abbeys, embattled castles, churches, crosses and ancient routes. The local culture and traditions here are strong. You can listen, you can watch and you are welcome to join in. The North York Moors’ Jurassic geology is perhaps second to none. Here the father of English geology made his discoveries and at the coast you can see dinosaur footprints and search for fossils as he may have done. But the reason why the North York Moors are so very special is probably summed up best by Aelred, Abbot of Rievaulx Abbey (1142-1167): "Everywhere peace, everywhere serenity, and a marvelous freedom from the tumult of the world."
Castle Howard is one of Britain's finest stately homes, located in the beautiful Howardian Hills, just a few miles from Slingsby Hall.
Other places to visit in the area.......
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