Northallerton Introduction
Northallerton is a pretty market town in North Yorkshire, lying between the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks. The town has a wealth of history to explore, from being an important religious centre, to its days on a major trading route and being the ground for battles that took place between England and Scotland. Today, this rich heritage has been complemented by trendy galleries, historic mansions, and quaint taverns serving delicious food and local ale.
Hotels in Northallerton
Part of Northallerton's charm is that everything is in keeping with its local surroundings. You won't find high-rise buildings, skyscrapers and glass office blocks. Instead, you will discover characterful, stone-built Northallerton hotels, picturesque gardens, and a bustling town centre with an outdoor market. Whether you choose to stay in a historic village inn, with a restaurant and bar, or prefer the home comforts of a period-style cottage or stately home, you can find them all. here. Most hotels in Northallerton offer a generous Yorkshire breakfast, free parking, WiFi and ensuite facilities.
In the last hour, the most popular choices were:
- Windsor Guest House, which has been booked 5 times; click Windsor Guest House for more info.
- The Wellington Heifer, which has been booked 5 times; click The Wellington Heifer for more info.
- Woodlands Farm, which has been booked 5 times; click Woodlands Farm for more info.
Where to stay
If you want to be in the heart of the town, search Northallerton hotel deals in and around High Street. These boutique discount hotels are close to shopping, cafes and restaurants. If you prefer to reconnect with nature and wander the windswept North York Moors, a la
Wuthering Heights, choose hotels near the villages of Osmotherley, Thimbleby or East Harlsey, on the edge of the national park. These hotels allow for easy access to Mount Grace Priory, and hiking and biking trails. Alternatively, to access the Yorkshire Dales and its spectacular scenery, caverns and abbeys, search for hotels close to Richmond, in North Yorkshire.
Things to see
Northallerton is superbly placed for you to enjoy quaint market towns, wild natural scenery and historic period properties. A great place to start your journey through North Yorkshire is Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens. Ruins of the medieval monastery are sure to capture your imagination. As you walk through centuries of history, you can visit glorious gardens, see a reconstruction of a monk's quarters and even take a peek into the manor house. In days of old, Northallerton hosted a bustling market in the town square and today, that tradition continues. You can enjoy browsing produce and crafts at the town's Farmers' Market, held twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays. There are also plenty of family-friendly activities in and around Northallerton. Whether you wish to challenge friends at paintball, go hiking or cycling, play golf, or try your hand at clay shooting, you can do it all..
How to get to Northallerton
You can reach Northallerton in a multitude of ways. If you plan to arrive by car, the A1 motorway passes close by, or you can travel from York or Middlesbrough along the A19. Several minor routes traverse both the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Northallerton also has a fully staffed railway station, with trains serving several city destinations, from Manchester and York to London and Edinburgh. Local bus services can also transport you between market towns in North Yorkshire, and if you are arriving by air, Teesside Airport is 21 miles north.
