Bluebird Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
Pickering is the gateway town to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. The area is a popular destination all year round for walkers and cyclists.
Pickering is famous for its medieval castle and the home of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. A trip to Whitby in a vintage carriage pulled by a steam engine through the dramatic moors countryside is not to be missed.
You will find plenty of places to eat and drink, with a fine selection of independent pubs, cafes, restaurants and bistros to choose from.
The cottage is ideally located within walking distance of everything you need in Pickering.
You can walk to the following within 5 minutes:
Pickering Castle / Pickering Beck / North Yorks Moors Railway / Numerous restaurants, pubs and takeaways / Kirk theatre / Swimming pool / Supermarkets / Shops and cafes
Visit https://www.nymr.co.uk/ to plan a railway journey
Dog walks
Our favourite 2 dogs directly from the cottage are:
Pickering Castle
Come out of the cottage, turn left and then turn left again in front of the yoga studio. Go up Smiddy Hill to town. Go up Burgate from the Market Place to the Castle. It takes us 5 minutes to walk to the Castle. Once there you can turn right and walk the castle perimeter.
Pickering Beck
Walk to the Beck Isle Museum (near the Railway Station) from the Market Place. If you are facing the museum, you will see a gravel path to the left of the museum. That path takes you along a walk pass the beck, through meadows and woods.
Local Amenities
There are 2 supermarkets within 5 minute walk:
Co-Op opens from 6am to 20.00 ( 11.00 – 17.00 on Sundays)
Lidl is opposite Co-Op and opens 8.00 – 22.00 ( 10.00 – 16.00 Sundays)
ATM: there is a free ATM in the Co-Op, or outside Barclays in the market square.
Post Office is in the Market square
Market day is Monday
25m swimming pool is within 5 minute walk: check here for timetables https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/Ryedale-Swim-and-Fitness-Centre/?utm_source=Web&utm_medium=GoogleBusiness
Eating and drinking guide
You can’t go wrong with the Black Swann Inn next door. They serve great food and brew their own beer.
Sunday lunch at the White Swann is fantastic.
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Pickering
Pickering is the gateway town to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. The area is a popular destination all year round for walkers and cyclists.
Pickering is famous for its medieval castle and the home of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. A trip to Whitby in a vintage carriage pulled by a steam engine through the dramatic moors countryside is not to be missed.
You will find plenty of places to eat and drink, with a fine selection of independent pubs, cafes, restaurants and bistros to choose from.
The cottage is ideally located within walking distance of everything you need in Pickering.
You can walk to the following within 5 minutes:
Pickering Castle / Pickering Beck / North Yorks Moors Railway / Numerous restaurants, pubs and takeaways / Kirk theatre / Swimming pool / Supermarkets / Shops and cafes
Visit https://www.nymr.co.uk/ to plan a railway journey
Dog walks
Our favourite 2 dogs directly from the cottage are:
Pickering Castle
Come out of the cottage, turn left and then turn left again in front of the yoga studio. Go up Smiddy Hill to town. Go up Burgate from the Market Place to the Castle. It takes us 5 minutes to walk to the Castle. Once there you can turn right and walk the castle perimeter.
Pickering Beck
Walk to the Beck Isle Museum (near the Railway Station) from the Market Place. If you are facing the museum, you will see a gravel path to the left of the museum. That path takes you along a walk pass the beck, through meadows and woods.
Local Amenities
There are 2 supermarkets within 5 minute walk:
Co-Op opens from 6am to 20.00 ( 11.00 – 17.00 on Sundays)
Lidl is opposite Co-Op and opens 8.00 – 22.00 ( 10.00 – 16.00 Sundays)
ATM: there is a free ATM in the Co-Op, or outside Barclays in the market square.
Post Office is in the Market square
Market day is Monday
25m swimming pool is within 5 minute walk: check here for timetables https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/Ryedale-Swim-and-Fitness-Centre/?utm_source=Web&utm_medium=GoogleBusiness
Eating and drinking guide
You can’t go wrong with the Black Swann Inn next door. They serve great food and brew their own beer.
Sunday lunch at the White Swann is fantastic.
