North Yorkshire has so much to discover
from the historic City of York to the Coast,
and Market Towns to the Moors.
Picturesquely set in the beautiful Derwent valley and within walking distance. The riverside ruins of an Augustinian priory, including a gatehouse bedecked with the heraldry of the De Roos family of Helmsley Castle.
On-site interpretation includes the story of the secret visit of Winston Churchill, and Kirkham's role in preparations for D-Day during WWII.
Set dramatically between two lakes, this C18th palace designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, is one of England’s most beautiful stately homes. It is the well-known location for the film and TV series 'Brideshead Revisited'.
Visit the House at your own pace while friendly and informative guides share with you stories of the house and family. You can also explore the estate on foot and discover many fascinating follies.
In partnership with Kew gardens, the Arboretum is a stunning landscape of parkland, lakes and ponds with a collection of more than 6,000 trees from around the world.
Wander off to explore peaceful hidden glades and wildflower meadows and when you've built-up an appetite, enjoy the very best in seasonal, home-cooked food in the café.
Malton is a pretty and interesting Yorkshire market town. Links with Charles Dickens – visit the Counting House that is said to have inspired the setting for novel Christmas Carol.
The town is also known as the "Yorkshire's Food Capital!" a top foodie destination for food festivals/markets, traditional shops and artisan food/drink producers.
The North of England's premier lavender attraction and herb nursery set in a spectacular hillside farm of nearly 60 acres. Hundreds of different lavender and herbs gifts are for sale.
There is a parkland walk and many spectacular garden design features. Panoramic views over the Vale of York are said to be one of the best in Yorkshire!
This unique award-winning museum was originally a WW2 Prisoner of War Camp. Fascinating displays reveal the vital spirit which eventually triumphed in 1945.
The superb and lifelike exhibits make a visit to Eden Camp a wonderful and educational day out for all. Experience the sights, sounds, even the smells of those dangerous years.
The Worsley family 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 Worsley to his own design and is unique being entered through The Riding School.
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. See substantial ruins of the church, a recreated fishpond and the outlines of many lost houses traceable on a grassy plateau. First settled in prehistoric times, Wharram flourished as a village, before final abandonment c.1500.
This country house, set on the banks of the River Rye was once home to the doctor of Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I.
The house contains an unusual collection of miniature rooms with tiny furnishings and musical instruments. A totally organic walled-garden, retains a lovely 17th-century character and boosts a collection of 50 different types of clematis.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway offers a nostalgic journey back to the glorious age of steam. An 18 mile line between Pickering and the coastal town of Whitby, runs through the heart of the North York Moors National Park. The train passes through a variety of scenery, from wooded valley to heather clad moorland. It also calls at picturesque villages along the way and offers access to unspoilt countryside for walkers and cyclists.
A vibrant world-famous destination with Roman roots and a Viking past. Freely roam the ancient streets or the city wall that offers a journey of adventure and a surprise around many corners.
The many attractions include York Minster, Cliffords Tower and the world's largest railway museum.
Over the past few years the Yorkshire Air Museum has become one of the most interesting and dynamic museums of its type in the country.
A unique collection of over 40 internationally recognised aircraft and fascinating displays all combined into a historic site. A very special place for aviation enthusiasts, young and old.
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