Christmas Events For All The Family 2023

Why not book a short break at The Old Post Office and make special family memories? Here are just a few of the Christamas events planned for our part of North Yorkshire. York Christmas Market There’s something for everyone in York this Christmas. From family friendly activities and Santa Sightings to luxury Christmas dinners and...

High Speed Broadband Comes To Rosedale

The Old Post Office can now boast high speed, fibre optic, broadband. As of the 15th September 2023 our connectivity has gone up from 1Mbps to approximately 100Mbps.  Our guests can now use as many devices,laptops, smart phones and on-line games, as they want with the internet grinding to a halt.

The Magic of Nature Trail – Friday 21 July to Thursday 10 August

Follow the trails around Sutton Bank National Park Centre  and re-connect with nature. No booking is required but please check visitor centre opening hours. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are welcome and the trails are wheelchair accessible. The North York Moors National Park website and Sutton Bank Centre have details of many...

The Staithes Weekender – 23-25 June 2023

The coastal village of Staithes in the North York Moors National Park is celebrating its artistic roots and shining the spotlight on the huge pool of local creative talent with an extra event this summer, while at the same time reviving September’s popular Arts and Heritage weekend. The Staithes Weekender event will take place on...

Rosedale Show

Rosedale show is set to take place on 19th August 2023. Founded in 1871, this annual show is held in Milburn Arms Field at Rosedale Abbey by kind permission of the owners of The Milburn Arms Field. Additional fields by kind permission of The Foster family and The Brown Family. Attractions include … Foxhound &...

Whitby Goth Weekend 2023

Every year goths from all over the world gather in Whitby to celebrate gothic culture, music and fashion at Whitby Goth Weekend.  These weekends happen twice a year and this year’s events take place on 28th – 30th April 2023 & 27th – 29th October 2023. Information and image courtesay of The Whitby Guide –...

North Yorkshire Moors Railway – kids go free

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway will be open for business from the first week in April. Their traditional all line Rover Ticket has now been replaced by the Unlimited Annual Pass Ticket, which also allows you to explore the whole of our heritage railway, between Pickering and Whitby, for £40.00, and starts from the first...

Things To Do In The Village

Rosedale Abbey nestles in deep in a valley of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Some of our guests think that this means that you will need to drive everywhere by car to visit any attraction. In fact, there are plenty of things to do within Rosedale Abbey village iteslf, so if you’ve travelled some...

Places to Visit

Many of our guests visit us to experience the peace and beauty of the North York Moors National Park. Our location in the centre of Rosedale Abbey is a great platform for exploring the area, plus our ability to sleep up to nine people makes The Old Post Office a perfect hub for family reunions...

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway season restarts on 27 March 2023 with services running every day up to the 5 November 2023. Also watch out for their Santa specials. Establish in 1967 the railway is now one of the most successful preserved railways in the UK. The railway runs from Pickering to Grosmont on its...

Three Great Stately Homes to Visit Near Rosedale

North Yorkshire is famous for it’s majestic natural landscapes. The moorlands change colour in a spectacular way as the seasons pass, while the forests of Dalby and Cropton attract walkers and mountain bikers from afar. Many our guests come to our holiday cottage in Rosedale Abbey to see some of the most timeless man made...

The History of The Name Rosedale Abbey

Rosedale Abbey has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years. One of the most frequently asked questions we hear from guests are, “Is there an Abbey?” and of course, “Where are the roses?” The name Rosedale Abbey means you may well expect to see the remains of an Abbey and perhaps some roses. It...

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway – Railways in Wartime

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is probably one of the top visitor attractions in North Yorkshire. Famous for it’s appearances in many period dramas, TV series and movies, it is a beautiful, working railway situated in Pickering, just a few miles from The Old Post Office in Rosedale Abbey. A very popular annual event has...