Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in North Yorkshire
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in North Yorkshire are listed below.
York Castle Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Eye of York, York, North Yorkshire
Also famous for its fine collections of costume, textiles, military and social history... more
Sutton Park (Garden)
Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire
There are good herbaceous borders, clever colour schemes and attractive seating. Woodland walks with ice house and temple... more
York Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Exhibition Square, York, North Yorkshire
Also an extensvie collection of British watercolours, drawings and prints, mostly of York and North Yorkshire. A programme of special events and exhibitions are held throughout... more
Ganton Golf Club (Golf Course)
Ganton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Dozens of prestigious amateur events and internationals, including the Ryder Cup in 1949, the Curtis Cup in 2000 and the Walker Cup in 2003 testify to... more
York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt (Attraction / Activity)
York Minster, Deangate, York, North Yorkshire
Prayer has been offered to God on this site for nearly 1000 years. The Undercroft and Crypt uncovers the remarkable history of York Minster from its... more
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial (Museum / Art Gallery)
Halifax Way, Elvington, York, North Yorkshire
This makes the Museum a very special place for aviation enthusiasts, young and not so young, and a great day out for all the family. Exhibitions... more
Sea Life (Scarborough) (Attraction / Activity)
Scalby Mills, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Explore freshwater rivers and streams, the rugged UK coastline, the shallows and the dark depths of the North Sea and the crystal clear warm waters of... more
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa (Spa)
Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire
Experienced therapists offer a wide range of beauty treatments using Decleor, Espa, Caci and Jessica products. Treatments are suitable for guests regardless of age or physical... more
Beningbrough Hall & Gardens (Garden)
Beningbrough, York, North Yorkshire
The walled garden and main border now contain more than 5000 lavender plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables... more
York Golf Club (Golf Course)
Lords Moor Lane, Strensall, York, North Yorkshire
The 426 yard sixth is also tough with a stream running across the fairway and while the eighth at 466 yards is the stroke one hole,... more
Spa at Raithwaite (Spa)
Sandsend Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire
Discover a place to make your own, and let our friendly and knowledgeable staff help you unwind with holistic lifestyle programmes and indulgent spa experiences, all... more
Castle Howard (Historic House)
York, North Yorkshire
The collection of paintings are dominated by portraits of Henry III and the Duke of Norfolk both by Holbein. The gardens, which cover 1000 acres, include... more
Nature's World (Attraction / Activity)
Ladgate Lane, Acklam, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Free parking... more
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden (Attraction / Activity)
Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire
The Cistercian Abbey, Georgian Water Garden, Medieval Deer Park, Elizabethan Hall and Victorian Church all offer the visitor an apparelled opportunity to appreciate the range of... more
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Attraction / Activity)
12 Park Street, Pickering Station, Pickering, North Yorkshire
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Newby Hall & Gardens (Garden)
Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire
Newby also holds the National Collection of Cornus (dogwoods) and has a comprehensive children´s adventure garden... more
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens and Nursery (Garden)
Stewart Lane, Stillingfleet, York, North Yorkshire
Modern rill garden and a new organic family vegetable garden. The garden is home to several varieties of rare poultry and is full of birds and... more
Scampston Hall (Historic House)
Malton, North Yorkshire
Also a good collection of porcelain from Sèvres and various English factories, together with furniture by Chippendale and Gillows. The drawing room was redecorated in the... more
Fulford Golf Club (Golf Course)
Heslington Lane, York, North Yorkshire
Among the best holes on the outward nine is the tough par four fourth which requires a perfect drive to a fairway lined with trees, followed... more
Eden Camp War Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Malton, North Yorkshire
From 1944 to 1948 the site housed German prisioners and later provided accomodation for displaced persons... more
Ripley Castle (Historic House)
Ripley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
There are fascinating stories to be told about the Castle and its inhabitants because it has belonged to the same family, the Ingilby’s, for 26 generations... more
Sutton Park (Historic House)
Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire
The Chinese Drawing room has delicate oriental wallpaper while the Tea Room is painted in imitation tortoiseshell. Also a rich collection of 18th century furniture, paintings... more
York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt (Museum / Art Gallery)
York Minster, Deangate, York, North Yorkshire
Prayer has been offered to God on this site for nearly 1000 years. The Undercroft and Crypt uncovers the remarkable history of York Minster from its... more
