Attractions near Knavesmire Cottage

York Racecourse (1 Mile)* 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.

National Railway Museum (1 Mile)* 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 Brewery Tour (1 Mile)* 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.

Cliffords Tower (2 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 Dungeon (2 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.

Jorvik Viking Centre (2 Miles)* Explore York's Viking history on the very site where archaeologists uncovered remains of the Viking-Age City of 'Jorvik'.

York Guildhall (2 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.

Fairfax House (2 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.

Merchant Adventurers' Hall (2 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.

Barley Hall (2 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.

Towns near Knavesmire Cottage

Bishopthorpe (< 1 Mile)*

York (2 Miles)* York has many museums, galleries, mediaeval churches and historic houses - too many to mention - but most of the main highlights are packed into the city centre within the well-preserved City Walls.

Askham Richard (3 Miles)*

Rufforth (4 Miles)*

Stillingfleet (5 Miles)* Stillingfleet is a delightful, attractive little North Yorkshire Village of approx 160 houses and a population of just 350 inhabitants.

Haxby (5 Miles)*

Elvington (7 Miles)*

Cawood (7 Miles)*

Riccall (7 Miles)* Situated just off the busy A19 between Selby and York, Riccall is a small picturesque village centred on the village green and ancient church.

Low Catton (7 Miles)*

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.