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This wonderful village is around 7 miles to the west of Malton . Hovingham Hall, in the centre of the village, is the home of the Worsley Family. The Duchess of Kent is the sister of Sir Marcus Worsley who along with Lady Worsley live in this very fine house designed in the middle 1700s by Sir Thomas Worsley. The main access to the hall is through a large arch and into the 'Ridding School' a high roofed hall easily large enough for concerts to be held in the summer months. From the ridding school there is a walk through to the gardens beyond. Sir Thomas was responsible for the construction and consistency of design of most of the village thus giving it an appeal that brings the tourists flocking from all over the world. The church was rebuilt in the mid 1800s around the tower which dates from Saxon times. A carved slab of stone on the exterior of the church is believed to date from AD 800. 
The main public house in Hovingham is The Malt Shovel opposite the Hall. This has been run for several years by a very good publican who can always be relied upon to supply excellent food and drink, at almost all times of the day. The other licensed house is really an hotel. This, 'The Worsley Arms', holds the name of the Worsley family with good accommodation all year round.
A stream runs through the northern edge of the village and boasts a ford, just to side of the garage. The road that exits to the north of the village crosses what was the railway line that once carried the villagers of Hovingham, to Malton and beyond.

Photos : Massers Camera Shop & Nick Fletchr

 

 

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ADMISSION : Adults £5.50 -  - children under 16   £3.00     office@hovingham.co.uk
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