Barley Hall Barley Hall is a unique survival in York, a city of wonderful buildings. It is a medieval building in the centre of the city, forgotten until a few years ago.

Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life An extensive museum containing a magnificent assortment of items curious, mysterious, marvellous and common place from the last 200 years.

Bolton Abbey Bolton Abbey is the Yorkshire Estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, it has been in the family since the 1750's and provides over 80 miles of footpaths through some of the most spectacular scenery in England

Bolton Castle Built in 1379 for Richard le Scrope, Lord Chancellor of England to Richard II, this massive fortress dominating the heart of Wensleydale is one of the country's best preserved castles.

Captain Cook Memorial Museum The house in Grape Lane was Cook's only known 'landfall' in Whitby, at the very top of the house, in the ship-timbered attic, the young James Cook pursued his winter studies by candlelight.

Castle Howard Set in an elevated position, against the Howardian Hills in the North Riding of Yorkshire, Castle Howard's magnificent facade is visible for miles around.

Courthouse Museum The Georgian Courthouse is virtually unchanged since it was built in 1830.

Croft Circuit Since its redevelopment in 1996 Croft Circuit has endeavoured to bring the Crème de la Crème of British Motorsport to North East and North Yorkshire spectators.

Dales Countryside Museum and National Park Centre This is an award-winning museum, managed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, housed in Hawes railway station in the north of the National Park.

DIG-An Archaeological Adventure One of the best family day outs. No other experience gets you as close to the excitement of archaeological discovery. It's unique!

Duncombe Park Sir Charles Duncombe's new Baroque mansion was completed in 1713 on a virgin plateau overlooking Helmsley Castle and the valley of the River Rye.

Eden Camp Modern History Museum The site was named Eden Camp and the first inmates were two hundred and fifty Italian prisoners. These prisoners were put work constructing a larger permanent camp, consisting of forty-five huts. This is now a Modern History Theme Museum.

Fairfax House York's premier historic house museum is home for the famous Noel Terry Collection of English 18th Century furniture and clocks.

Falconry UK Ltd The Birds of Prey & Conservation Centre at Sion Hill Hall, near Thirsk, was set up to ensure that birds of prey would survive, and to provide the public with a rare opportunity to see and enjoy these beautiful birds.

Filey Museum The Museum building was originally two single storey cottages and is the oldest domestic building in Filey, 1696 being the date above the doors.

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo Looking for that destination that offers a wide variety of attractions for all the family from toddlers to grandparents? Then look no further! Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo offers a wealth of fun and excitement for all ages.

Georgian Theatre Royal The Georgian Theatre Royal is Britain's most complete Georgian playhouse. It was built by the actor-manager Samuel Butler in 1788.

Green Howards Regimental Museum The museum's collection spans three centuries of travel, campaigning and war.

Hazel Brow Farm Hazel Brow Farm is a 200 acre traditional family run farm in the heart of Swaledale - famous for its beautiful Herriot scenery.

Helmsley Walled Garden Visit the five acre Helmsley Walled Garden, set against the backdrop of Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park, which has undergone extensive restoration as a fully working kitchen garden.

Jorvik Viking Centre Explore York's Viking history on the very site where archaeologists uncovered remains of the Viking-Age City of 'Jorvik'.

Knaresborough Castle A stronghold of Medieval Kings, Knaresborough Castle still stands towering above the River Nidd.

Lightwater Valley Theme Park Set in 175 acres of gorgeous North Yorkshire Parkland - just North of Ripon - Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Shopping Village and Birds of Prey Centre is renowned for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Malton Museum The Museum is located in the old Town Hall right in the centre of Malton's Market Place. It is renowned for its imaginatively displayed Roman Collection.

Merchant Adventurers' Hall The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is of major national importance and is scheduled as an ancient monument. It was built between 1357-1361 and is one of the largest buildings of its date in Britain apart from castles, barns and churches.

Mother Shiptons Cave and the Petrifying Well Mother Shipton is England's most famous Prophetess. She lived 500 years ago in the times of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. She was born in a cave beside Knaresborough' s mysterious Petrifying Well.

National Railway Museum For a fun-packed, family day out where admission is free for everyone, come along to the National Railway Museum in York to experience the incredible story of the train as you've never seen or heard it before.

