Nature · Helmsley Ryedale
Birch Wood Nature Reserve
A secluded woodland reserve north of Helmsley with veteran trees, seasonal flowers and wildlife.
Area
Helmsley & Ryedale
A market town on the edge of the North York Moors, with a castle, walled garden, independent food shops and walking routes into the Rye valley.
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Heritage · Helmsley Ryedale
Duncombe Park
An historic estate close to Helmsley with landscape terraces, parkland and the National Centre for Birds of Prey within its grounds.
Hotel · Helmsley Ryedale
Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
A hotel and spa in central Helmsley with rooms, restaurant, outdoor pool and Verbena Spa.
Town · Helmsley Ryedale
Helmsley
A compact market town with sandstone streets, independent shops, cafés, a castle and direct access to the western North York Moors.
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Helmsley Arts Centre
A community arts venue presenting cinema, theatre, music, exhibitions, talks and workshops in central Helmsley.
Pub · Helmsley Ryedale
Helmsley Brewing Company
A small brewery and brew tap in central Helmsley producing its own North York Moors beers.
Heritage · Helmsley Ryedale
Helmsley Castle
A castle above the River Rye whose surviving remains trace the site from medieval fortress to Tudor mansion and later ruin.
Family attraction · Helmsley Ryedale
Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool
A 25-metre heated outdoor swimming pool run as a charity in the North York Moors National Park.
Garden · Helmsley Ryedale
Helmsley Walled Garden
A five-acre historic walled garden below the castle, with borders, glasshouses, orchard, café, plant centre and shop.
Shop · Helmsley Ryedale
Hunters of Helmsley
A family-run food shop with a deli counter, pantry, Yorkshire produce, cheeses, meats, pies, sandwiches and drinks.
Walks
Demanding · 16.1 km
Sutton Bank to Helmsley on the Cleveland Way
A point-to-point section of the Cleveland Way finishing in Helmsley after crossing the western edge of the North York Moors.
Start: Sutton Bank
Moderate · 11 km
Helmsley to Rievaulx Circular
A longer circular route linking Helmsley with the Rievaulx valley and abbey landscape.
Start: Helmsley
Moderate · 5 km
Helmsley Castle to Rievaulx Abbey
A Cleveland Way walk from Helmsley Castle through woods and pasture to Rievaulx Abbey.
Start: Helmsley Castle
What's on
Fri
2
Oct
19:00 UK time · film
People's Emergency Briefing
Helmsley Arts Centre
A screening and briefing focused on the climate and nature emergency.
Sat
3
Oct
19:30 UK time · music
Mark Harrison Band
Helmsley Arts Centre
An evening of original folk-blues songs and storytelling.
Sun
4
Oct
10:00 UK time · workshop
SoulCanvas - Samhain
Helmsley Arts Centre
A creative workshop combining intuitive art, journaling and guided prompts.