Sara's Guidebook
Food Scene
Jaipur Spice
York RoadLocal Indian for eat-in or takesway
The Aldwark Arms
Rice LaneGreat local pub with reasonable menu. Great atmosphere
The Curious Table
Market PlaceBest coffee in town with great brownies
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareFamous Betty's Tea rooms
Quirky well loved restaurant. Be sure to book in at least a week ahead.
9 locals recommend
Crab & Lobster Restaurant
Dishforth RoadQuirky well loved restaurant. Be sure to book in at least a week ahead.
For the kids
The Web Adventure Park
Wigginton RoadGreat family day out for the kids
Piglets Adventure Farm
Towthorpe Moor LaneFabulous day out for the family
Fab cafe and play area for the children. PYO is a fun activity at the right time of year. Pick strawberries, blueberries and pumpkins
20 locals recommend
The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe
Stamford Bridge RoadFab cafe and play area for the children. PYO is a fun activity at the right time of year. Pick strawberries, blueberries and pumpkins
Neighbourhoods
Easingwold is the nearest town with great coffee shops and local supermarket.
on a Friday there is the village square market
19 locals recommend
Easingwold
Easingwold is the nearest town with great coffee shops and local supermarket.
on a Friday there is the village square market
Historical Town of York. Walk the city walls and experience the small cobbles shopping streets.
Great Christmas markets
409 locals recommend
York
Historical Town of York. Walk the city walls and experience the small cobbles shopping streets.
Great Christmas markets
Whitby
Costal town of Whitby - 1hr drive
Beautiful village with great cafes and pubs for lunch.
Quaint shops, and beautiful garden area and of course the Helmsley castle
104 locals recommend
Helmsley
Beautiful village with great cafes and pubs for lunch.
Quaint shops, and beautiful garden area and of course the Helmsley castle
Sightseeing
Beautiful day out with great gardens, cafes and beautiful walks.
They also have an amazing play area for the children
220 locals recommend
Castle Howard
Beautiful day out with great gardens, cafes and beautiful walks.
They also have an amazing play area for the children
White Horse
Low Town Bank RoadNice walk ...and watch the glider planes take off from the top
Shops
Harrogate
Lovely town of Harrogate.
Great for shopping and restaurants
Clifton Moor Centre
Shopping centre for supermarket, pets, and household items