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Recommended Towns & Villages near Ampleforth

Coxwold, Shandy House, 1991

Coxwold (13 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction W)

Coxwold is one of those villages that appear to have changed very little with the passing of the centuries...

The Square in Helmsley, North Yorkshire, July 2006

Helmsley (172 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction NE)

The town itself is very pretty with lots of interesting stone buildings set around a market square where visitors can find attractive craft and gift shops, as well as cafe's and no less than four former coaching inns...

Town square, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Thirsk (16 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction W)

A charming market town in North Yorkshire, Thirsk is famous for being the home of James Herriot, the author of "All Creatures Great and Small."..

Pickering 2

Pickering (140 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction E)

The enduring popularity of the East Coast of North Yorkshire owes much to the excellent long sandy beaches, while the lure of the wild moorland and its communities never fades...

St Mary's Priory Church, Old Malton, North Yorkshire.

Old Malton (6 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction E)

This delightful village nestles beneath the shadow of the Howardian Hills close to the rivers Rye and Derwent...

Rosedale. North York Moors.

Rosedale Abbey (20 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction NE)

This is a lovely village hidden in a lush green valley landscape of sweeping hillsides, meadows and breathtaking scenery...

Cod Beck Reservoir near Osmotherley. North York Moors.

Osmotherley (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NW)

Osmotherley is a beautiful unspoilt village on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, it lies surrounded by moors and pastureland between the Cleveland and Hambleton Hills...

Thornton le Dale 001

Thornton-le-Dale (48 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction E)

Thornton-le-Dale is a lovely village lying at the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors...

York

York (1057 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of North Yorkshire (16.4 miles, 26.5 km, direction S)

One of the most historic cities in Britain with overs 2000 years of history.....

A picture of Levisham

Levisham (19 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction NE)

This beautiful isolated moorland village overlooks Newton Dale; the road plunges down towards the station, a watermill and a church, on Levisham Beck...

Ripon Bridge

Ripon (205 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of North Yorkshire (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction W)

Every night Ripons market square is the scene of a 1,000 year old custom when the city Wakeman blows his horn...

Westerdale ford. North Yorkshire Moors.

Westerdale (2 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction N)

Nestling in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, Westerdale affords the visitor wonderful views over the surrounding dales...

Beautiful Knaresborough in June. Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

Knaresborough (131 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction SW)

This attractive market town lies in the high reaches of Yorkshire above Harrogate. It is overlooked by the peaceful waters of the River Nidd which is spanned by a magnificent.....

Goathland Railway Station, Goathland

Goathland (320 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction NE)

Sheep graze on the course grasses that surround the greystone houses of this straggling moorland village..

Thomason Foss Waterfall, Beck Hole, Goathland, North Yorkshire Moors

Beck Hole (22 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (21.1 miles, 34.0 km, direction NE)

A picturesque village near to Goathland..

West Park United Reformed Church

Harrogate (190 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (22.7 miles, 36.5 km, direction SW)

One of the chief town's in Yorkshire's old West Riding, Harrogate acheived early fame as a Spa resort...

River Tees bridges

Yarm (8 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (23.3 miles, 37.5 km, direction NW)

Situated in the heart of the Tees valley, the picturesque town of Yarm has a long and interesting history. It was also highlighted on BBC Breakfast television on Friday 19 January.....

Sandsend 2

Sandsend (40 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of North Yorkshire (27.4 miles, 44.0 km, direction NE)

A wildly beautiful rugged coastal area with over two and a half miles of uninterrupted golden sand which in high summer is idyllic for holiday makers, and attractive to surfers...

Fortunes Kipper House

Whitby (911 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (28.1 miles, 45.2 km, direction NE)

This historic small fishing town is part of the Heritage Coast of North East England. It is a place of historical interest and was the home of the most famous 18th century explorer and voyager; Captain James Cook. Whitby also has one of the finest examples of Anglo Saxon churches in England...

Recommended attractions near Ampleforth

Gilling Castle, Gilling East, North Yorkshire

Gilling Castle (1 Pictures)

(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SE)

Gilling Castle rises above Gilling East in a fabulous setting between the Hambledon and Howardian Hills. The house is.....

Byland Abbey

Byland Abbey (12 Pictures)

(1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction W)

It would be hard to find a more perfect setting for the gracious ruins of centuries old Byland Abbey than this remote valley spot.....

Great House Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

Duncombe Park (2 Pictures)

(2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction NE)

This magnificent historic mansion has a rich, colourful history. The house is an impressive Baroque style building overlooking.....

The ruined Gatehouse as seen from the Castle yard. Helmsley Castle, North Yorkshire

Helmsley Castle (30 Pictures)

(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NE)

This is a fascinating site where you can explore the 12th century ruins of a once great castle and spectacular earthworks cut.....

Rievaulx Abbey. North York Moors.

Rievaulx Abbey (116 Pictures)

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N)

Rievaulx Abbey is situated on 15 acres in the valley of Rye approximately 3 miles from Helmsley in Northern Yorkshire and was.....

The White Horse at Kilburn. North Yorkshire.

The Kilburn White Horse (5 Pictures)

(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction W)

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Slingsby Castle, North Yorkshire

Slingsby Castle (1 Pictures)

(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction E)

The remains of a moat still surround the ruinous Slingsby Castle built for Ralph de Hastings in 1338. Indeed, the moat may well.....

Sheriff Hutton Castle, North Yorkshire

Sheriff Hutton Castle (4 Pictures)

(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SE)

The remains of this once fine castle built by Sir Bertram de Bulmar, Sheriff of Yorkshire in the 12th century and subsequently.....

Inside the Wight Home. - Heriott Museum

The World of James Herriot Museum (15 Pictures)

(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction W)

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Castle Howard

Castle Howard (140 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction SE)

Close to the historic city of York is the hauntingly beautiful Castle Howard. This magnificent house was used as the setting for.....

Animals at Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo

Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo (4 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction E)

Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo, situated in Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire, stands as a dynamic and multifaceted attraction......

Beningborough Hall

Beningbrough Hall (19 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction S)

18th-century house with interactive galleries and National Portrait Gallery paintings. Grounds and working walled garden...

Malton Museum, Malton , North Yorkshire.

Malton Museum (1 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction E)

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Eden Camp Museum, Malton, North Yorkshire.

Eden Camp (162 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction E)

Unlike most museums, the Eden Camp Museum is a real living celebration of the nations war-time experiences. This is told through.....

Broughton Bank

North York Moors National Park (91 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.4 km, direction NE)

Many will tell you they have never seen the Yorkshire Moors, yet often you can catch a glimpse of this magical area simply by.....

Rosedale. North York Moors.

Rosedale Moor (5 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction NE)

Historically this breathtakingly beautiful moors area was an industrial centre for ironstone mining during the 19th and early.....

The Minster from Precentor's Court  January 2006

York Minster (299 Pictures)

(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction S)

This is one of the most magnificent cathedral's in Europe, if not the world. It's sheer size and beauty leaves the visitor.....

St Mary's Abbey, York

St Mary's Abbey, York (22 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction S)

The idyllic ruins of St.Mary's Abbey form an eye-catching centrepiece in the grounds of the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens. These.....

Treasurer's House, York, North Yorkshire

Treasurer's House (16 Pictures)

(16.4 miles, 26.3 km, direction S)

This attractive house was originally built for the Treasurer to York Minster, Radulphus was the first treasurer, he served from.....

The Wheel in York

Yorkshire Museum & Gardens (16 Pictures)

(16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction S)

The Yorkshire Museum stands in spacious gardens on the banks of the River Ouse. It contains rich finds from the Roman city and.....


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