What to Do in 2025 on Self-Catering Holidays in Sutton-on-the-Forest
Have you never heard of Sutton-on-the-Forest?
It's a small but vibrant and attractive village in the heart of North Yorkshire. It's perfectly placed for self-catering holidays in all seasons, within easy reach of York and many beautiful locations and attractions throughout the County. Enjoy day trips to the little side villages of Staithes and Robin Hood's Bay or the larger coastal resort of Whitby.
We've compiled our A-List list of places to visit and activities to enjoy within easy reach of Sutton on the Forest holiday cottages for visitors of all ages to help you plan your holiday.
Climb: RED GOAT CLIMBING WALL
A brand new, indoor climbing and bouldering experience in the centre of York.
Open daily seven days a week.
Where: 6 Redness Street, York
Cycle: CYCLING HEAVEN
Visit their website to discover the top 20 cycling routes around the district of Hambleton.
Open: All hours!
Where: Hambleton area
Discover: NORTH YORK MOORS RAILWAY
A heritage steam railway running through the beautiful North York Moors National Park.
Open: Between the East holidays and the end of the October Half-Term.
Where: All stations between Whitby and Pickering.
Drink: THE BAY TREE, STILLINGTON
A historic coach house turned country pub and restaurant serving the best local ales in the area, just 2 miles up the road from our featured place to stay.
Open: Usual pub hours
Where: Stillington
Eat: THE DURHAM OX
Famously popular, family-owned pub with a superb reputation for delicious food
Open: Usual pub hours
Where: Crake
Play: SKELF ISLAND @ CASTLE HOWARD
A treetop adventure for children of all ages at Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home and gardens open to the public.
Open: 10.00am - 4.30pm daily
Where: Castle Howard
Visit: RIEVAULX ABBEY
English Heritage manages the stunning Abbey ruin, which is a must-see location. We also recommend the woodland walk to Rievaulx Abbey from Helmsley.
Where: Near Helmsley
Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Look: THE VAN GOGH IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
Step into the world of Van Gogh's paintings in this incredibly immersive visitor attraction in York
Where: York
Open: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm every day except Wednesday when closed.
All the recommendations lie within an easy drive from Sutton-on-the-Forest.
Stay At: PEAR TREE HOUSE
Pear Tree House is beautifully restored and luxuriously furnished. It is an 18th-Century cottage that sleeps six in three bedrooms.