On your doorstep you'll find the beauty of North Yorkshire and all it has to offer. With stunning countryside, quaint towns and historic cities so close to home, your weekends can be filled with a leisurely walk around the local shops and relaxing with a coffee or discovering the walks, cycle routes and more that this charming county has to offer. 

Just a short drive from Adore, through the winding roads and rolling fields you’ll find Beningbrough Hall, a large Georgian mansion near the village of Beningbrough, which overlooks the River Ouse. Beningbrough Hall, which is part of the National Trust is surrounded by 8 acres of formal gardens, a walled kitchen garden boasting over 50 varieties of apples and pears and a south border with vibrant and prolonged colour late into the season. Beningbrough Hall is also dog friendly so bring you four legged friends and enjoy a walk around the North Yorkshire gardens.

If you fancy exploring further there are walking routes from Beningbrough hall into the neighbouring villages. Meander through the woodland and along the riverside, spotting wildlife as you wander.

Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate is just 6 minutes away from home by car. An independent boarding and day school for ages 3 months to 19 years old, this school is rated excellent and is thought to be one of the best in the country. 

Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School is just a 10 minute walk from home. This school educates children from 5-11 years old and offers a safe and stimulating learning environment with Christian values at the heart of everything they do. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted this school believes in developing their pupils, inspiring them to achieve their full potential.  

For students that are 11-18 years old, Boroughbridge High School is just 14 minutes from home and has a great reputation in the local community. Also rated ‘Good’ by Often, Boroughbridge continues to support their pupils, and teach them skills they’ll take with them long after they’ve left school.

The University of York and York St John’s University are the closest universities to home, just 30 minutes away. The University of York is a collegiate research university which covers an array of subjects. Surrounded by 500 acres of land the original campus, Campus West incorporates the National Science Learning Centre. The second campus, Campus East, opened in 2009 and now hosts three colleges and three departments as well as conference space and a sports village. 

Just 14 minutes from Adore is Bannatyne’s Health Club, which offers a gym, fitness classes, pool and spa to all members and pay as you go visitors. With state of the art gym equipment and personal training available, plus completely accessible opening time, Bannatyne’s perfect for keeping your fitness levels up. Bannatyne’s is open from 6am-10pm on weekdays and 8am-8pm on weekends.

If you’re a keen golfer, Aldwark Manor has an excellent 18 hole golf course just a short 14 minute drive away from our Adore development. Set in the Yorkshire countryside, running along the River Ure, golf at Aldwark is simply stunning. Golfers of all abilities are welcome to enjoy a round or two and afterwards, a drink in the golf bar. Dining options in the clubhouse are also available as well as golf breaks and corporate events.

Adore’s location is ideal for commuters as the A59 is just 5 minutes away from Green Hammerton, leading to York and Harrogate.
 
Travelling by rail is easy, with Green Hammerton train station just 5 minutes away from home which runs regular services to cities including Leeds, Middlesbrough and York. There’s also a useful bus route that travels around the village of Green Hammerton and a number 22 bus that travels to York and Harrogate calling at Green Hammerton on weekdays and Saturdays.

If you’re travelling aboard, the nearest airport is Leeds Bradford, which is just 40 minutes from Green Hammerton.

Tucked away in the beautiful village of Knaresborough, Art in the Mill is a wonderful gallery showcasing paintings, ceramics and sculptures. Open since 2007, the husband and wife team have worked with more than 250 talented artists, hosted over 60 exhibitions and welcomed countless visitors through their doors. Art in the Mill is a great place to shop for gifts and unique pieces of artwork for your home.

Established in 2000, Yorkshire Heart is run by the Spakouskas family who passionately tend to 22,000 vines all year round to bring you the best locally sourced wine. As well as the vinyard, they also own a micro-brewery producing craft ales, pilsners and stout. 

What started as a hobby has now turned into a successful family business producing a wide range of beers which Yorkshire Heart Brewery have become widely known and loved for by beer drinkers, bars and restaurants across the region.
 
Trevor’s Flowers is a lovely, independent garden centre that offers beautiful fresh flowers and plants perfect for your garden. With seasonal plants available there is something for every month of the year.