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
Castle Howard
York
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
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
Dales Countryside Museum
Hawes
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
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
the edge of the lovely town of Grassington in the heart of Wharfedale, with large car park and picnic facilities
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
Rotunda Museum
Scarborough
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
The Wensleydale Creamery
Hawes
a family interactive experience where the visitor can learn about cheese, watch demonstrations and try out some cheese
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
Rievaulx Terrace
Kirkbymoorside
grand and tranquil historic house with an impressive ionic temple, a woodland play area and outdoor games for children. Picnics welcome