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About 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. Splendid views can be enjoyed from the steam trains of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, running 18 miles from Pickering to Grosmont. Pickering is the terminus for the railway and there are locomotive sheds and a viewing gallery at the station. As you can imagine, with the trains travelling through such magnificent countryside, this station is never anything less than busy!
Terraces of stout little cottages lead off the main street of this ancient market town, which, with its close proximity to the North Riding Forest Park and the Moors, is an ideal centre to tour from. The ruined walls and towers of the once fine Pickering Castle overlook one end of the town, they date mostly 14th-century. The local parish church has a fine collection of 15th-century wall paintings, for which it is justly famous. A visit to the Beck Isle Rural Life Museum is a must for here the visitor can learn much of local history and folklore.
Other nearby attractions are; Flamingo Land, Eden Camp at closeby Old Malton and Nunnington Hall, owned by the National Trust at Nunnington. Shopping facilities are good and so is the choice of quality inns and public houses. But perhaps, like many others before you, you will require nothing more than peace and solitude and time to explore the wilderness of the forest and the beauty of the endless rolling moorland. Add town to favourites
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All attractions in PickeringAll attractions in North YorkshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandHotels & Accommodation in Pickering |  The White Swan InnMarket Place, Pickering, North Yorkshire, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
The White Swan Inn is a 16th century coaching inn which has been transformed into a luxurious hotel and restaurant. Rooms are available with both traditional and modern decor. The elegant rooms all f...
More info and book online.. Price from £95.00 |  |  Beansheaf HotelMalton Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire, England (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction S)
Ideally situated for exploring Ryedale and the North Yorkshire Moors, the hotel is situated in an area of natural beauty, between the traditional market towns of Pickering and Malton. Look out for th...
More info and book online.. Price from £51.00 |  | Tantara Country HotelNova Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, England (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction N)
Set within 2 acres of beautiful gardens, Tantara Country Hotel features an on-site restaurant and elegantly furnished bedrooms. Overlooking the Vale of Pickering, there is free private parking and sce...
More info and book online.. Price from £79.00 |  | The Moors InnMain Street, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, England (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction W)
Perfectly situated on the border of the North Yorkshire Moors, the Moors Inn is a Grade II Listed building in the centre of Appleton-le-Moors village. All of the comfortable rooms have en suite facil...
More info and book online.. Price from £85.00 |  | George & Dragon InnMarket Place, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, England (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction W)
This charming hotel has been created by combining the original 17th Century Coaching Inn with the adjoining rectory and corn mill in the sleepy market town of Kirkbymoorside. Ideally situated on ...
More info and book online.. Price from £60.00 |
More Pickering hotels...Nearby travel help| Malton Station | (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction S) | | Egton Station | (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction N) | | A1(M) Junction 49 | (26.6 miles, 42.8 km, direction W) | | A1(M) Junction 49 | (27.5 miles, 44.2 km, direction W) | | Teesside International Airport | (32.1 miles, 51.7 km, direction NW) | | Leeds Bradford International Airport | (44.7 miles, 71.9 km, direction SW) | | Pickering to London | (191.1 miles, 307.5 km, direction S) |
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