Pickering, North Yorkshire

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Hutton-le-Hole
Kettlewell
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Pickering
Reeth
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Robin Hood's Bay
Runswick Bay
Saltaire
Scarborough
Semer Water
Settle
Sewerby Hall
Skipton
Staithes
Tan Hill
Thirsk
Whitby
York

For many people, the start and finishing point of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is Pickering, an historic market town with much to commend it. The well preserved castle reveals much about the nature of Royal power in the Middle Ages. Kings of England used the castle as a hunting lodge and enjoyed their new sport in the extensive forests which then surrounded the town.

Military action brought about its ruin almost by accident. The Royalists stripped the lead from its roof to make shot for their guns whilst they were defending Scarborough, and local landowners dismantled many of the walls for their stone. Today, the castle is in the hands of English Heritage.

Pickering and the castle is featured on our 55-minute video Picture Postcard Yorkshire, and can be purchased on line. Click here to find out more.

Links to local websites

Hungate Cottages, Pickering
Hotels
North York Moors Railway
The Orange Tree - relaxation retreat in beautiful Rosedale Abbey
Coachman Holiday Cottage in Snainton

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