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Baxby Manor
Ready to explore? There's plenty to do whatever time of the year you visit.
The variety of scenery around us provides endless possibilities for walking, cycling and touring - North to the vast dramatic open landscape of the Moors; West to the green valley pastures of the Dales, beloved of our famous local vet - James Herriot - and Bronte Country; South through the rich farmlands of the Vale of York, to the City, with its glorious Minster, Jorvik Museum and the National Rail Museum; East to the Wolds and coast - picturesque fishing villages, Whitby old town's quaint streets, imposing cliff top Abbey and Dracula legend, plus the traditional seaside resorts of Scarborough and Filey.
Visit historic York and the Spa Town of Harrogate
The city of York and the spa town of Harrogate are both within a 30 minutes' drive, providing a host of attractions and the opportunity to shop 'til you drop during the day, and dine out or party at night.
There are numerous places to visit. Yorkshire's rich past bequeathed us Castles, Abbeys and Stately Homes in abundance. Castle Howard, Beningborough Hall, Newby Hall, Duncombe Park - The Abbeys of Byland, Rievaulx and Fountains and Helmsley Castle are also all within 30 minutes of Baxby Manor.
This part of Yorkshire supports many fascinating craft industries, particularly in our immediate area, where almost every village has its own wood carver and furniture maker - the most renowned of which is Robert Thompson - the Mouse Man - at Kilburn.
York Attractions
Spend some time in historic York, with its quaint streets and world famous Minster. The Jorvik Viking Museum and Castle Museum will transport you back in time. Walk round the medieval city walls and down the famous Shambles (probably one of England's most famous streets) - take a river trip or visit the National Railway Museum.
And, when you need to refuel, why not visit Betty's famous tearooms, or discover one of the many pubs (reputedly one for every day of the year!), bistros and restaurants hidden in the network of streets.
Shopping
If you need a little retail therapy, York, Leeds and Harrogate have a great selection of individual shops, waiting to be discovered, along popular High Street names. Just outside York, you will find shopping centres at Monks Cross and Clifton Moor and an enormous range of discounted designer labels for fashion and the home at the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet. There are colourful and interesting markets in all of the surrounding towns - one for every day of the week!
Evenings Out
If you're not ready for a sleepy evening by the fire, there's a great selection of dining out in the area - the Balmoral in Husthwaite, the Fauconberg, Coxwold, White Swan, Ampleforth; Black Swan, Oldstead, Star at Harome. Or, head into York, where there is something for every taste and budget - from bistro to rosette dining. Do a Ghost Walk, visit the theatre or see a film at the stylish riverside City Screen.
Out and About
A spectacular drive through the North York Moors takes you to the dramatic east coastline with beautiful Robin Hood's Bay, nestling between the cliffs, and Whitby, home of the ultimate fish and chips! Why not stop on the way in Heartbeat Country, and visit the NYM Steam Railway (Pickering to Grosmont)? Or go to Scarborough, via Castle Howard, the setting for Brideshead Revisited. A visit to the farm shop and delicatessen there is a must for self-catering or gift buying.
Head west, and you are soon in the Yorkshire Dales. With its picture postcard images of drystone walls and dramatic countryside - real Herriot Country - with miles of walks ranging from gentle valley bottom to the strenuous "Three Yorkshire Peaks" challenge.
Get Active
This is THE place for walkers and cyclists, and, nearby, there are plenty of activities for all ages.
Riding Stables are popular locally - there is a trekking centre just a few miles away, and there are several golf courses in the area. There is some great fishing to be had on the local rivers and fish lakes.
You will find go-karting at Monks Cross, and, further afield, a trip to Xscape will brush up your winter sports on the indoor real snow ski slope and ice rink.
For family fun, test your nerve on the large variety of rides at Flamingoland and Lightwater Valley Fun Parks.
Horse Racing
At York, Ripon, Wetherby, Thirsk, Beverley and Catterick
The Hideaway@Baxby Manor
A new eco campsite at Baxby Manor is currently in development offering visitors glamping and eco camping at prices that don't cost the earth - for more information, click the link below:
Camping in Yorkshire - the Hideaway@Baxby Manor
Visitor Attractions
 | Microlight experience flights and lessons. Run by proprietors David and Elaine and based right here at Baxby on the farm's 110 acres. |
 | Private and group horse riding lessons and scenic hacking for all experience levels. |
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1716 Georgian mansion is set in a park and gardens |
 | Newby Hall & Gardens Hall and beautiful gardens |
 | Newburgh Priory Lovely priory |
 | Rievaulx Abbey Atmospheric abbey ruin |
 | Flamingo Land Theme park and zoo |
 | Eden Camp Modern history museum covering 1914 onwards |
 | Elvington Air Museum Museum showcasing all things aviation related |
 | Shandy Hall Books, paintings, manuscripts and prints of writer Laurence Sterne |
Eating Out
 | (2.5 miles) Great food. Fantastic friendly atmosphere |
 | (7 miles) Really good food |
 | (5 miles) Excellent food and a great atmosphere |
 | The Carlton Bore, Carlton Husthwaite (2 miles) Great food |
 | (5 miles) Up market, high quality establishment with superb food. |
 | (8 miles) Great food and lively atmosphere. Fish is a specialty |
 | (6 miles) Sister to the Durham Ox in Crayke. Same excellent standard of food! |
 | (400 metres) Good value. Lively atmosphere. |