Attractions near Helmsley Castle

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Helmsley Castle

Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5AB - England, UK

Today’s ruins date from the turn of the 13th Century. After consolidation by the de Roos family, the castle briefly passed to Richard III until his death at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Ownership reverted to the family who...

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Attractions near Helmsley Castle

A selection of attractions close to Helmsley Castle:

Helmsley Castle (< 1 Mile)

Today’s ruins date from the turn of the 13th Century. After consolidation by the de Roos family, the castle briefly passed to Richard III until...

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Rievaulx Terrace (3.1 Miles)

Stroll and picnic on the elegant half-mile grass terrace and enjoy the superb views over Rievaulx Abbey to Ryedale and the Hambleton Hils. Visit...

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Rievaulx Abbey (3.4 Miles)

This Cistercian monastery was founded in 1131 as part of a missionary effort to reform Christianity in western Europe. A founding community of 12 grew...

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Nunnington Hall (6.9 Miles)

Nunnington Hall is a mellow 17th Century manor house surrounded by a sheltered, walled garden on the banks of the River Rye, stocked with scented...

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Shandy Hall (9.8 Miles)

It was between 1760 and 1767 that the eccentric parson Laurence Sterne wrote his famous tale Tristian Shandy. The early 15th Century house is...

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Ryedale Folk Museum (10.6 Miles)

The Ryedale Folk Museum invites visitors to go on a trip through time, back to an age when life was very different from today, and...

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Byland Abbey (11.9 Miles)

Byland Abbey is one of the most charming pieces of religious architecture in this area of the world. The historic abbey has been one...

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Beck Isle Museum (12.6 Miles)

An extensive museum containing a magnificent collection of objects covering the last 200 years with something for all the family. The collection aims to reflect...

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Pickering Trout Lake (12.7 Miles)

Pickering Lake is stocked with rainbow trout so you can use float or fly fishing methods. The lake is a perfect place for children to...

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Pickering Castle (13.3 Miles)

Situated on top of a grassy mound, Pickering Castle offer a splendid view of the surrounding countryside. The stone ruins consist of two baileys with...

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The World of James Herriot (13.5 Miles)

The World of James Herriot offers a unique tribute one of the most famous vets and authors from Yorkshire. Based in his original surgery...

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Thirsk Museum (13.5 Miles)

This museum is based in the house where Thomas Lord, founder of Lord’s Cricket Ground, was born in 1755. There are eight rooms of...

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Castle Howard (16.4 Miles)

Begun in 1699, and taking over 100 years to complete, Castle Howard is still the home of the Howard family and is arguably one of...

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Falconry UK Ltd. (17.1 Miles)

Our falconry courses or hawk walks are an ideal birthday or Christmas present or a fantastic idea for that corporate company special day out for...

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Eden Camp Museum (19 Miles)

Originally a 1940s prisoner of war camp this award winning attraction is more than just a military museum. In contains some fascinating displays that make...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)