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Aldborough, among the northernmost urban centres in the Roman Empire, succeeded Stanwick as the tribal stronghold of the Romanised Brigantes, the largest tribe in Britain. One corner of the defences is clearly laid out amid the towering trees of a Vi...
In 1990, YAT set up the Archaeological Resource Centre, or ARC. Designed to complement your visit to JORVIK, the ARC offers a glimpse behind the scenes of a working archaeological unit and lets visitors get to grips with archaeology themselves throug...
A stunning Georgian house with Serpentine park and terraced garden. Aske has been the family seat of the Dundas family since 1763. This Georgian treasure house boasts exquisite 18th century furniture, paintings and porcelain, including work by Robert...
The Bar Convent is the oldest living convent in England. It was established as a school for Catholic girls in 1686 on the current site and the surviving Grade 1 listed Georgian building, which dates back to the 1760's, now offers a variety of award w...
Barley Hall is a stunning medieval townhouse, once home to the Priors of Nostell and the Mayor of York. Until the 1980's the house was hidden under the relatively modern facade of a derelict office block. Only when the building was going to be destro...
The Beck Isle Museum is housed in a handsome Regency residence near the centre of Pickering, adjacent to the Pickering Beck, a stream that flows under a four arched road bridge. One arch of this bridge (originally much narrower) is reputedly of media...
The museum which is housed in Bedale Hall, was founded in 1959. With many items originating from local donations, it has grown to become a collection of 'bygones' which now includes tools, lamps, record books, accounts, flat irons and wartime memorab...
18th-century mansion with National Portrait Gallery paintings and walled garden. York's 'country house and garden', this grand Georgian mansion with an impressive baroque interior exhibits over 100 18th-century portraits in partnership with the Natio...
In a magnificent mountainside setting on the Cowal Peninsula lies Benmore, an enchanting Garden steeped in history and surrounded by dramatic scenery. Benmore's 120 acres boast over 300 species of rhododendron; Bhutanese and Chilean plantings and a s...
Billingham Art Gallery has a variety of temporary exhibitions by local, national and international artists and crafts people. Visitors can view some of the best in modern and historic art, photography, textiles, sculpture and crafts.
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With its colourful meadows, ponds, marsh and woodland, Billingham Beck Valley is one of Stockton Borough's most interesting areas of countryside. This wetland provides a home for plants and animals, which are beginning to disappear from our countrysi...
Bolton Abbey is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe. With just under 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, over 80 miles of footpaths and ample space to run around and enjoy the fresh air, there is something for all ...
Bolton Castle is a spectacular mediaeval fortress, preserved in outstanding condition and situated in the heart of Wensleydale, inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Completed in 1399, its scars bear testament to over 600 years of history, includ...
17th-century farmhouse in beautiful Coverdale. This remote stone-built house has some fine original features including fireplaces and panelling. The main hall, sitting room and oak staircase are on show to visitors.
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Moorland nature reserve. The Bridestones and Crosscliff Estate covers an area of 488ha (1,205 acres) and is a during the Jurassic period -- is a SSSI and nature reserve with typical moorland vegetation, including three species of heather....
Dramatic moorland rock formations. At a height of nearly 300m, Brimham Rocks enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. Set within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this fascinating moorland is filled with strange and ...
Late Georgian house by Peter Atkinson, influenced by John Carr of York. Begun in 1804, its outstanding feature is the oval entrance hall with cantilevered stone staircase. Fine furniture and paintings, family mementoes of the Fitzalan Howard family.<...
Burn Valley Gardens covers 7.7 hectares. The Council purchased land off the Blakelock Trustees to satisfy the need for allotment provision and part of it was then developed as a small park by Messrs Lister and Kershaw. It was opened in 1898.
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Byland was one of the great Yorkshire Cistercian abbeys, housing at its zenith well over 200 monks and lay brothers. Much of its huge cathedral-sized church survives, including the whole north side and the greater part of the 13th-century west front....
The Museum is in the 17th century house on Whitby's harbour where the young James Cook lodged when an apprentice. It was here he trained as a seaman leading to his epic voyages of discovery. A world class collection of ship models, original paint...
Castle Howard is one of Britain's finest historic houses and is still home to my family whose forebears conceived, designed, and built it over three centuries ago.
In this, the 21st century, the business flourishing on the estate means we are able...
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Experience Deepdale. This nationally accredited museum offers visitors an exciting and authentic underground experience with a guided tour lasting around 80 minutes.
