Byland Abbey

Apr 29, 2024 | leeds-list.com | Byland Abbey |Joseph Sheerin

The magic of old Yorkshire ruins isn’t what they don’t have, it’s all about the stories we learn from what’s left behind. You can’t move for inspiring Yorkshire history, it’s around every corner, across every moor, down every river. Some of these examples are fully preserved, others have been left as ruins, and it’s the latter that provide the dramatic insight into days gone by.

Mar 12, 2024 | thegoodfoodguide.co.uk | Byland Abbey

In the heart of the Helmsley and the Howardian Hills, The Good Food Guide’s Most Exciting Food Destination for 2024The remains of Byland Abbey tower over the entrance to this brilliant pub from Tommy Banks. There’s nothing but pure delight to be found in richly furnished bedrooms and cooking mixed with a steadfast approach to home-grown and home-reared produce.

Feb 4, 2024 | yorkpress.co.uk | Byland Abbey

5 1/1 A ‘lost’ English saint who was for many years the Archbishop of York looks set to finally take his rightful place in history. Scholars of the middle ages have long known that Thurstan, the Archbishop of York from 1114 to 1140, was one of the most influential people in medieval England. He played a key role in the foundation of many of Northern England’s greatest monasteries, including Kirkham Priory, Rievaulx Abbey and Byland Abbey.

Jan 30, 2024 | thegoodfoodguide.co.uk | Byland Abbey

One thriving area is Helmsley and the Howardian Hills. Located between the North York Moors National Park, the Yorkshire Wolds and the Vale of York, it’s an area of forested rolling hills and farmland, pretty villages, landscaped parkland and country estates, including the mighty Castle Howard after which the Howardian Hills are named. In 1987 the area was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and in 2024 was crowned Most Exciting Food Destination in The Good Food Guide Awards.

Apr 22, 2023 | livingnorth.com | Byland Abbey

Hamsterley ForestA great place to lose yourself, this is County Durham’s largest forest with loads of opportunities for wildlife watching as well as official mountain biking and walking trails through more than 2,000 hectares of forest, including The Loop, a tricky circuit featuring rock gardens and various obstacles – not for the casual cyclist. There’s a useful visitor’s centre and café but be warned you do have to pay for parking.