Pictures of England
 Exploring the most Picturesque & Historic parts of England..

Pictures of Lastingham

in the county of North Yorkshire

No picture available

About Lastingham

Lastingham is a small village set amidst fine wooded Yorkshire countryside. It is in an area renowned for its wonderful scenery where often in a quiet lane you will find an ancient corn mill. Although today many of these enchanting old properties have been converted to provide comfortable weekend retreats for folk wishing to escape from the larger town's of Yorkshire.

The focal point of the village is the church. This is built on the site of a monastery founded in by St.Cedd in 654. When the Danes came they destroyed the monastery and it was not until 1078 that work began to restore it. At the time this was largely due to the persistence of the Abbot of Whitby who petitioned William I to restore Lastingham.

The crypt built by the Abbot can still be seen, but this along with the apse were the only parts completed when the monks fled Lastingham to build a new monastery in York.

Today, the Norman church in its peaceful churchyard setting remains impressive. It has a stunning clock face tower with turrets, and its crypt of mellow stone is singularly beautiful with an aura of calm and peace. Outside, in the churchyard there are moss covered graves from several centuries.

Lastingham Grange is a period farmhouse from the 17th century which is now converted to provide comfortable hotel accommodation. Both quaint and splendid properties can be seen in the leafy lanes around the village.

The River Seven flows past the village, its peaceful river banks are of tremendous appeal to the fishing fraternity. In the wider area surrounding the village you have all the advantages of the beautiful North Yorkshire National Park, a wonderland of forests and moors criss-crossed by numerous sparkling streams, and dotted with sturdy stone cottages. Here in this lovely wilderness you can seek out ruined castles, abbey's and churches. The north Yorkshire coastline offers the chance of exploring fine beaches and coves which were once the haunt of smugglers. For the sporty there is a good golf course and opportunities for horse riding.

With so much of interest around Lastingham, the village makes an idyllic place to spend a holiday either walking the moors or visiting some of its famous beauty spots.

Add town to favourites

Submit a history of Lastingham

Recommended towns & villages near Lastingham

Rosedale. North York Moors.

Rosedale Abbey

This is a lovely village hidden in a lush green valley landscape of sweeping hillsides, meadows and breathtaking scenery...

Information | Pictures (7) | Hotels

The Cottage

Pickering

The enduring popularity of the East Coast of North Yorkshire owes much to the excellent long sandy beaches, while the lure of the wild moorland and its communities never fades...

Information | Pictures (67) | Hotels

A picture of Levisham

Levisham

This beautiful isolated moorland village overlooks Newton Dale; the road plunges down towards the station, a watermill and a church, on Levisham Beck...

Information | Pictures (8) | Hotels

Thornton-le-Dale

Thornton-le-Dale

Thornton-le-Dale is a lovely village lying at the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors...

Information | Pictures (23) | Hotels

A picture of Helmsley Castle

Helmsley

The town itself is very pretty with lots of interesting stone buildings set around a market square where visitors can find attractive craft and gift shops, as well as cafe's and no less than four former coaching inns...

Information | Pictures (75) | Hotels

All towns in North Yorkshire
Complete A to Z of towns in England

Recommended attractions near Lastingham

Hole of Horcum

North York Moors National Park

Many will tell you they have never seen the Yorkshire Moors, yet often you can catch a glimpse of this magical area simply by.....

Information | Pictures (39) | Hotels

Rosedale. North York Moors.

Rosedale Moor

Historically this breathtakingly beautiful moors area was an industrial centre for ironstone mining during the 19th and early.....

Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels

Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo, Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire.

Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo

..

Information | Pictures (4) | Hotels

No picture available

Nunnington Hall

Picturesque Yorkshire manor house with organic garden and exciting programme of exhibitions...

Information | Hotels

Helmsley Castle

Helmsley Castle

This is a fascinating site where you can explore the 12th century ruins of a once great castle and spectacular earthworks cut.....

Information | Pictures (15) | Hotels


All attractions in Lastingham
All attractions in North Yorkshire
Complete A to Z of attractions in England

Hotels & Accommodation in Lastingham

Book the White Horse Farm Inn in Rosedale Abbey, Rosedale Abbey, North Yorkshire, England2 stars

White Horse Farm Inn

Rosedale Abbey, Rosedale Abbey, North Yorkshire, England (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction N)
This delightful Georgian inn is set amidst spectacular Yorkshire countryside, located in the area where the popular TV programme 'Heartbeat' is filmed. Come and sample some of the traditional York...
More info and book online..  Price from £50.00

Book the Kings Head Hotel in Highmarket Place, Kirkbymoorside, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, England2 stars

Kings Head Hotel

Highmarket Place, Kirkbymoorside, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, England (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction SW)
The Kings Head Hotel is a seventeenth century Coaching Inn, with over four hundred years of history & hospitality. A wide selection of wine, spirits & beers are available in the bar, including 5 cas...
More info and book online..  Price from £50.00

Book the George & Dragon Hotel in Market Place, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, England2 stars

George & Dragon Hotel

Market Place, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, England (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction SW)
In the heart of the North York Moors, combining superb food and atmosphere with elegant and spacious accommodation. In the centre of lovely Kirkbymoorside, combining quiet rooms in Cormill/Rectory wit...
More info and book online..  Price from £60.00

Book the The White Swan Inn in Market Place, Pickering, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, England3 stars

The White Swan Inn

Market Place, Pickering, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, England (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SE)
Discover one of North Yorkshire’s best inns, a great place to stay & dine. 16th century former coaching inn combining the best of traditional with chic....
More info and book online..  Price from £89.00

Book the Beansheaf Hotel in Malton Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, England4 stars

Beansheaf Hotel

Malton Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, England (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE)
No trip to Yorkshire is complete without a stay at the Beansheaf. The hotel boasts exceptional cuisine, intimate bars, designer bedrooms, flat screen TVs, in-room movies, broadband internet and the be...
More info and book online..  Price from £49.00


More Lastingham hotels...

Nearby travel help

Glaisdale Station(10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)
Egton Station(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction NE)
A1(M) Junction 49(23.9 miles, 38.5 km, direction SW)
A1(M) Junction 49(24.8 miles, 39.9 km, direction SW)
Teesside International Airport(26.3 miles, 42.2 km, direction NW)
Leeds Bradford International Airport(44.1 miles, 70.9 km, direction SW)
Lastingham to London(195.9 miles, 315.2 km, direction S)

User Login

UK Hotel Search

Enter destination:

(town, attraction, airport, postcode or hotel name)
Select date:
Nights:
Rooms:

Picture Tours