Nina's Guidebook
Food Scene
The New Inn
No frills pub, tasty grub in the village x
Delicious food, more fine dining but taking lunch/dinner bookings and felt very welcoming at the bar area. 15 min drive to Malton X
11 locals recommend
The Talbot Malton
YorkersgateDelicious food, more fine dining but taking lunch/dinner bookings and felt very welcoming at the bar area. 15 min drive to Malton X
Worth the drive 20 mins to Hutton le hole, lovely place to have a walk around and tasty food. x
6 locals recommend
The Crown
Worth the drive 20 mins to Hutton le hole, lovely place to have a walk around and tasty food. x
15 min drive to Malton. Something with frills, alfresco dining an option too. Not that enjoyable with children I must say though ; )
The Old Lodge
Old Maltongate15 min drive to Malton. Something with frills, alfresco dining an option too. Not that enjoyable with children I must say though ; )
The Buck
Chestnut AvenueAccomodating, relaxed pub and restaurant in the village x
Feast Deli & Cafe
3 Market Pl6 min to Pickering. Tasty Deli and cafe, highly recommended x
People go mad for Betty's, advance bookings for this place and the other branch in Harrogate x
147 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquarePeople go mad for Betty's, advance bookings for this place and the other branch in Harrogate x
The New Inn
Brewery tours and obligatory beer sampling x
Drinks/Pub & Bar/Vegan & Vegetarian
Tuesday - Thursday 4pm-9pm
Friday - Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm
Brass Castle Brewery
10 YorkersgateDrinks/Pub & Bar/Vegan & Vegetarian
Tuesday - Thursday 4pm-9pm
Friday - Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm
Spice 4 U
41 HungateThis place has been a favourite in Pickering for 20years x
The Cayley Arms
4min drive east to Allerston village for tasty food X
The Blacksmiths Arms
Highly rated for tasty food X
Moors Inn
Highly rated for tasty food, 20 mins drive from Thornton X
6 mins to Pickering. I worked for Mr Russell from 13-21years of age serving countless fry ups to the needy on a Sunday morning ; )
Wouldn't be right not to give the no frills cafe a nod x
Russell’s Cafe & Bakery
6 mins to Pickering. I worked for Mr Russell from 13-21years of age serving countless fry ups to the needy on a Sunday morning ; )
Wouldn't be right not to give the no frills cafe a nod x
Cycling
Dalby Bike Barn
1 MaltongateSpecialists in all things bike related, sales, servicing and bike hire.
Dalby Forest Cycle Hub
Dalby Forest DriveSales, bike hire, courses and tuition in the heart of Dalby forest.
Sightseeing
All things outdoor. Walking, cycling, running. Play area, Café. BBQ spots x
55 locals recommend
Dalby Forest Visitors Centre
Dalby Forest DriveAll things outdoor. Walking, cycling, running. Play area, Café. BBQ spots x
Static museum, cafe and 30min boat trip. Good for children and anyone interested Captain Cook x
11 locals recommend
The Endeavour
Church StreetStatic museum, cafe and 30min boat trip. Good for children and anyone interested Captain Cook x
Keen to go here, heard nice things, cafe and a little waterfall x
51 locals recommend
Falling Foss Tea Garden
Keen to go here, heard nice things, cafe and a little waterfall x
A must for the railway enthusiast of all ages x
69 locals recommend
North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway Trust Ltd
12 Park StA must for the railway enthusiast of all ages x
Worth a bit of a drive. Nice beach, couple of parking options and cafes x
22 locals recommend
Sandsend Beach
Worth a bit of a drive. Nice beach, couple of parking options and cafes x
Castle Howard stately home, gardens, cafe and large play area that the children can enjoy away from the beautiful house x
220 locals recommend
Castle Howard
Castle Howard stately home, gardens, cafe and large play area that the children can enjoy away from the beautiful house x
Higgledy-piggledy cottages and winding streets, cliff top paths, rock pooling in small sandy beach tide permitting x
74 locals recommend
Staithes
Higgledy-piggledy cottages and winding streets, cliff top paths, rock pooling in small sandy beach tide permitting x
RSPB Bempton Cliffs Seabird Centre
Cliff LaneRecommended by the in-laws
Yorkshire Lavender
Tours available of Scampston Hall and Birdsall House. Beautiful gardens and cafe x
13 locals recommend
Scampston Walled Garden
Tours available of Scampston Hall and Birdsall House. Beautiful gardens and cafe x
Moorland village appeared regularly as 'Aidensfield' in the television series Heartbeat and as Hogsmeade station where the Hogwarts Express ended it's journey north of Platform Nina and Three-Quarters in Harry Potter.
