Ryedale Guide - North Yorkshire Brochure

The Ryedale Guide - North Yorkshire, produced by Ryedale District Council, introduces visitors to one of the region's most varied corners, where the wild heather uplands of the North York Moors National Park meet the gently rolling Yorkshire Wolds and the patchwork farmland of the Vale of Pickering.

Landscapes of Ryedale

Ryedale brings together a striking range of scenery within a single area. The guide highlights the contrasting beauty that defines the district:

• The wild heather upland of the North York Moors National Park
• The gently rolling hills of the Yorkshire Wolds
• The patchwork beauty of farmland in the Vale of Pickering

Attractions and Heritage

Ryedale offers a wealth of excellent attractions for those keen to explore its history. Visitors can discover the area's heritage through spectacular abbeys and castles, alongside the splendour of its stately homes and country houses. A more humble way of life from the past can be found in the area's four museums, while a visit to England's longest steam railway provides another taste of days gone by.

Activities and Accommodation

The guide details a range of activities, events and accommodation to meet everyone's needs, including quality assured bed and breakfasts, hotels, inns and self-catering units. Families are well catered for too, with many attractions offering children's information packs, adventure playgrounds and plenty of wide open spaces for energetic young visitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of landscape does Ryedale cover?

Ryedale spans the wild heather upland of the North York Moors National Park, the gently rolling hills of the Yorkshire Wolds and the patchwork farmland of the Vale of Pickering.

What kinds of attractions can visitors explore?

Visitors can explore spectacular abbeys and castles, stately homes and country houses, four museums and England's longest steam railway.

What accommodation options are available?

The guide lists quality assured bed and breakfasts, hotels, inns and self-catering units to suit a range of needs.

Is Ryedale suitable for families with children?

Yes. Many of Ryedale's attractions provide children's information packs, adventure playgrounds and wide open spaces for children to use their energy.

How can visitors learn about the area's history?

The area's heritage can be discovered through its abbeys, castles, stately homes and country houses, while its four museums reveal a more humble way of life from the past.

This brochure is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Ryedale District Council. For current details, visit the company's official website.