Tin and Canvas Glamping

Pickering is home of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, so how about a scenic ride on a steam locomotive through gorgeous North York Moors landscapes? You can hop off at Goathland (20 minutes’ drive) to tread in Harry Potter’s footsteps, or stay on the train until it hits Whitby (approximately an hour and 50 minutes, or 30 minutes by car) and explore its abbey, fishing harbour and seafood restaurants. Of course, you may prefer to discover the moors by car – pretty villages include Thornton-le-Dale (10 minutes) and Ampleforth (half an hour) with its gorgeous abbey, while Malton (15 minutes) is a good stop off for foodies, with microbreweries, delis and plenty of dining options. If you’re holidaying with kids, the Yorkshire coast is famous for its resorts; pick one that suits you best of Scarborough (35 minutes, sandy beaches) or Bridlington (50 minutes, speedboat rides and amusement arcades). Robin Hood’s Bay (40 minutes) is fab for finding fossils, while Runswick Bay (45 minutes) is a hotspot for rockpooling and blowy coastal walks. Kids not tired yet? There are animal encounters and thrill rides aplenty at Flamingo Land Resort (10 minutes) to keep them happy all day long.