Local Attractions

Local Attractions

What’s Nearby? Discover North Yorkshire

Grantchester is the perfect base for a peaceful countryside escape or an extended stay in North Yorkshire. Surrounded by scenic walking routes and charming local pubs, it’s an ideal spot to relax, explore, and enjoy everything the region has to offer.

Historic York

Just a short drive away, York offers stunning architecture, historic landmarks like York Minster, and quaint cobbled streets filled with shops and cafés.

Scenic Walking & Cycling Routes

Explore miles of peaceful countryside trails right from your pitch—ideal for walkers, runners, and cyclists of all levels.

Local Pubs & Village Charm

Enjoy a pint or a meal at nearby traditional pubs, known for their cosy atmosphere and hearty Yorkshire fare.

Nature & Wildlife

Keep your eyes open for birds, deer, and other local wildlife as you unwind in the surrounding fields, woods, and riverbanks.

National Railway Museum

York Ghost Walk

The York Dungeons

The National Railway Museum is a museum in York forming part of the Science Museum Group. The museum tells the story of rail transport in Britain and its impact on society.

The Original Ghost Walk of York is believed to be the first exclusive Ghost Walk in the World! Established in 1973, we decades of practice when it comes to providing you with a legendary and disturbing experience.

York Dungeon is a tourist attraction in York, England. York Dungeon depicts history of the dungeon using actor led shows, special effects and displays of models and objects.

York Minster

Jorvik Viking Center

York Chocolate Story

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is the cathedral of York, England, and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. 

The Jorvik Viking Centre is a museum and visitor attraction in York, England, containing lifelike mannequins and life-size dioramas depicting Viking life in the city.

York’s Chocolate Story is a visitor attraction and chocolate museum in York. Opened in March 2012, it shows the history of chocolate making in York, including the Rowntree’s factory which opened in 1890, owned since 1988 by Nestlé.

Blacksmiths Arms Skelton

Forest of Galtres Golf Club

Foot Golf

Independent Yorkshire brewery: Sam Smiths has a pub situated across the road.  

This parkland course is located in an extremely convenient and peaceful location only 2 miles north of the York Ring Road, yet it lies amidst attractive countryside in the heart of the Forest of Galtres from which it takes its name.

Next door to our campsite is a unique 9 hole ‘foot-golf’ course. This sports centre is also equipped with a bar, cafe and pool table. 

Cycle Path

Bus Stop

Park and Ride

There is a 5km riverside walk or cycle into the center of york. 

Frequent busses from Skelton to York city centre. 

York’s Park & Ride services allow you to travel to York by car, park for free in secure car parks* and complete your journey into the city centre by bus.

Riverside Farm

Clifton Moor Shopping

York Cruises

Family-friendly chain pub with a garden and free WiFi, plus classic pub food and weekend breakfast.

Sprawling outdoor shopping centre with dining options, ample parking & a petrol station.

Experience the best sightseeing tour in York with our City Cruise York sightseeing cruise, Self Drive-Boat tour and evening cruises,

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