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Attractions and Activities in or near Scarborough, such as Sea Life (Scarborough) and North Yorkshire Moors Railway are listed below. The North Yorkshire town of Scarborough was Britain's first seaside resort and has two sandy and safe beaches of the North and South bays joined by a rocky headland on which is Scarborough Castle. There are attractions in Scarborough to suit most people, and the surrounding beauty of the countryside has many footpaths and cyclepaths and pretty villages to explore.

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Sea Life (Scarborough)

Scalby Mills, Scarborough 1.5 miles away

Scarborough SEA LIFE and Marine Sanctuary will introduce you to many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to mighty sharks, all in displays which carefully... more

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway

12 Park Street, Pickering Station, Pickering 15.4 miles away

North Yorkshire Moors Railway gives you a thrilling journey through beautiful countryside in either a full size steam locomotive or a diesel.... more

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Whitby Abbey

Whitby 16.6 miles away

Whitby Abbey was founded by St Hilda in 657. The original community was destroyed by the Danes, but was refounded as a Benedictine priory in 1078. The new museum and visitor centre contains excavated finds and replicas.... more

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Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo

Kirby Misperton, Malton 17.2 miles away

Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo, is home to over 1,000 animals, including Siberian Tigers, Grants Zebras, Bactrian Camels, Monkeys, Sea Lions, Reptiles, Humboldt Penguins and Meerkats. Also of course, the famous pink flamingos, the largest flock in... more

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North York Moors National Park

The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley 26.7 miles away

It really is a very special place. The great variety of landscapes in the North York Moors is what truly makes it unique and gives it a character which so many people can enjoy. This is a land where dreams are made. Here you can experience the vast... more

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Rievaulx Abbey

Rievaulx, Helmsley 28.9 miles away

Founded in 1132, Rievaulx Abbey was the first Cistercian abbey in the north of England. The collection includes medieval floor tiles, stone sculpture, late medieval cutlery and other finds from the abbey.... more

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York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt

York Minster, Deangate, York 35.2 miles away

York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt is the chief church of the Church of England, also the seat of the Archbishop of York. The present building is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, and is the setting for some of the finest 14th... more

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JORVIK Viking Centre

Coppergate, York 35.3 miles away

JORVIK Viking Centre: Explore the excavations which first unearthed the Viking-Age city of York and discover the truth about the people that lived there. Built on the very site where archaeologists discovered over 40,000 Viking-Age artefacts, this is... more

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York Dungeon

12 Clifford Street, York 35.4 miles away

York Dungeon is deep in the heart of historic York, buried beneath its very paving stones, lies the North´s most chillingly famous horror attraction. The York Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to... more

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York Racecourse

The Racecourse, York 36.5 miles away

It is said that only Ascot sells more champagne than York, where it is considerably cheaper! York stages two of the best Flat meetings in Britain, the Dante Festival in May and the even more popular Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival in August, which... more

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Nature's World

Ladgate Lane, Acklam, Middlesbrough 38.1 miles away

The North of England´s pioneering eco-centre. Featuring - eco-centre, tropical hydroponicum, River Tees model, play areas, tearooms and shop. Free parking.... more

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Hartlepool´s Maritime Experience

Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool 43.1 miles away

Hartlepool´s Maritime Experience is located in North East England, where a major award-winning restoration and interpretation of the HMS Trincomalee was completed in the early summer of 2001. HMS Trincomalee 1817 represents the pinnacle of the ship... more

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Lightwater Valley Theme Park

North Stainley, Ripon 47.3 miles away

Escape to Lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills, chills and adventure; catapult to dizzying heights aboard Whirlwind, a typhoon of screams that’ll twist even the bravest of souls, and hurtle through some of our... more

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

Fountains, Ripon 48.8 miles away

Fountains Abbey with Studley Royal Water Garden, located four miles west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, is of outstanding historic and aesthetic importance. No other site in Europe contains such a rich variety of historic monuments set in such a... more

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Pleasure Island Family Theme Park

Kings Road, Cleethorpes 53.8 miles away

Pleasure Island Family Theme Park has an array of attractions from the white knuckle rides through to family and children´s rides. Refreshments can also be obtained from the various eating places located throughout the park. Live shows can be seen... more

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Diggerland

Willowbridge Lane, Whitwood, Castleford 55.6 miles away

Diggerland - The Ultimate Adventure Park experience Where children ride and drive full size diggers, with over 18 rides to enjoy. Test your skills on the Dumper Trucks. Find buried treasure. Knock down the skittles. Dig a giant hole with the dirt... more

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Durham Cathedral

The Chapter Office, The College, Durham 58.2 miles away

Durham Cathedral has iconic status throughout the north-east of England, and deserves its reputation as being amongst the finest examples of Norman architecture remaining in Europe. Though a historic attraction, the Cathedral has never stopped... more

