Gilling Castle

Castle lodge and bunkhouse accommodation

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

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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 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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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

18.9 km Market Place

20.1 km The Royal Oak

23.5 km The Square

Rail

18.4 km Malton Rail Station

20.7 km Thirsk Rail Station

23.7 km Poppleton Rail Station

Ferry

45.8 km Transporter Bridge South Side

45.9 km Transporter Bridge North Side

Airport

43.6 km 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	43.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Runswick Bay	43.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Robin Hoods Bay	44.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Scarborough North Bay	44.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Whitby	44.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Duncombe Park 6 km

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 8.9 km

Rievaulx Abbey 9 km

Kew at Castle Howard 12.4 km

The Arboretum - Kew at Castle Howard 12.5 km

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 6.3 km

Rievaulx Terrace 8.9 km

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 20.5 km

Treasurer's House 24.6 km

Goddards Garden 27.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GILLING CASTLE 1.4 km

NEWBURGH PRIORY 5.2 km

DUNCOMBE PARK 6 km

NUNNINGTON HALL 6.6 km

Beverley and The Westwood: 'Minster, Mills and Markets' 6.9 km

Local events

Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday 24 April 2025 – Thursday 24 April 2025)
Harrogate, England 36 km
Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)
Harrogate, England 36 km
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, England 36.7 km
Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, England 40.5 km
Whitby Goth Weekend (Thursday 24 April 2025 – Thursday 24 April 2025)
Whitby, England 44.6 km

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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Frequently asked questions

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