Helmsley

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Helmsley was the ancestral home of Lord Feversham. Duncombe Park is an elegant house set in 450 acres of parkland open to the public from 1st May to 30th October, where the current Lord and Lady Feversham live. With an antiques fair being held in June, a dog show held in July and a craft fair held in August, there is always something for everyone! Duncombe Park. Helmsley Castle was built in the 1200s. It has recently undergone a thorough makeover by English Heritage, including a brand new visitor centre and an audio tour. The Castle is open all year round apart from Christmas and New Year. There is a small entrance fee. Helmsley Castle

Helmsley market place is well renowned for it motorcyclists. Many pass through on Harley Davidson’s which line the streets on weekends and bank holidays, stopping at one of the many charming pubs to ‘refuel’! Helmsley has lots of little shops and a few boutiques offering one off styles. The Market square comes to life on a Friday when the market is held and many shops are open on Sundays; a very popular day for visitors.

The Helmsley walled gardens are close to Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park. They are open all year round with a café and small garden centre; check out their website for more details (www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk). Rievaulx Abbey lies 2 miles west of Helmsley. It is an early 13th century church, reputed to be one of the finest monastic churches in the North. The abbey is unique and set in the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside, recently crowned the most beautiful county in England.

Close to Helmsley is the lively market town of Kirkbymoorside. B and B’s are located here and farmhouses providing self-catering accommodation and caravan parks are located in between the two towns. Helmsley is accessible from the A170 east from Thirsk and the A170 west of Pickering.

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