York is five miles away with a park and ride just down the road, with access for wheelchairs, also York has shopmobility. Castle Howard is six miles away and is not to be missed. Also in the same direction is Pickering where you can visit the trout farm and have a ride on the steam train. Then there is the beautiful York Minster. If you like architecture then you must take a walk down the Shambles and Stonegate. If you look up and you will feel like you have gone back in time...
Nearby Points of Interest
- Castle Howard (8 mi)
- you could not wish for a more magnificent home steeped in history and beauty as Castle Howard has to offer. discover the many delights that Castle Howard has to ensure you a relaxing fun day out for all the family at one of Britains most beautiful family homes. you can walk around the lovely tranquil gardens and lakes, or you can jump on the land train down to the great lake to explore the adventure playground. you can also enjoy a summer boat trip on the great lake, weather permiting!
- Yorkshire Air Museum (2 mi)
- Yorkshire Air Museum now recognised as being one of the leading aviation history Museums in Europe. the collection of historic air craft include - Panavia Tornado GR4, handley Page Halifax Mk.111.the DeHavilland Mosquito Nightfighter, Spitfire, Hurricane, Harrier GR3 and many others. the museum is based on the former WW11 Bomber Command station of RAF Elvington. where it retains the authentic atmosphere of the period including restored wartime buildings.a fascinating atmospheric day out for all
- Murton Park (2 mi)
- Step back in history to explore the everyday lifes of our ancestors at the educational and exciting Yorkshire Museum of Farming. visit the Danelaw Viking village, Roman fort, and Tudor Croft. learn the crafts of our ancestors at the workshops. then step aboard the Derwent Valley Light Railway Steam train which runs every Sunday from easter to September. let the children run off steam in the adventure playground. peddle tractors, and enjoy a picnic or our traditional yorkshire food cafe.
- Stewarts Burnby Hall Gardens (6 mi)
- Visit these gardens to see a beautiful collection of hardy water lilies which are recognised as one of the largest displays found in a natural setting in Europe.there is a Victorian Garden with a gazebo and pergola, a Secret Garden designed by students from a local agricultural college, an extensive rock garden and heather beds.and there is the beautiful Primrose Wood in an acre of natural woodland with wood sculptures created by local schools. a thoroughly relaxing day out !
- Jorvik Viking Centre (5 mi)
- At JORVIK Viking Centre you are standing on the site of an astounding archaeological discovery. thirty years ago our archaeologists revealed the houses, workshops and backyards of the Viking-Age city of JORVIK. They could not believe their eyes! it has now been excavated and found to be preserved in remarkable condition, and restored so you can travel back in time as you journey through the museum and feel as if you are really there living in their time. See, Smell, and relive how they lived!
Nearby Activities
- Watersports (5 mi)
- visit Allerthorpe Lakeland Park Watersports Activity Centre. you can enjoy Windsurfing, Kayaking, Sailing. laser fun boats, canoeing, fly fishing. there is also a walk around the lake with animals to visit, childrens play area and a lovely cafe with veranda to sit out on to watch the water sports and the ducks ect swimming on the lake.
Local Amenities
- Supermarket (1 mi)
- in the village of Dunnington there is a small shopping centre with a Costcutter supermarket, with ATM machine inside, Pharmacy, Butcher, Newsagent, Hairdressers , Fish & Chip Shop, home furnishing designer shop, Doctor's Sugery and Dental Surgery.there is also a petrol station very close by and a Pub and Restaurant within walking distance. the Grimston Bar Park & Ride is 1.5 miles away for your convenience into York City Centre.
York Station
(5.0mi, 8.0km)
Directly outside York Station you can catch the East Yorkshire bus Dunnington getting off at Common Lane on A1079 at Dunnington, our B&B is found 100 metres after bus stop.A64/A1079 exit
(1.5mi, 2.4km)
After exiting A64 taking the 4th exit off roundabout to A1079 Pocklington/Hull, FIFTH MILESTONE B&B is found 1.5 miles down the Hull road on the left hand side, just after the petrol station and Philip Welch car sales room.