Yorkshire is a excellent county with open moors, dales and mountainous landscapes divided by valleys and ancient settlements. York is the region's capital, in Roman times 2nd only in greatness to London and is still very much the heart of Yorkshire. It has survived the Romans, the Saxons and the Normans and carries myriads mysteries and secrets in its walls and tunnels.
Castle Howard is positioned 15 miles north east of York, just off the A64. The magnificent house has a charming 18th century Walled Garden and 1,000 acres of gardens offering breathtaking views towards the North York Moors and Yorkshire Wolds. Free guided outdoor tours take hangout daily between March and October revealing the secrets of the gardens and the architecture. Castle Howard also offers six unique shops - an award-winning farm shop, chocolate shop, plant middle, a bookshop and two gift shops - as well as a restaurant and cafe.
Relaxing horse and pony trekking is available from Trek and Trail in Staintondale. Scenic trails along moors and coast, as well as picnic and speciality rides can be booked by individuals or groups. Snainton Riding centre in Snainton is a traditional riding school set in appealing countryside. Having been established for nearly 40 years, the school rodomontades qualified instructions, exceptional facilities and well-educated horses. If you would prefer to explore by bike or boat, contact Purple Mountain Bike middle & Cafe in Dalby Forest on 01751 410011 for bike hire or Wavescene Marine Ltd of Scarborough on 01723 374400 for sea fishing, coastal cruises and commercial or corporate boat charters.
Appreciate High Street shopping without the hassle of the High Street! Look in on Monks Cross Shopping Park in Huntington and adore a safe, convenient shopping experience! Step straight from your convertible into one of your favourite High Street stores - Marks & Spencer, Boots, Clarks, Top Shop, New Look, Next, River Island, W H Smith, BHS, Argos, Monsoon, Clinton Cards, PC World, Laura Ashley, Accessorize and Mamas & Papas. Myriads cafes and restaurants, including McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Starbucks could also be found at the shopping park. There are numerous buses which run directly to Monks Cross and cycle lanes and racks are available from beginning to end.
Benefit from the legions Park & Ride opportunities around York - Rawcliffe drinking house (Clifton Moor), Monks Cross (Huntington), Grimston public house (Hull Road), Askham drinking house (Tadcaster Road) or McArthur Glen Designer Outlet. Scarborough also offers four Park & Ride areas offering high superb buses which get you to the seafront and town centre in a matter of minutes. An alternative is to use the Moorsbus network to relax and adore the beauty of the North York Moors National Park, its idyllic villages and solicitation.
York is a magical mixture of gothic and avant-garde, classic and cool, tranquil and trendy. Whatever it is you are looking for, you will locate it in York. A great selection of shops, a wide choice of fine eating in restaurants, public houses and cafes, hundreds of ancient constructed dwellings and museums and impressive outdoor adventures for the whole family.