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In 1068-9, William the Conqueror built two motte and bailey castles in York, to strengthen his military hold on the north. Clifford's Tower, an unusual four-lobed keep built in the 13th century atop the mound of William's larger fortress, is now the ...
Set in beautiful countryside at the entrance to Wensleydale, this extensive romantic garden is surrounded by 18th Century Parkland with a superb John Carr house (not open). Fine trees and woodland walks combine with an interesting collection of alpi...
Country Harvest is one of the most premium shopping venues in the region. We have an extensively stocked food hall, Crafts and gifts. Or just relax in our renowned Harvest Bites Coffee Shop....
Located in Skipton Town Hall, Craven Museum & Gallery has impressive displays of Social History, Archaeology, Geology and Art. The exhibition gallery on the ground floor shows a changing programme of exhibitions related to heritage and the arts.
Daily brewery tours are available all year round. Please note; As we are a working brewery, times are subject to change. Group and evening tours are by appointment only. We regret that children under 12 are not allowed in the brewery.
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Facilities within the centre include an information desk, Forestry Commission shop, exhibition area, education meeting room, external and internal toilets and Treetops Restaurant with terrace. The Visitor Centre sells maps and booklets about the vari...
This fascinating museum, managed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, tells the story of the people and landscape of the Yorkshire Dales past and present, and stimulates vistors to think about its future. Displays interpret the development...
Darley Mill is a unique 17th Century corn mill on the banks of the River Nidd in Nidderdale - an area of outstanding natural beauty. The miller's cottage and walled garden were added in 1761 and the mill was powered by a large locally manufactured ir...
What will you find as you discover the story of York's history by digging through the layers of this authentic archaeological adventure! Rediscover some of the finds that archaeologists have uncovered under the streets of York and understand how thes...
The museum offers a great range of eight themed display galleries, full disabled access throughout and additional facilities such as cafe, on- site collection stores, resources room and education suite.
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The Dracula Experience is a unique tour through the Dracula story and the connection to Whitby. Using animated scenes, electronic special effects and live actors.
In 1885 the Russian Schooner The Demeter was hit by a wild storm and ran aground in ...
Duncombe Park is amongst Yorkshire's most amazing historic houses and estates, offering something for everyone to enjoy, from elegant rooms and the spectacular gardens to the finest shopping, food and drink and many miles of walks in the parkland. Th...
Easby Abbey are now the substantial remains of an abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons', probably most notable for its lavish roof-height refectory of c. 1300 and other monastic buildings. Within the precinct is the still-active parish church,...
A visit to our unique Museum at EDEN CAMP will transport you back in time to wartime Britain. You will experience the sights, sounds, even the smells of those dangerous years. This is no ordinary Museum - Not another Military Museum - Not a glass...
Your journey will take you through Embsay Station which was built in 1888 to Bolton Abbey the award winning station. During your journey you will be taken through the beautiful scenery of the Yorkshire Dales....
Fairfax House is the finest Georgian townhouse in England. The house is owned by York Civic Trust who carried out major restoration work in the 1980s to return this magnificent building to its former glory.
Fairfax House is open to visitors for mo...
Enjoy the thrills and excitement of falconry at the Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre, with over 70 birds and 30 species. Eagles, falcons, hawks, kites, vultures and owls will swoop and dive around you as you sit in a beautiful English garden. Ou...
The museum is instantly recognisable by its whitewashed stone front elevation and an observant eye will see an original plaque dated 1696 with the words 'The fear of God be in you'. When you pay us a visit you will discover that there is much more ...
Flamingo Land has well over 360 acres of jam packed activities. This is one of the biggest and most visited fun parks in Britain with more than 100 thrilling rides, amazing shows and animals from all over the world. It is one of Europe's largest zoo...
Flatts Lane Country Park is the perfect place to explore the countryside south of Normanby. The park is also an ideal starting point from which to visit the Eston Hills....
Cistercian abbey, Georgian water garden and medieval deer park. One of the most remarkable places in Europe, this World Heritage Site comprises the spectacular ruin of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey and monastic watermill, an Elizabethan mansion (tw...
The Chief Gorilla's personal favourite. The hilltop to hilltop zipwires and beautiful valley location make this the wildest adventure playground in the land. There is a fab new eco visitor centre too and a river for the children to paddle in. Fore...
Formal & informal gardens with a variety of features. Former home of Noel Goddard Terry of the famous York chocolate-making firm, the house (in use as the Yorkshire office of the NT and not open to the public) was designed in 1927 by Walter Brierley....
Green Dragon Studios consist of three fully equipped rehearsal spaces, a recording studio with live rooms and isolation booth; we also have a hard-wired link to The Georgian Theatre - our venue situated just next door - offering all manner of possibi...
