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FI E orkshire Wolds Way ational Trail A DISCOVER IN THIS ISSUE MA T 4 Award- winning experiences W o l d s YOURSELF IN 6 Creative inspiration i r e h BRI I GT 8 W elcome to the food k s r THE WAY OF THE lovers’ paradise A o Y A 10 T owns you’ll want to YORKSHIRE WOLDS be around A RIFFIE 12 Wolds Villages A A 14 Walk the Yorkshire RK A The Yorkshire Wolds Whether on foot, cycling, A CK I GT Wolds A redefine what it is to driving along open roads A get away from it all. or travelling on horseback, 20 Freewheeling success H R EA you will immediately realise MARKET For many, this remains 26 H istory, Houses and A WEIGHT that the Yorkshire Wolds are A uncharted territory. Gardens A alluring and delightful. Here, BE ER E Yet open spaces with a you can be inspired, eat and 28 Memorable moments A difference, vast views that A drink well, be entertained 30 Discover Yorkshire’s stretch for miles and lyrical and bask in all that is good landscapes await visitors Wild Side A for the body, mind and soul. A M with a desire to seek out M 34 T he perfect place to A H W E something truly unique. Enjoy... KI G T HE be active H A WITHER EA HE E There is plenty to explore 36 Places to visit/ AITH H MBER A M G E BRI GE in the Yorkshire Wolds, a things to do place that moves at its 42 Attractions own pace, is full of history and is, in equal measure, 46 Food and Drink vibrant and understated. R 48 Where to Stay HEA 58 Tourist Information
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After a heady 2017 there’ll be no let-up in leisure and AWARD-WINNING entertainment around the Yorkshire Wolds.
Having been thrilled by award-winners Rod Stewart at the EXPERIENCES KCOM Stadium and the excellent opening salvo to the City of Culture year Made in Hull, those seeking enjoyment now The Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) are a have a clear idea where to head in order to be entertained. celebration of the quality and excellence of those in the tourism With food festivals and street food nights, farmers markets, music and arts festivals and large scale superstar gigs now industry. With such strong competition, there’s no greater all firmly established in the regions events calendar, not to ringing endorsement than a REYTA, which also gives visitors the mention the new Hull Venue opening its doors, the party confidence to pay the winners a visit. looks set to continue across the region for years to come.
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From stately homes, a You’d be right to expect fine hands-on agricultural bars, inns and pubs along experience, to a trip out to the Yorkshire Wolds and you sea, the Yorkshire Wolds has won’t be disappointed. some very different options to experience. If you look up when you walk into the Lion and Key, Explore the historic grounds on Hull’s historic High Street, © Tom Arran and evocative grand rooms you’ll be overwhelmed by of Burton Constable Hall, a the collection of beer mats glorious setting with lots to on the ceiling and may even do for a perfect day out for be tempted to swing on the © Pete Chambers all the family. coach wheel light fitting. It’s the hearty fish and chips, Stay… Eat… Climbing aboard though, that attract many Bridlington’s famous favourable comments at this Wherever you’re looking to spend the night in Tickton Grange Country Hotel is renowned Yorkshire Belle will give you friendly establishment. order to explore the Yorkshire Wolds we have for its fabulous food. Chefs work closely with a very different perspective it, from bed & breakfasts, holiday parks and Yorkshire artisan food suppliers to source the of both RSPB Bempton The Wrygarth Inn, in Great hotels, to a range of self-catering options. finest local ingredients to serve-up for their Cliffs and Yorkshire Wildlife Hatfield, near Hornsea, award-winning Afternoon Tea. Trust’s seabird colonies at boasts a 150 year history The newly restored Grade II* listed Lowther Flamborough Head. Land- and has made the journey Hotel and restaurant in Goole is officially the Talking of food producers, the Yorkshire based specialist Bishop from a coaching house with oldest hotel in England. Also conveniently Wagyu Company is on the way to becoming Burton College, fittingly set a blacksmiths to an award adjacent to the M62, the four-star Hallmark the largest producer of British Wagyu, in countryside surroundings, winning country pub. It also Hotel Hull offers fine views of the iconic thanks to farmers Jim Bloom and Jonathan offers its visitors the chance boasts a locally sourced Humber Bridge. Patrington Haven Leisure Shepherd, who sell their premium beef direct to take part in a feeding menu, village store and its Park is set in 40 acres of countryside, while to consumers, retailers and restaurateurs. experience with its animals. own community cinema. Butt Farm Caravan & Camping Site is located The Westwood Restaurant, just a short walk just 2 miles from Beverley. A warm welcome Hull’s Museums & Galleries from the Westwood Pasture in Beverley, has awaits at the charming Broadgate Farm have seen a real upsurge in won a host of awards in the ten years it has Cottages’ converted period farm buildings, visitor numbers over the last been in business, with customers enjoying big the luxury converted barn cottages at High 12 months so head there to portions, slick service and an unforgettable Barn and the Wold Cottage country house, find out why they’re proving dining experience. with its award-winning breakfasts. such a popular attraction.
© Hull Museums 4 5 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com CREATIVE INSPIRATION An exploration of this corner of East Yorkshire will have you bursting with artistic ideas. David Hockney, attracted Taking to the Yorkshire Along the way there is no Sally Brealey Penny de Corte Steve Dove by the big open spaces on Wolds with a notebook, shortage of galleries to visit offer, may be the biggest sketchbook or camera will in order to experience the Galleries across the Yorkshire Wolds and Beyond name associated with result in you brimming with results and endeavours of the Yorkshire Wolds but motivation to craft your own those that have soaked up 1. Acorn Gallery 7. Or esome Gallery 13. Studio 11 many others also draw works of art. Without doubt, the same surroundings. 2. Beverley Art Gallery 8. Old Town Gallery 14. Vista Arts inspiration from these the landmarks that have 3. Calf House Studios 9. Red Contemporary Gallery 15. The Wolds Gallery landscapes. Poets, writers, influenced others will have 4. Ferens Art Gallery 10. The Ropewalk 16. Wolds Village photographers, film makers the same effect on you. 5. Gallery 49 11. Richard Burton Gallery and visual artists regularly 6. Number 18 Gallery 12. Robert Fuller Gallery tread these paths and roads in order to stir their creativity. 11
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6 7 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com WELCOME TO THE Ryedale Vineyard is the most northerly commercial FOOD LOVERS’ vineyard in Britain, producing delicious wines that have won awards PARADISE annually since it was established in 2006. The farming methods This area doesn’t just provide a used have a low impact on the countryside, with belly full of beautiful views. There’s harvesting done by hand. sustenance here of the highest order, Ryedale Vineyards work closely with the RSPB and born of a geography that lends itself others to ensure that bird to food production and a celebration life is enhanced. of a culinary nature.
The Sellers family have lived products that reflect the You’ll meet and chat to the David Nowell, Food “My two passions and worked at Carr House characteristics and heritage producers of great food & Beverage Executive coincide in the fields Farm for five generations, of the environment, nurtured along the way, sampling at Beverley’s Tickton and villages of the harvesting cereals grown through organic farming and seasonal delights including Grange Hotel and Yorkshire Wolds there. Working with the environmental stewardship. clementine brownies, founder member of where there are land and balancing award winning sausages, the East Yorkshire many of our artisan wildlife and farming is The Malton Food Trail is Scotch eggs, handmade Local Food Network, producers and what Side Oven Bakery one of the country’s top chocolates, patisserie considers himself a farmers beavering is all about. The result is gourmet guided tours. It’s delights and Championship lover of food and away to provide top they are able to produce possible to taste your way beer winding your way the great outdoors in quality local produce. tasty foods using the very around what is considered up and down Malton’s equal measure. Living The East Yorkshire best natural ingredients to be Yorkshire’s Food charming streets while in Beverley, David Local Food Network to create traditional Capital. learning local history. is surrounded by is a collection of year-round walking these wonderful countryside. businesses together with cafes, pubs, “My weekly ramblings guest houses, hotels, Run by the Hodgson family take me on to the restaurants and farm at Great Newsome Farm, Westwood of course, shops providing our the Great Newsome along the disused local people and Brewery began life in 2007, railway lines, Hull visiting tourists with initially offering two real Bridge riverbank, the a fantastic choice of ales. Now, with at least five east coast and the food and drink in the cask beers and five bottled beautiful Wolds Way. glorious surroundings beers available at any one It’s great to see the of the Yorkshire time, the brewery regularly hills and villages from Wolds”. delivers direct to pubs, farm footpath as well as
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Skirlaw’s Tower. The ruins of from food, and not far from There are also the renowned the Minster’s Chancel and Malton, is modern history gardens of Burnby Hall TOWNS YOU’LL WANT Chapter House are located theme museum Eden Camp. while arts lovers can head in pleasant gardens. The to Pocklington Arts Centre nearby Real Aeroplane If the stature of a town for its busy programme of Museum houses a collection was measured by its most work. Pocklington is also a TO BE AROUND of over 40 flying machines, famous resident, Market town of independent shops while Howden Marsh is Weighton would stand taller and boutiques, traditional ideal for a quiet stroll. than most. William ‘Giant’ butchers and bakers, great Small - and some not so small - towns exist right across the Bradley was a mighty 7 feet restaurants and impressive Yorkshire Wolds and all of them are perfectly formed. Food lovers head in droves 9 inches high, marked by a drinking establishments. to Malton, which has statue in the town, where Look out for the Pocklington carved out its own niche you can head on the town’s lily trail, the trail uses Burnby as the award-winning Giant Bradley walking trail, Hall garden’s famous lily Yorkshire Food Town. or pick up the Hudson Way to guide visitors from the A growing community of rail trail. The town is still gardens to the town centre. food producers are proud thriving and boasts some to boast that their wares splendid architecture and The Transpennine and Coast are Made-in-Malton and picturesque Georgian and to Coast cycle routes run include a gelato maker, Victorian streets. through Snaith, the ancient bakery, coffee roastery and but thriving market town brewers that include Brass Visitors to Pocklington - dominated by Snaith Priory. Castle Brewery. The town’s the Gateway to the Wolds Home to the family-owned Food Lovers Festival takes - are encouraged to don Old Mill Brewery, Snaith Driffield Beverley Goole place in May, while visitors their boots and take to the also boasts five public can acquire culinary skills Wilberforce Way, Wolds houses, 15 heritage walks Fascinating and Explorers can enjoy the The town of Goole is at Malton Cookery School Way and the Minster Way, in the area and the famous idiosyncratic, historic Mortimer Trail, which marks steeped in maritime history or eat as they take in the while cyclists can find many Snaith sausage. but equally modern, and the archaeological exploits and, due to its inland Malton Food Tour. Away enjoyable trails. boasting market days, pubs, of John Robert Mortimer, location, became known tearooms and restaurants, and the Driffield Town Trail. as “the port in green independent retailers, fields”. Once a hub for the museums and galleries, Beverley boasts an region’s coal industry, with along with many noteworthy abundance of listed a skyline that reflects an attractions and events, the buildings, two beautiful industrial past, Goole has towns of the Yorkshire Wolds churches in Beverley Minster reinvented itself as a haven are all vying for a place in and St Mary’s Church (a for shoppers, artists and your heart. favourite of poet Sir John wildlife lovers. Junction is Betjeman) and offers visitors the town’s always busy arts Driffield rightly holds a grand day out. The venue while the Yorkshire the title of capital of the Flemingate leisure and retail Waterways Museum rightly Yorkshire Wolds. This busy centre has brought the best nods to the past. market town has a high in fashion, food and cinema street that includes a to the town. Theatre lovers A beautifully preserved varied mix of independent can catch contemporary Georgian town centre with Malton Pocklington Snaith shops and national work at the East Riding narrow cobbled streets retailers, interspersed with Theatre, while racegoers and restored buildings cafes, restaurants and can experience a full attracts visitors to Howden, MARKET DAYS public houses. Driffield calendar of fixtures during while superb stained glass still celebrates its pivotal the flat racing season amid windows can be viewed Beverley Cottingham Hornsea Malton farming connections with the the stunning Westwood, at Grade I listed Howden Saturday and Thursday Fourth Saturday of the Saturday annual Driffield Show – the which is also home to a golf Minster, which affords views Wednesday Driffield month Pocklington largest one day agricultural course and grazing cattle of the town and surrounding Bridlington Thursday Hull Tuesday show in the UK. and sheep. countryside from Bishop Wednesday, Saturday Hedon (Indoor) Monday to Skirlington and Bank Hols Wednesday Saturday Sunday and Bank Hols
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NORTH NEWBALD WESTOW HUGGATE An archetypal English Westow, surrounded by The East Riding of Yorkshire WOLDS VILLAGES village with a large a farming landscape, is village of Huggate is the village green at its heart, located in the lee of Spy Hill highest village on the surrounded by stone houses, and borders the Howardian Yorkshire Wolds at around The villages of the Yorkshire Wolds are thriving and offer visitors the pubs The Gnu and The Hills. The village affords 558 feet (170 metres) above rural idylls to explore. With so many places to stop by on offer Tiger and the village beck views to the North York sea level, providing visitors planted with flowers by Moors National Park to with some fabulous views. and all of them steeped in history and tradition, deciding homeowners. Rumour has the east, and the Yorkshire The village is home to the where to go might prove challenging. Luckily, established trails it that the large flat circular Wolds to the south. Westow Grade I listed St Mary’s stone on the green housed plays host to Pétanque Church and one of the the Yorkshire Wolds Way and Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route the whipping post used tournaments involving teams deepest wells in England, help point the way. in the last public flogging from all over Yorkshire. which, at 116 yards deep, in Britain. The Norman A familiar and spectacular previously supplied the Church of St Nicholas site are military aircraft on inhabitants of Huggate with comprises a massive square training missions from RAF water. Those looking for battlemented central tower Linton-on-Ouse. something stronger should on arches over the crossing head to the Wolds Inn on of nave and transepts. the Driffield road.
