Duke of Wellington

North York Moors National Park


The Duke of Wellington is a fine traditional pub in the middle of Danby village; it serves good beer and bar meals, and has eight guest bedrooms with appealingly countrified decor. Dating from the 18th century, the pub was used as a recruitment centre during the Napoleonic Wars (hence the name).


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