Things to do in Slingsby, North Yorkshire
The small hamlet of Slingsby is about six miles west of Malton in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire.
With a population of just over 600 at the last count, it is a typical rural community bordering the Malton road.
Slingsby is popular with tourists and visitors as it is situated in beautiful countryside and within easy reach of the historic city of York, 20 miles to the south.
Slingsby even has its own ruined castle, a 17th-century manor house which stands on the site of a former mediaeval castle
Present Day Slingsby
The stone-built cottages and Georgian townhouses in this pretty village are clustered around the village green which has a traditional maypole.
A stroll around the locality will reveal pretty gardens, the Parish Church of All Saints with its old churchyard and the ruins of the local manor.
The local Grapes pub serves good home-cooked food and a choice of local ales and gives a warm Yorkshire welcome to visitors.
Most local activities centre around the Village Hall.
Sir William is buried in the church.
The village High Street has a restaurant, general store, bakery, tea shop, garage, electrical goods shop and is complemented by several mobile services including a butcher.
There is a sports field and a children's play area. Other local services can be found in the surrounding towns of Malton, Helmsley, Kirkbymoorside and Pickering.
The village is surrounded by farmland and the Howardian Hills can be seen in the distance.
Things to do in Slingsby
Visitors to Slingsby generally come to drink-in the quiet surroundings and slower pace of village life found here.
It is a walker's delight with plenty of hills, public footpaths, scenic drives and stunning natural countryside to be enjoyed.
Those looking for more excitement can rent quads and go bike trekking or go horse trekking on the moors.
Situated between two lakes, Castle Howard has been featured in many films and TV historical dramas.
Dalby Forest is easily accessed from Slingsby and has burial mounds and evidence of settlements dating back to the Bronze Age.
As well as visiting the city of York, the coast is a pleasant 30-mile drive from Slingsby and offers a full day out at Scarborough or Filey.
The Staintondale Shire Horse Centre is another excellent family attraction in the area.
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Days Out in Slingsby
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Castle Howard (2 Miles)*
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Nunnington Hall (4 Miles)*
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Malton Museum (5 Miles)*
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Eden Camp Modern History Museum (5 Miles)*
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Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo (6 Miles)*
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Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life (8 Miles)*
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway (8 Miles)*
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Duncombe Park (9 Miles)*
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Helmsley Walled Garden (9 Miles)*
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Sutton Park (9 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Slingsby
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Helmsley (8 Miles)*
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Pickering (9 Miles)*
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Thornton-le-Dale (10 Miles)*
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Bugthorpe (11 Miles)*
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Stamford Bridge (11 Miles)*
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York (14 Miles)*
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Brompton (15 Miles)*
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Helperthorpe (15 Miles)*
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Weaverthorpe (16 Miles)*
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Wetwang (17 Miles)*
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