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Local Facilities & Attractions

There are so many fabulous places to visit right on our doorstep that it’s impossible to see it all in a week. We’ve been here for 20 years and we still have places we haven’t seen! We’ve listed a summary of the best places to visit and facilities on offer in the area. It’s by no meanseverything, but a good start to help you plan your stay with us.

Local Facilities & Attractions

There are so many fabulous places to visit right on our doorstep that it’s impossible to see it all in a week. We’ve been here for 20 years and we still have places we haven’t seen! We’ve listed a summary of the best places to visit and facilities on offer in the area. It’s by no means everything, but a good start to help you plan your stay with us.

Local Taxi Services
  • Helmsley Black Cabs: 01439 223939 - HELMSLEY-BASED
  • The Rural Chauffeur: 01439 610550 - HELMSLEY-BASED
  • Ampleforth Private Hire07368 185378 – AMPLEFORTH BASED – 4 Miles
  • Nigel’s Private Hire07960 649354 – KIRKBYMOORSIDE BASED – 6 Miles
  • J.E.B Taxis: HELMSLEY: 07971 777 666 THIRSK: 07973 443 169 (Based in Thirsk – 13 Miles - but has a
    driver in Helmsley) - Pre Book Only: 01845 527 932 (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Food, Drink & Shopping

In Helmsley itself, we have an abundance of independent café’s, restaurants, pubs, hotels and even our own brewery with its own public bar. In late 2015, Helmsley was named officially as Best Market Town in the UK which is down to its uniqueness as a Historic Market Town (Friday-Market) and the overwhelming percentage of fantastic owner-run independent shops and services. Check out visit Helmsley for detailed information. We are a big “Foody-Area” including 2 Michelin-Starred Restaurants – The Black Swan at Oldstead and The Star Inn at Harome – Both just a short drive or taxi-ride. In town we have traditional English Restaurants like The Feathers, The Black Swan and The Feversham ArmsBantamDeep Blue Fish & Chip Restaurant and Helmsley spice Indian Restaurant.

Activities

Helmsley is the ideal base for Walkers! It’s the start of the famous Cleveland Way and starting from the town there’s a multitude of walks for everyone’s abilities and goals. Duncombe Park, our local Stately Home, has several hundreds of acres of walks, including by the River Rye and is a great access
for the 4 mile walk to Rievaulx Abbey – A favourite with our Guests. There are ample alternative activities ranging from; Quad biking, Bike Riding, Walking, Gymnasium, Swimming, Clay Pigeon Shooting and more!

The Coast

The extensive North Yorkshire Coast between Staithes and Bridlington is known for its seaside towns, quaint little villages, beautiful beaches and lovely scenery. Areas of particular interest are:

The Arts

There’s great entertainment in Helmsley and within an hour of One Bondgate accommodations there is live theatre productions, yearly festivals & concerts, cinema and live local/national musical artists

Local Taxi Services
  • Helmsley Black Cabs: 01439 223939 - HELMSLEY-BASED
  • The Rural Chauffeur: 01439 610550 - HELMSLEY-BASED
  • Ampleforth Private Hire07368 185378 – AMPLEFORTH BASED – 4 Miles
  • Nigel’s Private Hire07960 649354 – KIRKBYMOORSIDE BASED – 6 Miles
  • J.E.B Taxis: HELMSLEY: 07971 777 666 THIRSK: 07973 443 169 (Based in Thirsk – 13 Miles - but has a
    driver in Helmsley) - Pre Book Only: 01845 527 932 (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Food, Drink & Shopping

In Helmsley itself, we have an abundance of independent café’s, restaurants, pubs, hotels and even our own brewery with its own public bar. In late 2015, Helmsley was named officially as Best Market Town in the UK which is down to its uniqueness as a Historic Market Town (Friday-Market) and the overwhelming percentage of fantastic owner-run independent shops and services. Check out visit Helmsley for detailed information. We are a big “Foody-Area” including 2 Michelin-Starred Restaurants – The Black Swan at Oldstead and The Star Inn at Harome – Both just a short drive or taxi-ride. In town we have traditional English Restaurants like The Feathers, The Black Swan and The Feversham ArmsBantamDeep Blue Fish & Chip Restaurant and Helmsley spice Indian Restaurant.

Activities

Helmsley is the ideal base for Walkers! It’s the start of the famous Cleveland Way and starting from the town there’s a multitude of walks for everyone’s abilities and goals. Duncombe Park, our local Stately Home, has several hundreds of acres of walks, including by the River Rye and is a great access
for the 4 mile walk to Rievaulx Abbey – A favourite with our Guests. There are ample alternative activities ranging from; Quad biking, Bike Riding, Walking, Gymnasium, Swimming, Clay Pigeon Shooting and more!

The Coast

The extensive North Yorkshire Coast between Staithes and Bridlington is known for its seaside towns, quaint little villages, beautiful beaches and lovely scenery. Areas of particular interest are:

The Arts

There’s great entertainment in Helmsley and within an hour of One Bondgate accommodations there is live theatre productions, yearly festivals & concerts, cinema and live local/national musical artists

Local Taxi Services
  • Helmsley Black Cabs: 01439 223939 - HELMSLEY-BASED
  • The Rural Chauffeur: 01439 610550 - HELMSLEY-BASED
  • Ampleforth Private Hire07368 185378 – AMPLEFORTH BASED – 4 Miles
  • Nigel’s Private Hire07960 649354 – KIRKBYMOORSIDE BASED – 6 Miles
  • J.E.B Taxis: HELMSLEY: 07971 777 666 THIRSK: 07973 443 169 (Based in Thirsk – 13 Miles - but has a
    driver in Helmsley) - Pre Book Only: 01845 527 932 (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Food, Drink & Shopping

In Helmsley itself, we have an abundance of independent café’s, restaurants, pubs, hotels and even our own brewery with its own public bar. In late 2015, Helmsley was named officially as Best Market Town in the UK which is down to its uniqueness as a Historic Market Town (Friday-Market) and the overwhelming percentage of fantastic owner-run independent shops and services. Check out visit Helmsley for detailed information. We are a big “Foody-Area” including 2 Michelin-Starred Restaurants – The Black Swan at Oldstead and The Star Inn at Harome – Both just a short drive or taxi-ride. In town we have traditional English Restaurants like The Feathers, The Black Swan and The Feversham ArmsBantamDeep Blue Fish & Chip Restaurant and Helmsley spice Indian Restaurant.

Activities

Helmsley is the ideal base for Walkers! It’s the start of the famous Cleveland Way and starting from the town there’s a multitude of walks for everyone’s abilities and goals. Duncombe Park, our local Stately Home, has several hundreds of acres of walks, including by the River Rye and is a great access
for the 4 mile walk to Rievaulx Abbey – A favourite with our Guests. There are ample alternative activities ranging from; Quad biking, Bike Riding, Walking, Gymnasium, Swimming, Clay Pigeon Shooting and more!

The Coast

The extensive North Yorkshire Coast between Staithes and Bridlington is known for its seaside towns, quaint little villages, beautiful beaches and lovely scenery. Areas of particular interest are:

The Arts

There’s great entertainment in Helmsley and within an hour of One Bondgate accommodations there is live theatre productions, yearly festivals & concerts, cinema and live local/national musical artists

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