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

Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial (5 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.
York Racecourse (8 Miles)*
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.
Merchant Adventurers' Hall (9 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.
Cliffords Tower (9 Miles)*
Visitors to the historic city of York cannot miss the historic Clifford's Tower sitting incongruously on its grassy mound in the centre of the bustling city.
York Guildhall (9 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.
York Dungeon (9 Miles)*
New from Easter 2011 - Gladiators of YorkCower in a world of dust and blood as you are hurled into the human horror circus of the Gladiator arena.
Fairfax House (9 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.
Jorvik Viking Centre (9 Miles)*
Explore York's Viking history on the very site where archaeologists uncovered remains of the Viking-Age City of 'Jorvik'.
DIG-An Archaeological Adventure (9 Miles)*
One of the best family day outs. No other experience gets you as close to the excitement of archaeological discovery. It's unique!
York Brewery Tour (9 Miles)*
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.
Yorkshire Museum (9 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 (9 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.
Rockingham Castle (9 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.
Battle Abbey (9 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.
Barley Hall (9 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.
Treasurer's House (9 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.
National Railway Museum (9 Miles)*
For a free, fun-packed family day out visit the National Railway Museum in York and get up close to amazing locomotives and over 300 years of fascinating railway history.
Lotherton Hall (15 Miles)*
Lotherton Hall is a beautiful Edwardian country house with a bird garden, red deer park and formal gardens.
Beningbrough Hall (15 Miles)*
Beningbrough Hall combines a visit to an 18th century Georgian Mansion in its own impressive gardens with the unique opportunity to see over 100 paintings.
Sutton Park (16 Miles)*
Sutton Park is a fine example of early Georgian architecture overlooking beautiful parkland. It was built in 1730 by Thomas Atkinson.
Bramham Park (17 Miles)*
Bramham Park is a splendid Queen Anne mansion, containing fine collections of furniture, porcelain and paintings and is set in the peaceful tranquillity of 66 acres of formal gardens and 100 acres of pleasure grounds.
Pontefract Park Race Company Limited (18 Miles)*
Extensive improvements over the past few years have made Pontefract one of the best appointed courses of its kind in the Country. There are modern bars and refreshment areas in all enclosures.
Castle Howard (18 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.
Hatfield Water Park (18 Miles)*
The Water Park Lake is used for canoeing, dinghy sailing, windsurfing and sub-aqua. Structured RYA and BCU Courses are run at the Water Park for both adults and juniors.
Normanby Hall Country Park (18 Miles)*
Nestling in the heart of North Lincolnshire's tranquil countryside Normanby Hall Country Park is the ideal day out for all the family.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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