The North Yorkshire Moors Railway runs for 18 miles between the market town of Pickering and the village of Grosmont. Why not stop at Goathland Station, famous for being 'Heartbeats' Aidensfield village.

Pickering Station, with it's tea room and gift shop, is approx five miles from Elm House Farm. While Levisham Station is a mere fifteen minutes walk away.

Elm House Farm is the gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, with spectacular views just a few minutes walk away.

The North York Moors National Park is the largest expanse of heather upland in England. High ridged prehistoric pathways, soft sandstone tracks and ancient turf & roads all provide an intricate web of routes across the uninterupted sea of heather moorlands.

Located on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, Pickering Castle was originally built by William the Conqueror and is an excellent example of a motte and bailey castle. Pickering Castle was used by a succession of medieval kings as a hunting lodge and holiday home.

Stunning views of the picturesque countryside await those taking the steps to the mounds top, whilst an exhibition in the chapel explores the castle's history further.

Castle Howard was built in the 18th century and is situated within 1,000 acres of gardens filled with temples, lakes, statues and fountains. It is still home to the Howard family to this day.

Whether you want to take in the guided tour of the house, enjoy a land-train ride and boat trip on the Great Lake, or simply visit the gift shops and cafe - Castle Howard has something for everyone.