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The popular market
town of Pickering is a friendly place with a good variety of
small shops, cafes and restaurants. It offers offers the perfect
central base from which to explore the surrounding countryside.
- Home of the North Yorkshire
Moors Railway - an 18 mile line runs between Pickering and
Grosmont. You can take a trip on the steam train through some
outstanding countryside to Goathland where the popular T.V.
series is filmed.
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| Regular events are
held throughout the year including the ever popular Wartime Weekend
held in October when the whole town is transported back to the
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- Pickering castle dates back
to the 12th Century
- The Beck Isle Museum is situated
near to Pickering Beck has collections mainly from the Victorian
era with typical rooms, shops and farming equipment.
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- A large car boot sale is held
throughout the summer months on the Pickering showground
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- Market day in Pickering is
on a Monday with a lively street market together with the
ever popular regular Farmer's markets.
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| Just a few
of the places to visit. |
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| Eden Camp |
- A restored prisoner of war camp |
| Castle Howard |
- 18th Century Historic House
with beautiful grounds |
| Flamingo Land |
- A popular Zoo and Pleasure Park |
| The Dalby Forest |
- A 9 mile scenic drive through
some spectacular countryside with waymarked walks, wildlife hides,
picnic area and visitor centre |
| Rievaulx Abbey |
- Extensive remains of the largest
monastic establishment in Britain |
| Ryedale Folk Museum |
- Centuries of Ryedale history |
| Helmsley Walled Garden |
- Set against the backdrop of
Helmsley Castle - 5 acres of interesting gardens with cafe and
craft units |
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| All within
a short drive - |
The City of York |
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Malton, Scarborough, Filey, Whitby,
Robin Hoods Bay, Staithes, together with many picturesque villages
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Thornton-le-dale, Helmsley, Hutton-le
Hole and Rosedale. |
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