The White Swan Inn is a 16th century coaching inn which has been transformed into a luxurious hotel and restaurant. Rooms are available with both traditional and modern decor.
The elegant rooms all feature flat-screen TVs and DVD players. A selection of DVDs are available from reception and free Wi-Fi is also available. En suite bathrooms have baths and showers, bathrobes and toiletries.
Focusing on traditional Yorkshire dishes, The White Swan Inn sources its ingredients from the local area, including rare-breed meat from the nearby Ginger Pig farm. A range of cooked breakfasts are available from kedgeree to a full English breakfast.
In the centre of Pickering village, the White Swan is at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, just 30 minutes' drive from Scarborough and the sea. York city centre, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum is a 45-minute drive away
Surrounding Area
This is an area with a huge variety of adventures and activities. There is something for everyone, regardless of age and fitness level, from shooting, fishing or mountain biking, to walking on the East Coast or North Yorkshire Moors; shopping in York, Leeds or Harrogate; or even flying at Sutton Bank. Here is a selection of some of the attractions and activities in the area:
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Pickering Antique Shops
English Heritage Sites (Pickering, Helmsley & Scarborough Castles)
Pickering Beck Isle Museum
Castle Howard
Duncombe Park
Ganton & Kirkbymoorside Golf Clubs
National Railway Museum, York
Horse Racing (York, Thirsk, Beverley)
Dalby Forest (Forestry Commission).
Transport
Pickering in North Yorkshire is approximately 200 miles from London and can be reached via the M1 or A1, then A64 and A169.
Travelling to The White Swan Inn by Car From the South
A1 or A1/M1 link road to A64 (York) to Malton, first left off roundabout,
A169 to Pickering roundabout, first left off roundabout and first right to cross over the road up on to the Market Place. The White Swan Inn is half way down on the right hand side.
Travelling to The White Swan Inn by Car From the North
A19 or A1 turn off to take A170 Thirsk which will take you through Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside. Once in Pickering take a left at the traffic lights and first right at the cross roads on to the Market Place. The White Swan Inn is half way up on the left hand side.
Restaurants
The restaurant is known for sensational traditional food, cooked simply from the freshest locally sourced ingredients, including meat from ?The Ginger Pig?, the rare breed meat farmed just 11 km (7 miles) away.
Breakfast is served from 07:45 until 10:00.
Lunch is served from 12:00 until 14:00.
Dinner is served from 18:45 until 21:00
Important
If you intend to dine at The White Swan Inn, you must contact them to book a table before arrival.