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BRANTINGHAM KIPLINGCOTES THIXENDALE Brantingham sits at the foot Kiplingcotes is most famous The name of the village of the Yorkshire Wolds. A for the annual Kiplingcotes may have its origins in the favourite with walkers for Derby horse race, the oldest 16 dales that are said to many years, the village is annual horse race in the lead to it. Alternatively, it home to one of the most sporting calendar which may be derived from the picturesque churches in this has to take place every old Scandinavian name part of the country. The year by ancient decree Sigsten’s Valley. Many Grade II* listed All Saints, or it will cease to be run. cyclists and walkers come to now maintained by Historic The Derby starts close to explore Thixendale, being England, has its origins in the Kiplingcotes Railway drawn in by its isolated the 12th century and was Station, which served the nature – the population restored in the late 19th village until 1965 and was of around 130 is heavily century. Other historic originally for the personal outnumbered by the amount buildings of note include use of local landowner of sheep on the surrounding Brantingham House and and MP Lord Hotham. The farms. Thixendale is home to Brantingham Hall. At the station building, platforms Robert Fuller one of Britain’s centre of the village is the and signal box survive foremost wildlife artists, a duckpond and those taking unaltered, along with the visit to his gallery is not to be on the challenge of Spout station master’s house. missed. The Old Post Office Hill may want to call in at is now a quaint village shop former coaching inn The and the Cross Keys Pub is a Triton Inn. welcoming refreshment stop for visitors. 12 13 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com
Go Geocaching Get ready to ramble! WALK THE Enjoy great family fun. They say every journey of a nationaltrail.co.uk/ Why not: thousand miles begins with a yorkshire-wolds-way and single step. Our Wolds walks Try the Yorkshire Wolds Way are a bit less daunting, but nationaltrail.co.uk/ YORKSHIRE WOLDS official Geocache trail at still challenging, so there’s no cleveland-way Market Weighton - You’ll experience chalk excuse – let’s get out there Just 50 spectacular miles Running 79 miles from Hessle to Filey, this top10trails.com/yorkshire- and do it! landscapes with hidden dry wolds-way/2 for details. separate two internationally outstanding but gentle and subtle route valleys with the Yorkshire Taking you right through the important and inspiring takes walkers over wide open field tops, Wolds’ big, open skies Join one of our regular heart of the Yorkshire Wolds, churches, the minsters at overhead. There’s no shortage Geocache Treasure Hunt the 79 miles of the Yorkshire Beverley and York – walk them where the views stretch for miles. of beauty to savour in the days and learn to geocache Wolds Way National Trail on the splendid Minster Way. Yorkshire Wolds. On the way, while searching for hidden stretches from the busy town Visit minsterway.btck.co.uk for you’ll encounter plenty of goodies! of Hessle on the River Humber more information. wildlife and venture through in the south, to the beautiful Beginning and ending at or near vibrant market towns beaches and Edwardian the lovely market town of and ancient villages. splendour of Filey on the Pocklington, the Chalkland north east coast, via the most Way is a 40-mile circular glorious countryside. route taking in some of the If you fancy enhancing the area’s prettiest villages: challenge a little further, hop chalklandway.btck.co.uk off the Wolds Trail at Filey and straight onto the 109-mile Cleveland Way, which takes you up the spectacular North Yorkshire coast and inland to Helmsley.
Flamborough Headland Short Walks and Best days out on the Yorkshire Wolds Vale of Pickering Hunmanby Heritage Coast East Riding Family-Friendly York of Yorkshire Fifteen fantastic circular routes, And for more great short Malton & Norton-on-Derwent Routes all beautifully illustrated by a walks, visit top10trails.com.
Even if you’re new to walking, local artist feature in our Walk A series of inspiring walks Bridlington the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds the Wolds packs, available to handpicked from the Yorkshire Sledmere Way, part of the network of buy from Tourist Information Wolds Way National Trail Bridlington London Bay National Trails, offers many Centres across the region. The route, these days out highlight Stamford Driffield ‘Try a Trail’ easy access day walks are of varying lengths the nature and heritage of the Bridge walks. You can print off maps, and aimed at all abilities, area, and include one that Key to Routes directions and guide leaflets at taking in plenty of the area’s ends with fish and chips in YORK Hornsea Yorkshire Wolds Way nationaltrail.co.uk/yorkshire- breathtaking scenery. Filey – what could be nicer? Pocklington Chalkland Way wolds-way/leaflets Market Explore the hidden dry valleys Minster Way Weighton Beverley around Fridaythorpe. This top Walking the Riding Vale of York Rail Links 10 trail is a 7 mile circular walk Holderness Walkers are More than 250 routes pass which follows some of the most Welcome towns through the towns, villages Selby dramatic of the dry valleys HULL Withernsea and countryside of the lovely that characterise the Yorkshrie Hessle R East Riding of Yorkshire. Find Snaith iv Wolds as well as passing e r them all, plus information on a stunning artwork called Humber H u how to stay healthy and safe Bridge m “Waves and Time”. b East Coast e while you’re out and about 10 km r Mainline railway Spurn Download at top10trails.com Ferry to Rotterdam Heritage here: walkingtheriding.co.uk 6 miles and Zeebrugge Coast
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The peace and quiet of the Along the way you will NEW TO WALKING? area brings a welcome respite discover how the rich layers of The great thing about the W from the pressures of everyday countryside are complemented Yorkshire Wolds Way life. This is a very special by the heritage of the Yorkshire is that it is a good route if landscape. Wolds, such as the parkland you are new to countryside of Londesborough and the walking. There are plenty of Here lies chalk - shaped deserted medieval village of easy sections, which we have W over millions of years into a Wharram Percy. details of on our website, and combination of hidden and because it is a National Trail lush green dry chalk valleys And let’s not forget the wildlife the signing is superb, so you and wide open field tops, – as in any visit you are almost won’t get lost easily! There are where the views stretch out for sure to spot hares on the also plenty of short circular miles and miles. ground – and red kites in the walks along the route that will sky. At the same time don’t give you a flavour of this area. The Yorkshire Wolds Way miss some of the dramatic National Trail gives you a artworks from the WANDER – chance to walk some or even art along the Yorkshire Wolds all 79 miles on a journey Way project. across this unique piece of countryside. “I’m lucky to work in the world’s wildest and most remote places. But when I come home the Yorkshire Wolds is the place that provides natural beauty and peace. There’s a surprise around every corner, a little effort brings big rewards, it dries fast, it’s easily accessible, you can’t get lost and the cafes, pubs and B&B’s are truly wonderful!” Paul Rose Expedition Leader National Geographic Pristine Seas Explorer. Broadcaster www.nationaltrail.co.uk/yorkshire-wolds-way
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WALK THE RIDING www.walkingtheriding.co.uk Using the website could not be simpler, we take you step by step through choosing a walk to enjoy. STEP ONE STEP TWO STEP THREE Log onto Here you can decide where Once you have chosen a walk, www.walkingtheriding.co.uk you would like to walk, click on click on it and you will see the once on the site, click on the part of the map you would walk page which gives you all ‘Find walks’ like to walk. the information you will need to complete it. Once you click on the area you would like to walk you will then There is also a link to see a list of all of the walks for download the map as a PDF that area. to print out or use on your iphone or tablet. You will see key information such as Grade, Distance and Shown opposite is a map Length to help you choose a downloaded from the website. walk suitable to your needs.
