Lealholm Village

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The River Esk forces it's way through a steep gorge called 'Crunkley Gill' and emerges in the village of Lealholm, with stone cottages, a village green, and stepping stones over the river it is not surprising that this is a spot that is popular with photographers and artists alike.

Local Amenities

A picturesque village that is worthy of inclusion on everyones itinerary.

Lealholm is a picturesque village with plenty to interest visitors, amenities available include:

• place of worship - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• public house
• public phone box
• post office
• car park
• Lealholm Station on the Middlesbrough to Whitby main line

The prefix of the Post Code for Lealholm is YO21-2.

Location map

Lealholm is located in grid C2

Accommodation in Lealholm

Below are details of accommodation listed with us in the North Yorks Moors village of Lealholm. The Esk Valley is situated at the heart of the North York Moors National Park where accommodation available includes self catering farm house holidays, Bed and Breakfast (B&B), holiday cottages, guest houses, hotels as well as static and touring caravan and camping sites.

Furnace Farm Holiday Cottage & Bed & Breakfast Jane & Peter Dowson Furnace Farm Fryup Lealholm Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 2AP Tel: +44 (0) 1947 897271 Furnace Farm and holiday cottage, situated in the North York moors national park and close to the fishing town of Whitby, is the ideal base for walking, touring and sight seeing. The famous ‘Heartbeat country’ and steam railway running from Grosmont to Pickering are both within 6 miles, while the sandstone farmhouse provides comfortable spacious rooms with breathtaking views for the ideal relaxing break. CLICK HERE NOW To find out more or to book your stay.

High Park Farm Bed & Breakfast Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Be sure of a friendly welcome at our working sheep farm which is ideally situated near Lealholm in the beautiful Esk Valley. Ideal as a base for walking and sightseeing and only a 15 minutes drive from the coastal town of Whitby. CLICK HERE NOW To find out more or to book your stay.

Stepping Stones Cottage is a delightful B&B or S/C experience for up to 3 people. Enjoys an enviable setting overlooking the village green, within the picture postcard moors village of Lealholm. The cottage has recently been completely refurbished to a very high standard, complemented by quality fixtures, fittings and furnishings. To find out more or to book your stay, CLICK HERE NOW or call Pat or Betty Featherstone on 01947 897626 or 07790 667883.

Local Sights

Lealholm has some interesting country paths and a walk around the village is worth the effort.

The common and bridge is a good place to stop & rest with the River Esk babbling by.

Community Groups

The following is are details of local none profit making Community Service Group or Registered Charitable Organisation, serving this community.

There are many community groups serving the area and it our intention to bring you details of their activities, if you are an organiser or member of a group or organisation and would like to see your details here, please contact us on enquiries@eskvalley.com

Whitby District/Esk valley youth club. Providing Youth Events and activities for the area, with past events including - Games and nonalcoholic cocktail bar in Lealholm village hall, Gospel concert in Whitby, skating at Billingham Forum and Sailing. For details contact Whitby District youth worker. Gaynor.hunt@care4free.net

Heritage

Research is currently being carried out to bring you further details on the heritage of Lealholm.

In 1890 this was a hamlet called Lealholm bridge in the Parish of Glaisdale. At some time a Paper mill existed here employing some 20 people and it was as a river crossing that Lealholm grew and became a focal point for the surrounding dales.

The Shepherd's Hall was used for social functions and dances. Sometimes the small room would become so full of enthusiastic revellers that props had to be brought and placed beneath the dance floor to prevent it collapsing.

If you have any knowledge or have information about local history, folklore, Geology & Archaeology which you think would be of interest to other please contact us.