Nidderdale Museum A truly fascinating collection of exhibits is displayed in the original Victorian workhouse, beautifully illustrating the life and history of our Dalesfolk.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway The 18 mile North Yorkshire Moors Railway runs through the beautiful North York Moors National Park, between the market town of Pickering and the village of Grosmont.

Parcevall Hall Gardens Parcevall Hall Gardens are considered to be a fine example of the Arts and Crafts movement and are the only RHS and English Heritage registered gardens open to the public in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

RHS Garden Harlow Carr One of Yorkshire's most relaxing yet inspiring locations at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales!

Richmondshire Museum Richmondshire Museum, which was opened in 1978, began in a former joiner's workshop and tells the story of Richmond and its people from early times until the present day.

Ripley Castle Ripley Castle has belonged to the Ingilby family since 1308/9, Sir Thomas Ingilby saved King Edward 1's life by killing the wild boar that was about to commit regicide.

Scarborough Art Gallery Paintings donated by local hotelier Tom Laughton form the core of Scarborough Borough's fine art collection.

Scarborough Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary Visit our brand new refuge for endangered freshwater turtles, the latest in a Europe-wide network breeding facilities for these strange and exotic animals.

Shandy Hall Here in 1760-67 the witty and eccentric parson, Laurence Sterne wrote Tristram Shandy and A Sentimental Journey.

Sion Hill Hall Sion Hill Hall was designed in 1912 by the renowned York Architect Walter H. Brierley "The Lutyens of the North". The Hall contains the H.W. Mawer collection of fine antique furniture, porcelain, paintings and clocks all in superb room settings.

Skipton Castle Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and well preserved mediaeval castles in England - over 900 years old…

Stump Cross Caverns Stump Cross Caverns is one of Britain's premier show caves, located in Nidderdale on the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are a range of facilities for a great family day out.

Sutton Park Sutton Park is a fine example of early Georgian architecture overlooking beautiful parkland. It was built in 1730 by Thomas Atkinson.

The Darley Mill Centre Darley Mill is a unique 17th Century Restored Corn Mill set in stunning countryside in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Mercer Art Gallery Situated 100 yards from the entrance to the Valley Gardens and Royal Pump Room Museum, the Mercer Art Gallery is home to the District's superb collection of Fine Art.

The Prison And Police Museum Sit in a prison cell, hear the door slam shut and imagine the harsh conditions of Vitorian prison regimes.

The Royal Pump Room Museum Housed in Harrogate's premiere Spa building and site of Europe's strongest Sulphur Well, The Royal Pump Room Museum tells the story of Harrogate as a Spa.

The Walled Garden at Scampston Scampston is among the best examples of the English Country House, combining fine architecture with a wealth of art treasures in a beautiful parkland setting in Yorkshire.

The Workhouse Museum Almost all the buildings of the 1854 Ripon Union Workhouse have survived.

Thorp Perrow Arboretum Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre Thorp Perrow is an 85 acre Arboretum set in over 1000 acres of parkland and is owned and managed by Sir John Ropner.

White Scar Cave Deep beneath Ingleborough Hill, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, lies a hidden world which has been sculpted by nature over thousands of years.

York Brewery Tour Established in 1996 within the City Walls, York Brewery is both a tourist attraction and a working brewery, providing customers locally and around the country with the first traditionally brewed ales from within the walls of York for over 40 years.

York Dungeon The York Dungeon brings more than 2000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to life...and death! As you delve into the darkest chapters of our grim and bloody past, recreated in all its dreadful detail.

York Guildhall The Guildhall is an integral part of York's history. Building work on the present Guildhall began in 1445 and the accounts still survive.

York Minster The magnificent Cathedral in York, known as York Minster is the largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe, renowned for containing the largest collection of medieval stained glass in England.

York Racecourse York Racecourse, known as the Knavesmire, has been a favourite amongst racegoers since it was founded in 1731. Today 15 meetings combine top class horseracing with world-class facilities to make them sporting and social occasions for all to enjoy.

Yorkshire Museum The Yorkshire Museum houses some of the finest collections of archaeological finds in Europe, spanning Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Medieval times.

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