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Yorkshire Wolds The Yorkshire Wolds route Great Wold Valley Cycle Route includes parts of the very Heritage Trail FREEWHEELING popular 170 mile Way of For a cycle touring trip over the Roses coast2coast route The 11.5 mile long Great Wold several days that’s ideal for between Morecambe on Valley Heritage Trail features novices and adventurous Lancashire’s Irish Sea coast and nine information panels as it SUCCESS families, try following the Bridlington on Yorkshire’s North leads you through nine beautiful 146 well signed miles of the Sea coast. It also provides links Yorkshire Wolds villages, Cycling is proving to be a Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th Yorkshire Wolds, on quiet Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route. with historic York via Stamford starting at Wharram-le-Street freewheeling success in our May. Stage 1 of the Women’s country lanes and cycle paths It links small market towns, Bridge - wayoftheroses.info and ending in Foxholes. area since gaining prominence race starts in Beverley and for some of the country’s best picturesque villages with such by hosting the Tour De takes the same route as the big skies and back roads scenery as the dramatic cliffs of These routes are all part of the The panels look at the history Yorkshire for 3 consecutive men’s finishing the first stage cycling at a gentler pace. Flamborough Head, the lovely National Cycle Network, a and natural history of the area, years since 2015. in Doncaster. Visit letour. Encounter some of the features valleys around Thixendale and series of safe, traffic-free paths including the importance of yorkshire.com for details. painted by the internationally Millington, and the medieval and quiet on-road cycling and the Gypsey Race, the most Bridlington hosted the acclaimed artist David gem of Beverley walking routes that connect to northerly chalk stream in inaugural start in 2015, Why not visit Hockney, who himself first cycleyorkshirewolds.com every major town and city now England: visitryedale.co.uk Stage 1 from Beverley in ridetheroutes.co.uk which discovered the Yorkshire Wolds stretching to over 14,000 miles 2016 and the tour headed gives an insight into riding the on a bicycle. - sustrans.org.uk out to Driffield, Pocklington routes of the 2016 Tour de Trans Pennine and the Wolds from Bridlington Yorkshire, as well as the routes A map of the Yorkshire Trail in 2017. of the 2015 event and 2014 Wolds Cycle Route (YWCR) The Trans Pennine Trail runs Yorkshire Grand Départ along is featured on page 22 and The Tour De Yorkshire 2018 coast to Coast for 215 miles with detailed, interactive maps if you want to try some more Vale of between Hornsea and has now grown from three Pickering of the routes you’ll also find challenging rides from Burton Hunmanby Flamborough to four days and is included Head Southport. Cycle it, walk it, ride video footage. Agnes or Bridlington turn to Malton & it but most of all enjoy it. on the UCI’s 2018 Europe Norton-on-Derwent 7 page 24 for details. 8 transpenninetrail.org.uk Tour calendar between Beverley will be one of the 5 6 Thursday 3rd and Sunday 6th start points for the UCI Road Find a selection of routes Bridlington Stamford Sledmere Bridlington May. Stage 1 of the men’s World Championships in and free downloads at: Bridge Bay Big Sky Bike Rides race starts in Beverley and September 2019 which is visithullandeastyorkshire.com 4 Driffield 9 1 Nor th Newbald and back heads out to Hornsea before great news for East Yorkshire YORK If you’d prefer to leave the car returning back to Beverley then as the area is set to see record 3 Yorkshire 2 Sou th Dalton, Lockington & Lund at home, you can put your bike Pocklington Coast Line passing through Pocklington, levels of spectators visiting railway Hornsea 3 Millingt on Dale & Warter Howden and finishing in the region to be part of this on a train to reach the rides 2 Market Beverley 4 Stamford Bridge Doncaster. prestigious cycle race which from Beverley, Bridlington, Weighton Vale of York 1 involves 1,000 riders from 75 Driffield as well as those from Holderness 5 Thixendale And if that wasn’t enough different countries. Hunmanby, Malton/Norton good news for cycling, the where there are plenty of HULL Withernsea 6 Sledmere Country Asda Women’s Tour de You can try out the selection cafes, tearooms, pubs and R 7 Great Wold Valley iv e r Yorkshire has also doubled in of Big Skies Bike Rides, which bike shops. Hessle H u 8 Bempt on Cliffs & Rudston m size from one to two days on are circular rides across the 10 km b e r 9 Bu rton Agnes & Kilham
Cycling Events 2018 Cycle 4 Life Challenge Week Elite Circuit Race Series, 17- 22 June Beverley Heart of the Wolds Sportive 20 July (TBC) 22 April (TBC) Great Yorkshire Bike Ride 16 June The Four Winds Sportive Tour de Yorkshire 16 September (TBC) 3 – 6 May Beverley Cycle Fest 17 June Keep an eye on Pock Pedal britishcycling.org.uk/events 26 May (TBC) Wolds 123!! 1 July (TBC) for updates and other cycling YuCycle 2018 Cycle Ride events. For general events see 10 June (TBC) Yorkshire Wolds Cycle page 28-29. Challenge Humber Bridge Sportive 14 & 15 July 10 June 20 © Chris Bailey 21 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com
YORKSHIRE WOLDS CYCLE ROUTE The 146 mile Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route criss- crosses up and down quiet roads, country lanes, open countryside and ever- changing scenery and is a paradise for those that travel by pedal power. Riders taking this circular route will be rewarded with wonderful views and find themselves heading through a plethora of pretty villages, including Bempton, Thixendale, Weaverthorpe, Lowthorpe and Sledmere. So, where should they pull over to breathe it all in?
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Busy at BIKE AROUND peak times BRIDLINGTON Bridlington is a typical seaside town with glorious, expansive Detour beaches, great entertainment and amazing nature. to RSPB Bempton Cliffs Shorter The Way of the Roses, one of Britain’s best For a day ride you could choose one of the option coast to coast cycle routes runs 170m from two challenging rides which feature in the Steep Morecombe on the West coast and finishes Bridlington Cycle Map produced by the Climb on the seafront at Bridlington. Also, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Transport circular 146m Yorkshire Wolds Cycle route Policy team. passes through Bridlington.
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An ideal route for confident cyclists starting A beautiful route for experienced cyclists in Bridlington and passing through the through the East Yorkshire countryside. scenic villages of Hunmanby, Burton Starting in Burton Agnes and passing Fleming and Rudston. through some pretty Yorkshire Wolds villages.
Free maps are available for Bridlington, Beverley, Driffield, Pocklington, South Holderness, Northern Holderness and Goole. Simply visit visithullandeastyorkshire.com to download the maps or © Crown Copyright and database right 2016. Ordnance Survey 100023383. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Email [email protected] to request paper copies.
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Wolds Way Lavender Stewart’s Burnby Hall Gardens
Burton Agnes Hall Sewerby Hall and Gardens JACKSON’S WOLD SLEDMERE HOUSE SCRAYINGHAM GARDEN Both a Georgian and CHURCHYARD YORKSHIRE WOLDS BURTON CONSTABLE HALL STEWART’S BURNBY HALL A three acre garden on the Edwardian House designed The ‘Railway King’ George RAILWAY There is no place in GARDENS AND MUSEUM edge of the Yorkshire Wolds by Samuel Wyatt and, Hudson, who expanded East Yorkshire’s only heritage Yorkshire quite like Burton The unique Yorkshire affording stunning views subsequently, Sir Christopher the country’s rail network, railway is constantly Constable Hall, surrounded Gardens of Burnby Hall over the Vale of Pickering. Sykes. Sledmere House is buried in Scrayingham evolving, with more track by 330 acres of stunning which houses a National The walled gardens provide attracts new devotees Church. Parishioners are added to the attraction. historic grade II* listed Collection of over 100 a rich tapestry of scent, annually to experience currently raising funds This must-visit project parkland worked by varieties of Hardy Water colour and character. Joseph Rose plasterwork, to restore the grave of started life in 2008 and now Capability Brown and Lilies have been described furniture by Chippendale, the Victorian railway plans are taking shape to housing William Constable’s “a jewel in Yorkshire’s WOLDS WAY LAVENDER Hepplewhite, Sheraton and entrepreneur. re-lay one mile of track to unique 18th century Cabinet crown.” A two-year Wolds Way Lavender and gardens landscaped by Wetwang Green Lane. The of Curiosities, art and project has seen the Herb Farm is a wonderful Capability Brown. visitor centre is set inside a fine furniture collections improvement of the Lakes, and relaxing place to spend genuine British Rail MK1 Full throughout. The remains fish stock replenished, the your time in the Yorkshire OPEN GARDENS Brake coach, while visitors of a giant sperm whale renovation of the Edwardian Wolds. The 12 acre site The gates to private ride on the locomotive Sir are exhibited in the Great summerhouse and potting is currently planted with gardens in the area are Tatton Sykes. Barn and inspired Herman shed, with plans to re-plant over six acres of Lavender opened annually as part Melville’s Moby Dick, a the Rock Garden using the ranging from rich hues of of the National Gardens SEWERBY HALL literary connection that is set original Edwardian planting purple to the purest white. Scheme www.ngs.org.uk AND GARDENS to be celebrated. guide and the creation of an A new Wildflower Sculpture Located on a cliff-top just on-site Learning Zone. Walk also adds vivid colour WASSAND HALL two miles from Bridlington, BURTON AGNES HALL & and an interesting selection A Regency house this refurbished early GARDENS THE SCAMPSTON ESTATE of sculptures. surrounded by tranquil Burton Constable Hall Georgian house of national Not just an historic Scampston Hall is a walled gardens, a significance provides Elizabethan stately home Regency period estate WHARRAM PERCY woodland walk and housing visitors with a chance to but also a genuine family with an exciting twist. The A deserted medieval village a collection of 18th and experience the house as home to the Cunliffe-Listers contemporary Walled that offers a glimpse into a 19th century paintings, it was around 1900 with who are very happy to Garden has been described past life. The village was English and European silver, interactive exhibitions. The share their spectacular by Sir Richard Carew Pole occupied for six centuries. furniture and porcelain. estate includes walled, rose residence. The hall houses as one of the great gardens Ghostly outlines remain and pleasure gardens and 15 generations of treasures, of the early 21st century, along with substantial a woodland walk, zoo and from magnificent carvings while inside the house you’ll church ruins and the a pitch and putt course, to French Impressionist find a notable collection of millpond. A great place to as well as outstanding sea paintings, contemporary porcelain and 5,000 rare walk and reflect on life. views. furniture, tapestries and books. other modern artwork. The house is set amid beautiful, Wharram Percy award-winning gardens. 26 27 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com
