Family Days Out.

KEEPING THE family entertained is easy when you stay at Yew Tree Cottage. Here is a sample day:

Saturday: Pop to the markets in Malton, Castle Howard and then kick-back and enjoy the cottage interiors and log fire.

Sunday: Fossil hunting on the Jurassic beaches at Robin Hood's Bay. Scenic drive through the Esk Valley. Fish & Chips at Whitby harbour, and an afternoon at the Dracula Experience and Captain Cook's House.

Monday: Picnic on the moors, then Helmsley Castle and explore the town. On the way back, stop off at the ruined Kirkham Priory. Dinner in the Blacksmith's Arms, and a nightcap infront of the fire.

Tuesday: A day in the garden enjoying the sun, and the walks around Westow. Home cooked food al fresco, and some wine to finish the day.

Wednesday: A visit to the Hogsmead Station, the Hogwarts railway station in the Harry Potter movie, and the fictitious town of Ashfordly which featured in the show 'Heartbeat' - both at Goathland. Lunch followed by a walk on the ancient Roman Road running across the moors.

Thursday: A visit to York for the medievel streets, the Jorvik Viking Centre, the Minister, lunch out and of course plenty of shopping.

Friday: Sadly, time to go home...