Nunnington is a very quiet village in the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire, The Tudor manor house of Nunnington Hall, now owned by the National Trust is a must to visit as can be seen from the images below.

 A short walk from the Hall brings you to the medieval parish church of All Saints and St James. This unusual double dedication appears to be original. The parish church dedicated to All Saints and St James is a Grade I listed building. The nave and chancel date from the late 13th century and the tower from 1672. The tower, porch and vestry were rebuilt in 1883–1884. There is a fine 17th-century pulpit. The oldest parts of the church date to the late 12th or early 13th century. Two narrow lancet windows suggest a 12th-century date. The chancel arch and east window almost certainly date to the latter half of the 13th century.

The plaque in the church is dedicated to the memory of Thomas Jackson  who was so well known for his extraordinary performances on the turf. His faithful and meritorious services gained him this monument, which affords a useful lesson to the humbler part of mankind who may learn from hence that men of industry and honesty may rise to glory from the lower stations and have their memories recorded as well as the great and noble..

Some fine fishing can be had on the River Rye in the village on both the High & Low Water.