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 Eden Camp |
 Helmsley |
 Castle Howard |
 Heartbeat Country |
 Thirsk |
 Sledmere |
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Clifton Farm is a family run mixed farm (both animals and crops) on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. It is set in peaceful open countryside with beautiful panoramic views and spacious gardens.
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Clifton Farm is an ideal location to stay for visiting York, where you can see York minster, walk on the city walls, visit the Jorvik viking centre (the viking city recaptured) and The Railway Museum and now the majestic new York Wheel. |
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Murton Park boasts 4 attractions set in 10 acres: Yorkshire Farming Museum, Brigantium (the Roman Fort), Danelaw Dark Age Village, wander through a wattle and daub village, Derwent Valley Light Railway. |
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Malton, our local market town, visit Malton Museum, an archaeological museum exploring Roman Life in the area. |
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Pickering, visit the ruins of Pickering Castle, the town dates back to 270 BC. Pickering is the gate way to the North Yorkshire Moors and is the Southern terminus of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, which runs between Pickering and Grosmont through the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, if you change trains along the way you can explore Goathland, (Aidensfield, in TV's Heartbeat). From time to time the railway hosts a day out with Thomas The Tank Engine. |
| The North Yorkshire Moors, is the largest expanse of heather upland in England. Dalby Forest is a national trust site. |
| Clifton Farm is close to the Wolds Way National Trail (nearest point Thixendale. Note: The Youth Hostel in Thixendale is now permanently closed). Walkers welcomed. Pick-up from Thixendale available. |
| Whitby is an old maritime town, famous for Captain Cook, the 18th century voyager and explorer. Whitby Abbey was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula. |
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Helmsley is another popular market town, Duncome Park (in Helmsley) is the historical house and home to Lord and Lady Feversham. |
| Kirkbymoorsideis another busy market town. |
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Thirsk, the veterinary surgery of James Herriot (All Creatures Great and Small fame) is open to the public. |
| The Howardian Hills is an area of outstanding beauty, 77 square miles of woods, farmland and historic parkland. The area takes its name from Castle Howard (Brideshead Revisited), the spectacular eighteenth-century palace which has been home to the Howard Family for 300 years. Set in 1000 acres of parkland with fountains, lakes and woodlands. A wonderful day out for all the family. The River Derwent runs through the Howardian Hills via Kirkham Priory. Kirkham Gorge is one of the most pristine river systems in the North of England. |
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Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo is popular for the children, and the big children amongst us. |
| Eden Camp is the story of civilian life during world war II. |
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Sledmere House, the manor house of Sledmere where history, peace and beauty are combined. The Parkland was planned by 'Capability' Brown. This is one of Yorkshire's hidden treasures. |
Local attractions and activities
Fishing, Golf, Tennis, Indoor Swimming Pools/Leisure Centres, Gardens, Garden Centres, Gift Shops, Pick Your Own, Picnic Areas, Pony/Horse Riding, Walking, Nature Trails, Way Marked walks, Car Hire, Adventure Playgrounds, Ceramic Workshop, Wildlife Artist (Robert E Fuller) Studio, Village Pubs, Traditional Music, 4x4 driving.
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