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About Helmsley

Helmsley, a charming North Yorkshire market town, sits at the gateway to the North York Moors National Park where the Cleveland Hills meet the Vale of Pickering. The A170 provides the main route through town, connecting Thirsk to the west with Pickering eastward, whilst the B1257 links southward to Malton. With approximately 14 public EV charging points nearby and its position as a natural touring base, Helmsley remains popular with visitors exploring Yorkshire's countryside. The town's Friday market has traded continuously in the same cobbled square since receiving its royal charter in 1203.

Where is Helmsley on the map?

Helmsley is in England, at 54.246, -1.057 - about 5 km west of Nawton.

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The closest airport to Helmsley is Teesside International Airport, 63 km (about 54 min by car). Other airports nearby: Leeds Bradford Airport.

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