Local area information

22 Bondgate is an ideal base for walking and touring: Castle Howard, Abbeys and National Trust Properties are close by.  There are also the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors, which afford excellent opportunities for walking, as well as many other local attractions to be found in this beautiful and historical area.  Horse riding is available in the beautiful setting of Duncombe Park.

Castle Howard	Set in an elevated position, against the Howardian Hills Castle Howard is visible for miles around. It is the largest house in Yorkshire and has been the home of the Howard family since the 17th century. www.castlehoward.co.uk
Helmsley Walled Garden	Visit the five acre Helmsley Walled Garden, set against the backdrop of Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park, which has undergone extensive restoration as a fully working kitchen garden. www.helmsleywalledgarden.co.uk
Duncombe Park	Sir Charles Duncombe's new Baroque mansion was completed in 1713 on a virgin plateau overlooking Helmsley Castle and the valley of the River Rye.  Following a major fire in 1879 the house was rebuilt with care and superb workmanship, largely to the original design. www.duncombepark.com
Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life	An extensive museum containing a magnificent assortment of items curious, mysterious, marvellous and common place from the last 200 years. www.beckislemuseum.co.uk
North Yorkshire Moors Railway	The 18 mile North Yorkshire Moors Railway runs through the beautiful North York Moors National Park, between the market town of Pickering and the village of Grosmont. www.northyorkshiremoorsrailway.com