So Much to do in Rosedale Abbey

We're just finishing a two week summer holiday at Rosella Cottage in Rosedale Abbey.

One thing that always astounds us - as parents of young children - is just how much there is to do on any holiday to the North York Moors.

In fact, we only ever finish-up doing half the things we've planned!

This trip, we've enjoyed a fabulous day-out to Rievaulx Abbey - where our girls loved the historical music theme on offer by English Heritage.

Medievil Musicians at Rievaulx Abbey were Fantastic.

We've also enjoyed a full day out in York with a visit to Clifford's Tower, York Minster, shopping for clothes and a lazy lunch at the the Lowther on the banks of the River Ouse; and all on a bright sunny day!

A highlight as been a couple of trips over the Moors to Whitby.

We've walked on the beach; enjoyed a paddle; climbed the 199 steps to St Mary's Churchyard and taken a lovely stroll around the historic Abbey.

Oh, and of course we've enjoyed fresh Whitby haddock 'n' chips at Haddley's fine restaurant near the swing bridge.

Closer to home; no holiday in Rosedale Abbey would be complete without at least one good walk.

We've All Had Fun Taking Part in the Lost Pink Sheep Competition.

This time round we've managed three or four walks of a couple of hours duration.

We've walked to the Lion Inn  for lunch along the old cinder-bed railway; we've climbed Chimney Bank and visited Aine Howe Cross; and we've walked to the Blacksmiths Inn at Hartoft.

Other highlights have included trips out to Helmsley, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Pickering Castle, and the Ryedale Folk Museum in Hutton-le-Hole.

It's been fantastic fun!