Things to do in Pickering, North Yorkshire
Pickering is a small market town on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, overlooking the Vale of Pickering.
Many houses date back to the late 1590s and would have had thatched roofs.
This Grade I listed building dates back to the 12th century and for many years hid a surprising secret. Beneath many layers of whitewash were some of the finest Medieval wall paintings in the UK.
Between the church and the beck, the market place is lined with two and three-storey town houses from various periods of history.
After heavy rain, the stream bursts its banks and floods the area upstream of Pickering Bridge, which can cause widespread damage.
The Memorial Hall in Pickering serves as a local community centre. It was converted from an old mill in 1922 as a memorial to the men killed in World War I.
Things to do in Pickering
Pickering Castle, although just a shell, is worth a visit to see the exhibition.
Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life is one of the town's main attractions. It is situated in a Grade II listed mansion with historic collections on display in the outbuildings.
The Victorian era pub and parlour are very well done and to complete the attraction, which is run entirely by local volunteers, there is a gallery of period costume.
They make a fascinating record of local families, fashions and life between the two world wars.
History of Pickering
The existing town dates back to Mediaeval times, although local legend has it that the original town was founded by King Peredurus around 270BC.
Both Pickering Castle and the original church were built in 1066 on the orders of the newly crowned William the Conqueror.
The estate eventually passed to Henry IV in the late 14th century and it has belonged to the crown ever since.
Although the town prospered, being on the main coaching route, the castle eventually fell into disrepair.
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Days Out in Pickering
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway (<1 Mile)*
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Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life (1 Mile)*
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Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo (3 Miles)*
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The Walled Garden at Scampston (6 Miles)*
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Eden Camp Modern History Museum (7 Miles)*
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Malton Museum (8 Miles)*
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Nunnington Hall (8 Miles)*
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Castle Howard (10 Miles)*
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Helmsley Walled Garden (12 Miles)*
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Duncombe Park (12 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Pickering
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Thornton-le-Dale (2 Miles)*
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Brompton (9 Miles)*
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Slingsby (9 Miles)*
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Helmsley (11 Miles)*
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Helperthorpe (13 Miles)*
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Weaverthorpe (13 Miles)*
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Lealholm (13 Miles)*
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Scarborough (14 Miles)*
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Castleton (15 Miles)*
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Whitby (17 Miles)*
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