Castle Howard

Owner occupied. Only 8 miles away.Besides the house there are extensive grounds, walled garden, adventure playground, garden centre, arboretum and many special events

Nunnington Hall

NT. Beautifully situated beside the river Rye. Home to the Carlisle Collectio of miniature rooms. Many special events throughout the year.

Helmsley Castle

EH. 900 years of history takes the castle from a fortress to a Tudor mansion, civil war stronghold and a romantic victorian ruin. Minutes walk from Helmsley Walled Garden

Rievaulx Abbey

EH. Began in 1131ad by Walter Espec of Helmsley Castle. See the history of one of Englands most powerful monastries. Set in a stunning location by the Rye.

Rievaulx Terrace

NT. 18th century landscape of rievaulx Terrace, Ionic temple, preserved interior of the Tuscan temple

Byland Abbey

EH. Began in 1135ad as a Savigniac abbey and changed to the Cistercians in 1147ad. many interesting artifacts. It inspired the Rose window at York. Free entry!

Hovingham Hall

Owner occupied. Open during June only. Home of the Worsley family of the Duchess of Kent. Very large family home and retains that homeliness.

Benningborough Hall

NT.Italian inspired hall, hung with many masterpieces. 8 acres of gardens, walled kitchen garden and autumn border. This side ofYork.

Newby Hall

Adams style house, wonderful borders and gardens, miniature steam railway and various special events.

Fountains Abbey

NT. Like Rievaulx this was founded by the Cistertians in 1132ad. Stunnng location in the valley with walks along the water gardens of Studley Royal deerpark. Near Ripon

Sledmere House

A day in the Wolds. Owner occupied.Take a drive to Malton and then over our wide open Yorkshire Wolds to Sledmere House. Capability Brown, Chippendale, Sheraton, Louis and well preserved village. Afterwards carry on and explore Beverley and it's minster.

Scampston Hall

Scampston Walled Garden is a beautiful contemporary garden, quite unlike any other. Designed by the renowned Dutch plantsman, Piet Oudolf, and featuring modern, perennial meadow planting alongside more traditional areas. Only the other side of Malton.