Visit Malton - Yorkshire's Food Capital

Discover Malton

Malton is a pretty Yorkshire market town, located on the north of the River Derwent on the historic boundary between the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire.

The town is known as a top foodie destination with its famous food festival, monthly food market, Malton Cookery School, traditional food shops and ‘Made in Malton’ artisan producers. It was Antonio Carluccio who first called the town, “Yorkshire’s Food Capital!”. It also has a large number of excellent independent shops.


Where to Stay – Accommodation in Malton

Also browse hotels in Malton.

Garden Cottage

Habton Ln, Great Habton, Malton YO17 6TY

The Mount B&B

56 Yorkersgate, Malton, YO17 7AJ, United Kingdom

The Talbot, Malton, North Yorkshire

43 Yorkersgate, Malton, YO17 7AJ, United Kingdom

Spacious Townhouse Room in the heart of Malton

11 Saville Street, Malton, YO17 7LL, United Kingdom

The Old Lodge

Old Maltongate, Malton, YO17 7EG, United Kingdom

The Private Hill

Thrussendale Road Acklam, Malton, YO17 9RG, United Kingdom

1 Rodgers Mews

Malton, YO17 7AA, United Kingdom

Laurel Farm

Malton, YO17 8EB, United Kingdom

The Old Chapel, Malton

Malton, YO17 6TU, United Kingdom

The Bothy, 21 West Street, Malton

Malton, YO176SP, United Kingdom

Sykes Lodge

Malton, YO17 9QS, United Kingdom

Saville Street

Malton, YO17 7AB, United Kingdom

Things to do in Malton

Browse a range of things to do in and around Malton, with the Events and Attractions listed below.

Malton Visitor Attractions

Malton Events

Check out our curated page of Malton Essentials to learn more about what’s happening in the area.


Malton on the Map

Malton is in the North York Moors, between York and the Yorkshire Coast.


FAQs About Malton

Is Malton Worth Visiting?

It’s well worth visiting, particularly if you like food. Foodies will find Malton is one of the best towns in North Yorkshire in terms of options.

Where Next?

Journey into the North York Moors, take a trip to the Yorkshire Coast, or head to the ancient cobbled streets of York for a day of shopping amidst historic splendour. Also see our North Yorkshire page.

What day is Malton market?

The market takes place every Saturday. There are also livestock markets at the auction mart twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.