| 1 miles from both thirsk racecourse and the world of james herriot, a museum based on the life of a famous local writer/vet. just off the a19 road, this straightforward family-run pub with guestrooms is 2. complimentary breakfast is served in the casual restaurant, which offers traditional pub grub and a sunday carvery. the low-key rooms feature en suite facilities, plus flat-screen tvs with dvd players, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and free wi-fi.
Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 18
White Horse (17 min)
The largest & most northerly of England's horse figures, built in November 1857. Duncombe Park (26 min)
Historic estate with landscaped gardens and parkland, plus a large collection of birds of prey. Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre (28 min)
Rare trees and shrubs in a Victorian arboretum with tea room, birds of prey and animal collections. National Trust - Mount Grace Priory (11 min)
14th-century ruins that were home to the Carthusians, a vegetarian and silent order of monks. Newby Hall & Gardens (20 min)
Georgian house & gardens on 25 acres, with a shop, exhibits & a seasonal kids' adventure playground. Lightwater Valley Theme Park (25 min)
Park with rides including long rollercoaster, Angry Birds activity area, farm animals and falconry. Byland Abbey (17 min)
Remote setting for medieval monastery ruins, now run by English Heritage, with museum of artefacts. Ripon Cathedral (19 min)
CofE place of worship, founded in 672AD, with a Saxon crypt, Perpendicular-style nave and a library. Helmsley Castle (23 min)
900 year-old castle turned Tudor mansion, with guided archaeological tours and a sculpture garden. Sutton Bank (11 min)
Sweeping views are offered from a viewing platform on this hilltop with trails & a visitor center. The World Of James Herriot (4 min)
One-time home and surgery of TV/writer vet, including a re-created World War II air-raid shelter. National Trust - Rievaulx Terrace (29 min)
18th-century landscaped garden with views over Rievaulx Abbey and 2 magnificently preserved temples. Newby Hall (20 min)
This 18th-century home is surrounded by gardens, an adventure playground, a mini railway & more. Helmsley Walled Garden (26 min)
Apple orchards, wildflower meadows & community allotments in a tranquil space established in 1758. Rievaulx Abbey (25 min)
11th-century abbey ruins in the North York Moors National Park with a cafe and visitor centre. | 
