Explore some of the amazing things to do during your stay
Just a 40 min drive down the A64 will take you straight to this seaside town, famous for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. One of the best times to visit is during the Whitby Goth Weekend. A tribute to its Gothic roots this fabulous festival sees people from all over the world gather in full costume to roam the towns cobbled streets whilst browsing its wonderful quirky shops.
24th – 27th April 2025
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York’s first festival of wizardry, conjured up by The Wizard Walk of York. Coming May 24-26th
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Co-hosted with Little Vikings – York for kids and sponsored by Loopy Scoops, Totally Awesome Toys, Society of Alchemists and The Cat Gallery
Early booking recommended on all paid activities, as we expect tickets to…VANISH!
10th May 25, 10am – 2pm
“One Of Britain’s Top Gastronomic Tours”
Malton Food Tour allows you to taste your way around town meeting Malton’s passionate artisan producers on Yorkshire’s number one food tour.
This guided gastronomic walking tour gets you behind the scenes – tasting new creations, chatting to producers and seeing how their award winning products are made. Come hungry!
Beginning and ending at Malton’s cookery school, The Cook’s Place, the Malton Malton Food Tour combines tasty food, lots to learn and a fun 1 mile stroll around town. The tour line-up varies seasonally, so you might hear what it takes to make (and how to eat) the perfect pizza – yes you have probably been eating it incorrectly! Or marvel at how many Yorkshire Puddings go into making an award winning beer. Taste a selection of Yorkshire cheese or learn why gin is linked to so many famous sayings. One thing is for sure, you will learn & laugh!
29th May 25, 10:30am – 1:00pm
From the early 1800’s Anne visited York regularly. Join me as we follow in her footsteps visiting the city she loved. We’ll visit her friends, see where she shopped, where she partied, went to school, loved and lived. Meeting at Micklegate Bar, we will enter the city, just as Anne would have done as she clattered over the cobbles on the High Flyer. We will end in the beautiful and secret Holy Trinity Church in Micklegate. Not only a place very special to Anne, but also the location of filming for the BBC TV series Gentleman Jack
A fun day out for all the family
Wheelchair friendly ~ Disabled Parking ~ Dogs on leads welcome ~ Free shuttle bus
Regular show events include:
14th – 16th May 2025
Sat 31st May 2025
Fri 13th & Sat 14th June 2025
Sat 28th June 2025
Fri 11th & Sat 12th July 2025
Fri 25th & Sat 26th July 2025
Wed 20th – Sat 23rd August 2025
Sun 7th September 2025
Fri 10th & Sat 11th October 2025
York is a city with a dark past, its history is rife with tales of guts, gore, torture and ghosts. The International Ghost Research Foundation once even declared York as the most haunted city in Europe due to its bloodstained history and over 500 hauntings within the ancient city walls.
Founded by Romans in 71AD the city’s violent and volatile history – including Viking invasions, the Norman Conquest and the Civil War – makes its sinister legacy easy to understand. Sometimes it seems as though a ghostly figure with a score to settle is in residence in just about every street or ginnel.
Throughout the year we host a number of events at Sandburn Hall, have a look and see if any are on during your visit.
Get your cowboy hats & boots at the ready and head down to Goodness Farm to visit the sheriffs for the unique alpaca experience.
It’s the ultimate experience for any animal lover of any age.
Meet the Sheriffs and take them on a gentle stroll around the woodland area, whilst having the opportunity to learn lots of fascinating facts about these interesting animals. Just a few miles up the road from our lodges!
10th May 2025
14th June 2025
12th July 2025
9th August 2025
13th September 2025
11th October 2025
8th November 2025
Multi award-winning entertainment on the streets with The Wizard Walk of York, a wonderfully whimsical tour that wizard fans are going Potty for!
Join the Wizard on a quest to find magical creatures as you wand-er the alleys and snickelways of this enchanting city…
Ideal for children in particular (or big kids with a silly sense of humour and passion for the wizarding world!) A truly magical alternative to the many ghost walks in York. No spooky ghosts, no scary stories…The Wizard Walk focuses on FUN over frights!
Annual Game and Country Fair held in the stunning parkland of Scampston Hall.
