The Local Area

Pickering Town Centre

? 0.3 Miles | ⌚ 10 Minute Walk

From the historic attractions to the hundreds of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes, there is something for everyone in Pickering. It also serves as a fantastic base for exploring the stunning North York Moors.

welcometopickering.co.uk

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

? 0.7 Miles | ⌚ 15 Minute Walk

18 miles of preserved steam railway through the spectacular scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors – a great day out for old and young. 

Trains run to Whitby and back in the Holiday season.

nymr.co.uk

Pickering Castle

? 1.2 Miles | ⌚ 20 Minute Walk

Discover how this 13th century castle has been used throughout the centuries – including as a royal hunting lodge and a holiday home for kings and queens.

englishheritage.org.uk/visit/places/pickering-castle

Flamingo Land

? 4.2 Miles | ⌚ 10 Minute Drive

Flamingo Land resort is a theme park and zoo which is always a popular day out with all age groups.

flamingoland.co.uk

0800 408 8840

Dalby Forest

? 6.3 Miles | ⌚ 15 Minute Drive

The beautiful landscape offers a variety of different trails – including those with easy access, for experienced walkers, runners and cyclists. There is a Go Ape activity centre, two play areas and multiple barbecue and picnic sites.

forestryengland.uk/dalby-forest

Eden Camp

7.1 Miles | ⌚ 15 Minute Drive

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on the Home Front and the Front Line at this former World War 2 Prisoner of War Camp.

edencamp.co.uk

01653 697 777

Whitby

? 21.1 Miles | ⌚ 35 Minute Drive

A seaside town steeped in history – home of the jet industry, Captain Cook and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Take the Whitby Ghost & Dracula Walk and discover the stories of the magical and mysterious that fill the town.

discoveryorkshirecoast.com/whitby

Scarborough

? 22.2 Miles | ⌚ 40 Minute Drive

A coastal day out which provides more than the usual seaside entertainment. In addition to the glorious beaches, there is stunning scenery, fabulous museums and galleries as well as live entertainment venues and outdoor attractions.

discoveryorkshirecoast.com/scarborough

York

? 26.5 Miles | ⌚ 40 Minute Drive

The home of lots of popular attractions including the Jorvic Viking Museum, the Castle Museum, York Dungeons and more. You can take a walk around the famous ‘City Walls’ to get access to views not normally seen.

visityork.org