The visitor centre provides the ideal starting point for a visit to Guisborough Forest via Redcar & Cleveland Council's Walkway, a disused railway line. The Centre has displays about the the history and geology of the area and the forest. The centre ...
The Museum presently has on display over a thousand objects which represent some facet of Guisborough's social history. Displays are changed each year so that different themes can be showcased....
Guisborough Priory are the ruins of an Augustinian priory founded by the Bruce family, afterwards Kings of Scotland. They are dominated by the dramatic skeleton of the 14th-century church's east end....
The best things in life are free and Hartlepool Art Gallery is no exception! With a frequently changing exhibition programme, you can see contemporary art exhibitions, photography, ceramics and work of national, regional and local interest. Hartle...
Set a course for Hartlepool's Maritime Experience and voyage back in time to the sights and sounds of an 18th century seaport, to the times of Nelson and Napoleon. Dare you experience life aboard a real British Naval frigate?
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This small friendly Gallery based in the village of Reeth provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to buy a truly local and lovely souvenir of their visit to Swaledale.
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Surrounded by spectacular banks and ditches, the great medieval castle's impressive ruins stand beside the attractive market town of Helmsley. The fortress was probably begun after 1120 by Walter Espec - 'Walter the Woodpecker'. Renowned for piety as...
About 20,000 visitors come each year to explore the paths and vine house and admire the magnificent towering walls covered in more than 250 varieties of clematis and old-fashioned fruit trees. Other original features include the central dipping pond...
Heugh Battery Museum encourages people to understand war and conflict and the impact it has both on those at the Front but also those who are left behind at home. The venue is divided across three levels with the underground magazines, the parade gro...
Welcome to the Replica HM Bark Endeavour, the only full-size replica of the world-renowned Captain James Cook in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of only two such vessels in the world!
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The Northern Equine Therapy Centre was established in 1991. It provides a unique centre for the treatment of injuries to horses and ponies, and helps to put an edge on the fitness of performance animals. It includes the hydrotherapy pool and solariiu...
Mr and Mrs William Worsley invite you to visit their historic 18th Century house set in beautiful Ryedale countryside. For over 400 years Hovingham has been the home of the Worsley family. The Palladian house was built between 1750 and 1770 by Thomas...
Howstean Gorge is the secret of Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, waiting to be discovered by the traveller who can navigate away from the hustle and bustle of fast roads. By taking lanes through the hills with ever changing views you will find this spe...
Founded in 1156, Jervaulx Abbey was once a great Cistercian monastery. Plundered and pillaged during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century, the Abbey now stands as an enchanting, charming and atmospheric ruin, allowed to flourish by ...
The remains of 1,000 year old houses are revealed beneath your feet, objects taken from the excavations are explored and Viking-age timbers are brought before your eyes. New audio and video displays help you to investigate all of the information gath...
Kiplin Hall, in England's beautiful Vale of Mowbray, was built in the 1620s for George Calvert, Secretary of State to James I, later 1st Lord Baltimore and founder of Maryland, USA. Its design was unique in Jacobean architecture, with central domed t...
The riverside ruins of an Augustinian priory, including a gatehouse bedecked with the heraldry of the Roos family of Helmsley Castle, and a handsome set of monastic washbasins. Picturesquely set in the beautiful Derwent valley near the Yorkshire Wold...
Kirkleatham Museum is the local history museum for the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland. It was opened on 5th October 1981, after the rationalisation of the Museums Service. The Service was originally based at the Chapel Beck Gallery, Guisborough and th...
Kirkleatham Owl Centre is home to one of the U.K.'s largest collection of owls....
A stronghold of Medieval Kings, Knaresborough Castle still stands towering over the River Nidd. A visit to the site includes a tour to discover what Royalty got up to in the King's Tower, get a glimpse of the dungeon and walk through the underground ...
Lightwater Valley Theme Park is one of the leading theme parks in the UK, jam packed with over 40 thrilling rides and attractions for all the family. Why not ride our world famous rollercoaster The Ultimate, still the longest rollercoaster in Europe...
Low Mill Outdoor Centre, a converted water mill, is beautifully situated on the edge of the village of Askrigg, Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It was opened in 1976 to run activity courses for groups of young people of all ages and...
Madhyamaka Centre is home to a Mahayana Buddhist community of lay and ordained practitioners. The centre, only fifteen miles from the ancient city of York, nestles beneath the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds close to the market town of Pocklington.
