Things to Do in the Local Area

Mathewsons

Thornton-le-Dale

The classic-car auction house and showroom in Thornton-le-Dale, familiar from TV's Bangers & Cash. Browse the cars and visit on auction days.

Eden Camp Modern History Museum

near Malton

An award-winning history museum set in a former WWII prisoner-of-war camp, telling the story of 20th-century Britain at war.

Flamingo Land Resort

Kirby Misperton, near Malton

Theme park, zoo and resort — rollercoasters and animals for a full family day out.

Pickering Castle

Pickering

A well-preserved medieval motte-and-bailey castle overlooking the town, cared for by English Heritage.

Pickering Market

Pickering

Pickering's traditional weekly street market in the historic town centre.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Pickering

One of the world's most popular heritage steam railways, running from Pickering across the moors to Whitby.

North York Moors National Park

on the doorstep

Heather moorland, ancient woodland and Dalby Forest right on Allerston's doorstep, with walking and cycling trails.

The Cayley Arms

Allerston's own village pub and restaurant on Main Street — food, drinks and guest rooms.

The Grapes Inn

A traditional country pub in the neighbouring village of Ebberston, serving food and drinks.

The Buck Inn

Traditional village pub serving food, beside the beck.

The New Inn

A village pub and bar in the centre of Thornton-le-Dale.

The Brandy Snap

A well-loved tea room and eatery in the heart of Thornton-le-Dale.

The White Swan Inn

A renowned coaching inn on Market Place, known for its restaurant and Sunday lunches.

The Black Swan

A historic pub on Birdgate with a seasonal, locally-sourced menu.

Willowgate Bistro

A bistro in Pickering serving modern British dishes.

Spice 4U

Popular Indian restaurant and takeaway in Pickering.

Capplemans

Long-established fish & chips on Market Place — eat in or takeaway.

Cedarbarn Farm Shop & Café

An award-winning farm shop and café on Thornton Road.