Title: Things to Do in Helmsley in 2026 | Expedia.com [Helmsley Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Helmsley.dx4373)[Hotels in Helmsley](https://expedia.com/Helmsley-Hotels.d4373.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Helmsley](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Helmsley.d4373.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Helmsley](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Helmsley.d4373.Car-Rental-Guide)[Helmsley Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Helmsley.d4373.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Helmsley ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Helmsley Types of activities [Helmsley Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Helmsley.dx4373) ![A view of Helmsley, a market town and civil parish in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4373/c6a55828-d9e6-46dc-b9d8-6d9ac9b09762.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rievaulx Abbey, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4373/92fdb8cb-9844-468e-8b70-6896c0da7aca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rievaulx Abbey, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4373/a0613d9d-ae76-40c7-815a-7caab0466535.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taken at a hidden location which is full of Bluebells mile after mile...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4373/2eea64d7-2461-4acc-830f-4ef46c02c1d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Walk between Helmsley and Rievaulx Abbey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4373/d10be595-91ab-45a6-b80c-6fce5494f627.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ## Recommended things to do in Helmsley | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [York: Castle Howard Gardens and Grounds Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/york-castle-howard-gardens-and-grounds-entry-ticket.a48830207.activity-details): $18 | | Top 5 things to do | [Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.](/things-to-do/nth-york-moor-small-group-day-trip-tour-to-whitby-inc-steam-train.a50951626.activity-details)[York: Castle Howard House and Gardens - Self-Guided](/things-to-do/york-castle-howard-house-and-gardens-self-guided-ticket.a45977383.activity-details)[York: Castle Howard Gardens and Grounds Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/york-castle-howard-gardens-and-grounds-entry-ticket.a48830207.activity-details)[Afternoon Tour North York Moors National Park](/things-to-do/afternoon-tour-north-york-moors-national-park.a51542237.activity-details)[North York Moors Private Tour day trip incl Steam Train & Whitby](/things-to-do/north-york-moors-private-tour-day-trip-to-whitby-incl-steam-train.a50897081.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [York: Castle Howard Gardens and Grounds Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/york-castle-howard-gardens-and-grounds-entry-ticket.a48830207.activity-details) | | With kids | [Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.](/things-to-do/nth-york-moor-small-group-day-trip-tour-to-whitby-inc-steam-train.a50951626.activity-details)[York: Castle Howard House and Gardens - Self-Guided](/things-to-do/york-castle-howard-house-and-gardens-self-guided-ticket.a45977383.activity-details)[York: Castle Howard Gardens and Grounds Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/york-castle-howard-gardens-and-grounds-entry-ticket.a48830207.activity-details)[Afternoon Tour North York Moors National Park](/things-to-do/afternoon-tour-north-york-moors-national-park.a51542237.activity-details) | ## What to do in Helmsley --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Helmsley? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Helmsley ![York Minster featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079281/7af1e35b-9ae1-4b3b-8e1c-2734af318b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Minster The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views. [](https://expedia.com/York-Minster-City-Centre.d6079281.Vacation-Attraction) ![Shambles which includes street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164998/742e4862-736e-4f26-8cb6-6430f9c52d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shambles This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another. [](https://expedia.com/Shambles-City-Centre.d6164998.Vacation-Attraction) ![a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/aa2362f0-4c80-48a4-944a-16f265ee4c37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Racecourse You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Check out the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/York-Racecourse-York.d553248621532494403.Vacation-Attraction) ![A view from the atlas fountain across to Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home to visit in Yorkshire. Made famous from the television series ‘Brideshead Revisited’](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079217/1d4f9042-c80f-4dc9-913c-19c2ebcea26e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Castle Howard You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a visit to Castle Howard. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Castle-Howard-York.d6079217.Vacation-Attraction) ![The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/7aea1adc-7197-4bb0-a2dd-0f178b355b7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of York Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of York during your stay in Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-York-York.d6079263.Vacation-Attraction) ![Walmgate Bar in York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164990/c9f29924-c4ed-4059-8eae-12a7a4a83b27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York Barbican Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theater with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/York-Barbican-York.d6164990.Vacation-Attraction) ![Jorvik Viking Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079231/9940a96d-fbd0-4ae5-a03b-1f864e0fa1b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jorvik Viking Centre Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers. [](https://expedia.com/Jorvik-Viking-Centre-City-Centre.d6079231.Vacation-Attraction) ![York St. John University. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/0faa1ac5-420b-4d2c-b0b8-666e9cdbeb46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York St. John University Enjoy the collegiate vibe at York St. John University during your visit to York. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours. [](https://expedia.com/York-St-John-University-The-Groves.d6270585.Vacation-Attraction) ![York featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494844/5ec547f0-503e-4747-8379-b48108840384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### York City Walls See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era. [](https://expedia.com/York-City-Walls-City-Centre.d553248621532494844.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Helmsley ![York Minster featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079281/7af1e35b-9ae1-4b3b-8e1c-2734af318b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### York ![Paddy's Hole, Redcar, Middlesbrough](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6557/3155d3d7-41e7-4606-8543-fe32bc4236aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Middlesbrough ![Gower Dale Gower Dale with the derelict Gowerdale House in the centre.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/d12c2996-b1ad-4b16-b8ac-1d86f92b066e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [martin dawes](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/30816) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Hawnby ![Thatched cottage at Beadlam. Just a few yards from the busy A170, time seems to have stood still.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/be3f1268-b099-4ed4-945d-8511f8e7677f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [colin grice](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/685) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Nawton ![St Oswalds (King and Martyr) Church, Oswaldkirk King Oswald worked with St Aidan to bring the Gospel to the North Saxons. Christian worship may have started in the village at this time. A wooden church was probably built and dedicated after Oswald was killed in AD642.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010283/4d4fecc9-99b9-49ef-b20b-14ae32d07063.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Trish Steel](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9274) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Oswaldkirk ![Chapel Lane](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000452777/cfdd5cf8-c2e5-4513-a23e-a003f6e014b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Roger Smith](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9790) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Harome ![Towards Shaw Beck Shaw beck runs in the hollow beyond the moorland seen between the two trees. Just above the beck is a small pond. Keywords: Trees, heather, moorland, forestry commission plantation.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000473834/b68d30e8-bc60-4b11-a811-aa1ec42e2215.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Peter Church](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16649) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Bransdale ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Helmsley worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Helmsley? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Helmsley? ### Is three days enough to stay in Helmsley? ### What are some activities to do in Helmsley with kids? > - [Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/nth-york-moor-small-group-day-trip-tour-to-whitby-inc-steam-train.a50951626.activity-details) > - [York: Castle Howard House and Gardens - Self-Guided](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/york-castle-howard-house-and-gardens-self-guided-ticket.a45977383.activity-details) > - [York: Castle Howard Gardens and Grounds Entry Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/york-castle-howard-gardens-and-grounds-entry-ticket.a48830207.activity-details) > - [Afternoon Tour North York Moors National Park](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/afternoon-tour-north-york-moors-national-park.a51542237.activity-details) ### What to do in Helmsley for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Helmsley?