Attractions in Amotherby & Things to Do in Amotherby
(and nearby)

Malton Museum (2 Miles)*
Malton Museum is currently closed whilst a new home is found for it.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.
Eden Camp Modern History Museum (3 Miles)*
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.
Castle Howard (3 Miles)*
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.
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo (4 Miles)*
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.
Nunnington Hall (6 Miles)*
Famous nowadays for displaying possibly the world's finest collection of miniature rooms, Nunnington Hall is far from miniature itself.
The Walled Garden at Scampston (7 Miles)*
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.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (7 Miles)*
The 24 mile North Yorkshire Moors Railway runs through the beautiful North York Moors National Park, between the market town of Picering through to Whitby.
Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life (7 Miles)*
An extensive museum containing a magnificent assortment of items curious, mysterious, marvellous and common place from the last 200 years.
Helmsley Walled Garden (11 Miles)*
Set against the backdrop of Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park, the five acre garden, originally built in 1756, has recently benefited from 15 years of extensive restoration.
Duncombe Park (11 Miles)*
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.
Sutton Park (11 Miles)*
Sutton Park is a fine example of early Georgian architecture overlooking beautiful parkland. It was built in 1730 by Thomas Atkinson.
Rievaulx Abbey (13 Miles)*
Set in a remote corner of the North Yorkshire Moors, it is easy to see what attracted St Aelred and his twelve Clairvaux monks to establish a monastery here in 1132.
Shandy Hall (13 Miles)*
Here in 1760-67 the witty and eccentric parson, Laurence Sterne wrote Tristram Shandy and A Sentimental Journey.
Treasurer's House (15 Miles)*
The Roman city of York has plenty of attractions, not least of which is the wonderful Treasurer's House which is situated in the heart of the city, in York Minster yard.
Yorkshire Museum (15 Miles)*
The Yorkshire Museum houses some of the finest collections of archaeological finds in Europe, spanning Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Medieval times.
York Minster (15 Miles)*
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.
Battle Abbey (15 Miles)*
One of the most well-known battles in English history is the Battle of Hastings which took place between Harold I and William the Conqueror in 1066.
Rockingham Castle (15 Miles)*
Overlooking the beautiful Welland Valley and offering fine views over five counties visitors will immediately understand why William the Conqueror ordered this fascinating Norman Castle to be built.
DIG-An Archaeological Adventure (16 Miles)*
One of the best family day outs. No other experience gets you as close to the excitement of archaeological discovery. It's unique!
Barley Hall (16 Miles)*
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.
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial (16 Miles)*
The largest independant Air Museum in Britain and the sole Allied Air Forces Memorial in Europe. Situated on a 20 acre parkland site it is the largest original RAF Bomber Command Station open to the public.
Merchant Adventurers' Hall (16 Miles)*
The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is one of York's medieval marvels. Set in beautiful gardens in the heart of historical York, it is open for public use.
Fairfax House (16 Miles)*
Come and unlock the splendour within the finest Georgian town house in England. A classical architectural masterpiece of its age, Fairfax House was originally the winter home of Viscount Fairfax.
York Guildhall (16 Miles)*
The Guildhall is an integral part of York's history. Building work on the present Guildhall began in 1445 and the accounts still survive.
Jorvik Viking Centre (16 Miles)*
Explore York's Viking history on the very site where archaeologists uncovered remains of the Viking-Age City of 'Jorvik'.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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