North Yorkshire Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

northern Europe's largest medieval cathedral, a stone masterpiece in various Gothic styles, with the world's largest medieval stained glass window

stately home, architectural masterpiece, housing an outstanding art collection and stunning interiors, set in 1000 acres of parkland and featured in Brideshead Revisited and Victoria

well-presented railway museum, largest in the world, with a wide-ranging appeal beyond the railway enthusiast

multi-media ride through a realistic reconstruction of the sights, sounds and smells of the 10th century Viking settlement on this site

former home of The Priors of Nostell and Mayor of York - rediscovered behind modern facade in 1980s - restored to original 15th century splendour - magnificent Great Hall

displaying exhibitions of contemporary and historic art in the spacious Saloon Galleries. The gardens are experiencing a renaissance with new planting schemes, enhancing the herbaceous borders

14 acres of gardens - herbaceous borders - rose garden - rockery - cottage garden

with events, demonstrations of traditional crafts and changing exhibitions telling the story of the Yorkshire Dales, landscape and people, past and present

built in 1888 with a new award winning Bolton Abbey station which is a reconstruction of the original and vintage steam locomotives

a fine Georgian town house, exuding a welcoming feeling, with a richly decorated interior with many objects d'art and a special children's tour

the home of the Terry family (chocolates). Make your own chocolate box to take home and wander in the beautifully restored Arts & Crafts garden

the edge of the lovely town of Grassington in the heart of Wharfedale, with large car park and picnic facilities

a welcoming house on the River Rye including a collection of high quality, miniature rooms and touring art exhibitions throughout the year

dedicated to the local, coastal geology which has yielded many of Britains most important dinosaur fossils, with original Victorian exhibits and modern hands on galleries

a fine regency hall surrounded by parkland designed by Capability Brown and will modern gardens designed by the renowned Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf.. Alive with clever contrasts and colour throughout the seasons

a family interactive experience where the visitor can learn about cheese, watch demonstrations and try out some cheese

with many interesting artefacts and items relating to nearly two hundred years of brewing, as well as an opportunity to sample any of six different cask ales

popular museum covering everyday life through the centuries, best known for its reconstructed Victorian street

founded in the twelfth century, these magnificent ruins echo with centuries old stories. Wonderful walking with ancient tree avenues and a playful water garden

grand and tranquil historic house with an impressive ionic temple, a woodland play area and outdoor games for children. Picnics welcome

lived in by the same family since the fourteenth century with armour and portraits of the family down the centuries and extensive gardens and parklands. Picnics permitted

the 17th apprentice home of James Cook, famous sea captain, with Cook's own maps and letters and wonderful model of his ship 'Endeavour'

overlooking the market town of Helmsley for over one thousand years with an audio tour and tactile model showing how the castle once looked

offering an interesting view of life in the 18th century, with fine collection of furniture and an award winning garden - an oasis of calm -

Dominating the skyline and looking as if it were an atmospheric film set, rather than a monastic establishment, this inspired Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula.

built in the reign of Henry II, Clifford's Tower is all that remains of York Castle, with panoramic views across the city and beyond

iconic narrow cobbled lane, lined with picturesque overhanging Tudor buildings on either side, one of York's most photographed locations

comprehensive local history museum, with good coverage of Roman York, as well as the Viking and Medieval eras, plus dinosaur fossils for the kids

with over 80 miles of riverside, woodland and moorland paths, medieval buildings, picnic areas, tearooms and restaurants, gift shops and fabulous scenery there is something for everyone

occupying a commanding position atop the headland with breathtaking views, the timeline graphic panels and interactive displays bring 800 years of history to life

hands-on archeological adventure, giving kids the chance to become trainee "diggers" discovering exciting historic artefacts

hidden away in the city centre, this little church remains largely unchanged over hundreds of years, with box pews and stained glass

walk the full 4.5 miles of medieval city walls with great views over York, or take the short stretch between Bootham Bar and Monk Bar

a peaceful 10 acre retreat in the centre of the city, with an extensive botanical collection and a variety of wild birds, surrounded by the ruins of St Marys Abbey