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High moorland landscape with dramatic limestone features. This outstanding area of upland limestone country consists of 6 farms, some with flower-rich hay meadows, limestone pavements and a National Nature Reserve around Malham Tarn, where there is a...
Malton Museum is Ryedale's premier archaeological museum. It is home to a fascinating and imaginatively displayed collection of Roman artefacts discovered locally. In addition, the museum currently hosts a superb exhibition showcasing the work carrie...
Margrove Heritage Centre tells the story of the geology, natural history, archaeology, industrial archaeology and landscape of the North York Moors and south Redcar and Cleveland Borough....
Markenfield Hall is a spectacular mediaeval house, built mainly in 1310, and completely surrounded by its moat. It has been wonderfully little altered since, and is the most complete surviving medium-sized fourteenth century country house left in Eng...
The fine 15th-century gatehouse of a vanished riverside manor house, with a beautiful oriel window. The monuments of the manor's Marmion family owners grace the adjacent church....
The Mercer Art Gallery is home to Harrogate district's fine art collection which consists of some 2000 works of art, mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection includes works by William Powell Frith, Atkinson Grimshaw, Sir Edward Burne-J...
The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is one of the best preserved medieval guild halls in the world and is still owned and used by the York Company of Merchant Adventurers who built it over 650 years ago. Construction began in 1357. Explore the Great Hall ...
From the creators of JORVIK Viking Centre, Micklegate Bar Museum is situated on the route of York's famous walls, which have stood sentinel to the city for over 800 years. Visit the ancient gateway to explore the pageantry and barbaric history that h...
The childhood and favourite home of Richard III, Middleham Castle was a fortress of the mighty Neville family, Earls of Westmoreland and of Warwick. Around the massive 12th-century central keep, they progressively constructed three ranges of luxuriou...
Our Farm Park Visitor Centre is located near Thirsk in North Yorkshire and is in the heart of Herriot Country and on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. This wonderful Children's Farm is one of Yorkshire's best Places to Visit and is idea...
Mother Shipton is England's most famous Prophetess. She lived some 500 years ago during the reigns of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. Her Prophetic visions became known and feared throughout England, with many of them still proving uncannily a...
17th-century manor house. This compact stone manor house dates from 1650. It has a very fine carved wood staircase.
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Ruin of a 14th-century Carthusian priory. This is England's most important Carthusian ruin. The individual cells reflect the hermit-like isolation of the monks; a reconstruction enables visitors to see the austere and simple furnishings. There is a s...
Mungle Jungle is an educational funworld for 10 years olds and under. This fully heated and enclosed facility provides a large variety of children's activities which include a bouncy castle, ball pools, slides, cargo nets and much more. There is a ca...
For centuries Richmond has been a centre of fashion and the arts, as well as home to several of Britain's monarchs. The Museum celebrates the rich heritage of Richmond, Ham, Petersham and Kew and, through the exhibition and education programmes, all ...
The museum contains the collections of both the Royal Dragoon Guards and the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire.
Both regiments can trace their ancestry back to 1685, as the cavalry was formed by the amalgamation of four of the senior cav...
A virtual visit to Dr Frankensteins laboratory with Geissler Tubes, Railway Tubes,Bouquet Tubes, Jacob's Ladder, telegraph system, early x-ray tubes and much more. Crackling spark, electric flame laden demonstrations. Showing what the education of th...
Housed within 3 huge halls you can discover all about trains in the National Railway Museum. Their are daily demonstartions, talks and a miniature railway rides as well as a childrens play area to ensure a great family day out....
As well as all of the existing fun things to do at Nature's world like, The Gardens, The Hydroponicum, The Adventure Playground, The Shop and The Tearooms, there is now a whole lot more for you to enjoy. Just check out the list below to find out abo...
Newburgh Priory is a magnificent family house set within the picturesque landscape of the Howardian Hills near Coxwold, North Yorkshire. Standing on the site of an Augustinian priory, which was founded in 1145, it is a fine stately home in a superb s...
25 acres of stunning gardens, a sculpture park, an exciting children's adventure playground and miniature railway are just a few of the delights that await you at Newby Hall and Gardens this year. Newby Hall, the family home of Mr and Mrs Richard Com...
shows how ordinary people lived, in imaginative and realistic settings. There are sections devoted to Agriculture, Industries, Religion, Transport and Costume. The corridors are lined with photographs of local interest.
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The line has been operating since 1931, running for around 3/4 of a mile from Peasholm Park to Scalby Mills stations, offering beautiful views of Scarborough's North Bay.
The line is now operated by the North Bay Railway Company Ltd, and as well a...
