Local Area Information

Woodward Farm House is the perfect base to explore the infinite wonders of North Yorkshire, whether via foot, bike, horseback or motor. 

Endless network of footpaths and bridleways including:   

  • The Cleveland Way, St Hilda's Way, St Aelred's Pilgrims Trail, Whitby Way
  • Hanging Stones - a 6km walk around a series of installations by Andy Goldsworthy

Magnificent stately homes and gardens:   

  • Castle Howard, Sledmere House & Gardens, Burton Agnes, Newby Hall, Helmsley Walled Garden, Scampston Gardens, The Himalayan Gardens and Sculpture Park, Breezy Knees, Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Local museums, English Heritage and National Trust treasures:   

  • Ryedale Folk Museum, Rievaulx Abbey and Terraces, Nunnington Hall, Clifton Tower (York), Whitby Abbey,  Fountains Abbey
  • North York Moors Railway - Heritage Steam Train line from Pickering to Whitby

Stunning beaches and coastline:   

  • Sandsend, Saltburn, Filey Beach, RSPB Bempton Cliffs
  • Historic cities and towns to meander and wander with markets, cafes and restaurants to savour, including York, Ripon, Helmsley, Malton, Kirkbymoorside, Whitby

LOCAL FOOD AND DRINK

Immerse yourself in local culture with these festivals and shows:   

  • Malton Food Lovers Festival (May), Ryedale Show (July), Farndale Show (August), North York Moors Chamber Music Festival (August), Ryedale Open Studios (September)

Fabulous local pubs, cafes and restaurants: 

  • The Moors Inn (Appleton le Moors), The Blacksmiths Arms (Lastingham), The Royal Oak (Gillamoor), The Abbey Inn (Byland Abbey), The Durham Ox (Crayke)
  • Graze on the Green (Rosedale), Lockton Tea Rooms (Lockton), Mannion (Helmsley), Daffy Cafe (Farndale)
  • Feather & Beak (Keldholme), Spice 4 U (Pickering), The Magpie (Whitby)
  • Michelin Star* Restaurants: The Star (Harome); The Black Swan (Olstead); Myse (Hovingham)