York Minster
York
northern Europe's largest medieval cathedral, a stone masterpiece in various Gothic styles, with the world's largest medieval stained glass window
well-presented railway museum, largest in the world, with a wide-ranging appeal beyond the railway enthusiast
Jorvik Viking Centre
York
multi-media ride through a realistic reconstruction of the sights, sounds and smells of the 10th century Viking settlement on this site
Barley Hall
York
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
Breezy Knees Gardens
Warthill
14 acres of gardens - herbaceous borders - rose garden - rockery - cottage garden
Fairfax House
York
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
Goddards House & Garden
Dringhouses
the home of the Terry family (chocolates). Make your own chocolate box to take home and wander in the beautifully restored Arts & Crafts garden
Nunnington Hall
Kirkbymoorside
a welcoming house on the River Rye including a collection of high quality, miniature rooms and touring art exhibitions throughout the year
Theakston's Brewery
Ripon
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
York Castle Museum
York
popular museum covering everyday life through the centuries, best known for its reconstructed Victorian street
Fountains Abbey
Ripon
founded in the twelfth century, these magnificent ruins echo with centuries old stories. Wonderful walking with ancient tree avenues and a playful water garden
Harewood House
Leeds
a fine 18th Century Manor House with unrivalled art collections surrounded by formal and woodland gardens and children's adventure playground
Rievaulx Terrace
Kirkbymoorside
grand and tranquil historic house with an impressive ionic temple, a woodland play area and outdoor games for children. Picnics welcome
Ripley Castle
Harrogate
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
Helmsley Castle
Kirkbymoorside
overlooking the market town of Helmsley for over one thousand years with an audio tour and tactile model showing how the castle once looked
Treasurer's House
York
offering an interesting view of life in the 18th century, with fine collection of furniture and an award winning garden - an oasis of calm -
Clifford's Tower
York
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
Shambles
York
iconic narrow cobbled lane, lined with picturesque overhanging Tudor buildings on either side, one of York's most photographed locations
Yorkshire Museum
York
comprehensive local history museum, with good coverage of Roman York, as well as the Viking and Medieval eras, plus dinosaur fossils for the kids