The Best Yorkshire Attractions & Activities

York Minster is one of Europe’s finest Gothic cathedrals, famed for its medieval stained glass, towering nave and intricate stonework. A spiritual and architectural landmark, it dominates the historic city of York with awe-inspiring presence.

Castle Howard in North Yorkshire is a baroque stately home set in vast parkland with lakes, temples and formal gardens. Its opulent interiors, dramatic dome and art collections make it one of England’s most magnificent historic houses to explore.

The National Railway Museum in York houses iconic locomotives, royal carriages and railway treasures. It tells the story of rail travel through stunning displays and interactive exhibits, making it the world’s largest railway museum. Free entry.

The Shambles in York is a narrow, winding medieval street with overhanging timber-framed buildings. Once home to butchers’ shops, it’s now filled with cafés, boutiques, and charm, often cited as one of Britain’s most picturesque streets.

authentic 18th century scythe works with waterwheels and tilt hammers. The house, workshops, crucible steel furnace, waterwheels and dam create a unique atmosphere of life in centuries long past

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

the home of the famous Brontë family containing the world's most comprehensive collection of Brontë manuscripts, letters, early editions of the novels and poetry

with a wealth of artefacts, objets d'art and paintings dating mostly from the 18th and 19th century. Walkers and cyclists welcomed in the grounds

boasting a collection of blackwork embroidery and decorated, plaster ceilings with intimate gardens, duck pond and bird hide

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

go 140m underground to England's last deep coal mine, with 14 galleries to explore and blacksmiths to chat to and an adventure playground for children

with a world class collection of furniture, textiles and wallpaper and priceless paintings inside and room to explore outside - including cycle trails -

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

experience 200 years of transport history walking down a 1940’s high street, board a tram or enjoy the pleasures of the carriage ride