Although only a village, Thornton-le-Dale is well worth a visit for its interesting buildings, pleasant walks beside the beck and many footpaths.

This picturesque English village has a beck running alongside the main street and the village stocks and market cross are still in existence on the small village green. From the bridge a splendid view of the thatched cottage can be seen. I

Ideally situated for touring the area, North York Moors, Dalby Forest, Pickering Steam Railway, Flamingo Land, Whitby and Scarborough and half an hour from York.

Pickering, a nearby market town is 2 miles away.  The Church has 15th century murals thought to be the finest in England.  The Beck Isle Museum of Rural life stands by the river.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway runs from Pickering Station through the beautiful steep wooded scenery of Newtondale and over the moors to Goathland and Grosmont.

There are many superb walks in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park where you will see spectacular scenery such as the Mallyan Spout near Goathland