THE OLD MILL
The following are suggestions of some places and activities worth considering.
For those who like visiting stately homes and gardens there are 3 in the immediate locality –
Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens – an Elizabethan historic home set in beautiful gardens and woodland also with an adventure playground.
Sledmere House and Gardens - A Georgian grade 1 listed country house set within its park and woodland gardens – home to its own herd of red deer, it also has a rare breed farm and historic heavy horse stables.
Sewerby Hall and Gardens – another grade 1 listed Georgian house situated close to Sewerby cliffs giving panoramic views of the Bridlington coastline. There is something for everyone with the magnificent gardens and woodland walk, cafeteria and the zoo is always popular with children. The hall was totally restored in 2013 and the rooms are furnished with items from the Victoria and Albert museum – well worth inspection.
For those who like relaxing coastal walks why not take a look at the Flamborough Heritage Coastline with a scenic stretch of white chalk cliffs, the RSPB bird sanctuary at Bempton with its visitor centre and viewing points for the Puffins, and other species. The Flamborough Lighthouse visitor centre offers guided tours of the lighthouse.
For those who like more active pursuits there is Dalby forest near Thornton- le-Dale, Pickering. Here you can choose from 4 running trails, 13 walking trails, 6 cycle tracks, Activity centre and the “Go Ape” challenge for those more adventurous still.
The North Yorkshire Water Park at Wykeham offers paddle boarding, kayaking, open water swimming and coarse fishing. If you want to visit Scarborough there is the open water swimming centre at the Alpamarle centre with spa, water slides, and cafeteria aswell.
For those fascinated and keen to learn about our marine creatures it is well worth visiting either The Deep in Hull – one of the worlds most spectacular aquariums with activities for all the family, or Scarborough Sea Life Centre – a perfect destination with both indoor and outdoor attractions.
The local area has numerous attractions for those who like modern history.There is Eden Camp modern history museum, and the York Air Museum – both offering a rare insight into what life was like during WW2.
Railway enthusiasts are well catered for with the national railway museum in York and also the more local North York Moors Steam Railway in Pickering which offers journeys through the moors from Whitby to Pickering.
If you are visiting York then it is definitely worth a visit to the Jorvik Viking centre – this enables an exploration and experience of the sights sounds and smells! of the Viking age in York’s history in the tenth century.
The cottages are situated deep in the Yorkshire Wolds countryside and of course we have a plethora of local birds and wildlife on our doorstep. For those who wish to learn more about our wildlife we have 2 local prominent wildlife experts and artists. Robert Fuller has his own gallery in Thixendale and nearer to the cottages, John Naylor has his gallery in Langtoft. Both well worth a visit!
As well as the above attractions there are the beach resorts at Bridlington, Scarborough and Filey and for a quieter beach very popular with families, dog walkers and horse riders Fraisthorpe beach is just south of Bridlington.
More information about the interesting walks in the area can be found on www.woofwagwalk.co.uk alternatively, you can go to the east riding councilwebsite www.eastriding .gov.uk and search for walks riding and cycling.
The East Yorkshire area also offers a wide choice for golfers with courses at Bridlington, Scarborough, Filey and Hornsea or the Malton 27 hole course
Local Taxi services:
Local Garage/fuel stations:
The nearest supermarkets are in Driffield, Tesco and Lidl, and there is a Morrisons in Bridlington & Scarborough.
You can find out more information on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Tourism website by clicking here.
Website by EVERYTHING | BUT THE PRODUCT LTD
Professional design solutions for small businesses
