things to do near Kilnwick Percy
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Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club is set in the Yorkshire countryside with plenty to see and do in the local area.
But if you aren’t from the area, you may not know about some of the amazing things to do near the resort. So, we have done all the research for you and put together a list of different things to do from exploring a new city to meeting some animals or enjoying a delicious cake at the local farm shop. Have a read of our list below and note down which ones take your fancy for when you are next heading to Pocklington, Yorkshire.
1. spend the day in York
York, YO31 7YW | 31 minute drive away
With it only being half an hours drive away you can explore the ancient and historic city of York with ease during your stay at Kilnwick Percy. This walled city is the perfect place to visit all year round with its infamous York Minster, city walls, River Ouse and plenty of other things to keep you entertained. So, whether you are wanting to grab a bite to eat, shop till you drop along The Shambles or learn about the history of York’s darkest stories in the York Dungeon there is something for all. The city is also full of plenty of unique things to see and do from the popular ghost merchants and the York cat trail where 51 cat sculptures have been placed around York city centre waiting for visitors to spot them.
2. Piglets Adventure Farm
Towthorpe, York, YO32 9ST | 30 minute drive away
Piglets Adventure Farm is the perfect family day out in the Yorkshire countryside. Whether you are going away as a large group with plenty of kids or just away with your family there is something for families of all ages here. With an outdoor and indoor play area with everything from bouncing pillows, obstacle courses, slides, sand pits and more. To the farm animals with various animal encounters and seasonal activities like bottle feeding lambs and stroking tiny chicks. And of course all of these things can work up quite an appetite and Piglets Adventure Farm has plenty of choice when it comes to food and drink from sourdough pizzas to picnic boxes and ice cream.
3. Dumble Farm
Arram, Beverley, HU17 7NR | 32 minute drive away
Known for offering the best cow experiences in the UK, Dumble Farm is a one-stop shop for all things highland cow related. And when you stay at our Kilnwick Percy resort you are just a half hour away from cuddling a cow. Yes, you read that right, you can book a cow cuddling experience at Dumble Farm along with plenty of other experiences from a cow safari to calf handling and even private tours where you can meet all the cows with one of the farmers. Everything done at Dumble Farm is to help protect and support the declining species of highland cows and other wildlife in the area so your visit will really help fund their conservation projects.
4. York Maze
York, YO19 5LT | 22 minute drive away
York Maze has the largest maze in the UK and is an award-winning day out for everyone. There are over 20 different things on offer to suit families and children of all ages and is usually open from mid July to early September each year. Whether you want to try out some crazy golf or see if you can make your way around the various mazes or try out the active fun from the popcorn pillow to the climbing zones and tower slides. There’s also plenty on offer when it comes to food and drink at York Maze from the Terrace Café, Fodder Barn and other refreshment stalls around the park.
5. Make & Take Ceramics
Bugthorpe, York, YO41 1QJ | 18 minute drive away
If you are fancying something a bit more creative, then the Make & Take Ceramics would be the perfect choice. They do everything from regular sessions to paint, or even throwing sessions where you can try and use the wheel. There are a variety of things you can paint too from mugs, plates, baubles to name a few. And with it only being 18 minutes away from the resort it’s the perfect few hours away from the resort where you can have fun and get creative together.
6. The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Café
Gate Helmsley, York, YO41 1NB | 23 minute drive away
If you are wanting to try some local produce during your stay at Kilnwick Percy then a visit to The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Café is a must! With a variety of local produce from specialist suppliers to shop along with their award-winning café with some delicious homecooked dishes to choose from. And during the summer months they operate as a pick your own fruit farm where you can pick delicious strawberries and in the autumn they also do pick your own pumpkins.