JUNE Folksail Festival, Yorkshire Wolds Walking MEMORABLE MOMENTS ARE Antique and Collectors Fair, Waterways Museum, Goole and Outdoors Festival, Burton Constable Hall 28th & 29th July various locations June 8th – 16th September WAITING FOR YOU IN THE AUGUST Spring Plant Fair, Antique and Collectors Fair, Cottingham Food and Drink
YORKSHIRE WOLDS Scampston Walled Garden Burton Constable Hall Festival 3rd June August 16th September There’s never a dull day in the Yorkshire Wolds. There’s a packed programme of events throughout the year and there are a host of activities and festivals to enjoy and be a part of. Robert Fuller Summer Summer Holiday Beverley Chamber Music Exhibition, Robert Fuller Festival, St Mary’s Church This is just a small selection of the events that take place in the area. Some may be bookable Family Activities, Gallery - Thixendale 26th – 29th September and charges may apply. It is advisable to check current details before making your journey. Burton Constable Hall 9th June – 1st July August Visit the website www.visithullandeastyorkshire.com OCTOBER Bridlington Old Town 1940s Yorkshire Day, Antique and Collectors Fair, Events take place throughout FEBRUARY Easter Egg Hunt, Summer Festival Sewerby Hall & Gardens Burton Constable Hall the season at many of Stage 4 Music Festival, Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens 10th June 1st August October areas attractions, check out East Riding Theatre, Beverley 1st & 2nd April Beverley Folk Festival, individual websites for further 16th – 18th February The Great Wizard Gathering Halloween Activities, An Edwardian Easter - Beverley Racecourse details - Children’s Activity, Burton Constable Hall Snowdrop Spectacular, Children’s Activity, 15th – 17th June Burnby Hall Gardens October Burnby Hall & Gardens Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens Burnby Hall Gardens 1st August 10th February – 4th March 1st April Pocklington Canal Blitz Beverley Food Festival www.burnbyhallgardens.com/ Wildlife Festival index.php?p=events-listing Tribfest, Sledmere House 7th October Spring Family Fun Day, 24th June MARCH 16th – 19th August Sewerby Hall & Gardens Spooky Woodland Trail, Burton Constable Hall Monthly Craft Fairs, Pocklington Canal www.burtonconstable.com/ 8th April Summer Family Fun Day, Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens Burton Constable Hall Bicentenary Festival and whats-on Sewerby Hall & Gardens 27th October – 4th November March to November Beverley Races, Boat Rally 19th August Beverley Racecourse 28th – 29th June Michaelmas Fair, Burton Agnes Hall Orchid Festival, www.burtonagnes.com/ 18th April – 25th September Summer Seaside Fun - Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens The Humber Bridge Children’s Activity, Whats_On 27th & 28th October 3rd & 4th March Tulip Festival, Soapbox Derby, Burnby Hall Gardens North Bank Viewing Area Sewerby Hall Burnby Hall Gardens 22nd August Pumpkin Festival, Kiplingcotes Derby, Late April – Mid May TBC 30th June Burnby Hall Gardens www.sewerbyhall.co.uk/ Market Weighton WW2 Living History whats-on 29th October – 4th November 15th March MAY JULY Weekend, Eden Camp 25th August Sledmere House Easter Trail/Activities, May Day Celebration, Howden Show, NOVEMBER The Ashes Playing Field www.sledmerehouse.com/ Sewerby Hall & Gardens Burnby Hall Gardens Cottingham Folk Festival, Robert Fuller Winter 1st July whats-on 24th March – 8th April 7th May Cottingham Exhibition, Robert Fuller 25th – 27th August Gallery - Thixendale Bridlington Spa Easter Family Activities, Vintage Rally, Malton Show, 3rd – 25th November www.thespabridlington.com Burton Constable Hall Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens Scampston Park 24th March – 8th April 13th May 1st July SEPTEMBER Christmas Food and Drink Castle Howard Festival, Beverley Minster Bridlington Kite Festival, Platform Festival, Classic Car Show, www.castlehoward.co.uk/ Easter Egg Trail, Burton Constable Hall 24th November whats-on Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens Sewerby Fields Old Station, Pocklington 19th & 20th May 11th – 14th July September 30th March – 8th April DECEMBER Scampston Hall Fangfest ‘ a festival of the www.scampston.co.uk/events WW2 Living History Step Back In Time on the Jazz and Blues Festival, Weekend of Christmas, Pocklington Canal Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens practical arts’, Sewerby Hall & Gardens Weekend, Eden Camp Fangfoss, near Pocklington Eden Camp 31st March 20th May 13th – 15th July 1st & 2nd December www.edencamp.co.uk/visit/ 1st & 2nd September Beverley Early Music Festival, Ryedale Festival, Snaith Christmas Market events APRIL Various locations across Various locations Snaith Heritage Day, 1st December Antique and Collectors Fair, Beverley 13th – 29th July Snaith Market Place Burton Constable Hall 25th – 28th May 8th September Beverley Festival of Christmas April Driffield Show, 9th December Malton Food Festival Driffield Showground Bridlington Weekend of Medieval Jousting, 26th – 28th May 15th July Motoring, various Bridlington Sewerby Hall & Gardens 8th & 9th September 28 1st April 29 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com
Booming bitterns and On top of the Wold DISCOVER awesome avocets Having successfully colonised Bitterns, bearded tits and marsh the Yorkshire Wolds, red kites harriers all make their homes are a regular sight on the skyline. YORKSHIRE’S in the reedbeds at Blacktoft Underfoot, the chalky soil is Sands, alongside the resident perfect for wildflower displays, conservation grazing Konik at their most impressive in June WILD SIDE ponies. and July. Top spots for orchids include Flamborough Cliffs and Home to some of Britain’s most iconic wildlife, Just a half hour’s drive away, Bearded Tit © Chris Grady the Hudson Way footpath. the ever growing North Cave East Yorkshire is the natural destination Wetlands has an impressive for any wildlife lover. With a huge array of reputation for wildlife, offering Wetland wonders close up views of breeding Springwatch worthy wildlife encounters Nestled in the heart of the avocet and dragonflies during countryside, Tophill Low is a to choose from, when will you discover spring and summer, with huge haven for otters, water voles, flocks of waders and waterfowl Yorkshire’s wild side? kingfishers and barn owls. during winter. While away the day exploring the many viewing hides and Otters are a year the watery panorama from the new welcome centre, or tread round resident in your path amongst the orchid meadows and butterfly-filled East Yorkshire © George Wheelhouse Otter woodland glades. Go on puffin patrol or Take a boat trip and peer up at a seashore safari the towering chalk cliffs – the Yorkshire Belle or North Landing Between April and July, marvel Boat Tours. at over half a million seabirds at Hop over the headland to the RSPB Bempton Cliffs and YWT Living Seas Centre at South Flamborough Cliffs. Colourful Landing for the latest whale and puffins, raucous kittiwakes and dolphin sightings, or take part soaring gannets all top the bill in a rockpooling seashore safari at one of the most accessible with a friendly marine expert. seabird colonies in the UK.
Spurn Lighthouse
Migration miracles Point are iconic locations on the navigation map. This year © Lynne Newton East Yorkshire becomes a huge sees the opening of the Spurn arrivals and departure lounge Discovery Centre, and you can every spring and autumn for a also enjoy the 128ft lighthouse, vast array of birds and other a 4x4 safari and more in this wildlife on migration. The dramatic landscape. Whatever Humber Estuary is an aerial the season, there’s always Puffins motorway leading inland, plenty of action! whilst Flamborough and Spurn
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1 Bempton Cliffs (RSPB) 7 Living Seas Centre YO15 1JF (Yorkshire Wildlife Trust/ All-accessible clifftop ERYC) YO15 1AE viewing platforms overlook Drop in to find out more about the FI E this famous seabird colony Staxton area’s marine wildlife, enjoy arts that fills the cliffs between and crafts activities with the kids Sherburn April and July. West Heslerton A Hunmanby or take part in an event. Reighton Scampston 2 Blacktoft Sands (RSPB) MA T Wold Newton Burton 1 8 Millington Wood (ERYC) Wintringham Buckton DN14 8HR i Fleming Bempton 3 YO42 1TZ There is always something to Norton-on-Derwent Weaverthorpe Flamborough A beautiful ash woodland packed see amongst the reeds, with Kirby d sGreat Wold Valley Grindalythe o l Danes Dyke with spring bluebells with views bitterns, bearded tits and W Rudston Sewerby 7 over the Yorkshire Wolds. marsh harriers all year round. Wharram e i le Street i rLangtoft BRI I GT Westow Burythorpe Wharram Sledmere 9 Percy h North Cave Wetlands s B Kilham 3 Flamborough Cliffs k A (Yorkshire Wildlife Trust) A B r Burton Agnes Key to Map (Yorkshire Wildlife A Thixendale Fimber o Garton-on- HU15 2LY Scrayingham the-Wolds Trust/ERYC) YO15 1BJ Fridaythorpe Y Railway Lines A large nature reserve with great As well as the impressive Wetwang Barmston Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail wildlife all year round, including seabird colony, this coastal A RIFFIE breeding avocets in summer and Bishop Wilton Trans Pennine Trail nature reserve has sandy Stamford Skipsea huge numbers of overwintering Bridge 8 Huggate A coves, sea caves and Tourist Information Centres waterfowl. A Millington Beeford i rockpools to explore. Kilnwick North Dalton B Wilberfoss i Bainton RK A Percy i Tourist Information Points A Barmby i 10 Spurn National Moor Warter A 4 Hornsea Mere CK I GT Atwick Nature Reserve (Yorkshire (Wassand Estate) lvington Nunburnholme A Holme on i Wildlife Trust) HU12 0UH the Wolds A 11 HU11 5RJ Allerthorpe Londesborough H R EA A South Watton A Start at the new Spurn Discovery Brandesburton This large freshwater lake i Dalton 4 Centre and café, climb the award- Shiptonthorpe MARKET Goodmanham Leven attracts a huge variety of A winning 128ft lighthouse, take a WEIGHT 5 Cherry Mappleton wildlife throughout the year, Burton A A Spurn Safari 4x4 tour or follow including grebes, marsh Sancton B Bishop i the trails to explore this unique harriers and warblers. Holme-on- North Burton BE ER E Spalding-Moor Yorkshire landscape all year round. Newbald Woodmansey A Walkington A Aldbrough 5 Hudson Way (ERYC) A Hotham Burton 11 A Constable Tophill Low YO43 3NA Skidby A North 9 Little Garton (Yorkshire Water) YO25 9RH Kiplingcotes Chalk Pit Cave Weighton A South Cottingham With something to see all year nature reserve lies on M Cave Tunstall Raywell round, this large nature reserve this ten mile footpath A M Willerby is home to otters, kingfishers H W E i between Beverley and A A Melton KI G T HE and barn owls and is a Brough B i Market Weighton, great for Hessle A H 12 Paull Halsham WITHER EA magnet for huge numbers of orchids and butterflies in Blacktoft i Humber A overwintering birds. midsummer. G E Bridge AITH M 2 Holmpton Ousefleet 12 The Humber Bridge Country 6 Kilnsea Wetlands Patrington Park (ERYC) HU13 0HB (Yorkshire Wildlife Trust) Patrington Local Nature Reserve is a haven Haven asington HU12 0UB Sunk Island for people and wildlife set amongst 6 Very close to Spurn, a great woods, meadows, ponds and cliffs spot for roosting waders Discover more places to visit and get the latest Kilnsea information on the Yorkshire Nature Triangle at with views over the River Humber in winter and breeding Spurn and towering Humber Bridge. Head 10 waders in summer, along www.yorkshirenaturetriangle.org.uk The reserve supports a wide and with the neighbouring rare varied range of wildlife. little tern colony.