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National Glass Centre

Liberty Way, Sunderland 58.6 miles away

The National Glass Centre is an important venue dedicated to exploring ideas through glass and houses galleries, artists studios and production facilities. Tour maps are available to guide you through the exhibition halls with ever changing... more

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Diggerland

Langley Park, Durham 62.7 miles away

Diggerland is the Ultimate Adventure Park experience. Where children and adults can ride and drive REAL full size construction machinery. Test your skills on the Dumper Trucks. Find buried treasure. Knock down the skittles. Dig a giant hole with... more

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Bede's World

Church Bank, Jarrow 65.0 miles away

Bede's World celebrates the extraordinary life of the Venerable Bede (AD673-735), early Europe’s greatest scholar, who lived and worked at the monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow 1300 years ago. Bede’s World acts as one of the gateways to the... more

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn 68.7 miles away

Established in 1954, the Yorkshire Dales National Park has outstanding scenery, a range of wildlife habitats and a rich cultural heritage. It’s a special place – a fantastic outdoor arena for recreation and peaceful relaxation and a haven for... more

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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Haworth Station, Haworth, Keighley 69.8 miles away

The KWVR is a standard gauge branch line that was built in 1867 by local mill owners, jpins the national network at Keighley. Most of the services are operated by steam trains.... more

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Lincoln Cathedral

Minster Yard, Lincoln 72.6 miles away

Lincoln Cathedral is visible from 25 miles away and is a distinguished landmark which is even more stunning close up. Take a guided floor or roof tour, see the imposing West Front with its Romanesque Frieze. Marvel at the wonderful 14th century stone... more

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Chesterfield Open Market

Market Department, Beetwell Street, Chesterfield 83.3 miles away

Chesterfield Open Market is one of the largest open-air markets in the country, held every Monday, Friday and Saturday all year round, plus a Thursday Flea Market that gets bigger every year. This traditional open-air market has been going since at... more

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Northumberland National Park

Eastburn, South Park, Hexham 83.3 miles away

Northumberland National Park, the land of the far horizons - a landscape of limitless beauty from Hadrian's Wall to the Cheviot Hills. Spread over the hills and valleys at the very top of England, but right in the centre of Britain, Northumberland... more

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The Chestnut Centre

Castleton Road, Chapel le Frith, High Peak 88.8 miles away

The Chestnut Centre is an escape from the bustle of life, in a secluded natural valley in the Peak National Park. The centre is home to 4 species of otters including the rare Giant Otter, 15 species of owl, tame fallow deer in the deer herd, foxes,... more

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Peak District National Park

Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell 89.3 miles away

Britain's first national park, established in 1951, is visited by people from all over the world. They come to find peace, tranquillity and adventure, experiencing some of England’s finest climbing, caving, walking and cycling. The National Park is... more

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East Lancashire Railway

Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury 90.2 miles away

A trip on the East Lancashire Railway is a journey back in time. It was opened in 1846 to link the Manchester to Bolton line with Radcliffe and was a popular passenger and freight route, which served the Irwell Valley from Bury to Rawtenstall and... more

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South Tynedale Railway

The Railway Station, Alston 90.2 miles away

A narrow gauge railway built on the former Haltwhistle - Alston standard gauge branch line. The trains are hauled by preserved steam and diesel locomotives from the UK and abroad.... more

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Bury Art Museum

Moss Street, Bury 90.2 miles away

Bury Art Museum opened in 1901 thanks to the generosity of the children of local paper manufacturer Thomas Wrigley. To commemorate Queen Victoria´s Diamond Jubilee in 1897, they presented the town with their father´s art collection which included... more

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Crich Tramway Village

Crich, Matlock 93.2 miles away

Take a tram ride through time at Crich Tramway Village, home of The National Tramway Museum - an ideal destination for all ages. Visitors can ride our world renowned vintage trams through our unique period street and out into the open countryside for... more

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Midland Railway - Butterley

Butterley Station, Ripley 93.6 miles away

Large collection of railway locomotives and rolling stock. Operating standard gauge railway (three and a half miles) and narrow gauge railway (one mile). Farm Park, Country Park, Demonstration Signal Box, Victorian Railwayman´s Church and much more.... more

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Lake District National Park

Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal 94.1 miles away

The Lake District National Park is in the northwest corner of England in the county of Cumbria. We've mountains, valleys, villages, towns, coastline and of course lakes! With more than 3,500 kilometres of rights of way, you can walk, cycle and ride... more

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Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre

Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester 94.9 miles away

Manchester United is the world´s most famous football club and the award winning Museum at Old Trafford hosts over 230,000 visitors annually. The Museum tracks the history of the Club from humble beginnings in 1878, showcases the silverware collected... more

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Wetheriggs Animal Rescue & Conservation Centre

