5 More Adventues in Rosedale Abbey

Having England's largest expanse of open Heather Moorland on our doorstep creates a holiday experience with a lasting sense of space, openness, and adventure.

And adventure allows families to share active passtimes together which build the family stories that children remember forever.

Listed below are five more adventurous activities that any children can enjoy when they're on holiday in Rosedale Abbey in the heart of the North York Moors National Park.

Play with Fire

Starting a fire in a hearth gives chidren a real sense of accomplishment.

Starting a Fire Teaches All Kinds of Planning Skills.

Everything from chopping the sticks - yes - with an axe - to folding the newspaper and making up the kindling pile is so exciting for children.

And learning how heat is so important for comfort and cooking is a great lesson to take away from any holiday.

Swim in a River

Swimming in the cold water of a moorland river requires a whole new skill set to that learnt in a dreary warm urban pool.

Paddling, Swimming, or Building Dams Across the River in Rosedale is Fun.

And the joy of looking for sticklebacks, or building a dam across a stream are just brilliant.

Make a Swing Over Water

Making a swing and having the bravery to "give it a go" are brilliant tasks for children to face.

And a swing that involves falling into a river is even better.

The sense of accomplishment in overcoming the inherent fear of swinging across open water is just great for kids.

Play in the Woods

One thing about holidays in Rosedale Abbey is the brilliant ability to wander freely without too much worry of cars and traffic.

Let your nine- and 10-year old kids explore the river banks and valley woodland just beyond the village for themselves.

Rosedale Abbey is Surrounded by Woods, Moors, and Nature.

They'll come back with stories of rabbits, hares and maybe even spot a deer or badger.

Take a Hike

Help your kids to plan for a longer hike.

There Are So Many Super Walks Available in Rosedale Abbey.

What will they need; food, maps, clothing, attitude?

Where will they go? And how far?

There are so many good walks available from Rosedale Abbey; and they all start right from the front door of Rosella Cottage.