Helmsley Travel Guide

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A view of Helmsley, a market town and civil parish in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England
Rievaulx Abbey, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England
Rievaulx Abbey, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England
Taken at a hidden location which is full of Bluebells mile after mile...
Walk between Helmsley and Rievaulx Abbey

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Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa

Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa

4 out of 5
High Street York England
The price is £116 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
£116
18 Mar - 19 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! (405 reviews)
The room was clean comfortable warm and very spacious. We looked out onto the outdoor pool. One night we heard them bell ringing at the church nearby for some time. All the staff were extremely kind and polite and we enjoyed our breakfasts.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
The Black Swan - The Inn Collection Group

The Black Swan - The Inn Collection Group

4 out of 5
Market Place York England
The price is £99 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
£99
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (405 reviews)
Beautiful hotel. Clean and really comfortable. Staff were very pleasant and professional Food was excellent.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Black Swan - The Inn Collection Group
The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

4 out of 5
Market Place York England
The price is £93 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
£93
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (473 reviews)
Great pub in a fabulous location … very friendly happy staff and a fantastic breakfast …. Attention to detail in the rooms is great even a little duck for the bath .. a very pleasant stay in a Gawjus village

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, North Yorkshire
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Station Suites

Station Suites

4 out of 5
5 Linthorpe Rd Middlesbrough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Middlesbrough. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
Love the station suites. Always choose this place when up in Teesside. Laura and her team really look after their customers. Suite rooms are clean with fabulous facilities. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Station Suites
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
CoStays Aparthotel - Middlesbrough

CoStays Aparthotel - Middlesbrough

3.5 out of 5
Middlesbrough England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Middlesbrough. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Rockantics ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
The hotel was still being built on arrival. I had not been sent any instructions on how to access the building so could not get in for the first hour. When I left my room during the afternoon and returned, workers from the hotel were in my room removing a fridge. They accepted they should have checked ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

CoStays Aparthotel - Middlesbrough
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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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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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Reviews of Helmsley

4.7
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Helmsley is a lovely unspoilt market town .. great restaurants, independent shops and surrounded by beautiful countryside

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Helmsley is a charming small country town near Sutton Bank in Yorkshire, but 25 miles away from York itself.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely town some great small local shops well worth a visit ,

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Visited the Arts Centre which was an excellent venue for a folk concert. Helmsley is a great place for food shopping and a very convenient base for walking etc.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful quaint town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It was just an overnight stop for us on our way back from Edinburgh. Lovely place, picturesque and well worth a walk around.

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