New Homes in Malton

Boasting a spectacular rural location within North Yorkshire, Malton is a pleasant market town surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. New homes in Malton are less than 20 miles from York, while Hull, Middlesbrough and Leeds are all around 40 miles away. 

Few places in the UK offer such good access to so many natural beauty spots. From the North York Moors to Yorkshire Dales such as Nidderdale and Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast, this is a wonderful place to live if you love spending time outdoors. You can look forward to all this and more when you pick out a home at our developments closest to Malton below.

Whether you’re tasting samples at the local food festival, exploring dramatic coastlines or taking a day trip to nearby cities, there’s something for everyone close to your new home in Malton. Located near the North York Moors and just a short commute from York, Malton could be the perfect place for you and your family to set up home.

A quick history

Malton dates back to the Roman era when a settlement grew alongside a Fort and the River Derwent. After the Norman invasion, Malton Castle was built and later visited by Richard the Lionheart, Edward II and Robert the Bruce. You can now visit the site at Castle Garden.

The Town Hall was built during the 18th century and used by local farmers as a butter market. The Assembly Rooms opened in 1814, and the local railway connected Malton to nearby towns and cities in the mid 19th century, bringing more wealth to the area.

Business and industry

Malton is home to a number of small food producers, while employers in nearby York include; Nestle UK, the City of York Council and the York Health Services Trust. Plaxton and McCain are based in Scarborough, within commuting distance of the town.

Things to do in the area

Markets in Malton

One of the most popular attractions in Malton is the food market, which takes place in the town centre once a month and features a range of local producers. The annual Malton Food Lovers Festival comes to the town each May, while you can visit the ever-popular Talbot Yard Food Court all year round.

Attractions near Malton

There are a number of historic attractions near to Malton, including; the stately home and gardens Castle Howard. York Castle Museum, the National Railway Museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre are all within driving distance, while the North York Moors and the Howardian Hills are ideal locations for a walk or cycle ride in the countryside. 

Other places of interest close to Malton include; The Yorkshire Arboretum, Flamingo Land, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Norton Golf Club.

Travel and commuting

Located alongside the A64, and with its own train station, Malton is well-connected by both road and rail. York is a 25-minute train journey from the town, or 30-minutes by car, while the journey to Scarborough takes just 20-minutes by train or 40-minutes by car.

Trains to London from Malton

If you’re taking a trip to London, the train to King’s Cross takes just two hours 25-minutes with one change in York. 

Airports near Malton

When it’s time to take a much-needed holiday, Durham Tees Valley Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport are both one hour and 15-minutes away by car, so there are plenty of destinations to choose from.