As its name suggests, the North York Moors National Park has a lot of moorland ' the largest expanse in England in fact and home to all sorts of wildlife. Interspersed with lush green dales, the landscape is an ideal place to walk, cycle, ride a hors...
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway provides some 18 miles of preserved steam railway running through the spectacular scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors.
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Norton Conyers is a mid 14th Century house with Tudor, Stuart and Georgian additions. The mid 18th Century walled garden is five minutes walk from the house. It retains the essentials of its original design, combined with sympathetic replanting i...
Picturesque Yorkshire manor house with organic garden. The sheltered walled garden on the bank of the River Rye, with its delightful mixed borders, orchards of traditional fruit varieties and spring-flowering meadows, complements this mellow 17th-cen...
Mid 18th-century Palladian mansion. Ormesby Hall is an intimate home lived in by the Pennyman family for over 300 years, with fine plasterwork, carved wood decoration and fascinating portraits. The Victorian laundry and kitchen with scullery and game...
Parcevall Hall Gardens lie on a steep hillside and are the only RHS and English Heritage registered gardens open to the public in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The twenty four acres of formal and woodland gardens rise up the hillside and command...
Pickering Castle is set in an attractive moors-edge market town. It is a classic and well-preserved example of an early earthwork castle refortified in stone during the 13th and 14th centuries, centred upon a shell-keep crowning an impressive motte. ...
Set in over 100 acres of magnificent parkland, Preston Hall was built in 1825. The museum provides an opportunity to explore domestic life of the past with the many recreated period rooms ranging from an 1880s parlour to a 1960s bedsit....
Queen Charlotte's cottage is an early example of a cottage orne, a rustic cottage built as a country retreat, but not as a residence.
The cottage was used by the royal family in the late 18th century for resting and taking tea during walks in the...
One of Yorkshire's most relaxing and surprising gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales!
Wander through tranquil surroundings in this stunning garden and pick up the latest tips and techniques for your own borders-or simply relax and enjoy a...
Perhaps one of York's best kept secrets is this fascinating Museum situated in York's tallest and most impressive Medieval Gatehouse, based in the Monk Bar. It is said King Richard added its top storey himself in 1484. Your stay in historic York woul...
Dramatically situated high on a rocky promontory, the castle's formidable keep looks over the River Swale and the rooftops of the market town of Richmond. Originally built by the Normans to control the north, the castle's past as a fortress, barracks...
'Everywhere peace, everywhere serenity, and a marvellous freedom from the tumult of the world.' These words, written over eight centuries ago by the monastery's third abbot St Aelred, could describe Rievaulx today. Rievaulx Abbey is set in a beaut...
One of Yorkshire's finest 18th-century landscape gardens. The half mile-long grass terrace and adjoining woodland offer vistas over Rievaulx Abbey (English Heritage) to Ryedale and the Hambleton Hills. There is an abundance of wild flowers in spring....
The Castle and Gardens are open to the public all year round and make a really interesting and entertaining day out. you can take one of our guided tours through the castle and learn of the history behind it.
Our history is one of political, mili...
For over 1300 years people have been coming to worship and pray at Ripon. The Cathedral building itself is part of this continuing act of worship, begun in the 7th century when Saint Wilfrid built one of England's first stone churches on this site, a...
The museum is housed in a building which formed part of the former House of Correction and Liberty Gaol and which is now an integral part of the overall attraction of the museum. The building's origins go back to the late 17th Century but the part no...
The museum houses the Zetland, the oldest extant lifeboat. Built by Henry Greathead as The Original in 1802, the Zetland was a clinker-built, double-ended rowing boat requiring a crew of 13-20 to power her. Crewed by the fishermen and local pilots of...
Distinctive and iconic landmark with fine views across North Yorkshire and Cleveland At just 1,049 feet (320 m) high, Roseberry Topping may not be the biggest hill you'll ever see, but it will certainly be one of the most distinctive. Its shape, c...
Visit the strongest sulphur wells in Europe, where over 15,000 people used to come every summer. Don't forget to taste the water for yourself, it's an unforgettable experience!
You can also discover Harrogate's connection to Russian royalty and ...
Welcome to the Ryedale Folk Museum's website. Hopefully you'll find everything you need to plan a visit, or to reflect upon your time with us. We have special events planned throughout the year, but wonderful things crop up all the time, so take a lo...
The cliff lift at Saltburn has been in place in its present form since 1884, after the previous lift, built in 1873, was condemned. Opened on 28 June 1884, this is the oldest remaining water-balanced cliff lift in Britain. Height of the lift 120ft, l...
