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

Shandy Hall (1 Mile)*
Here in 1760-67 the witty and eccentric parson, Laurence Sterne wrote Tristram Shandy and A Sentimental Journey.
Duncombe Park (4 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.
Rievaulx Abbey (4 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.
Helmsley Walled Garden (5 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.
Nunnington Hall (7 Miles)*
Famous nowadays for displaying possibly the world's finest collection of miniature rooms, Nunnington Hall is far from miniature itself.
Sutton Park (9 Miles)*
Sutton Park is a fine example of early Georgian architecture overlooking beautiful parkland. It was built in 1730 by Thomas Atkinson.
Castle Howard (11 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.
Sion Hill l (11 Miles)*
Sion Hill was designed in 1912 by the renowned York Architect Walter H. Brierley "The Lutyens of the North".
Falconry uk Birds of Prey Centre (11 Miles)*
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.
Beningbrough Hall (12 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.
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo (13 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.
Mount Grace Priory (14 Miles)*
Although Mount Grace Priory is just a short drive from the grand ruins of the Cistercian Fountains Abbey it depicts the contrasting simplicity and austerity of life at this well-preserved former priory of the Carthusian Order.
Malton Museum (14 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 (15 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.
Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life (15 Miles)*
An extensive museum containing a magnificent assortment of items curious, mysterious, marvellous and common place from the last 200 years.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (15 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.
The Prison And Police Museum (15 Miles)*
Sit in a prison cell, hear the door slam shut and imagine the harsh conditions of Vitorian prison regimes.
The Workhouse Museum (15 Miles)*
Almost all the buildings of the 1854 Ripon Union Workhouse have survived.
Courthouse Museum (15 Miles)*
The Georgian Courthouse is virtually unchanged since it was built in 1830.
Treasurer's House (16 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 (16 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.
York Minster (16 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 (16 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 (16 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.
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.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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