Allithwaite has a great local pub serving good food and local ales which is located just 150 yards from the entrance to the park. It also has a small village shop and post office.
Grosmont luxury lodge is just 30 minutes from the historic city of York and on the edge of the quiet market town of Pickering. It has stylish living area with a verandah overlooking the lake with an outdoor hot tub. Best choice for a couple holiday getaway!
Nestled at the head of a beautiful valley in the North York Moors National Park bordering both Dalby Forest and National Trust Moorland. This is a great place for anyone just wanting to relax and let the world disappear for a few days.
Pickering Lodges is part of our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection, a luxurious haven of peace and tranquillity overlooking two serene lakes just outside the gentle market town of Pickering. An idyllic retreat for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle and relax in lakeside luxury with family and friends at the gateway to the magical North York Moors.
Pickering is the charming, historical gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors. Looking for a beautiful base on your invigorating hiking holiday? Or perhaps, do you want to uncover the depths of an area you’d never thought about before? Either way, there’s plenty to keep you occupied in Pickering – whether you’re up in the hills for a tea break or an evening celebration in the centre of the town.
Explore the royal history of Pickering at Pickering Castle. This spectacular 13th Century motte & bailey castle has been used through the years by medieval kings as a hunting lodge, farm and holiday home.
Pore over the family-oriented books and activities presented in the grand chapel, but don’t forget the rest of the castle. The King’s room, found in the keep, is a particular highlight! And, of course, enjoy the signature sweeping views of Yorkshire countryside that can be enjoyed throughout Pickering.
If you want a little more history on your Pickering mini-break, you can’t miss the Beck Isle Museum. The museum dedicates itself to local history, boasting a host of changing galleries and an extensive WW1 project. Visitors love the exhibition that displays household products from the first half of the 20th Century, from big cans of Bisto to Corebos Custard.
For families
For a day out to please all ages, make sure to pay a visit to Flamingo Land! Only ten minutes from Pickering, enjoy the best parts of a zoo and a theme park rolled into one busy day out! Tour the funny meerkats, diving penguins and majestic giraffes at their award-winning zoo.
Flamingo Land
Then hold onto your holiday hats and scream as you fly around the park on one of their many rollercoaster rides! Older kids will love Velocity, the UK’s only motorbike launch coaster. And there’s plenty for families to do too, from a dinosaur-themed flight ride to a suspended aeroplane coaster.
The North Yorkshire Moor railway provides a more peaceful day trip for the whole family. Chug through the countryside on a charming old-fashioned steam train, arriving onto your train directly in Pickering and alighting at Whitby for a fun day at the beach!
Enjoy refreshments in the pretty tea room as you take in the spectacular scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park sweeping past you. Make sure you book your tickets in advance!
Food & Drink
For a middle-of-the-day treat, Pickering has a whole host of options. Dale Head Farm Tea Garden is a pitstop with panoramic views, perfect for refueling after a walk. Tucked away right on the edge of the North York moors, enjoy a cuppa and a fresh homemade cake in the tranquil blooming garden.
Or if you’d prefer to stay closer to the centre of Pickering, visit the unique Middleton Post Office Tea Parlour. Only in the next village over from Pickering, devour one of their generous portions of cake for an afternoon treat. And no worries if you have any dietary restrictions – the tea rooms have a fantastic inclusive menu!
Looking for an evening meal? Stop off at the snazzy Willowgate Bistro. Each dish on this extensive menu is stylishly presented and exquisitely cooked. The duck, scallops and steak are all particular favourites of visitors. If you’re out for a special celebration, why not sample the gin tasting menu to top off a truly excellent holiday?
Lodges with Hot Tubs
Always a popular choice for a family holiday in this area and you can search and book hot tub holidays in Yorkshire here.
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