| Explore the sights and sounds of yorkshire There is so much to do and see in the local area, whether you prefer walking, cycling,sight seeing, shopping and/or pub life. Here are a few links to some local places:
   Places to visit Castle Howard - Yorkshire's finest historic house and estate Scampston Hall and Walled Garden - Country house with stunning garden Helmsley Castle - Set in the picturesque market town of Helmsley Rievaulx Abbey - A family day out in peace and tranquility Nunnington Hall - A beautiful Yorkshire manor house Eden Camp War Museaum - British military history from 1914 onwards North Yorkshire Moors Railway - A perfect starting point for a day out Ryedale Folk Museum  - Rural way of life from the Iron Age to the 1950s Minature Railway  - Enjoy train rides on a sunday during the summer   Our local pub - only 100 yards away The Fairfax Arms - Excellent service with a warm welcome   Our local golf course - only 200 yards away Ampleforth Golf Course - 9 holes of golf in the grounds of Gilling Castle   Local market towns Helmsley, Malton, Easingwold and Thirsk   Local  city York - Rich ancient history, romantic ambience and great shopping   Local shops and galleries Bils and Rye Galleries - Ceramics and sculpture by the finest artists in the UK Beadlam Grange Farm Shop - Award winning farm shop and tearoom   Energetic things to do Dalby Forest - Set on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park Cycling in Ryedale - There is a range of exciting routes to enjoy Malton Wheelers - A road racing cycle club based in Ryedale        Walking in Ryedale - 1,400 miles of country paths and tracks to explore North Yorkshire is the ideal location for a walking holiday with great places to visitlike the Howardian Hills, Hambleton Hills and the White Horse at Sutton Bank.
 Not to mention our own private tennis court and somelovely local walks in and around the village.
   Places to eat The Fairfax Arms - Excellent service with a warm welcome The Black Swan at Oldstead - Michelin Star Pub and Restaurant The Hare Inn at Scawton - Set in the pretty village of Scawton, near Helmsley Betty's York - Traditional tea rooms providing speciality foods  
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