Yorkshire Tourist Information and Attractions

Sleightholmedale Cottages are an ideal base from which to explore the North York Moors. In this part of Yorkshire the attractions include:

Ryedale Folk Museum

Located in the village of Hutton-le-Hole, near Pickering, this museum has won several awards for excellence recently. Mrs James [owner of Sleightholmedale Cottages] is a Trustee of the Ryedale Folk Museum, where the history of the local area is described with fascinating exhibits and interesting buildings depicting various momentous times and events here in Yorkshire.

Find out more at - www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

A world famous Steam Engine Railway running through the North York Moors National Park, including the village of Goathland [the setting for the television series Heartbeat] - www.nymr.co.uk

Beck Isle Museum

The local history museum in Pickering - www.beckislemuseum.co.uk

Castle Howard

One of Britain's finest stately homes, built in 1699 near York. There are art treasures, lakes, fountains and gardens. Castle Howard was also the setting for the BBC's version of Brideshead Revisited - www.castlehoward.co.uk

Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo

One of the UK's most visited theme parks, Flamingo Land includes a privately owned zoo, rides, shows and attractions - www.flamingoland.co.uk

Seaside and Coastal Towns

Popular day trips for guests at Sleightholmedale include exploring the Yorkshire coast, and in particular Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby and Scarborough. All three of these can be reached in about 50 minutes by car.

Eden Camp

A wartime museum of an original 'POW' Prisoner of War camp with reconstructed scenes of movement, lighting, sound, smells and smoke machines. There is an assault course for the younger visitor - www.edencamp.co.uk

Kirkbymoorside Golf Club

This club combines breathtaking views with a challenging golf course, with some of the most unique holes a golfer is ever likely to encounter! The course is made up of 18 parkland holes with a par of 69 for gentlemen and 73 for ladies. Visitors are welcome - www.kirkbymoorsidegolf.co.uk