LOCAL AREA & PLACES TO EAT
SELF CATERING HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION IN THORNTON LE DALE, NEAR PICKERING, NORTH YORKSHIRE
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The Local Area

Thornton-le-Dale offers a good range of amenities with eating establishments and independent shops for stocking up on provisions (including a butchers, pharmacy, bakery and post office) all within a short walk from the cottage. For a wider selection of amenities, the market town of Pickering is only three miles away and from here you can take a trip on the North York Moors Steam Railway all the way to Whitby - a leisurely way to explore the area whilst sitting back and enjoying the spectacular ‘Heartbeat' scenery.

Dalby Forest is on the doorstep providing excellent opportunities for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The forest offers endless tracks and trails for walkers and cyclists and for those seeking adrenaline, ‘Go Ape' with its high-wire tree top adventures provides an exciting day out. Other attractions in the area include: The spectacular historic house of Castle Howard; Wolds Way Lavender with its nature walks and lavender fields; Scampston Hall for garden lovers; Snainton Riding Centre sitting in the heart of some of Yorkshire's finest scenery; and the spectacular heritage coastline with the popular seaside resorts of Scarborough, Whitby and beautiful Robin Hood's Bay.

If you would like to get out and about walking in the local area you can find information and guides for Thornton le Dale Village Walks here - www.visitthorntonledale.co.uk    

Our two Inns


The Horseshoe Inn, Levisham
One of our two traditional country Inns only ten minutes drive from Lumley Cottage. Set in the beautiful and tranquil village of Levisham, perfect for walking the hole of horcum. A warm welcome awaits! 


The Fox & Rabbit, Lockton
One of our two traditional country Inns only a short drive from Thornton Le Dale. Set on the edge of the North York Moors on the route to Whitby we use only the best local produce and our varied and seasonal menu provides lunches and dinners to suit all tastes. A warm welcome awaits! 
Places to visit

Whitby
A 30 minute drive over the beautiful North York Moors to this famous seaside town. Narrow cobbled streets in the old town lead to the 199 steps up to Whitby Abbey with superb views of the coastline and the home of Count Dracula from Bram Stoker's famous novel. Take a drive back through Goathland, the setting of fictional village 'Aidensfield' from the popular ITV series Heartbeat.

Scarborough
It is approximately a 20 minute drive to the traditional seaside town of Scarborough. with the busy South Bay, Harbour, new Marina and Spa. Visit the Stephen Joseph Theatre which regularly hosts Sir Alan Ayekbourne plays. The quieter North Bay and Sealife Centre is just five minutes around the Marina drive.

Castle Howard
A 25 minute drive to the magnificent stately house and gardens of Castle Howard. Take time to explore the gardens then treat yourself to a cream tea at the courtyard cafe and watch the beautiful Peacocks.

York
The historic walled city of York is just a 30 minute drive away. York has so much to offer you may find enough days out to last the whole holiday and more! There's the Yorvick Centre, Castle Museum and Gardens, Clifford's Tower, The York Dungeon and a number of ghost walks which usually begin around 6.30pm.

The National Railway Museum
comes highly recommended and it is free entry! North York Moors Railway A short 5 minute drive to the market town of pickering leads you straight to the famous steam railway recreated and run by volunteers. Trains run regularly from Pickering to Grosmont winding it's way through the beautiful valleys stopping at Newton Dale Halt, Levisham and Goathand. The train goes as far as Whitby in the summer season and is well worth the trip out. Take a journey back in time as you meander through the moors andstop off at Grosmont and Goathland "Heatbeat Country"

Flamingo Land
Only 10 minutes drive to "wild animals and even wilder rides". Flamingo land is a family friendly day out and the sea lion show is great fun for everyone.

Go Ape
For the adrenaline junkies, Go Ape is a 5 minute drive into the beautiful Dalby Forest. There are plenty of mountain bike trails, great walks, a children's adventure area and the fantastic visitor centre.

