Mouseman of Kilburn carving of an ash tray

Local Attractions

North Yorkshire is crammed full of incredible places to see and Northallerton, located between two National Parks, the Dales and The Moors, is well situated for easy access to both of them.

While enjoying your stay at Porch House, you might want to check out these popular attractions:

Kiplin Hall

Kiplin Hall & Gardens is an oasis of calm and tranquility in the heart of North Yorkshire. The Hall and Gardens were built in the 1620's for George Calvert (founder of the state of Maryland, USA). Visitors can enjoy the intimately presented hall and its award-winning tearoom, and enjoy the scenic walks around the lake, through woodland, parkland, and in the walled and formal gardens. Family events and activities take place throughout the year.

Distance from us: 10 miles/ 16km

Close-up of a sculptor carving a mouse on a piece of furniture

The Mouseman of Kilburn

From a single acorn to a finished piece of beautifully hand crafted oak furniture. One man's work from start to finish. A simple ethos established by Robert Thompson, a.k.a. "The Mouseman of Kilburn".

Distance from us: 15 miles/ 24km

Old Victorian-era black and white photograph of a family

Trace Your Ancestry

The North Yorkshire County Records Office is located in Northallerton where millions of documents relating to the county's history are preserved and collected. The public can access these documents for personal, legal, administrative and historical purposes.

Distance from us: 0.6miles/ 1km

Romanby Golf and Country Club

A championship standard 18-hole golf course, set in 200 acres of tranquil North Yorkshire parkland with attractive lakes and the River Wiske presenting excellent water hazards, Romanby provides a challenging but fair test for all categories of golfer. Golf parties are a speciality at Romanby with packages available to suit every budget, from small societies (minimum 6 golfers) to large corporate events including gifts, prizes and mementos, we offer superb value packages seven days a week.

Distance from us: 1 mile/ 1.6km

Blue Plaque commemorating the late James Herriot 1916 to 1995

The World of James Herriot

James Alfred Wight, who wrote under the pseudonym of James Herriot, became one of the most popular writers of the twentieth century. His books, a series of stories based on his experiences as a young veterinary surgeon working among the farming community of North Yorkshire, sold in their millions throughout the world. Visitors can see his home and surgery, and see what life was like when James was a vet in Yorkshire.

Distance from us: 9 miles/ 14.5km

Mount Grace Priory

Mount Grace Priory is the best preserved Carthusian priory in Britain. Set amid woodland, the crumbling masonry and open grassland have become home to a collection of wildlife that has taken advantage of what previous owners, including the monks, left behind. As well as the Priory, there is a Manor House, 13 acres of gardens and the Orchard Cafe to enjoy.

Distance from us: 6 miles/ 9.6km