Local Area Information

Woodward Farm House it is the perfect base to explore the infinite wonders of North Yorkshire.

Whether on foot, bike, horseback or motor..   

Endless network of footpaths & bridleways including:   The Cleveland Way, St Hilda's Way, St Aelred's Pilgrims Trail, Whitby Way

Hanging Stones:   a 6km walk around a series of installations by Andy Goldsworthy

Magnificent Stately Homes & Gardens:   Castle Howard, Sledmere House & Gardens, Burton Agnes, Newby Hall, 

Stunning Gardens:    Helmsley Walled Garden, Scampston Gardens, The Himalayan Gardens & Sculpture Park, Breezy Knees, Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Local Museums, English Heritage & National Trust treasures:    Ryedale Folk Museum, Rievaulx Abbey & Terraces, Nunnington Hall, Clifton Tower (York), Whitby Abbey,  Fountains Abbey

North York Moors Railway:   Heritage Steam Train line from Pickering to Whitby

Stunning Beaches & Coastline:    SandsEnd, Saltburn, Filey Beach, RSPB Bempton Cliffs

Historic Cities & Towns to meander & wander through with markets, cafes & restaurants to savour:    York, Ripon, Helmsley, Malton, Kirkbymoorside, Whitby

Local Festivals & Shows to immerse yourself in local culture:   Malton Food Lovers Festival (May), Ryedale Show (July), Farndale Show (August), North York Moors Chamber Music Festival (August), Ryedale Open Studios (September)

Fabulous local pubs:  The Moors Inn (Appleton le Moors), The Blacksmiths Arms (Lastingham), The Royal Oak (Gillamoor), The Abbey Inn (Byland Abbey), The Durham Ox (Crayke)

Cafes:    Graze on the Green (Rosedale), Lockton Tea Rooms (Lockton), Mannion (Helmsley), Daffy Cafe (Farndale)

Restaurants:    Feather & Beak (Keldholme), Spice 4 U (Pickering), The Magpie (Whitby)

Michelin * Restaurants:   The Star (Harome), The Black Swan (Olstead), Myse (Hovingham)