Eden Camp
Located on the outskirts of the market town of Malton housed within the grounds of an original World War Two prisoner of war camp. See the story of World War Two re-created using sights, sounds, smells and moving figures to create a unique atmosphere that makes it feel like you travelled back in time to wartime Britain.
Other recommended places to eat

New Inn, Thornton le Dale
Only a few minutes walk from Lumley Cottage. Great pub food and real ales. 
www.the-new-inn.com

Brandy Snap Bistro, Thornton le Dale
Only a few minutes walk from Lumley Cottage. Fantastic fresh food and great for a special treat. Do book! 
www.brandysnapbistro.co.uk

The Blacksmiths Arms, Westow near Malton
The Blacksmiths Arms is a 300 year old country pub situated in the pretty rural village of Westow between York and Malton
www.blacksmithswestow.com

Wheatsheaf Inn, Egton
30 minute drive over the North York Moors to this lovely village pub with cosy bar and restaurant. 
www.wheatsheafegton.com

Cedar Barn, Pickering
A five minute drive from Lumley Cottage to this farm shop and cafe serving local and own grown produce. 
www.cedarbarnfarmshop.co.uk

Fox & Hounds, Sinnington
20 Minute drive from Lumley Cottage through Pickering, this village pub and restaurant is set in the quant village of Sinnington. 
www.thefoxandhoundsinn.co.uk

The Star Inn, Harome
Situated in a picturesque village on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, a couple of miles outside the market town of Helmsley, this much loved, Michelin-starred Inn has origins believed to date back to the 14th Century.
www.thestaratharome.co.uk

The Pheasant Hotel, Harome
The Pheasant has arguably one of the most beautiful Country Hotel settings in North Yorkshire overlooking the duckpond in the picturesque village of Harome.
www.thepheasanthotel.co.uk

Trenchers, Whitby
Established in 1980, Trenchers of Whitby has cemented itself as a must-visit destination in the North of England thanks to its traditional menu of fish and chips, seafood and British dishes, just a 20 minute drive across the moors.
www.trenchersrestaurant.co.uk

Spice 4 U, Pickering
An award winning Indian restaurant and take away, with an aim is to provide you with lavish authentic Indian Cuisine and a fine dining experience.
www.spice4upickering.co.uk

YORKSHIRE DAYS OUT

We live in one of the most attractive and diverse counties in the UK and there are many interesting places to visit. Listed below are some venues you might like to put in your diary for this summer.


Yorkshire Lavender - www.yorkshirelavender.com
National Railway Museum - www.railwaymuseum.org.uk
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - www.nymr.co.uk
York's Chocolate Story - www.yorkschocolatestory.com
National Coal Mining Museum - www.ncm.org.uk
Xscape Yorkshire - www.xscapeyorkshire.co.uk
Skipton Castle - www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
RHS Garden Harlow Carr - www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr
Ripon Museums - www.riponmuseums.co.uk
The Forbidden Corner - www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk
Lightwater Valley Theme Park - www.lightwatervalley.co.uk
National Centre for Birds of Prey Duncombe Park - www.ncbp.co.uk
White Scar Cave - www.whitescarcave.co.uk
Scampston Hall & Walled Garden - www.scampston.co.uk
Eden Camp Museum - www.edencamp.co.uk
Dalby The Great Yorkshire Forest - www.forestryengland.uk
Go Ape Dalby - www.goape.co.uk
Captain Cook Museum Whitby - www.captaincookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
Stained Glass Centre - Cayton - www.stainedglasscentre.co.uk
Scarborough Fair Museum - www.scarboroughfaircollection.com
Castle Howard - www.castlehoward.co.uk
Theakston Brewery - www.theakstons.co.uk

Sue Slack, local landscape artist

Sue’s colourful paintings of local landscape are on show in Lumley Cottage and both The Horseshoe and The Fox and Rabbit Inn. Sue is a keen walker and fell runner and sees these activities as the fundamental connection to the land that inspires her art. Through her on-site drawings, she observes the way even familiar landscapes change according to points along a journey.

Visit www.sueslack.co.uk for more information
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