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Allerston

Parish in North Yorkshire, England

Coordinates:54.263, -0.646
OS grid ref:SE 88 86
Population:302
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Allerston is a small village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, set on the western fringe of the North York Moors. It stands a short drive from the market town of Pickering and within reach of the coastal resort of Scarborough, making it a quiet rural base for exploring both moorland and coast.

The area retains a predominantly agricultural character with stone cottages, farmsteads and winding lanes reflecting a long farming history; tourism linked to the moors and nearby heritage attractions such as the North Yorkshire Moors Railway also helps the local economy. Community life is typically village-centred, with countryside pursuits like walking and cycling popular among residents and visitors alike.

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Transport links

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 35.8 miles57.6 km
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 49.5 miles79.6 km
  • Levisham Railway Station 5 miles8.1 km
  • Pickering Railway Station 5.5 miles8.8 km

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Local points of interest

  • The Walled Garden Gardens 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Wolds Way Lavender Gardens 7.3 miles11.7 km
  • Eden Camp Museum 9.4 miles15.2 km
  • Star Carr Archaeological site 9.9 miles15.9 km
  • Scarborough Signal Station Historic site 10.6 miles17.1 km
  • Keldholme Priory Historic site 10.9 miles17.5 km
  • Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 11.3 miles18.1 km
  • Rosedale Priory Historic site 11.6 miles18.7 km
  • Castle Howard Country house 14.4 miles23.1 km
  • Castle Howard Estate 14.4 miles23.2 km
  • Mulgrave Castle Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
  • Mulgrave Woods Forest 15.4 miles24.7 km