The award wining Saltburn Smugglers is set in ancient fishermens cottages, which skillfully blends costumed characters with authentic sounds and smells. Follow the story of John Andrew King of the Smugglers who found himself at the centre of the ...
The Woodland Centre can be found at the end of the Valley Gardens and acts as a link through to Rifts Wood. The ranger, responsible for the Valley, is based at the Woodland Centre in which the story of the valley is told through leaflets, displays, e...
Come and explore the breathtaking, state-of-the-art building with panoramic views of this huge wetland... A brilliant café - just follow your nose for freshly-brewed coffee, gooey cakes and mouthwatering meals... A great shop where you'll be...
The Gallery is known and respected for its adventurous and varied programme of temporary exhibitions and for the range of events, talks and activities it presents for all age groups....
Scarborough Castle defends a prominent headland between two bays, with sheer drops to the sea and only a narrow landward approach. Long before the castle was built, this natural fortress was favoured by prehistoric settlers - a splendid Bronze Age sw...
Let us take you on a fascinating journey from the coastline to the depths of the ocean. Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing creatures. Every step will reveal something new, from a face to face encounter with sh...
The 72 mile route from Settle to Carlisle takes you on a journey through the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct before plunging in to the longest tunnel on the line at Blea Moor. Emerging onto the side of Dentda...
Here in 1760-67 the witty and eccentric parson, Laurence Sterne wrote Tristram Shandy and A Sentimental Journey. Sometimes between writing he stepped out into his garden 'to weed, hack up old roots or wheel away rubbish'. The early 15th century house...
Sion Hill Hall was designed in 1912 by the renowned York Architect Walter H. Brierley 'the Lutyens of the North'.
With its fine lines, unique character and well planned layout, the house was described by the Royal Institute of British Architects a...
Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withsto...
SkyBlueRed Studio is an not-for-profit tea room and gallery / art space where you can enjoy a hand blended tea in vintage china, eat home-made cakes and lunches, paint a pot, take up an art session or buy unique high quality contemporary art and craf...
The ruined hall and chamber of a fortified manor house of the powerful Percy family, dating mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries. Its undercroft is cut into a rocky outcrop.
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This magnificent High Victorian Anglican church was designed in the 1870s by the flamboyant architect William Burges, and has been called his 'ecclesiastical masterpiece'. Its extravagantly decorated interior displays coloured marble, stained glass, ...
Sitting snugly beside the River Nidd on the outskirts of Knaresborough, Saint Robert's Cave is a rare survival of a medieval hermit's home. This site once attracted thousands of pilgrims to this North Yorkshire town. Robert of Knaresborough lived on ...
The farm is set in 40 acres of idyllic coastline and is enjoyed by people of all ages. We have so much going on form tractor rides to regular daily live shows. Our aim is to make sure you have a great day out!
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An excavated section, part cut into rock, of the ramparts of the huge Iron Age trading and power-centre of the Brigantes, the most important tribe in pre-Roman northern Britain. Some 4 miles (6.5 kilometres) long, the defences enclosed an area of 766...
These delightful Gardens, close to the centre of Pocklington (a thriving market town in the County of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England), are home to a National Collection of Hardy Water Lilies - the biggest such collection to be found in a natur...
Stillingfleet Lodge is a series of small gardens south of York surrounding a late 18th Century farmhouse. Our beautiful high profile gardens are open to the public where the whole family can can enjoy a relaxing day amongst our gardens packed with te...
Stump Cross Caverns is one of Britain's premier show caves, located in Nidderdale on the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We offer a range of facilities for a great family day out, including a gift shop and tea room as well as the caves t...
The tremendous views from the top of Sutton Bank must rank as some of the finest in Britain. Many visitors to the area stop briefly before dashing onwards....
Sutton Park was built in the eighteenth century by Philip Harland. It is now the family home of Sir Reginald and Lady Sheffield. When the Sheffields bought the house in 1963 they moved much of their collection from Normanby Park in Lincolnshire. Larg...
Housed in the Methodist Day School built in 1836 the lively displays and hands-on exhibits explain the development of the area from its geological foundations, via early human occupation in the Iron Age, to the growth and decline of lead mining betwe...
The Centre is ideally placed to provide canoeing to a broad range of paddlers from complete beginners to Olympic aspirants and white water rafting across the community.
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Inspired by the best horror movies Terror Tower is a Haunted House attraction with a serious twist, combining live actors, animated scenes and special effects. Featuring eleven different scenes covering three storeys in two buildings. Over 12-months ...
Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre is the ideal place for an interesting day out. 'Shepherded' tours involve a fascinating trip around the traditional brew house and fermenting room. Guests experience the traditional brewing process and sample the ...
The Borthwick Institute for Archives is one of the biggest archive respositories outside London. During our 50 year history we have collected archives from all around the world, from the 12th century to the present day. Every year we welcome thousand...
The Captain Cook Birth Place Museum opened on the 28th October 1978 - the 250th anniversary of Cook's birth. It is housed in a purpose-built building close to the granite urn marking the site of Cook's birthplace cottage in Stewart Park, Marton, Midd...
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Great Ayton is housed in a building once used as a charity school which was founded in 1704 by Michael Postgate, a local landowner. It was here, between 1736 and 1740, that Captain James Cook received his early education....
The museum is housed in the former Quarter Sessions Courthouse built in 1830 to replace its mediaeval predecessor and the interior of the courtroom has not changed much since then. After Quarter Sessions ceased in 1953 the court continued as a Magist...
The Forbidden Corner is full of strange things. The brainchild of Mr C.R.Armstrong O.B.E, the Forbidden Corner was originally built as a private folly but due to public demand was subsequently opened to the public. The result is a unique labyrinth of...
The Grainary is an award winning farm accommodation. Set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside with views across unspoilt countryside to Scarborough Castle, the coast and the moors. Let us show you round the farm and surrounding area by way of 6 natu...
The Green Howards' Museum is situated in Richmond in North Yorkshire, at the heart of the Regiment's recruiting area. The Museum tells the story of the illustrious Green Howards Regiment from its very beginnings to the present day. Artefacts and ph...
The building is a restoration of the fifteenth Century Commonhall that was almost totally destroyed by an air raid in 1942. Originally the seat of local trades guilds it then became seat of local government in York. It now houses the council chamber,...
From the door of The Moors National Park Centre you can see much of what makes this area so special ' moorland, woodland, farmland and historic buildings. Find out more about what there is to see and do in the North York Moors, its wildlife and herit...
If you like maritime history and ships then The museum of Hartlepool is right up your street. here you can grapple with the press gang at the Napoleonic seaport attraction, join Nelson in Trafalgar or live the legacy of Captain Cook or Hartlepool's ...
QUAD BIKE HIRE FOR CHILDREN: Complete with inflatable safety barrier, safety helmets and full supervision. LT50 QUADS Our LT50's can be used from ages 6-12 years. Individual tuition is given to all riders and bikes are restricted to a slow speed ...
Breighton Airfield, a former Second World War heavy bomber base and cold-war nuclear missile launch site, is now home to the classic aircraft collection of the Real Aeroplane Company and the Real Aeroplane Club, an active flying club whose members ow...
Your visit begins in a reconstructed cruck house, with a collection of domestic bygones. The Leadmining Gallery details the industry which flourished in Swaledale until the end of the 19th century. The Transport Gallery , with its model of Richmond S...
Built in 1895, the double boathouse was used by the RNLI until 1957 when it was re-established as a museum. The museum has grown to contain an abundance of lifeboat material including models, paintings, medals, photographs, lifeboat kit and items fro...
Set within the 18th century walls of the original kitchen garden for Scampston Hall, today the Walled Garden has an exciting and unashamedly modern feel to it and complements the adjacent 18th century 'Capability' Brown park.
The garden had been ...
'Hush-a-bye baby, on a tree top. When you grow old, your wages will stop. When you have spent the little you made. First to the poorhouse and then to the grave.'
This rhyme tells the story of many a working man's life in the 19th Century. The rath...
The World of James Herriot is a unique tribute to vet and author James Herriot. Based in his original surgery at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire - the 'Skeldale House' of the Herriot books - it takes visitors on a journey back to the 1940s.
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Thirsk Museum was established in 1975 with the aim of preserving objects that were disappearing from everyday use, but which told something of the history and customs of past generations who had lived and worked in Thirsk and the surrounding district...
OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND. 85 acres of beautiful woodland to explore with nature, tree and children's trails to follow or you can just wander. Lakes, picnic areas, children's play area and licensed tearoom. Bird of Prey Centre has 75-100 birds of prey fr...
Fully restored water-driven corn mill and Grade II Listed building. One of the most complete mills in the country with 4 floors of original machinery. The mill has an 18ft diameter waterwheel, 3 pairs of millstones, grain cleaner, flour dresser and 2...