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THE PERFECT PLACE WALKING & OUTDOORS TO BE ACTIVE FESTIVAL 8TH - 16TH SEPTEMBER 2018 When you’re out and about in the broad open spaces of the Yorkshire Wolds you’re in the ideal place for those who love to get even more energetic.
The broad open spaces Those that love messing Active Kids of the Yorkshire Wolds are about on the water are well If you’re looking for some the perfect destination for catered for by the likes of family-friendly action to anyone looking to walk, the Allerthorpe Watersports keep the young people in This fabulous festival in the beautiful Yorkshire Pick from an exciting range of outdoor pursuits cycle, explore on horseback, Activity Centre, Billabong your life happy and moving Wolds offers superb activities that will appeal to including cycling, special interest and historical indulge in watersports or Lakeside Watersports in you’ll find plenty to keep families, casual walkers and enthusiasts alike. walks, horse riding, nature safaris, bushcraft, take in a round of golf. Brandesburton, the Royal them occupied. Now in it’s 8th year the Yorkshire Wolds Walking nordic walking, specialist guided walks, boat trips Yorkshire Yacht Club in and Outdoors Festival 2017 has grown in and even a Buddhist experience plus lots more. There are miles of golden Bridlington and Hornsea William’s Den is a brand reputation showcasing the wonderful landscape coastline to explore. The Mere, to name just a few. new adventure attraction and celebrating the rich heritage of the Active Coast initiative that gives families the Yorkshire Wolds. ensures that you can get The East Yorkshire Golf freedom to play while active, be healthy and Passport and the Golf Coast experiencing a great day enjoy life. Traditional resorts Passport will allow you to out. Wide-open spaces Bridlington, Hornsea and play the premium courses allow children to explore Withernsea offer a range of in the area, including the while connecting with activities. Find out more at Bridlington Belvedere nature and a unique indoor www.visithullandeast Golf Club, Beverley and play area guarantees fun, yorkshire.com/coast/ East Riding Golf Club and whatever the weather. Active-Coast.aspx Hainsworth Park. www.williamsden.co.uk
For horse lovers, places Let Loose! is an action to head on quiet rides or packed, all-weather more exhilarating canters adventure park that along with trail rides and will entertain everyone. equestrian centres can Naturally handcrafted high be identified at and low ropes courses, www.rideyorkshire.org and a huge geodome, slides www.woldsriding.co.uk and a log built adventure playground provide For an aerial view of the challenges and thrills. landsape the Wolds Gliding www.letlooseyorkshire.co.uk This Spring discover the beautiful Club, in Pocklington, is Yorkshire Wolds for yourself. regarded as the premier gliding site in the North. Choose from a wide variety of www.wolds-gliding.com superb activities and events that will appeal to families and outdoor enthusiasts alike. For more information visit: www.theyorkshirewolds.com
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Pocklington Canal
Web: www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/pocklington-canal Truly a gem in the landscape, this tranquil, picturesque waterway runs for nine and a half miles west of the town of Pocklington before reaching the River Derwent. Famed for its wildlife, bridges and locks, nearly half of this canal has now been restored for boats and canoes to use once again. Take a stroll or cycle ride along the towpath at Canal Head (just off the A1079, YO42 1NW), taking in the special wildlife habitats, historic locks and bridges on the way. Hop aboard the New Horizons narrowboat on Sundays (April-October) from Melbourne Moorings (pedestrian access along the track next to the Melbourne Arms pub on Main Street, YO42 4QJ). Don’t miss the many special events taking place this year to mark the bi-centenary of Pocklington Canal, thanks to the Canal & River Trust, Pocklington Canal Amenity Society and the Heritage Lottery Fund. For more information about making the most of your visit, go to: www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/pocklington-canal
Pocklington Wolds Gliding Club On the edge of the Yorkshire Pocklington has a vibrant cultural scene The Airfield, Pocklington, YO42 1NP with events and festivals occurring Tel: 01759 303579 (office open Wed, Sat, Sun 10.00 – 16.00) Wolds and the Vale of York, throughout the year. The festivals include Email: [email protected] Web: www.wolds-gliding.com Pocklington is an ancient Flying Man, Platform and Tulip at Burnby Hall settlement with a weekly Gardens and Museum. There are sporting events such as Rugby 7’s, The Snake 10 Yes, you can fly like a bird! Enjoy the thrill of soaring over the Vale Tuesday market dating back of York and Yorkshire Wolds at the controls of one of our modern mile run and the Pock Pedal. Pocklington two-seater training gliders with a BGA qualified gliding instructor. to 1245 and a noted selection Arts Centre has a programme of live music, We fly Wednesday to Sunday all year round and every day in of independent shops. comedy and theatre and has recently summer, weather permitting. undergone a major refurbishment in time As a visitor you can fly for 2017. • as a Day Member (from £45, includes 28 days trial club membership**) – no booking, just come in and get your name Known as the Gateway to the Wolds. It on the flying list is a ‘Walkers are Welcome Town’ and • with a Voucher (from £90, includes 28 days trial club cycling centre, with numerous short and membership**) – with a booked time/date at weekends - and long distance routes to enjoy; including the a Voucher makes a great gift for a special person Yorkshire Wolds Way national trail and the • on an Evening Visit (£22) – if you book with a group of 10 or Way of the Roses cycle route. more With our own airfield at the foot of the Wolds, an extensive fleet The town prides itself on its rich heritage, of aircraft and a modern clubhouse and facilities conveniently warm welcome and excellent facilities for situated on the A1079 Hull-York road at Pocklington, Wolds visitors and residents alike. Gliding Club is the perfect place to try gliding. Just call us, call in or book through our website and you could For more information go to soon be flying like a bird! And who knows? – it’s how many of our www.pocklington.gov.uk members got started..... **trial club membership - up to five further visits
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Bringing you closer to the SEWERBY HALL Yorkshire coast AND GARDENS
Spurn Discovery Centre Explore Yorkshire’s most unique coastal landscape, less than an
hour from Hull. Take a 4x4 ‘Spurn STOYLE GEORGE Safari’ to the iconic 128ft high The Living Seas lighthouse, explore three miles Centre, Flamborough of wilderness-like beaches and Discover the stunning shoreline dunes or simply take in the views of South Landing, what lives from the new Discovery Centre beneath the waves and join a opening spring 2018. HU12 0UH range of rockpooling events and much more throughout TOM MARSHALL TOM the year. Indoor arts, crafts and interactive displays for the
family. YO15 1AE Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is registered in England no. 409650 and is a registered charity no. 210807 Home of the 171011 Yorkshire Coast_YWT advert 128mm x 89mm.indd 1 11/10/2017 16:45:08 Skidby Mill Great Day Out & Museum of East House • Gardens • Zoo • Activities • Events Riding Rural Life
A 19th century four-sailed tower mill, a significant heritage landmark; Skidby windmill commands impressive views across the rural countryside of the East Riding of Yorkshire. Family friendly, with fun activities for children. The mill warehouses have been converted to display and explain village life and agricultural practices at the time the windmill was built in 1821. A range of hot and cold food and drinks are available in the cafe, or simply have a relaxed picnic on our landscaped meadow while the children play in the park. Please see our website for Near the beautiful seaside resort of Bridlington opening hours and admission prices.
Beverley Road, Cottingham HU16 5TF www.sewerbyhall.co.uk T: 01482 848405 www.museums.eastriding.gov.uk/skidby-mill SewerbyHall
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historic market town of howden The historic market town of Howden is easily Meet & Eat at The Wheel accessible; straight off J37 M62 – a stone’s throw from Hull the 2017 City of Culture, the Wolds, en route to the Coast and other Market Towns such as Beverley.
Howden is charmingly quaint, with a wealth of history and its awe-inspiring Minster, historical buildings, cobbled streets, a selection of smaller independent shops, along with a Friday Market at the Shire Hall - for a relaxing browse or a The Waterwheel Tearoom and Bistro night of entertainment regularly hosted here. this amazing new venue in Howden overlooking a 19th The Waterwheel Tearoom Century Waterwheel. The Waterwheel Tearoom and Bistro A63 There are a number of beautiful tea rooms, Howden cafes, public houses and eateries. The Ashes owned and designed in 50’s Retro by committed car playing field, Howden Marsh Local Nature enthusiasts is perfect for car club meetings, rally waypoints Reserve and Heritage Trails offer a tranquil or just great food when you’re out on a run. Boothferry Rd break from the bustle - there really is something Booth Ferry Rd M62 here for everyone. Open for breakfast, lunch, high teas and the Tearoom has its own esh bakery. Italian Bistro open in the evening Jct 37 Tuesday to Saturday. Located just 3 miles om the M62 junction 37 call us to book or just turn up there’s plenty of parking.
howden-tc.gov.uk yourhowden.co.uk The Waterwheel Tearoom Telephone: o1430 431970 Barn Hill Farm, Howden www.waterwheeltearoom.co.uk East Yorkshire DN14 7JP
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YORKSHIRE WOLDS ATTRACTIONS Turn your break into an experience you From easy going to exhilarating, you ATTRACTIONS won’t forget with a visit to one of the are bound to find something that appeals ATTRACTIONS areas fantastic attractions or try out a to you. new activity.
ATTRACTION FOOD & DRINK
Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum ‘One of the world’s top ten greatest LONELY PLANET The Balk, Pocklington, East Yorkshire, YO42 2QF mansions and grand houses’ Tel: 01759 307125 Web: www.burnbyhallgardens.com Email: [email protected] Magnifi cent 18th century architecture | breathtaking parkland with lakes, fountains, temples and statues | walled garden with rose collection and potager | stunning vistas and secluded woodland Situated of the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, the Gardens’ lakes walks | exhibitions and events | lakeside adventure playground | a choice of cafés | gi shops, farm are home to a National Collection of over 100 varieties of Hardy shop and garden centre. Water Lily and ornamental fish. The 9 acre Gardens include a Victorian garden, a rock garden, a stumpery and a secret garden. Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA www.castlehoward.co.uk The Stewart Museum contains a variety of fascinating artefacts collected by Major Percy Stewart, many of which are recognised by UNESCO as being of national and international importance. Events days and Brass Band concerts are held throughout the year.
Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens
Burton Agnes, Driffield, YO25 4NB Tel: 01262 490324 Email: [email protected] Built in 1598 and still looked after by descendants of the same family, this magnificent Elizabethan family home is filled with treasures collect- ed over four centuries. Exquisite architecture and carving share space with a superb collection of Impressionist art and sublime modern crafts. Outside, award-winning walled gardens offer something for everyone: plants galore, a maze, jungle garden and giant games. While wandering in the shady woodland walk, you’ll discover crafted animals, too. The old Courtyard has a café, shops, artists’ gallery, plant sales and a nature garden. A fabulous day out for everyone! For opening times, prices and more information, please visit our website: www.burtonagnes.com
Burton Constable Hall and Gardens
Skirlaugh, Nr Hull, HU11 4LN Tel: 01964 562400 Web: www.burtonconstable.com There’s so much to enjoy and discover! Visit the Hall’s many rooms crammed with furniture, paintings, curiosities and fascinating stories spanning the five centuries that this stately mansion has been the much-loved home of the Constable family. See the historic stables and discover the skeleton of the whale mentioned in Moby-Dick! Explore the ‘Capability Brown’ grounds with lakeside walks, follow the wildlife trail or simply relax in this glorious setting. The Stables Tearoom and Gift shop - the perfect place to start and end your visit with delicious homemade food and unique gifts. 42 43 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com
Allied Air Forces Memorial Welcome to the greater outdoors
More than just an air museum! ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS
Great for Families / Groups / Schools
• Evocative, authentic wartime airbase
• 60 historic aircraft and vehicles • The only Halifax bomber in Europe • Informative, educational exhibitions • 20 acre aircraft park and gardens • Shop and Restaurant ‘Brilliant’ Source:Trip Advisor Image: © George Stoyle
RSPB Bempton Cliffs – nearly half a million seabirds on towering chalk cliffs. Elvington, York, YO41 4AU. 01904 608595 www.yorkshireairmuseum.org @air_museum One of the UK’s Top Ten visitor rated outdoor attractions. www.rspb.org.uk/bemptoncliffs The Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial has become a favourite destination for visitors to the region and has been regularly awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence and holds the Visit England ‘Visitor Attraction The Robert Fuller Gallery Quality Assured’ badge. Fotherdale Farm, Thixendale, North Yorkshire, YO179LS Our extensive exhibitions includes During WWII, East Yorkshire airfields Now on display is the huge Tel: 01759 368355 Email: [email protected] ‘Pioneers of Aviation’, which were the backbone of 4 Group Dassault Mirage IVA BR 45, which Web: www.robertefuller.com explores Yorkshire’s aviation Bomber Command, with Halifax has been gifted to the Museum Browse exquisite paintings and bronze sculpture at top UK wildlife heritage as the birthplace of bombers taking the war to the by the French Government in artist Robert E Fuller’s stunning Wolds gallery. Also see displays manned flight with Scarborough German industrial heartland. The recognition of the unique wartime of his award-winning photographic and video studies of birds born Sir George Cayley’s man- Museum houses the definitive French Bomber Squadrons that and animals from around the world. Robert E Fuller goes to carrying glider of 1853. It also national exhibition on Bomber flew from Elvington during WWII extraordinary lengths to watch wildlife. Visitors gain an insight into features Leeds born Robert Command, ‘Against the Odds’, This iconic Cold War aircraft is this process via live screens relaying action from inside the nests of Blackburn, who established which has become a focal the only example to be seen weasels, stoats, barn owls, kestrels and tawny owls and information the first flying school at Filey point of our many displays. outside France and makes a very boards telling their stories. The artist also holds guided nature walks and then his aircraft factory at Pride of place in the collection rare pairing with the Mirage III. to see the badgers and owls that have inspired his paintings, as Brough, near Hull, thus beginning of over 60 aircraft and vehicles well as falconry and children’s bush craft events. a long history of aviation is the unique reconstruction of manufacture in the region. the Halifax bomber “Friday the We could not forget the amazing, 13th”, which flew 128 successful Wolds Way Lavender record-breaking Hull born aviator missions with 158 Squadron, based Amy Johnson’s epic solo flights at RAF Lissett, near Bridlington. Wintringham, Malton, YO17 8HW to South Africa and Australia From the pioneering Cayley Tel: 01944 758641 Email: [email protected] and the exhibition provides a Glider, Wright Flyer and Blackburn Web: www.woldswaylavender.co.uk fascinating insight into her exploits. Mercury Monoplane to the The work of the legendary supersonic Mirage III and Tornado Our unique Attraction is on the edge of the picturesque Yorkshire Sir Barnes Wallis is covered, jets, the superlative collection Wolds. A wonderful and relaxing place to visit! A 12 acre site with including a striking interpretation spans the history of flight! Seven Lavender Fields, Displays, Nature Walks, Giant Games Maze and of the ’Bouncing Bomb’ and of our aircraft are in live, engine Narrow Gauge Railway! New for 2018; The Timber Trail play area! the ‘Dambuster’ Raids, plus his running condition and perform We have the only Wood Fired Lavender Distillery in the country, early connection to Yorkshire in our exciting “Thunder Days” in summer we extract the 100% Pure Lavender Essential Oil. with airship building at Howden. and other events and these Our “Wolds Way” range of products can be found within our Shop. Our Tea-room serves our speciality Lavender Scones, we also have include the mighty Nimrod MR2 a Plant-sales area. See website for opening & admission details. and Victor V-Bomber jets. 44 45 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com
The Mile - Farm Shop & Smile Cafe
Pocklington, York YO42 1TW Tel: 01759 305420 Mob: 07970 663975 Email: [email protected] YORKSHIRE WOLDS Web: www.themilefarmshop.co.uk Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/ FOOD & DRINK themilefarmshopcamping /smileplaycafe /themilefarmshop / fairviewapartment
FOOD & DRINK We specialise in locally produced and sourced Yorkshire products. FOOD & DRINK After building up an appetite in the winning restaurants and friendly pubs or Our Smile Café serves snacks, lunches & scrummy cakes. We have great outdoors enjoy some great tasting pack up a picnic full of treats and enjoy a a fantastic play area designed for children under 5 which includes, food and a refreshing drink at one of our taste of the Yorkshire Wolds. a play frame with double slide, ball pool & soft mat and an outside charming tea rooms, cosy cafes, award seating & play area. Plus an indoor seating within the farm shop. We can now offer camping and caravanning. Open 7 days a week, please check our facebook pages for up to date opening times.
Seaways Café
EAST YORKSHEAST RIDING IRE LOCAL FOOD OF YORKSHIRE Fimber Road, Fridaythorpe, Driffield, YO25 9RX LOCAL Tel: 01377 288203 Fax: 01377 288203 A N D DR I N K Email: [email protected] in and around NETWORKNETWORK Web: www.seawayscafe.co.uk
EAST YORKSHIRE Based in Fridaythorpe close to the Wolds Way Walk 150mtrs along the road to Driffield. A refreshing cup of Yorkshire Tea, homemade cakes, and fruit pie await you. Also hot and cold meals, jackets, Visit www.visithullandeastyorkshire.com to find out where sandwiches and all day breakfasts. Locally sourced pies and to buy and where to enjoy local food and drink. pasties available. Open everyday 8am until 4pm.
The Fiddle Drill The Star @ Sancton
The Fiddle Drill, Manor Farm, Goodmanham, YO43 3JA The Star, King Street, Sancton, Market Weighton, YO43 4QP Tel: 07795 321165 Tel: 01430 827269 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.thestaratsancton.co.uk The Fiddle Drill is a family run tea room set in a modern barn Everything that’s great about Yorkshire, under one roof! conversion serving a savoury lunchtime menu and a gorgeous A Traditional village pub for drinking & dining. We serve local, high variety of homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks. We’re open quality food in a relaxed atmosphere. You can pop in for a pint of Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm in the village of Goodmanham, local micro brewed beer and a local hand raised pork pie, call in East Yorkshire directly on the wonderful Wolds Way. We use local for lunch, or spend the evening with us and dine in the restaurant produce and also offer gluten free cake and savoury options. or bar. Much of our menu consists of produce from village We’re at the top of the village, past the church on the left. allotments and from our own vegetable gardens. We are, and So pop in and say Hi!! have been since the beginning, devoted to sourcing and using local produce from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Langlands Shiptonthorpe (York) Wolds Village
York Road (A1079), Shiptonthorpe, York, YO43 3PN Wolds Village, On the Roundabout, Bainton, Nr Driffield, YO25 9EF Tel: 01430 873426 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01377 217698 Web: www.langlandsgardencentre.co.uk Email: [email protected] Langlands Shiptonthorpe Garden Centre is located between the Web: www.woldsvillage.co.uk historic towns of York and Beverley, nestled in the breath-taking • Seven award winning ensuite • Al fresco dining in large countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds. Our award-winning Coffee bedrooms with views over attractive courtyard Shop and Café Bar provide a wide menu of delicious Yorkshire open countryside • Gift & food shop in converted fayre. Everything that we serve is home-cooked, baked in our • Lovingly Converted Georgian stables own kitchens, or sourced from the best local suppliers. We are Farm • Stunning art gallery featuring also proud to offer a varied selection of both Vegetarian and • Superb locally renowned local artists Gluten-Free dishes, so there’s something wholesome and tasty tearoom & restaurant • Short woodland walk & art trail for everyone to enjoy. Langlands also host private functions, and • Traditional English Fayre with share our delicious dishes via our external catering service. locally sourced ingredients 46 47 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com
The Fleece Inn Bishop Wilton YORKSHIRE WOLDS Pocklington Road, Bishop Wilton, YO42 1TF Tel: 01759 368251 Email: [email protected] ACCOMMODATION Web: www.thefleeceinn.info You will find the Yorkshire Wolds offer so accommodation including luxury bed and A warm welcome awaits at The Fleece Inn, Bishop Wilton. much to see and do, a day is often not breakfast establishments, beautiful county The Fleece has a wealth of atmosphere with open fires and accommodation in a quaint village in the Yorkshire Wolds. enough. Have a relaxing break by choosing cottages and farmhouses to caravan and We offer cask ales, including Black Sheep, Wold Top Bitter and BED & BREAKFAST from an excellent selection of quality campsites in stunning rural locations. Theakston’s and a forever changing locally brewed guest ale, BED & BREAKFAST a home made menu (using the freshest local produce) and ensuite accommodation. We are open for food Wed BED & BREAKFAST SELF CATERING CARAVAN PARK GLAMPING – Sat lunchtimes (12 – 2.30pm) and evenings (5 – 9pm). We offer a traditional Sunday Roast 12 – 4pm.
