Local Attractions 

Local Attractions 

Camping, Caravan & Motorhome Touring Park with Holiday Cottage Accommodation 

Things To Do In Pickering 

Pickering is a small market town with less than 7,000 residents, boasting a selection of family run independent shops, pubs & restaurants offering a friendly personal service, many being pet friendly. There's a Bank and a Building Society (with cash machines), a Post Office and an impressive Public Library with internet access. The "hidden" Flea Market, street market on Mondays & antique shop(s) are a must-see. Additionally, Pickering is home to a number of fantastic butchers, farm shop/cafe & leisure centre with swimming pool & small gym Why not take a look at the town website for more information at www.visitpickering.co.uk 

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 

One of the longest and most popular heritage railways in the UK taking you on a 18 mile ride through breath-taking scenery between Pickering and Whitby. 

Pickering Castle 

Originally a wooden structure built by William the Conqueror, it was later replaced by a stone version. Also once a royal hunting lodge and a royal holiday retreat. 

Beck Isle Museum 

With 27 rooms packed full of exhibits covering many aspects of local, social and family history & militaria the museum is a real gem! 

The Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul 

Dating back to Norman times the Church houses “the most complete collection of medieval wall paintings in England” and attract thousands of visitors per year, many from overseas. 

Further Afield... 

There's so much to explore, all less than an hour away from Pickering, including the Yorkshire Coast, Forests and Moorland! 

Castle Howard 

Visit Castle Howard, of 'Brideshead Revisited' fame and explore the historic house, gardens and adventure playground for a great family day out. 

Eden Camp 

Large Second World War-related museum near Malton, occupying a former Second World War prisoner-of-war camp of 33 huts. 

Flamingoland 

Described as Yorkshire's ultimate Theme Park attraction & an award winning Zoo, just a few miles from Pickering 

York 

Founded by the Romans this walled city on the River Ouse houses the magnificent 13th Century York Minster, the Jorvik Viking Centre and the National Railway Museum 

Dalby Forest 

Known as the Great Yorkshire Forest, Dalby is situated on the southern slopes of the North York Moors and offers over 8,000 acres of woodland to explore and enjoy. 

North York Moors National Park 

One of the UK's most beautiful national parks famed for its heather-clad moorland. Brilliant walking and cycling country! 

Yorkshire Wolds 

With glorious, gently undulating hills, perfect for picnics, and picture postcard villages with landscaped gardens and ponds aplenty, the Yorkshire Wolds are the hidden gem not to be missed. 

Whitby 

One of a number of Yorkshire Coast towns just 30 minutes away, with its ruined Gothic Abbey famous for Bram Stoker’s inspiration for “Dracula"! 

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