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Helmsley is a very pleasant town situated in North Yorkshire on the outskirts of the National Park. It is on the road to Scarborough and York so is a good place for a stop off. There are loads of coffee shops and pubs to take refreshments. Loads of buses stop here on Day trips. Parking is pretty good, I have never struggled to find a space.

There are lots of unique local shops here selling a lot of local home made produce, which is really yummy.

Helmsley castle is worth a visit and is located just outside the town square. There are loads of other historical buildings just a stomes throw from Helmsley - Nunnington Hall and Rievaulx Abbey to name just a few.

Worth a visit if you are passing through.

hwlmsley is a lovely place to visit It is surrounded by the most beautiful countryside and of course if you like walking then you can choose the You will truly see some gorgeous sights it is also easy to get to scarbrough, whitby and places like that as it is quite close, so really its not just one place you are seeing its 2.

If you visit Helmsley, then there is no doubt that you should go on the Cleveland Way, From a stunning coastline, to tall majestic forests, and swearing moors, you can see some of the most beautiful and diverse countryside. There are also plenty of castles and abbeys to take your pick from including Helmsley Castle, Rievalux Abbey, Byland Abbey, Whitby Abbey and Scarborough Castle. i have been here on a number occations and i never get bored of it there is loads to do and it is worth a look.

Helmsley is a very pretty market town. It is very popular with the tourists for obvious reasons. It is a great place to base yourself for exploring the North Yorkshire moors. It is surrounded by the most beautiful countryside and of course if you like walking then you can choose the Cleveland way as described by the review above. You will truly see some gorgeous sights. The town is on the main road from Thirsky to Scarborough so was a stop and refreshment place for the horses. It does in fact still have some original coaching Inns in the town.
Helmsley has a ruined castle that looks down over the town and dates back to the 13th century and it dominates the view. The town is associated with the Earls of Feversham whose ancestral home (Duncombe Park) was built overlooking the castle. In the town square, a statue of William Duncombe, the 2nd Earl of Feversham stands. Rieaulx abby is a gothic abbey now ruined and is a lovely place to visit and picnic on a warm day.
The Helmsley art centre is a place we have visited several times. On a Wednesday they run the cinema and we have been to see a few films there. Itts cosy and fun, like going to the cinema used to be before the multiplexes took over the world! They always have an exhibition or art show during the day and at nights have music and theatre recitals etc, stand up comics, poetry etc.
The shops in Helmsley are a mix of the usual chains and some lovely independent stores. A lot of it caters to holiday makers and walkers but this is to be expected. It really is a beautiful town. Oh and it also has an outdoor swimming pool which is quite an unusual feature these days!

Helmsley town is an unspoilt market town that even has four former coaching inns, a great feat in itself! It also has a beautiful dramatic castle ruin, that date back to the 1200s. If you visit Helmsley, then there is no doubt that you should go on the Cleveland Way, it is a 109 mile walk, that winds its way around the outskirts of the North York Moors Park. From a stunning coastline, to tall majestic forests, and swearing moors, you can see some of the most beautiful and diverse countryside. There are also plenty of castles and abbeys to take your pick from including Helmsley Castle, Rievalux Abbey, Byland Abbey, Whitby Abbey and Scarborough Castle. The Cleveland Way starts off in Helmsley market square, which is best on Friday which is market day. The square is surrounded by a colorful assortment of shops pubs and cafes, and there are smaller streets off the square that are great to explore. If you are an adventures type, then you will love to wander through the North York Moors, off the beaten track, and surrounded by rolling hills, gusty wind, and hidden streams and dales. Just don''t forget to wear you wellies, as it can be tough and wet going, depending on what time of the year you visit!