Pickering is an ancient market town the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England, and is on the border of the North York Moors National Park. It is ideally placed at the foot of the Moors, overlooking the Vale of Pickering to the south

You can enjoy a number of theatres around Pickering. All offer a range of shows and productions including hosting Jazz festivals and concerts in the summer months. Both amateur and professional performances put on shows throughout the year.

In the centre of the town there is a swimming and recreation center, a library and a information point where all the guides and maps, nature trails and things to do and see are available.

There are also a few clubs to get involved with that can help you make the most of your stay, music, gardening, drama and art are just a few. Pickering town FC is nearby to the cottage and during the football season it can be very busy. Cricket, badminton and bowels are other sports to enjoy and also see.

Places to Visit:
Beck Isle Museum
Dalby Forest
North York Moors National Park
North York Moors Railway
Pickering Castle
Pickering Church

Leeds and Bradford airport is the nearest aiport facilities and services, it is roughly a 50 mile car drive.
If you need a car for your stay, there are well known companies near to the airport and in the airport that can help you compare car hire prices with all companies who provide cars for a short or long period of time. Scarborough and Whitby have beaches and lots of seaside shops and sights. North Yorkshire is also home to steam railway travel with a museum and a railway. Pubs, restaurants and bars are local to the cottage, local shops and convenience stores are nearby too.