Pottery Site, Clifton Dykes, Penrith 95.6 miles away

Wetheriggs Animal Rescue, set up in 2005 provides care for a wide range of animals, from birds, pigs, goats, pythons and water dragons.Some of the animals that have been rescued can be seen in the gallery.... more

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Denby Visitor Centre

Derby Road, Denby 96.1 miles away

Denby Visitor Centre in an attractive rural location set around a courtyard next to the pottery. Shops include Home Store, factory shop with bargains on seconds, gift shop, garden & cookery emporia and Dartington Crystal. Pottery tours with `paint a... more

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Galleries of Justice

Shire Hall, High Pavement, Nottingham 96.6 miles away

The Galleries of Justice Museum is home to the Villainous Sheriff of Nottingham and is the only Museum of its kind in Europe. Based at Nottingham’s old county gaol the Museum portrays Nottingham’s horrible history and crime and punishment through the... more

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Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary

Southern Promenade, Hunstanton 99.7 miles away

Hunstanton Sea Life Centre provides professional treatment for sick, injured or distressed marine animals with the aim to releasing them safely back into their natural environment. You will find an amazing variety of animals including Otters,... more

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Camelot Theme Park

Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, Chorley 102.8 miles away

Camelot Theme Park: An unforgettable, fun-packed day awaits visitors to the enchanted kingdom of Camelot . With over half a mile of twists, turns and steep drops our king of the coasters, Knightmare, requires nerves of steel whilst for the true... more

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Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre

194 Osmaston Road, Derby 103.9 miles away

The Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre, is housed at the present factory which was established in 1878. The business can trace its origins to the original factory, which was set up in Nottingham Road in about 1750. Queen Victoria granted permission to... more

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Twinlakes Park

Melton Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray 104.0 miles away

Twinlakes Park: There is a massive splash landing at Twinlakes Park this summer with the recent unveiling of the brand spanking new, 22 foot drop, Dragonfall Log Flume!!! The fantastic new attraction turned the taps on for the first time this Easter... more

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Ullswater Steamers

The Pier House, Glenridding 104.3 miles away

Cumbria Tourism Sustainable Tourism Award Winner Ullswater ‘Steamers’ have been sailing on England’s most beautiful lake since 1859. Renamed the ‘Dark Lake’ in Arthurian legend, and inspiration for famous artists and writers such as William... more

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Wells & Walsingham Light Railway

Stiffkey Road, Wells-next-the-Sea 105.2 miles away

Walsingham Station is to the North of the village, post code NR22 6BT. No parking at the station, public car park in village about 200yds away. Website Description: Wells and Walsingham Light Railway is the longest 10 1/4inch narrow gauge steam... more

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The Butterfly and Wildlife Park

Little London, Long Sutton, Spalding 105.3 miles away

The Butterfly & Wildlife Park is set in the heart of the Fens on the Norfolk/Lincolnshire boarder. Visit one of the largest tropical Gardens in the UK and admire the beautiful free flying butterflies and birds. Our daily Bird of Prey display is a... more

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Stockley Farm

Stockley Farm, Arley, Northwich 107.2 miles away

Stockley Farm, opened in 1987, is an organic farm on the Arley Estate which grows a variety of crops and Milks 200 Organic cows. On arrival you are taken by tractor and trailer from the car park to the farm where there is a variety of animals... more

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Alton Towers Resort

Alton 107.6 miles away

Escape on an amazing adventure to the Alton Towers Resort and experience unlimited family fun all year round! Join Captain Back and embark on an underwater adventure in the new Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE aquarium. Also new for 2009 is Cloud Cuckoo... more

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Alton Towers Resort Sea Life

Alton 107.6 miles away

Alton Towers Resort opens its gates to Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE! This pirate-themed aquarium, near Mutiny Bay, includes: Over 300 spectacular species of fish, including sharks, rays and seahorses and over 1 million litres of water An Ocean Tank... more

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Langham Glass

Sculthorpe Boulevard, Tattersett Business Park, Fakenham 109.3 miles away

At Langham Glass you can witness the ancient craft of glass making. Follow the creation of a glass piece from sand to the finished product. Fun for all the family from Glass Hand Casting, Glass Painting, Blowing your own glas(Booking essential) and... more

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Great Central Railway

Great Central Road, Loughborough 109.3 miles away

At the Great Central Railway visitors can get behind the controls and enjoy the thrill of driving a giant express passenger or freight engine on Britain´s only main line steam railway. A warm reception awaits at Loughborough Central where you´re... more

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Blackpool Zoo

East Park Drive, Blackpool 110.1 miles away

Blackpool Zoo, set in 32 acres of parkland, is where you can see birds and animals in natural environments. It is home to more than 1500 animals that include lions, giraffes, elephants and many more.... more

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