Blacksmiths Cottage Bed and Breakfast Kilham The Ferguson Fawsitt Arms Walkington
Driffield Road, Kilham, YO25 4SN East End, Walkington, HU17 8RX Tel: 01262 420822 Mobile: 07921 102511 Tel: 01482 882665 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.fergusonfawsitt.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/blacksmithscottagekilham
Blacksmiths Cottage is a charming bed and breakfast Nestled in the village of Walkington on the edge of the Yorkshire accommodation in the historic Wolds village of Kilham. Comfortable Wolds, The Ferguson Fawsitt is known locally as “The Fergie”. and well equipped en-suite rooms are located in stable blocks Our lovely historic Inn is run by a great team who put their hearts ensuring privacy and relaxation. At the heart of the Hockney Trail we and souls into making it a fantastic place to visit whether you’re are a mecca for art lovers, walkers and cyclists and only 15 minutes popping in for a refreshing drink, one of our traditional home-made drive from the East Yorkshire coast. pub classics, a quick coffee or staying in our lodge for a relaxing break, you`ll find a warm welcome.
The Cross Keys Inn Thixendale Highfield Farm & The Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School Southburn
Thixendale, Nr Malton, North Yorkshire, Y017 9TG Highfield Farm, Southburn, Driffield, YO25 9AF Tel: 01377 288272 Tel: 01377 270607 Email: [email protected] Web: www.highfieldfarm.co.uk The Cross Keys Inn is a small traditional inn in the peaceful heart of the Yorkshire Wolds, offering restful accommodation, home- made food and a variety of cask ales. We are actually situated Surrounded by farmland and the rolling Yorkshire Wolds, Highfield on several long walks including the Wolds Way, Centenary Way Farm is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Our 4* Silver and Chalklands Way, shorter circular walks and the Yorkshire Wolds accommodation comprises of 9 twin/double rooms a comfortable Cycle route. Thixendale is four miles from the deserted Medieval lounge and private dining room – ideal for private functions and village of Wharram Percy and also handy for stately homes such as celebrations. Highfield Farm is also home to the award winning Castle Howard and Sledmere House. York, Beverley, the Moors and Yorkshire Wolds Cookery school – why not combine your stay with a the coast are within an hour’s drive if you want a change from the fun and informative cookery lesson! tranquility of the countryside! B&B from £37.50P.P.P.N.
Eastdale Bed & Breakfast North Ferriby The Londesborough Arms Market Weighton
44 High Street, Market Weighton, YO43 3AH 3 Melton Bottom, Melton, North Ferriby, HU14 3HU Tel: 01430 872214 Tel: 01482 632870 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.eastdale-bed-and-breakfast.co.uk Web: www.thelondesborougharms.com
Hull area bed and breakfast, situated in the West Hull village of Built in the 18th Century this fabulous, family run B&B has 10 ensuite Melton. Very clean, comfortable rooms with breakfast included. bedrooms (ranging from twin bed to family room). All of our rooms A good location for easy travel into Hull, East Yorkshire and even have been renovated whilst keeping the beautiful historical features further afield. Convenient for Wolds Way and Trans Pennine Trail. that set this building apart from others. We offer continental breakfast only which is served “breakfast in bed” style which provides a large Eastdale Bed and Breakfast offers kingsize, twin and single selection and allows for a relaxed stay. Our 2 bars serve a variety of bedded rooms. Look forward to an enjoyable and comfortable Local Real Ales and a selection of Lagers. Dogs, walkers and cyclists stay with us! all welcome!!
48 49 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com
The Ramblers Rest Millington The Wold Cottage Wold Newton
Main Street, Millington, YO42 1TX Wold Newton, Driffield, YO25 3HL Tel: Restaurant and Tea Room, Angela on 01759 305220 Tel: 01262 470696 Mob: 07811 203336 Accommodation, Zoe on 01759 303292 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ramblersrestmillington.co.uk Web: www.woldcottage.com Nestling in the charming Yorkshire snacks and light meals including Enter our tree lined drive & be pleasantly surprised by our Georgian Wolds village of Millington in East Ramblers’ Rest Rarebit, Manor House, set within 200 acres of beautiful wold land. Enjoy Yorkshire, the Ramblers’ Rest homemade soup and our tea & cake on arrival 4-6pm. Relax in our spacious en-suite rooms, has been a haven for walkers, popular Black Pudding special characteristically furnished with lots of thoughtful extras. Enjoy an BED & BREAKFAST cyclists, locals and visitors for all served in a warm, cosy and award winning deliciously Yorkshire breakfast, all food sourced BED & BREAKFAST over 24 years. Renowned for its welcoming environment. locally when possible. Explore the Yorkshire Wolds, coast, moors & charming, cosy ambience and The luxury guest accommodation historic houses. Katrina & Derek look forward to welcoming you. freshly cooked, homely food comprises four spacious double Self catering cottages also available, one with private hot tub. using family recipes and seasonal, bedded rooms. Tastefully PRICE B&B £55- £90pppn local food, the Ramblers’ Rest furnished to a very high offers guests a spacious tea room, specification, the rooms, including a licensed restaurant with a large, a ground floor room for elderly Wolds Inn Huggate private dining area and luxury and less mobile visitors, have guest accommodation with great views and make an ideal Driffield Road, Huggate, East Yorkshire, YO42 1YH stunning Wolds views. base for exploring the magic of Tel: 01377 288217 Email: [email protected] The tea room serves an extensive the Yorkshire Wolds. Web: www.woldsinn.co.uk range of home cooked cakes, Sixteenth-century family run coaching inn. We serve an excellent a la carte menu, bar menu and Sunday roast. All our food is home made from local produce. Hand pulled beers, gin and wine menu’s, all our wines available by the glass. 3 star en-suite accommodation available.
P.P.P.N. from B&B £35.00 - £53.00 B&B&EM £45.00 - £75.00
Food times: Tuesday to Saturday 12 - 2pm 5.30 - 8.30pm, Sunday 12 - 8pm, Bank holidays 12 - 2pm 5.30 - 8pm.
Rudstone Walk South Cave Wolds Village Bainton, Nr Driffield
Wolds Village, On the Roundabout, Bainton, Nr Driffield, YO25 9EF South Cave, Nr Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU15 2AH Tel: 01377 217698 Tel: 01430 422230 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.woldsvillage.co.uk Web: www.rudstone-walk.co.uk • Seven award winning ensuite • Al fresco dining in large The perfect base to explore the Wolds Way and all East Yorkshire bedrooms with views over attractive courtyard has to offer. Stunning location just off the Wolds Way National Trail open countryside • Gift & food shop in converted (end of day 1) and delicious homecooked food for breakfast and • Lovingly Converted Georgian stables dinner. Walking boots, wellies, cycles and dogs all welcome! Farm • Stunning art gallery featuring • Superb locally renowned local artists tearoom & restaurant • Short woodland walk & art trail • Traditional English Fayre with locally sourced ingredients
The Toll Cottage Cottingham
297 Northgate, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU16 5RL We would love to hear about your visit to the Our location Tel: 01482 840263 Mob: 07834 606509 Email: [email protected] Yorkshire Wolds, share your experiences with us on Web: www.thetollcottage.co.uk The Toll Cottage offers superb relaxing, comfortable luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation with optional fine dining experience. Set in the village of Cottingham, near to Hull the ideal location for Visit.hullandeastyorkshire The Toll Cottage visiting the East Riding and the Yorkshire Wolds. Located opposite the 297 Northgate Lawns University accommodation, The Toll Cottage is ideal for families Cottingham East Yorkshire visiting student relatives. Catering for small parties also available. HU16 5RL REYTA finalist 2016. @VHEY_UK #ywolds t: 01482 840263 m: 07834 606509 e: [email protected] 50 51
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Broadgate Farm Cottages Beverley High Barn Bempton
Broadgate Farm, Walkington, Beverley, HU17 8RP Newsham Hill Lane, Bempton, Bridlington, YO16 6XE Tel: 01482 888111 Mobile: 07770 358085 Tel: 01262 674932 Mob: 07714 726675 Email: elaine@ broadgatefarmcottages.co.uk Email: [email protected] Web: www.broadgatefarmcottages.co.uk Web: www.highbarncottages.co.uk Relax after your days exploring the delights of the Yorkshire Wolds and stay at our award winning eco-friendly self-catering cottages.
SELF CATERING These luxury barn conversions are ideally positioned for exploring the Five superb, multi award-winning barn conversions, less than 3 SELF CATERING Yorkshire Wolds, York, Hull and the coast, also close to the market miles from Bridlington’s beaches, stunning Flamborough Head and town of Beverley and its many shops and restaurants. Each cottage Bempton Cliffs. Our luxurious cottages offer a delightful, private is individually designed using natural materials, quality furnishings country setting, complete with wildflower meadow and established and sumptuous fabrics. With our luxury bathrooms, comfortable pond, surrounded by mature trees and rolling fields. beds, toasty underfloor heating & woodburning stoves our 7 cottages are the perfect bolt hole after your trips around the Wolds. High Barn is a wildlife haven. Hare and deer are regular sightings. Two, three, four and six bedroom cottages, ground floor bedrooms Watch Barn Owls in their nest, via our webcam to your cottage. & bathrooms, private gardens all set in 19 acres of grass & woodland Easy access to York, Beverley, the Yorkshire Wolds. with lovely views across the fields. Arrive any day : short breaks welcome : pet friendly cottages : free Wi-Fi • Each sleeping four with 2 en-suite bedrooms. Twin/zip-link beds • Open views • Secure parking • Ground floor Cake House & Spinney with wetrooms • Walkers and cyclists welcome • Complimentary local produce hamper • Free wi-fi • Wood burners. Underfloor eco-heating • REYTA Winners 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017. Finalists Visit England 2015
Hull easily reached by road or rail. Combine a city and countryside break. Capture the best of urban and rural experiences.
Estate Escapes Hotham Nordham Cottages North Cave
Clitherow, Stracey & Park Cottages, VisitEngland 9&11 Nordham, North Cave, East Yorkshire, HU15 2LT 69-73 Main Street, Hotham, YO43 4UA Tel: 07951 745033 / 01430 422266 Email: [email protected] Tel: 07770 793370 Web: www.nordhamcottages.co.uk Email: [email protected] A recent finalist in REYTA Tourism Awards, the gardener’s cottages to Web: www.estateescapes.co.uk Fawley House lie in quiet Nordham. On the edge of beautiful Wolds countryside, they are well located for a varied holiday, within easy The picturesque village of Hotham makes the perfect base for reach of coast & city. Shops/pub/playground, just 5 mins walk, & exploring Yorkshire’s historic cities, beautiful countryside and wetlands with migrating birds, for an evening stroll. Stream & lake magnificent Yorkshire Coast. Our award-winning, gorgeous cottages nearby & lovely walks from the door. Easy access: M62 only 2 mins by are considered a ‘home from home’ by guests, appealing to families car. 4* Bay Tree sleeps 2: king room, upstairs bathroom, sitting room & and friends. Cottages sleep 2-6 people. Guests may arrive any day beamed kitchen. 4* Gold Horseshoe sleeps 5 (with room for 7): king of the week. All cottages have wood burning stoves, free wifi and room, 1 large twin with pull out bed, 1 single room with pull out bed, immaculate gardens to enjoy. Available for short breaks and longer 2 bathrooms (1 downstairs), kitchen, larder, dining & sitting rooms. stays, larger parties welcome. Hot Tub optional. Ample private parking. Off-road parking & courtyard garden. Cycle lock up. Function room.
