Great Edston Travel Guide

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Landslip - Great Edstone. Shallow landslide on the North side of Edstone Hill. It would seem prudent to try to stabilise this area, perhaps with tree planting, as it isn't very far to the village at the top of the hill.
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Landslip - Great Edstone. Shallow landslide on the North side of Edstone Hill. It would seem prudent to try to stabilise this area, perhaps with tree planting, as it isn't very far to the village at the top of the hill.
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St Michael & All Saints Great Edstone The church organ was installed behind this blocked doorway in 1961.
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Driveway to Little Edstone Farm The drive is also a bridleway.
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St Michael's and All Angels Church, Great Edstone Above the door is a Saxon sundial, which bears the Latin inscription 'Orolgium Viatorum' - 'The Wayfarers Clock' above the dial.
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Burn Hall Hotel

Burn Hall Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Tollerton Road York England
The price is £53 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£53
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (890 reviews)
Nice big spacious room. Breakfast was reasonable but could just do with a little bit more choice.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Burn Hall Hotel
The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

3 out of 5
42 Market Place Thirsk England
The price is £89 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£89
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Thirsk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (682 reviews)
Delightful market town.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa

Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa

4 out of 5
High Street York England
The price is £114 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
£114
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (401 reviews)
Lovely facilities and food. Staff very accommodating.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
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The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods

The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods

2 out of 5
Willow House Caravan Park York England
Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
Everything was wonderful and amazing ill definetly be coming back

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods
Converted farmstead that sleeps 26; 6 showers, 2 baths;table tennis; sauna; gym.

Converted farmstead that sleeps 26; 6 showers, 2 baths;table tennis; sauna; gym.

York ENG
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Redwood Park Fishing Lakes ...
Converted farmstead that sleeps 26; 6 showers, 2 baths;table tennis; sauna; gym.
Craven Garth Cottages

Craven Garth Cottages

3 out of 5
Craven Garth Farm Pickering England
Stay at this cottage in Pickering. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and a picnic area. Popular attractions North York Moors National Park and Rosedale Abbey are located ...
Craven Garth Cottages
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Popular places to visit

York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza

York Minster

4.5/5(775 reviews)

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

York Minster
Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

4.5/5(967 reviews)

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

Shambles
a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

York Racecourse

4.5/5(139 reviews)

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

York Racecourse
A view from the atlas fountain across to Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home to visit in Yorkshire. Made famous from the television series ‘Brideshead Revisited’

Castle Howard

4.5/5(128 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Castle Howard
The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour

University of York

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of York
Walmgate Bar in York

York Barbican

4.5/5(105 reviews)

Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

York Barbican

Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

£17
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

£17
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Garden Harlow Admission Ticket

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

£15
per adult
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket
York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

£17
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
York Witches and History Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

£20
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour

York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.

£12
per adult
York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.
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