Malton
Maltonhas existed on two sites prior to where it is now situated. The town has been the historic centre of Ryedale since Roman times, with a fort established on the northern bank of the River Derwent, at what is now Orchard Fields.
The village of Old Malton, an Anglian settlement, developed as the original town, around a Gilbertine Priory, fragments of which remain in the Church of St. Mary's. The present town of Malton is a busy market town with a street market on Saturdays and a twice-weekly livestock market.
Farmers markets are also held regularly. An eclectic mix of architecture, shops, inns and tearooms, surround the market place, in the middle of which stands St. Michael's church and the old town hall. Malton Museum now occupies the Town Hall and displays archaeological finds, including many Roman artefacts found locally. Norton on Derwent lies to the south of the River Derwent and was linked to Malton as early as Roman times by a 15 foot wide bridge. It is noted as a centre for racehorse training, and horses can often be seen on their way to and from nearby gallops.
Another attraction is Eden Camp, situated just outside of Old Malton, on the site of a former prisoner of war camp. This unique museum, which won the England for Excellence Award in 1998, transports the visitor back to wartime Britain, where the civilian way of life during World War II can be relived.
Must see and do
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum, Malton
- Wolds Way Lavender, Wintringham
- Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo, Malton
- Malton Museum, Malton
- Scampston Hall, Malton
- St Mary’s Priory, Malton
- Castle Howard, near Malton
- Yorkshire Lavender, Terrington
- Kirkham Priory, near Malton
- Wharram Percy Church and Deserted Medieval Village, Malton
Related Links
See more destinations in North Yorkshire