Holme Wold Farm Cottage South Dalton, Beverley Old Cobblers Cottage North Dalton
Holme Wold Farm Cottage, Holme on the Wolds, South Dalton, 3 Mere Cottages, Star Row, North Dalton, Driffield, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 7PX East Yorkshire, YO25 9UX Tel: 01430 810535 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01377 219901 / 217523 Mob: 07801 124264 Web: www.yorkshirewoldscottage.co.uk Email: [email protected] Web: www.waterfrontcottages.co.uk Offering lovely views of the Yorkshire Wolds, our character cottage is a peaceful base for your holiday in East Yorkshire. Within easy reach of Hull, York and the Yorkshire Coast. An ideal location for walking 19th - century oak beamed cottage, overlooking picturesque and cycling. The 3 bedrooms can comfortably sleep 6 people village pond. Situated between York and Yorkshire’s heritage with an additional bed for a child and a travel cot for babies. Log coast. Ideally located for walking, the coast and York. Adjacent to fire – Large garden – Parking for 3 cars – Pets welcome – Secure excellent village pub. Prices from £265 - £445 per week. Sleeps 1-4 shed – Online booking – Flexible short breaks and lower occupancy in 2 bedrooms. discounts available. Open all year round. Prices from £575 per week.
52 53 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com
The Old Forge West Lutton
Main Street, West Lutton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8TA Tel: 01944 738828 Email: [email protected] Web: www.forgeholidaycottages.co.uk
Set in the heart of the stunning Yorkshire Wolds, with easy access to LODGE PARK
SELF CATERING the coast, North York Moors & York is our luxury single storey 4 bed barn conversion. Equipped to the highest standards the cottage THE PERFECT PLACE TO retains many traditional features within a spacious modern interior. It features beautiful bathrooms, traditional bedsteads, luxury linen, RELAX AND UNWIND underfloor heating & a cosy woodburner. Cherry Burton Leisure park is situated in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds and oers the perfect, relaxing retreat with a wealth of Thorpe Hall Cottages Driffield modern facilities:
Rudston, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 4JE • 10 holiday lodges available to buy Tel: Jayne Chatterton, 01262 420 393 • 20 2 / 4 berth ‘Glam Lodges’ all en-suite or Office 01262 420 302 • 30 Caravan / Motorhome touring pitches Email: [email protected] • Toilet and shower block Web: www.thorpehallestate.co.uk • Laundry/washing/ironing room • Licensed Cafe The Garden, Laundry and The Laundry Cottage, • Shop Stable Cottages are set situated in the gardens of • Events area OPENING amongst the beautiful Thorpe Hall. Comfortably • Wildlife pond grounds of Thorpe Hall Estate, sleeping six, central heating, SPRING Rudston, near Bridlington. The wifi and private garden is the • Oce/reception 2018 Hall is a Grade II* building ideal destination for those • Extensive parking facilities which was built in the late looking to relax and enjoy the 1600’s and is still very much a beautiful surroundings of the working estate and forms an Yorkshire Wolds. important part of the local No 1 and No2 Stable community. Cottage, both sleeping six, The Garden Cottage, form part of the original Lovingly restored detached Stables of Thorpe Hall and ‘chocolate box’ cottage retains many of it’s original with two sittings rooms and features. Pets allowed and separate dining room. Ideal stabling for those who wish to for large family or friends bring their horses, free grazing sharing the facilities. Ground and access to miles of bridle Escape to the Yorkshire Wolds floor disabled access, wet paths via the estate. Wifi in Our peaceful haven is tucked away at the foot of the room and access to large both Stable Cottages. beautiful Yorkshire Wolds, on the edge of the village of garden. Sleeps 10, Pets Private tours of the grounds Bishop Wilton, not far from the historic city of York. allowed. can be arranged pending Nestled amongst wildlife are six uniquely designed availability of the owner. lodges, all with en-suite bathrooms. They are complemented by two delightfully crafted shepherd’s huts, each with their own private shower room Raywell Hall Country Lodge Park Raywell and a choice of breakfast basket included. • Free WiFi Riplingham Road, Raywell, East Yorkshire, HU16 5YL • Hot tub (only in Honey Dale and Lily Dale) Tel: 01482 300804 Email: [email protected] • Dogs welcome (Mill Pond Lodge only) Web: www.raywellhall.co.uk • Good pub and small shop a short walk away • Yorkshire Wolds on your doorstep • 5* Trip Advisor LODGE PARK • Nordic walking and wellbeing breaks available • Spacious well Appointed Luxury Lodges • All with private hot tubs T: 07768 534434 E: [email protected] • Short Break holiday lets www.woldsedge.co.uk www.snughuts.co.uk • Ideally located to link up to the Wolds Way • Perfect for day trips to East coast/York/Beverley and Hull
54 55 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com
Butt Farm Caravan & Campsite Beverley
Butt Farm, Victoria Road, Beverley, HU17 8PJ Tel: 01482 870984 / 07779 151014 Email: [email protected] Web: www.buttfarm.co.uk
Butt Farm is a working family farm situated 2 miles from the historic market town of Beverley. The farm is located on a footpath and cycleway network enabling you to walk and cycle into Beverley and the surrounding areas. Butt Farm is the perfect place for a camping or caravanning trip to East Yorkshire. The site has electric hook ups and a new heated shower and toilet block which makes it ideal for walkers, cyclists and families. Oly and Jen look forward to welcoming you soon.
Little Otchan Shepherds Hut Halsham
Hall Farm, Halsham, Hull, HU12 0BU Tel: 01964 612201 Email: [email protected]
CARAVAN, CAMPING & GLAMPING Situated in the heart of Ryedale Web: www.littleotchan.co.uk CARAVAN, CAMPING & GLAMPING
The hut is south facing and over looks an idyllic and mature pond Well-stocked shop which is teaming with wildlife and plants; behind the hut is sheltered • by a mature woodland with views over the Holderness countryside. Children’s playground In addition to the pretty surroundings of the hut the outside offers • you rustic cooking facilities on the fire pit or stretching out on the • Electric hookups hammock to relish the opportunity for some pure relaxation! • Excellent bathroom facilities WiFi available • North Star Club Market Weighton Dogs welcome • Houghton Moor Wood, Nr Sancton, • Log cabins for rent Market Weighton, YO43 4RE Tel: 01439 748 457 Email: [email protected] The whole family always get such a warm Web: www.northstarclub.co.uk welcome, the facilities are modern and clean - it’s The North Star Club nestles within 500 acres of native English woodland in the peaceful Yorkshire Wolds, near the village of our home from home, with splendid views too! Sancton. With 8 woodland suites, North Star Club offers a ruggedly The Johnson Family, Wakefield cosy and indulgent escape; each suite with their own unique interior design, inspired by people and places of Yorkshire. The magical woodland retreat is open all year round, The Woodland suites accommodate up to 6 people and the Hideaways 4 all have a wood burning stove, large veranda, four-poster bed, sitting room, some with second bedrooms and all with a spacious bathroom.
Call Derek on West Hale Gate Glamping Driffield West Hale Gate Farm, Grindale Road, Burton Fleming, T: 01944 728 463 Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 3HR Tel: 01262 470336 Email: [email protected] W: ryedalesbest.co.uk Web: www.westhalegateglamping.co.uk Set on a working farm in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds, our luxurious shepherd’s huts are ideal for a break away from it all. Relax in West Knapton, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 8JE our deluxe hot tub with a complimentary bottle of bubbly, enjoy a continental breakfast delivered to you in the morning, or join us Close to Scarborough, Bridlington, Whitby & Pickering in the farmhouse for a full Yorkshire breakfast sourced from local suppliers. A bespoke shower cabin and WC is just a few steps away and is stocked with towels and toiletries. Located on the outskirts of the village of Burton Fleming, you can explore the coastal towns of Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough, by bike or car. 56 57 Yorkshire Wolds Tourist Information Tourist Information Centres offer information on Let the everything you need to get the most from your visit, including where to stay, attractions and local events. We also provide transport information, maps and guide books, information on eating out and much much more! An accommodation booking service is play begin available by telephone, online and at all centres. A warm welcome awaits you! Giving kids the freedom to play and experience the best day ever!
For up to date info - follow us on Twitter Humber Bridge Tourist Tourist Information Points @VHEY_UK @visitryedale Information Centre Bainton, Wolds Village, (Open all year) YO25 9EF @moreBeverley North Bank Viewing Area, Howden Shire Hall @moreBridlington @moreHBridge Ferriby Road, 13 Market Place, Howden Hessle HU13 0LN DN14 7BJ Malton, Ryedale District 01482 640852 Council Offices, YO17 7HH humberbridge.tic Market Weighton, @eastriding.gov.uk play EAT SHOP Langlands Gardens Centre, Beverley Tourist Hull Visitor Information YO43 3PN Information Centre Point (Open all year) Pocklington Arts Centre, (Open all year) Paragon Interchange, YO42 2AR The Beverley Treasure Ferensway, Hull HU1 3UF Warter, Wolds Heritage House, Champney Road, Centre, YO42 1SR 01482 300306 Beverley, HU17 8HE touristinformation@ 01482 391672 hcandl.co.uk beverley.tic Click on Tourist Information at @eastriding.gov.uk Withernsea Lighthouse visithullandeast yorkshire.com Bridlington Tourist Museum Information Centre Open Easter to end of for more information, @williamsdenplay downloadable brochures (Open all year) September. and maps of the area facebook.com/williamsdenplay East Riding Leisure – 01482 640852 including:- Bridlington, withernsea.tic • Walking 48 Promenade, @eastriding.gov.uk • Cycling Bridlington YO15 2QQ OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK LOCATION Tourist Information at • Wolds Castle Farm, Wold Hill, North Cave HU15 2LS • Beverley (With a few exceptions) 01482 391634 Hornsea Museum York: 40 mins | Leeds: 50 mins | Sheffield: 50 mins | Hull: 20 mins bridlington.tic Open Easter to • Bridlington Visit our website for full details of @eastriding.gov.uk end of September. • Hull opening times, prices and events. 01482 640852 hornsea.tic WWW.WILLIAMSDEN.CO.UK PRE-BOOK ONLINE TO 58 @eastriding.gov.uk AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT