Great Ayton

Hotels, Guest accommodation, Self Catering & Camping in Great Ayton

Great Ayton is a scenic village on the edge of the North York Moors, nestled on the River Leven. The High Green is the centre of the village, while the Low Green with the river running alongside, is a popular picnic place in the summer months. Explorer Captain James Cook spent his childhood in Great Ayton, attending the Postgate School which is now converted into the Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum. Visitors can also find Captain Cook's Monument standing high on nearby Easby Moor. Great Ayton has a good selection of shops and there are restaurants, cafés, tearooms, pubs and takeaways. To the north of the village, the view is dominated by the 330m high Roseberry Topping. This hill, and the adjacent whinstone outcrop, are of geological importance. The village provides a wonderful base for exploring the local area including the North York Moors National Park and the east coast. There are numerous possibilities for walking, hiking, running, cycling and fishing as well as painting and photography.