Beneath the protective gaze of an impressive castle, this pretty market town lies right on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.
The ancestral home of Lord Feversham, Helmsley has a rich history waiting to be explored. You'll find a Norman castle and ancient market cross as well as old coaching inns to stay in and a varied selection of tearooms .
Duncombe Park, the home of the present Lord Feversham sits in attractive parkland on the edge of the town. Built in 1713 to the designs of William Walkefield, the house has been completely renovated since 1985.
Helmsley Walled Garden is the 5 acre former vegetable garden of Duncombe Park and has been lovingly restored to offer a peaceful, tranquil place to sit, rest and enjoy.
The Helmsley Arts Centre is a thriving centre for a very diverse programme of theatre and music.
A colourful market is held in the ancient Market Square every Friday and there is a wonderful selection of shops, most of which are open on a Sunday, a very popular day for visitors.
The National Park has its headquarters in the town from where a dedicated team care for one of the finest landscapes in the country. Population 2,000
Attraction
Duncombe Park
Helmsley Castle
North Yorkshire Moors National Park
Camping
Foxholme Caravan Park
Golden Square Touring Caravan Park
Wrens of Ryedale Touring Park
Cottage
Ashberry Cottage
Finch Lodge at Robin Lodge
Robin Lodge
Dentist
Inn
Black Swan
The Feathers Hotel
The Inn at Hawnby
Market
Pub and Bar
School
Helmsley Community Primary School
Solicitor
Vet
Shops
William Sossons Gallery
Hunters of Helmsley
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Antiques
Places to Stay near Helmsley
Black Swan (0.06 miles)
The Black Swan at Helmsley is a historic inn, turned boutique hotel. Its varied exterior, with its black & white timbered, Elizabethan and Georgian elements, portrays a rich history dating back to the C15th. Right ... More | visit website
The Crown Hotel (0.06 miles)
The Crown is a 16th century coaching inn. It has been tastefully modernised giving maximum comfort to guests without losing its wonderful Old World charm. The hotel overlooks the Market Square in Helmsley - a ... More | visit website
The Feathers Hotel (0.10 miles)
Feversham Arms Hotel (0.10 miles)
The Carlton Lodge (0.19 miles)
Nestling on the edge of the historic Market (Friday) Town of Helmsley the Carlton Lodge Award Winning Guest Accommodation operates under a sustainable visitor charter awarded by the North York Moors National Park.Spectacular scenery surrounds ... More | visit websitePheasant Hotel (2.53 miles)
The hotel, established from what was at one time the village blacksmiths, two cottages and the shop, has been renovated and extended to make a very comfortable Country Hotel with 12 bedrooms, all with private ... More
Plumpton Court (2.75 miles)
Built in the 17th Century, the House is situated in the ... More | visit website
High Rigg B&B (2.81 miles)
Thirklewood House (3.04 miles)
Thirklewood House compromises a private house offering bed & breakfast accommodation. Nestled within expansive gardens in the North York Moors National Park - just three miles from Helmsley, twenty-one miles ... More
The Fairfax Arms Country Inn (4.34 miles)
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