Local Attractions
Ebberston Village
Contains a village map, history, details of businesses and industry, a collection of archives and information on Ebberston Hall.
Wolds Way Lavender
A striking lavender and herb farm on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds near Rillington. The twelve acre site is planted with over seven acres of lavender, and essential oils, creams and toiletries are available to buy.
Scampston Walled Garden
A collection of colourful, rare and unusual species in a walled garden at Scampston Hall designed by award-wining landscape gardener Piet Oudolf. Plants for sale, restaurant plus House and Park.
Snainton Riding Centre
Situated not far from Studley House Farm, the centre is approved by the Association of British Riding Schools. Proprietor Alec Lyall is a British Horse Society instructor and facilities include manege, cross-country course and show jumps.
Snainton Golf Centre
The centre boasts one of the best driving ranges in Yorkshire including 18 bays plus 15 grass tees, floodlit facilities and golf lessons from Peter Myers who began his golfing career at Ganton Golf Club.
General Tourist Sites
Ryedale.org
Part of the Ryedale District Council site. General tourist information pages plus links to additional resources on fishing, horse-riding, cycling, golf and sports.
Ryedale.co.uk
A broad site which includes commercial content. Pages on most local towns. Includes historic photos of some locations.
VisitYorkshire.com
Independent tourist information site run by Tourism Association North Yorkshire. Includes places to stay, things to do and a members forum.
YorkshireVisitor.com
The official Yorkshire Tourist Board website, containing information on things to see, places to go and events in Yorkshire, along with weather and an online shop. But please use our own online booking facility, not theirs!
North York Moors National Park
Overview of the work of the National Park Authority. Has extensive information not just on the moors, but on the coast and other surrounding areas.
York Tourism
Official, extensive and often detailed heritage information as well as subjects such as shopping, dining and entertainment in and around York.
YorkWeb
As well as general information on the City itself, this site includes a 'virtual walking tour' of the city leading you through the back streets and alleys.
Captain Cook Country
Details of the famous sea captain, his historic links with our area and a tour of the countryside. A brochure can be ordered here.
Yorkshire Coast
Not just attractions, but a variety of information about Scarborough including cinema and theatre, pubs and clubs and shopping.
Moorsbus
You'll recognise a Moorsbus by the yellow and green triangle displayed in the windscreen. Moorsbus uses normal bus-stops in towns and villages, and in the countryside you can hail the bus. Trips to various places from Thonton le Dale.
Heritage Web Sites
English Heritage (includes sites in our area)
An extensive site with a great deal of historical data. Make sure you find out about Whitby, Rievaulx and Bylands Abbeys, the castles at Scarborough, Pickering and Helmsley, and Clifford's Tower at York.
National Trust (includes sites in our area)
Another extensive site - about the work of the Trust and its properties. Don't miss Nunnington Hall, York Treasurer's House and Beningbrough Hall and Gardens.
Castle Howard
Details for visitors of this historic house, as well as information on its history and its use over time as a film and TV setting.
York Minster
A site on the scale of the building itself. Numerous pages on the history and current operation of the Minster as well as an online tour.
Other Attractions
Eden Camp
Background to the selection of this site for this living history museum. Also details of exhibits and military vehicles on show. As they say: 'Please note: we do not accept any credit or debit cards'.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Includes a guide to the line, timetables and details of special events - as well as background information on the steam engines run by the trust.
Yorkshire Air Museum
Details of the museum itself, aircraft on show, events at the airfield and even space for classic bike enthusiasts!
Herriot Museum
Part of the Hambleton District Council site. Includes details of the museum as well as a 'sneek preview' of the interior. Links to other Herriot sites.
Jorvik Viking Centre
Details for visitors to the centre, about the York Archaeological Trust which uncovered it and 'authentic Viking sounds' to download!
National Railway Museum
An extensive site for an extensive museum. Multimedia material as well as more factual stuff for the railway enthusiast.
Beside the Seaside
Highlights seaside holidays of previous generations. Visit a beach hut or take a virtual boat trip. Multimedia content set in a traditional resort design.
Staintondale Shire Horse Farm
Shire horses, Shetland Ponies and other attractions. When and where you can see them, as well as information for visitors.
Web Sites on Walks
Coast to Coast Walk
190 miles of walking in four sections. Links to Coast2Coast.co.uk for full details of mileages and maps to use.
Lyke Wake Walk
Single page description of each of the sections of the walk, with a link to the Lyke Wake Club for those who are successful and want to prove they've done it!
Hambleton Hobble
A single page on a 50km circular walk around Black Hambleton - a summit on the western edge of the North York Moors National Park.
Yorkshire Walks
A further expansion of what was Franks Walking page. Includes a clickable map with routes in and around the North York Moors, giving details of routes to print out. Photographs of scenes around North Yorkshire.
Countrywalks (DEFRA)
Rockcliffe, Reighton Sands, Reighton Hills, Pickering Brook, Hawnby Hill, Cornelian Bay Cliff Top, North Moor, West Heslerton Brow, Woodlands Vale, Edgehill, Kingthorpe, Thorny Beck, Stockendale, Hob Bank Wood, Moor Farm, Sunnybank, Peak Scar, Rawcliffe Meadow, North Cliff, Filey Dams, Ravenscar, Low Staindale, Cross Cliff, Buscoe Farm Brook, Methley Estate, Low Peak, Killerby Cliff, Coomb Hill, Cowldyke Wath, Clifton Ings, Moses Downgate, Kilnwick Percy Hall, Westfield, White House Farm, Bayness Farm, Clay Hall, Woodhouse Farm, Bempton Cliffs, Baron Albert's Tower, Melbourne Village, Manor Farm East Heslerton, East Heslerton, West Side Farm, High Horcum Farm, Cliff Field House, Sinnington Hall, Manor Farm, Keld Runnels Farm. This search page is part of an MAFF site which covers conservation walks and areas of free open access throughout the country. To find sites in our area, in the COUNTY selector, pick North Yorkshire. Click on any of the resulting sites - the ones listed here are in our area. You will probably need a road map to find where they are as only a local map is provided.
Original Ghost Walk, York
Guided walks of the more spooky aspects of this historic city. When and where to join them for a spine-chilling evening.
Yorkwalk
Details of guided walks around the parts of York that most visitors miss. Also details of special walks for special occasions.
Other Web Sites
RSPB
The official site giving details of the work of the RSPB and including information on each of its reserves. Look out in particular for Bempton Cliffs and Blacktoft Sands.
Frank Sutcliffe Gallery
One of Yorkshire's key photographers of the past, prints of whose pictures are now available for sale. See thumbnails online. Buy books and prints.
Brigantia Yorkshire Moors & Coast Crafts
A collective site promoting a range of craftspeople in the area. Includes Robert Thompson's Craftsmen, the successors to the original mouseman. Details of visitor centres and trails.
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