After relishing a hearty breakfast at your holiday cottage Pickering start your sightseeing tour by visiting the imposing Pickering Castle- example of a 12th century motte and bailey castle, which was once a royal hunting lodge. Moving towards the sloping market place, where a bustling street market takes place on Mondays is the parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul, where 15th century murals adorn the facades and whose splendid spire dominates the skyline. Visit the famous Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life which exhibits an incredible collection of artifacts mainly from the Victorian era, local photographs by Sidney Smith. If you are an outdoor-ish person, then Pickering Trout Lake and the Moorland Trout Farm are the place for you where you can enjoy a piping hot cup of coffee and feed the fish. Located on the outskirts of the town, Bridgestones Moor is a mixture of farmland, open moorland and woodland. Named after its unique rock formations created from sandstones laid down under the sea during Jurassic era, the parks offer an amazing 1½ml long which rewards you with spectacular views of the town. From Pickering, you can also take interesting day trip to the nearby towns of Scarborough, Malton and Norton.

Pickering offers a delightful shopping experience in its variety of shops which sell almost everything- from stylish clothes, books, leatherwear, to exquisite handicrafts made by the local artisans residing in the town. Bargain hunters can check out the lively Monday market which is the best place to buy second hand items and other goods at amazingly low prices. If you are looking for some serious shopping options, then head to the downtown area where you will find plenty of posh designer stores, outlets and showrooms. Besides shopping outlets and malls, Pickering is filled with numerous wonderful dining options which cater to every pocket and palate. Not very far from Pickering apartments , and homes, are several local cafes, bistros and takeaway joints from where you can buy yourself regional specialties at affordable prices. If you are in a mood to please your palate to some exotic fare, then dine at one of the many posh specialty restaurants which serve a wide array of mouthwatering American, European, Asian and Caribbean dishes. In the evening hang out with your friends at a well stocked bar or dance your night away at the glitzy nightclubs located within close proximity to Pickering.