Things to Do · Family attraction
Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool
Helmsley Ryedale
A 25-metre heated outdoor swimming pool run as a charity in the North York Moors National Park.
Why go?
It gives Helmsley a seasonal activity that is very different from the town’s heritage and walking offer.
Good to know
- Baxton's Sprunt, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5HT
- Opening times and prices change — check the venue's own website before travelling.
Nearby
Nature · Helmsley Ryedale
Birch Wood Nature Reserve
A secluded woodland reserve north of Helmsley with veteran trees, seasonal flowers and wildlife.
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.
Source: Folkshire content engine · last checked 2026-09-27. Opening times and prices change — confirm with the venue before travelling.