When to visit
Year-round enjoyment
The cottages are available throughout the year so you can experience the beauty of the North Yorkshire in any season. The Sheep Shed, The Cow Barn and the Stables are all designed to make sure they are warm and cosy in the winter, yet cool and airy in the summer months.
Spring
Spring is a beautiful time to visit. The local woods are full of bluebells and wild garlic, and everything is starting to wake up.
Lambs are being born and signs of new life can be seen everywhere. Nearby Farndale has a famous showing of daffodils in its valley, and more tourist specific attraction open up. Enjoy a spring walk to Goathland or Grosmont.
Summer
The local tourist season is in full swing, including the famous North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway. Daily trips can be booked to take you to Whitby or Pickering, or just between the local villages of Goathland to Grosmont.
Make sure to visit the wonderful seaside villages of Robin Hood’s Bay and Runswick Bay, or the bigger town of Whitby, famous for its fish and chips, links to Dracula, and quaint fishing inspired cobbled streets.
Temperatures generally reach a high of 28 centigrade, and lows of 20 centigrade
Autumn
The trees explode with their autumn colours, changing the green landscape into ones of red, mahogany, mustard and gold. If you’re lucky you’ll see impressive fungi clinging to standing and fallen deadwood.
The cooler months are perfect for walking and cycling.
Look out for War Weekend event happening across Pickering.
Winter
Winter is a beautiful time visit.
It is a season that can bring snow and wind to the high moors, leading to sunny, crisp days that really highlight the glorious views and the dramatic moors in the winter. We recommend shorter walks and finding a cosy spot in one of the many traditional pubs and cafes.
The dark skies festival is held every February. On a clear night countless stars splash light across the whole area. This is one of the best places to see the stars because of the low light pollution and clear horizons.