Where to Stay Near Bangers and Cash: Hotels in North Yorkshire

The hit TV show is filmed at Thornton-le-Dale's Ryedale Auctioneers — here's where to base yourself in the surrounding moors and coast.

Thornton-le-Dale and the A170 corridor

Bangers and Cash is filmed at Thornton-le-Dale, a village on the A170 between Pickering and Scarborough. There is no large hotel in the village itself — only a couple of small inns and B&Bs — so most visitors base themselves in Pickering, seven miles south. Pickering has a handful of independent hotels and pubs with rooms, typically £90–£150 a night for a double in summer. Malton, ten miles further south, has a wider choice and a food market on Saturdays; it sits on the York–Scarborough railway line, with direct trains to York taking about 25 minutes.

From Pickering you can reach Thornton-le-Dale in 12 minutes by car, or by the 128 bus, which runs roughly hourly on weekdays. The village sits at the foot of the North York Moors, so a stay here puts you within 20 minutes of Dalby Forest, Hole of Horcum and the moor road to Whitby. If you want to combine the auction rooms with a day on the coast, the A170 runs east to Scarborough in about 30 minutes.

Whitby and the coast

Whitby is 35 miles northeast of Thornton-le-Dale via the A169, a drive of about 50 minutes over the moors. It has the region's densest concentration of hotels — from pub rooms on Church Street to larger properties on the West Cliff — with summer doubles commonly £120–£200. The town also has a railway station on the Esk Valley line, connecting to Middlesbrough and, via Darlington, to the national network. Parking is tight in high season, so a hotel with its own car park is worth the premium.

The coast is busiest in July and August; May, June and September offer similar light with fewer crowds and rates that often drop by 20–30%. If you are visiting primarily for the auction — filming days vary, so check ahead — a Whitby base makes for a long day but a rewarding one. I would book Whitby only if the seaside is the point; otherwise it adds unnecessary driving.

York as a rail-friendly base

York is 25 miles southwest of Thornton-le-Dale, roughly a 45-minute drive via the A64, and has by far the best public transport. Trains from York to Malton take about 25 minutes, and from Malton you can take a taxi or bus to Thornton-le-Dale. York hotels range from £100 for a basic city-centre double to £250 and up for the historic grande dame properties near the Minster. Parking in York is expensive — expect £15–£25 a day — so a hotel with parking or a park-and-ride nearby is a practical choice.

The trade-off is distance: you are adding 45 minutes each way to the auction rooms. For a trip that includes the Railway Museum, the Minster and the Shambles, York wins. For a trip focused on the moors and the show, stay east.

Which one I'd book

For a two- or three-day trip built around Bangers and Cash, I would book Pickering or Thornton-le-Dale itself. The village has a few guesthouses, and Pickering's hotels put you 12 minutes from the auction, 20 minutes from the moors, and on the heritage railway to Grosmont. A double in Pickering in June typically runs £90–£140. Book direct with the hotel if you can — many are small and can advise on filming days, parking and local events.

Skip staying in Scarborough if the moors are your priority; the seafront strip is fine but adds 40 minutes of driving each way. Also skip anywhere on the A64 corridor if you want quiet — it is a busy road. Best months are May, June and September. For the coast, aim for a hotel with parking; for the moors, anything in Pickering, Kirkbymoorside or Helmsley works well, with Helmsley about 25 minutes from Thornton-le-Dale.

Questions, answered

Where exactly is Bangers and Cash filmed?

The show is filmed at Ryedale Auctioneers in Thornton-le-Dale, on the A170 between Pickering and Scarborough. The village is small, so nearby Pickering or Malton are the practical bases for an overnight stay.

Do I need a car to visit Thornton-le-Dale?

A car is easiest. The village is served by the 128 bus from Pickering, roughly hourly on weekdays, and Pickering connects to York and Malton by train. Taxis from Malton station take about 20 minutes.

When is the best time to book a hotel in North Yorkshire for this area?

May, June and September offer good weather and lower rates than July and August, often 20–30% less. Book several weeks ahead for Pickering and Helmsley, as small hotels fill quickly in summer.

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