Pocklington is a
classic
English market town with pubs, restaurants, supermarket, cinema and
arts centre, swimming pool and sports centre.
Bike and Boot
friendly.
Situated
at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds, it provides an excellent base for
cycling on quiet roads (Route 66) and walking in the chalky Wolds.
Barnby
Hall RHS gardens (1 mile) is the home of the National Water Lily
Collection.
Easy access to York via the park-and-ride (15 minute drive). York is
famous for its medieval walls and many museums including the Jorvik
centre and National Railway Museum.
York racecourse is within easy reach.
Nearby activities include gliding, fishing, golf, wind surfing and BMX
trail.
Historic houses and gardens in the locality include Castle Howard,
Sledmere and Burton Agnes.
Children and the family can enjoy Flamingo land, Eden Camp,
Elvington Air Museum and the Viking Village. The Yorkshire coast is
within easy reach.
Beverely with iits famous Minster is a short ride away.
Sue Bond,
sue.bond.dm@btinternet.com, 01759 302147