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Helmsley Castle

No. 3 of 2,773 in the North York Moors, No. 3 for history. History, in Helmsley.

Helmsley Castle
Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0

A Grade I listed castle in Helmsley.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Grade I listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-31
Website
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/helmsley-castleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.87 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Wombleton Caravan ParkStay, 5.7 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkCamping
Bungdale Head FarmStay, 5.4 km from HelmsleyCamping
High Farm C&MC CL SiteStay, 5.8 km from HelmsleyCamping
Carlton Grange Caravan SiteStay, 4.2 km from HelmsleyCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Mannion & Coin HelmsleyFood and pubs
La Trattoriain HelmsleyFood and pubs
Crema Coffee Housein HelmsleyFood and pubs
Coopers of Helmsleyin HelmsleyFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Helmsley Open Air Swimming Poolin HelmsleyRainy day
Helmsley Arts Centrein Helmsley, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Rievaulx Abbey Museum3.8 km from HelmsleyHistory and heritage
Drama Studio4.3 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkArt and galleries

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