The Heart Beat of a Community

We almost didn’t go. It had been one of the hottest days of the year and the thought of sitting in a packed concert hall wasn’t especially appealing. But we’d bought our tickets weeks earlier, so off we went. As we arrived, it already felt like more...

Helmsley – the Park’s only market town

Welcome to Helmsley Helmsley just has a lovely feel about it.  Maybe it’s the strong community spirit, the gorgeous old buildings, or just a town full of happy people. Whatever the reason, this pretty market town (the only one in the North York Moors National...

What’s on in August?

So, what’s on in August? There is just so much to do this month in the North York Moors. The school holidays are in full flow, and the range of activities is fabulous. The heather is in purple flower, the skies are blue and it’s the peak of summer. Our top...

July in the North York Moors

July is a beautiful month in the North York Moors. With the heat of recent days, the Long Barn courtyard has been full of butterflies enjoying the nectar. We have even seen our first Hummingbird Hawk moth of the summer. Keep your eyes peeled for then; they really do...