Riccall and Escrick Detective Trail

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids near Selby?

In 1066, Riccall was the landing place for 9,000 Vikings who famously arrived in 300 longships on their way to attack York. Nowadays, it is a thriving village with two decent pubs, serving excellent homemade food and quality real ales. There is a busy post office, a cafe, a bustling grocery store, an Italian restaurant, and a kebab takeaway.

Escrick has two public houses, both with an excellent reputation for good quality food and drink. Like Riccall, Escrick boasts an attractive church, and a village hall. A manor house at Escrick existed in 1323, and in 1557 was called Escrick Hall. It is now Queen Margaret's School. The Parsonage Hotel & Spa dates back to the early 1840s. Retaining many of its original features, it is now a 3-star hotel which features a 2 AA Rosette award winning restaurant and spa facilities, all set in 6 acres of grounds.