Gilling Castle

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Family-friendly stays overlooking a 12th-century Yorkshire castle
Half a mile from Gilling East; Malton 20 minutes' drive
Access to 200 acres of woodland and over 10 miles of footpaths

A 12th-century castle with 200 acres of woodlands and a lake – outdoor stays don't get much more regal than that… Gilling Castle is a family-focused site deep in the North Yorkshire countryside. A half-mile walk from the village of Gilling East (that's about ten to 15 minutes at a good pace), this spot is well-positioned for all manner of Yorkshire jaunts, with lots of on and off-site entertainment options to fill your days away. Gilling Castle has about 10 miles of footpaths and bike trails to explore, as well as a large body of water where you can get up to aquatic adventures like canoeing and kayaking. On top of that, tennis courts, access to a golf course and a seasonal kids' club are on offer, plus a gym and swimming pool (10 minutes' away by bike) – suffice it to say that you won't be short of active pursuits around here. Set between the Howardian Hills and the North York Moors National Park, both of which can be reached within a few minutes by road, Gilling Castle is advantageously located in central Yorkshire, making it possible to get out on day trips to further-flung spots like the Yorkshire Dales National Park or the coast of North East England within about an hour.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Gilling Castle

Gilling East

North Yorkshire

England

YO62 4HP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.18327°N
-1.06492°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.8 mi Market Place

12.5 mi The Royal Oak

14.6 mi The Square

Rail

11.4 mi Malton Rail Station

12.9 mi Thirsk Rail Station

14.7 mi Poppleton Rail Station

Ferry

28.5 mi Transporter Bridge South Side

28.5 mi Transporter Bridge North Side

Airport

27.1 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - Castle Howard: 15 minutes' drive - Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum: 20 minutes - Malton: 20 minutes - The World of James Herriot: 25 minutes - Flamingo Land Resort: 25 minutes - Go Ape Dalby: 40 minutes - York Minster: 40 minutes - North Yorkshire Moors Railway: 50 minutes - Mallyan Spout Waterfall: 50 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sandsend	27.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Runswick Bay	27.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Robin Hoods Bay	27.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Scarborough North Bay	27.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Whitby	27.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Duncombe Park 3.8 mi

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 5.5 mi

Rievaulx Abbey 5.6 mi

Kew at Castle Howard 7.7 mi

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 7.7 mi

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 3.9 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 5.5 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 12.7 mi

Treasurer's House 15.3 mi

Goddards Garden 16.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

GILLING CASTLE 0.9 mi

NEWBURGH PRIORY 3.3 mi

DUNCOMBE PARK 3.7 mi

NUNNINGTON HALL 4.1 mi

Beverley and The Westwood: 'Minster, Mills and Markets' 4.3 mi

Local events

York Early Music Festival (Saturday 6 July 2024 – Saturday 6 July 2024)
York, North Yorkshire 15.2 mi
Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 9 July 2024 – Tuesday 9 July 2024)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 22.4 mi
Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday 25 April 2024 – Thursday 25 April 2024)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 22.4 mi
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 13 September 2024 – Friday 13 September 2024)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 22.8 mi
Leeds Festival (Wednesday 21 August 2024 – Wednesday 21 August 2024)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 25.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Does Gilling Castle have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Gilling Castle dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Gilling Castle? Local attractions and activities include: - Castle Howard: 15 minutes' drive - Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum: 20 minutes - Malton: 20 minutes - The World of James Herriot: 25 minutes … Read more