54 locals recommend
Goathland
Moorland village appeared regularly as 'Aidensfield' in the television series Heartbeat and as Hogsmeade station where the Hogwarts Express ended it's journey north of Platform Nina and Three-Quarters in Harry Potter.
Adventure
Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure, plus Forest Segways. Book in advance on the website to save disappointment x
29 locals recommend
Go Ape Dalby
Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure, plus Forest Segways. Book in advance on the website to save disappointment x
2minute walk away, for all ages, skate park is popular for scooters, bikes and boards x
Manthorpe Park
1 Roxby Rd2minute walk away, for all ages, skate park is popular for scooters, bikes and boards x
Full on day here for rides and attractions. Off peak the Zoo remains open too x
117 locals recommend
Flamingo Land Resort
Full on day here for rides and attractions. Off peak the Zoo remains open too x
Swimming, sailing, fishing, paddle boarding, Aqua park, pedalos, kayaking, cycling, walking, cafe, lots to do.
Telephone: 01723 865052
Email: info@northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk
Address: Dawnay Estates, Wykeham, Scarborough, North Yorkshire,YO13 9QU
Book online https://www.northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk/contact/
23 locals recommend
North Yorkshire Water Park
Long Causeway RoadSwimming, sailing, fishing, paddle boarding, Aqua park, pedalos, kayaking, cycling, walking, cafe, lots to do.
Telephone: 01723 865052
Email: info@northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk
Address: Dawnay Estates, Wykeham, Scarborough, North Yorkshire,YO13 9QU
Book online https://www.northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk/contact/
Full family day out. Worth bringing picnic, mostly outdoor day, tractor ride, chance to get messy and splashed x
30 locals recommend
York Maze
Elvington LaneFull family day out. Worth bringing picnic, mostly outdoor day, tractor ride, chance to get messy and splashed x
Alpamare
Local waterpark, never been but the kids may be asking soon x
Indoor and outdoor play area. Animal holding, free parking, cafe x
23 locals recommend
Playdale Farm Park
Carr LaneIndoor and outdoor play area. Animal holding, free parking, cafe x
Historic
A former Second World War prisoner-of-war camp of 33 huts. An intense but enjoyable day. Cafe, play area and old school outdoor games x
60 locals recommend
Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
A former Second World War prisoner-of-war camp of 33 huts. An intense but enjoyable day. Cafe, play area and old school outdoor games x
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter. 1hour guided tour, £10 for over 16s
209 locals recommend
York Minster
DeangateThe Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter. 1hour guided tour, £10 for over 16s
A fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum. Good rainy day activity x
181 locals recommend
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateA fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum. Good rainy day activity x
Experience more than a century of aviation, all in one historic location. Yorkshire’s leading aviation history destination.
25 locals recommend
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial
Halifax WayExperience more than a century of aviation, all in one historic location. Yorkshire’s leading aviation history destination.
Golf
27 holes plus driving range. Refreshments available in the clubhouse x
Malton & Norton Golf Club, Norton, United Kingdom
Welham Road27 holes plus driving range. Refreshments available in the clubhouse x
Supermarket
Nisa
52 Main StJust a stone's throw at the bottom of the road.
Open Mon to Sat 8am - 9pm
Sun 9am - 7pm
Lidl
Vivis LaneOpen Mon to Sat 8am - 10pm
Sun 10am - 4pm
Morrisons
CastlegateOpen Mon to Sat 7am - 10pm
Sun 10am - 4pm
Cafe opening hours vary
Asda Malton Supermarket
Norton RoadOpen Mon to Sat 7am - 10pm
Sun 10am - 4pm