…carriage holidays on the Derwent Valley line.

SKIPWITH STATION

Local Facilities

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The Drovers Arms

The Drovers Arms is a 2 minute drive - or, better still, a 20 minute walk through the woods from Skipwith Station.

Dating back to the 19th century, the pub is an impressive brick-built inn in the heart of the village. Spacious and attractive, the inn's decor is traditional without sacrificing comfort, pristine and welcoming. There is a varied selection of real ales, a good wine list and a choice of lagers, spirits and soft drinks, plus excellent pub food. Click here for more details...

The Sangthai Restaurant

Warm and friendly Thai staff provide a typical Thai welcome to this beautiful country cottage restaurant. The extensive grounds feature an oriental garden complete with bamboo furniture and a Thai-style pavilion for outdoor eating.

The Black Bull Inn is ideally situated between York and Selby. York hosts many historic places of interest plus good shopping and the Abbey in Selby is worth a visit. There are many other activities within easy reach of this splendid traditional inn, such as golf, fishing and water sports, not least of all are the famous spa in Harrogate and the North Yorkshire Moors. The Black Bull Inn boasts an extremely successful and well known restaurant serving food prepared to order on the premises and many of our guests simply come for a relaxing stay in a country environment where they can enjoy the unique comfort and sumptuous living a privately run English country inn can provide.

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The Jug and Bottle is a local delicatessen and off-licence which has been recognised as Yorkshire and Humberside’s “best shop” in the Observer’s fourth annual food awards. The shop is a delight and the staff are friendly and helpful. There is ample off-street parking available, making it very convenient. Ask for Louise.

Local Airfields

Breighton Airfield

We are about 5 minutes drive from Breighton Airfield which is home to The Real Aeroplane Company. The airfield accepts visitors and it is extremely convenient if arriving at Skipwith Station by air. The airfield has a Museum which throws open its doors to the public during a handful of special event days held throughout the summer. A visit to the Real Aeroplane Museum makes for a truly memorable day out that everyone can enjoy. Situated on the edge of the Wolds beside the ambling River Derwent, close to the historic agricultural towns of Howden and Selby and within easy reach of the city of York, the area is steeped in history and additional interest. The majority of visitors to the Real Aeroplane Museum arrive by car, however, they are happy to receive visitors by air (details available on the web site).  

Sherburn Aero Club

The airfield is about 20 minutes drive from Skipwith Station and is convenient if arriving by air. It has the advantage of offering all facilities to visiting aircraft - all fuel types, full servicing facilities and good security - as well as runway lighting for late night arrivals!  There is also an excellent restaurant and bar.

Rufforth Aerodrome

Rufforth is the home to two clubs sharing the same airfield - The York Gliding Club and Airsports Training. The airfield is divided, the gliders occupying the West side.

Flying in a modern microlight aircraft is a truly uplifting experience for anybody who has ever dreamed of taking to the skies. Lessons or pleasure flights are available.

The York Gliding Centre occupies the western half of Rufforth Aerodrome, an old WWII base. Operations normally take place from one or other tarmac runways, and substantial grass areas are also available. The club has a substantial fleet and offers basic instruction and pleasure flights.

Flights can be booked in advance on request by us.

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