Explore the great environment of Yorkshire. 'Heartbeat Country' and the North York Moors National Park are waiting for you two miles up the road. Castle Howard or the championship golf course at Ganton only fifteen. Or let us prepare you a picnic for a steam train journey from pickering to the buzz of Whitby or the tranquility of the beach at Sandsend. Ancient York with its magnificent Minster and museums are half an hour away.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway provides some 18 miles of preserved steam railway running through the spectacular scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors.

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Pickering Castle

A fine early Norman castle, set in an attractive moors-edge market town, Pickering is a classic and well-preserved example of an early earthwork castle refortified in stone during the 13th and 14th centuries.

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Houses and Gardens

Castle Howard - The grandest 17th century house in the North of England. Built by Vanbrugh in 1699, it stands within 1,000 acres of landscaped gardens with lakes and fountains. Wonderful for its antique furniture, statuary, painting and porcelain, and famous as the setting for TV's Brideshead Revisited. Amenities include cafeterias, craft and gift shops, a children's adventure playground and one of the best garden centres in the area. Open air concerts highly popular. Open March to November.
Duncombe Park - The family home of Lord and Lady Feversham. Lovingly restored house with conducted tours. Beautiful 18th century garden and parkland. Amenities include a Parkland Centre, licensed tea room and shop, with nearby children's playground and picnic area. Open April to October.

Nunnington Hall - A delightful 17th century manor house, and a family home for over 400 years. Situated within a lovely walled garden on a quiet riverbank, there is an impressive clematis collection and orchard. Peacocks roam the gardens. Another feature is the Carlisle Collection of miniature rooms. Open April to October.

Shooting and Fishing

Shooting Parties - The White Swan Inn is located near some of the best Sporting Estates in the country. They offer high class grouse, pheasant, partridge and duck shooting. By their nature, shooting parties need bespoke arrangements and the kind of specialist service The White Swan Inn has experience in. That said, shooting of this quality is often a 'closed shop' and demand far outweighs supply

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Walking

This is an area of outstanding beauty and contrast. From wild moorlands to unspoilt coastline, from ancient forest to tranquil meadows. One of the most famous walks is the 42-mile Lyke Wake Walk, and also challenging is The Crosses Marathon.

Horse Racing

York Racecourse - Award winning modern grandstands, characterful Listed buildings, manicured lawns and home grown flowers set the scene for the best of racedays. See the leading horses and jockeys perform

Guests staying at The White Swan Inn will find a brochure rack of up-to-date leaflets covering additional attractions. So much to see, so much to do! We can sometimes provide discounted entrance rates to some of the top attractions, such as:

North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Castle Howard (House and Gardens)
Duncombe Park, Helmsley
National Railway Museum, York
The Yorkshire Pass