Places to visit in Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Beningborough Hall & Gardens (National Trust)
Beningborough, York
Tel: 01904 470666
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Handsome Baroque house, built in 1716. With 100 pictures from the National Portrait Gallery, Victorian laundry, potting shed and restored walled garden.
Bolton Abbey Estate
Skipton
Tel: 01756 718009
www.boltonabbey.com
Ruins of 12th century priory in a parkland setting by the River Wharfe. Tearooms, catering, nature trails, fishing, fell-walking and picturesque countryside.
The Deep
Hull
Tel: 01482 381000
thedeep.co.uk
Find out all about the world's oceans in entertaining and informative displays. The Deep also has a learning centre and research facility.
Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
Malton
Tel: 01653 697777
www.edencamp.co.uk
This museum transports you back to wartime Britain in a series of expertly recreated scenes covering all aspects of World War II.
Eureka! The Museum for Children
Discovery Road, Halifax
Tel: 01422 330069
www.eureka.org.uk
Eureka! Is the first museum of its kind designed especially for children up to the age of 12 with over 400 hands-on exhibits.
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal (National Trust)
Studley Park, Ripon
Tel: 01765 608888
www.fountainsabbey.org.uk
Largest monastic ruin in Britain, founded by Cistercian monks in 1132. Landscaped garden laid between 1720-40 with lake, formal water garden, temples and deer park.
Helmsley Castle (English Heritage)
Helmsley, York
Tel: 01439 770442
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Great ruined keep dominates the town. Other remains include a 16th century domestic range with original panelling and plasterwork. Spectacular earthwork defences.
Jorvik - The Viking City
Coppergate, York
Tel: 01904 543403
www.vikingjorvik.com
Journey back to York AD975 and experience the sights, sounds and even smells of the Viking Age. Special exhibitions complete the experience.
Last of The Summer Wine Exhibition (Compo's House)
30 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth
Tel: 01484 681408
Collection of photographs and memorabilia connected with the television series 'Last of the Summer Wine'.
Leeds City Art Gallery
The Headrow, Leeds
Tel: 0113 247 8248
www.leeds.gov.uk/tourinfo/attract/museums/artgall.html
Interesting collections of British paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings of the 19th/20th century. Henry Moore gallery with permanent collection of 20th century sculpture.
Lightwater Valley Theme Park & Country Shopping Village
North Stainley, Ripon
Tel: 0870 458 0060
www.lightwatervalley.net
Set in 175 acres of parkland, Lightwater Valley features a number of white-knuckle rides and attractions for all the family, shopping, a restaurant and picnic areas.
Magna
Sheffield Road, Rotherham
Tel: 01709 720002
www.magnatrust.org.uk
Magna is the UK's 1st Science Adventure Centre set in the vast Templeborough steelworks in Rotherham. Fun is unavoidable here with giant interactive displays.
National Museum of Photography, Film & Television
Bradford
Tel: 01274 202030
www.nmpft.org.uk
Experience the past, present and future of photography, film and television with amazing interactive displays and spectacular 3D IMAX cinema. Museum admission is free.
National Railway Museum
Leeman Road, York
Tel: 01904 621261
www.nrm.org.uk
Discover the story of the train in a great day out for all the family. The National Railway Museum mixes fascination and education with hours of fun. And best of all, it's free.
Newby Hall & Gardens
Ripon
Tel: 01423 322583
www.newbyhall.com
Late 17th century house with additions, interior by Robert Adam, classical sculpture, Gobelins tapestries, 25 acres of gardens, miniature railway, children's adventure garden.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Pickering Station, Pickering
Tel: 01751 472508
www.nymr.demon.co.uk
Britain's most popular heritage railway travelling through the beautiful North York Moors National Park.
Nunnington Hall (National Trust)
Nunnington, York
Tel: 01439 748283
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Large 17th century manor house situated on banks of River Rye. With hall, bedrooms, nursery, maid's room (haunted), Carlisle collection of miniature rooms. National Trust shop.
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park
Kings Road, Cleethorpes
Tel: 01472 211511
www.pleasure-island.co.uk
The East Coast's biggest fun day out, with over 50 rides and attractions. Whatever the weather, fun is guaranteed with lots of undercover attractions. Shows from around the world.
Ripley Castle
Ripley, Harrogate
Tel: 01423 770152
www.ripleycastle.co.uk
Ripley Castle, home to the Ingilby family for over 26 generations is set in the heart of a delightful estate with Victorian walled gardens, deer park and pleasure grounds.
Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive, Leeds
Tel: 0113 220 1916
www.armouries.org.uk
Experience more than 3,000 years of history covered by over 8,000 spectacular exhibits and stunning surroundings. Arms and armour.
Rydale Folk Museum
Hutton-le-Hole, York
Tel: 01751 417367
www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Reconstructed local buildings including cruck-framed long-houses Elizabethan manor house, furnished cottages, craftsmen's tools, household/agricultural implements.
Sea Life & Marine Sancturary
Scalby Mills, Scarborough
Tel: 01723 376125
www.sealife.co.uk
At the Sea Life Centre you have the opportunity to meet creatures that live in and around the oceans of the British Isles, ranging from starfish and crabs to rays and seals.
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 267 6496
www.sbg.org.uk
Extensive gardens with over 5,500 species of plants, Grade II Listed garden pavilion (now closed).
Skipton Castle
Skipton
Tel: 01756 792442
www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
Fully-roofed Skipton Castle is in excellent condition. One of the most complete and well-preserved medieval castles in England.
Wensleydale Cheese Visitor Centre
Gayle Lane, Hawes
Tel: 01969 667664
www.wensleydale.co.uk
Viewing gallery, see real Wensleydale cheese being made by hand. Interpretation area, including rolling video, display and photographic boards. Museum, shop and café.
York Castle Museum
The Eye of York, York
Tel: 01904 653611
www.york.gov.uk
England's most popular museum of everyday life including reconstructed streets and period rooms.
York Minster
Deangate, York
Tel: 01904 557200
www.yorkminster.org
York Minster is the largest medieval Gothic cathedral north of the Alps. Museum of Roman/Norman remains. Chapter house.