Elegant town house dating from medieval times. Originally home to the treasurers of York Minster and built over a Roman road, the house is not all that it seems. Nestled behind the Minster, its size, splendour and contents are a constant surprise to ...
If you want to experience a thrilling day out for the whole family, a visit to our animal farm will fill you with smiles. We've a play area kids will love and an excellent variety of animals that will make any young face light up....
Area of classic Yorkshire Dales countryside. Amongst these 2,470ha (6,100 acres) of the Upper Wharfe valley north of Kettlewell, the Trust owns 9 farms and the hamlets of Yockenthwaite and Cray. The landscape incorporates dry-stone walls and barns, i...
Upper Wharfedale Folk Museum is completely managed and staffed by volunteers. The museum opens daily from April 1st to October 31st between 2.00 and 4.30pm and only at weekends during the winter period. Volunteers are only asked to do one session e...
he art of cheese making, perfected by the monks back in 1150, was passed down to local farmers wives who continued to produce the cheese in their own farmhouses. In 1897 a local corn and provisions merchant of Hawes began to purchase milk from surrou...
The Wensleydale Railway runs trains between Leeming Bar (near the A1/A684 jct) and Redmire (on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park), via Bedale and Leyburn. The 17 mile trip takes approximately 50 minutes.
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Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village asre the most famous and intensively studied of Britain's 3,000 or so deserted medieval villages, Wharram Percy occupies a remote but attractive site in a beautiful Wolds valley. Above the substantial ruins ...
Wheeldale Roman Road is a mile-long stretch of Roman road across the moors, still with its hard core and drainage....
Set on a headland high over the popular seaside town, Whitby Abbey is the perfect choice for a great value day trip in Yorkshire. It's easy to see how Bram Stoker was inspired by its gothic splendour when writing Dracula. This is one of the most atmo...
A searchable photographic gallery of historical photographs, documents and artefacts relating to Whitby and the surrounding North Yorkshire villages.
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Whitby Museum was started by local gentlemen in 1823 to preserve the fossils and other interesting artefacts existing in the area. It is owned by Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society and run entirely by volunteers from among the society's member...
Far under Ingleborough Hill, is a concealed world which has been carved by nature over centuries. wonderfully lit, with running streams and waterfalls. The White Scar Cave will not fail to impress you....
Wynyard Woodland Park (formerly known as the Castle Eden Walkway) started life as a working railway carrying freight to the ports along the River Tees. Now it provides visitors with miles of flat footpaths and numerous circular walks. Housed in the o...
PLEASE NOTE: The York Art Gallery is now closed for a major redevelopment until Easter 2015 when they will reopen with 60 per cent more gallery space and a new Centre for British Studio Ceramics. York Art Gallery combines a distinguished histo...
Established in 1996 within the city walls, York Brewery is both a working brewery and a tourist attraction, providing customers locally and around the country with the first traditionally brewed ales from within the walls of York for over 40 years. C...
York Castle Museum is one of Britain's leading museums of everyday life. York Castle Museum shows how people used to live by displaying thousands of household objects and by recreating rooms, shops, streets - and even prison cells. York Castle...
York is one of the most inspiring cities to take a sightseeing bus tour in, from its exquisite architecture to the picturesque cobblestones; York will capture hearts of all ages. There are so many things to do to in the historical city of York, and C...
The York Dungeon invites you to a unique feast of fun with history's horrible bits. Live actors, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times. Are you brave enough to delve into the darkest chapters of history?
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York Minster is one of the great cathedrals of the world. We invite you to enjoy its vast spaces, filled with music and revealing the human imagination at work on glass, stone, and other fabrics.
Whatever your faith and culture, you are welcome h...
Experience the tremendous atmosphere of the award-winning Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial whilst admiring fascinating displays, such as the superb new Bomber Command exhibition, restored Control Tower, Air Gunners Room, Archives & U...
Varied coastal area with natural history and industrial archaeology interest. This group of coastal properties extends over 40ml from Saltburn in the north to Filey in the south, centred around Robin Hood's Bay. The Cleveland Way National Trail follo...
Since the centre's creation in 1991, it has provided the public a glimpse into the sport of falconry as well as an insight to various birds of prey. However, the centre's primary goal is to assist the re-population of birds of prey around the world. ...
The Yorkshire Museum is home to some of Britain's finest archaeological treasures and the history of England until 1550 can be traced through its galleries.
It also specialises in geology and biology and its rocks, fossils, animal and plant materi...
The Museum holds a fantastic regional agricultural collection. Displays show a detailed look at how agriculture has shaped and influenced both society and the landscape. The collection includes many thousands of objects, photographs and archival mate...
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