Sat 17 May 2025 – Sun 18 May 2025
Key aspects of the event include:
-Clay Shooting
-Owl Adventures
-Mounted Games Association
-Fun Dog Show
-Gundog Scurries
-SMJ Falconry
-Kirkbourne Spaniels
-British Scurry and Trials Driving
-Air Rifle Range
-Simon Whitehead and his Pakefield Ferrets
-Flycasting with Hywel Morgan
-Axe Throwing
-Lurcher Show
-Terrier Show
-Lurcher Racing and Coursing
-Terrier Racing
-Archery
-Heavy Horse Show (Sunday only)
-Ferret Show & Racing
-Static Displays of Birds of Prey
-Reptile Display
-Tractor Pulling
-Rural Crafts and Demonstrations
-Vintage Tractor Display
-Stationary Engines
-Working Displays
-Vintage Commercial Display
-Vintage & Classic Car Display
-Fire Engine Display
-Military Display
-Miniature Steam Engines
-Trade Stands
-Autojumble and Antiques/Collectables
-Crafts Marquee with demonstrations
-Vintage Fairground
-Children’s Corner (Inflatables, Trampolines Etc)
-Fine Food Marquee
-Main Arena Timetables
-Licensed Bar and Various Catering Outlets
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
York Barbican is the largest music and arts venue in York, hosting some of the biggest touring acts in the country such as The Specials, Suede, Manic Street Preachers, Little Mix and the UK Snooker Championships.
The venue offers a diverse programme of world-class events, including comedy, a range of live bands, sports, family shows and community events.
May shows include:
For full details of upcoming shows click link below to visit website
Join us on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May at Pickering Station, where the beloved Paddington™ will be making special appearances throughout the day.
Don’t forget to bring your cameras to capture the magic of the day, there may even be a chance to snap a special memory. Enjoy a fun-filled family day out at the NYMR, with heritage steam and diesel trains, beautiful countryside views, and, of course, a very special visitor.
Enjoy a fantastic day out at Castle Howard!
Let off steam with your little ones in the Skelf Island Adventure Playground, get creative with crafty workshops, or try your hand at something new with archery and tomahawk throwing.
Immerse yourself in sweeping parkland dotted with lakes, temples and statues; a formal walled garden and an impressive woodland housing a rare botanical collection, there are endless opportunity to explore! Plus, enjoy Skelf Island, our award winning adventure playground hidden across the Great Lake. Any visit can be topped off with a treat from one of our of cafes, serving the best food and drink from the region, as well as shops, including garden centre and farm shop.
Castle Howard sits in 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland in the Howardian Hills – a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just outside York.
Enjoy a day out at Castle Howard, one of the UK’s finest stately homes and discover a place like no other!’
Revel in the tranquillity of the award-winning contemporary Walled Garden at Scampston, designed by renowned Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf.
Journey through the arresting perennial meadow, discover the contemporary waves of grass and enjoy the calm of the contemplative ‘silent garden’.
Within the Walled Garden you’ll also find our welcoming café serving delectable lunches and cream teas.
The traditional Hall gardens and ‘Capability’ Brown parkland provide beautiful walks and scenic views out to the rising Wolds and include the stunning Palladian Bridge, a restored icehouse and the lakes brimming with wildlife.
A nature trail is also available for children – collect your explorer pack to discover the secrets of Scampston’s woodland. Scampston Hall is open for guided tours in the early summer.
15th – 23rd February 2025
5th – 21st April
12th – 15th June
5th Jul – 31st August
5th – 31st August Holiday fun with railway 200 trail
12th – 21st September
25th – 28th September
25th Oct – 2nd Nov Ghost train & family fun
29th, 30th Nov & 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th-24th Dec
City, Coast and Country
Tripadvisor May 2024
We stayed for a weekend for our wedding anniversary and it was perfect.
Tripadvisor April 2024
Mum and I stayed for 10 wonderful days. Its definitely one of our favourite holidays. Luxury lodge, relaxing hot tub and loads of wildlife including badgers that came on the decking at night for a peanut butter sandwich.
Google, June 2024
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The golf course was completed in 2004 and opened in 2005. It has already been recognised as one of the best courses in the area and hosts major amateur and professional county events.
Since 2004 the 30 hectares of new tree plantations and large lakes have become a haven for many forms of wildlife which can be seen as you play your round.
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