A trip to York is a must. There’s so much to:
walk the Roman walls / discover the Viking past / take a trip along the river / visit the Minster / explore any of the 30 world-class museums / shop in the independent and national brand shops / enjoy food and drink in the vibrant restaurant scene, including visiting the great street food market / take some time to watch the street entertainers
Or go for a mystery picnic: Immerse yourself in York's twisting, narrow lanes as a series of clues guide you to some of the most remarkable back street stores! Spend your day collecting your picnic piece by piece whilst you experience York's unforgettable history, architecture & atmosphere!
Starting with a picnic basket, have fun solving personally curated clues and riddles that’ll take you on a journey to collect your special gourmet picnic food bit by bit. Each clue you solve will lead you closer to your next picnic food pickup and even closer to your final stunning picnic location vist: https://www.amazingco.me/uk/experiences/mystery-picnics/dates/york-leeds
https://www.visityork.org/ for more information
York is half an hour drive from Pickering.
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York
A trip to York is a must. There’s so much to:
walk the Roman walls / discover the Viking past / take a trip along the river / visit the Minster / explore any of the 30 world-class museums / shop in the independent and national brand shops / enjoy food and drink in the vibrant restaurant scene, including visiting the great street food market / take some time to watch the street entertainers
Or go for a mystery picnic: Immerse yourself in York's twisting, narrow lanes as a series of clues guide you to some of the most remarkable back street stores! Spend your day collecting your picnic piece by piece whilst you experience York's unforgettable history, architecture & atmosphere!
Starting with a picnic basket, have fun solving personally curated clues and riddles that’ll take you on a journey to collect your special gourmet picnic food bit by bit. Each clue you solve will lead you closer to your next picnic food pickup and even closer to your final stunning picnic location vist: https://www.amazingco.me/uk/experiences/mystery-picnics/dates/york-leeds
https://www.visityork.org/ for more information
York is half an hour drive from Pickering.
Whitby - the jewel in the crown of the North Yorkshire coast - is 20 miles away : its a beautiful 30 minute drive across the beautiful moors, or you could take the steam train which is a short walk from the cottage.
Whitby is regularly voted one of the top seaside destinations in the UK. Its great to visit all year round. There's something for everyone - great walks, Captain Cook's Memorial museum, the natural port and harbour, and climbing the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey is something everyone should do! There are great shops, with lots of natural Whitby jet jewellery. Come and explore the connections to Dracula, or just have some fish and chips on the beach.
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Whitby
Whitby - the jewel in the crown of the North Yorkshire coast - is 20 miles away : its a beautiful 30 minute drive across the beautiful moors, or you could take the steam train which is a short walk from the cottage.
Whitby is regularly voted one of the top seaside destinations in the UK. Its great to visit all year round. There's something for everyone - great walks, Captain Cook's Memorial museum, the natural port and harbour, and climbing the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey is something everyone should do! There are great shops, with lots of natural Whitby jet jewellery. Come and explore the connections to Dracula, or just have some fish and chips on the beach.
The magnificent Dalby Forest is 6 miles from the Cottage. There are many activities available: walking trails / cycling (including bike hire) / play areas / Go Ape Tree Top or Forest Segwey / barbecue and picnic sites. Its a beautiful place to walk, with or without a dog!
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Dalby Forest
The magnificent Dalby Forest is 6 miles from the Cottage. There are many activities available: walking trails / cycling (including bike hire) / play areas / Go Ape Tree Top or Forest Segwey / barbecue and picnic sites. Its a beautiful place to walk, with or without a dog!
RHB is a really cute old fishing village. Every street twists and turns and are full of lovely cottages and shops. You can park at the top of down and walk down to the beach. If you get tired at the bottom there's plenty of places to refuel! we recommend sitting outside of The Cove coffee shop for a great sea view.
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Robin Hood's Bay
RHB is a really cute old fishing village. Every street twists and turns and are full of lovely cottages and shops. You can park at the top of down and walk down to the beach. If you get tired at the bottom there's plenty of places to refuel! we recommend sitting outside of The Cove coffee shop for a great sea view.
Traditional seaside town. We like to park at the front at North Bay, and then after spending time on the beach drive along the coast to the town with its harbour, restaurants and the popular South Bay with its donkeys on the beach.
You can visit Scarborough Castle or go to the Scarborough outdoor theatre to see a band!
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Scarborough
Traditional seaside town. We like to park at the front at North Bay, and then after spending time on the beach drive along the coast to the town with its harbour, restaurants and the popular South Bay with its donkeys on the beach.
You can visit Scarborough Castle or go to the Scarborough outdoor theatre to see a band!