Thorp Perrow Arboretum (Garden)
Bedale, North Yorkshire
Thorp Perrow has something to offer all year round. Thousands of naturalized daffodils in spring, followed with blossom, carpets of bluebells and bold drifts of wild... more
The Academy (Spa)
Oakdale Place, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Treatments include ESPA, Shiseido, SkinCeuticals and Jessica. The Academy signature treatment - The Academy Well-Being Massage is outstanding... more
Beningbrough Hall & Gardens (Historic House)
York, North Yorkshire
On the first floor an unusual central corridor runs the length of the house. It is filled with 18th century treasures including over 100 pictures on... more
The Devonshire Health Barn (Spa)
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
The Devonshire Health Barn boasts three treatment rooms and a wide variety of Elemis spa-therapies designed to respect the body's complex physiology. Facilities include; pool, spa... more
Parcevall Hall Gardens (Garden)
Skyreholme, Skipton, North Yorkshire
This formal and woodland garden commands impressive views of Simons Seat and Wharfdale. Orginally laid out in the 1920´s by the late Sir William Milner, with... more
Swinton Park (Spa)
Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire
The treatment rooms are discreet and subtly furnished, and a short distance away from the spa. The two facilities offer a complete package for all beauty... more
Yorkshire Dales National Park (Attraction / Activity)
Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Today this special place is a favourite destination for walkers, cyclists, horse-riders alike and for those who want to explore the lovely villages, find out more... more
The Spa at Rudding Park (Spa)
Follifoot, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
From facials to massages, Hammam scrubs to manicures there are many ways to relax and re-energise... more
Lightwater Valley Theme Park (Attraction / Activity)
North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire
Explore the swashbuckling world of Skeleton Cove, from the spinningly explosive Powder Kegs to the mighty Black Pearl, before venturing into the mysterious subterranean word of... more
Newby Hall (Historic House)
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Thomas Chippendale was commissioned to make the furniture. Within the 25 acres of gardens is the National Collection of Genus Cornus, formal gardens, double herbaceous borders... more
Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo (Attraction / Activity)
Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire
In the Bird Walk you can see birds of all sizes from ostriches to tiny finches. With no less than eight coaster rides and six other... more
Millgate House (Garden)
Richmond, North Yorkshire
The garden is packed with ferns, hostas, clematis roses, trees and small shrubs. Immaculately maintained and truly a slug-free zone... more
Studley Royal Water Garden (Garden)
Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire
At the lower end are reflecting moon ponds, a formal canal, grotto springs, sculptures, a rustic bridge and the Temple of Piety. Higher up, contrived vistas... more
Harrogate Golf Club (Golf Course)
Forest Lane Head, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
The next is a long par four of 469 yards with out of bounds on the right and Belmont Wood left. One of the virtues of... more
Whitby Abbey (Attraction / Activity)
Whitby, North Yorkshire
The new museum and visitor centre contains excavated finds and replicas... more
JORVIK Viking Centre (Attraction / Activity)
Coppergate, York, North Yorkshire
Experience the Viking-Age city as you travel onboard our state-of-the art capsules, encounter the citizens that lived there, see inside their houses and backyards, and experience... more
National Railway Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Leeman Road, York, North Yorkshire
Action-packed adventure
Live theatre, explosive science shows and real steam rides will keep the kids entertained all day. Join in with our Explainers as they share fantastic... more
Yorkshire Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Museum Gardens, York, North Yorkshire
Also on display are swords, battle axes, plant fossils, pottery and a spectacular warrior stone. Exciting temporary exhibitions are displayed throughout the year... more
Newburgh Priory (Historic House)
Coxwold, North Yorkshire
Said to be the final resting place of Oliver Cromwell. The house is open to the public as well as being available to hire for weddings... more
Royal Pump Room Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Crown Place, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
It now houses displays of the bizarre spa treatments that made the town a favourite with the Victorians. You can still see the sulphur wells and... more
Scampston - The Walled Garden (Garden)
Scampston Hall, Malton, North Yorkshire
Created by internationally acclaimed designer, Piet Oudolf and described in The Times as 'a gem', every aspect of this garden speaks quality. 'This is Oudolf at... more
Spa at The Grand (Spa)
Cedar Court Grand Hotel, Station Rise, York, North Yorkshire
Today, this secluded and tranquil environment is the perfect city centre getaway and an ideal way to escape the rush and stress of everyday life -... more
York Racecourse (Attraction / Activity)
The Racecourse, York, North Yorkshire
The totesport Ebor Handicap is the major contest at the August meeting, but York also stages many other valuable handicaps and Group races, and is sited... more
Austwick Hall (Garden)
Austwick, Settle, North Yorkshire
Feature include a juniper walk, fern border leading to a moongate, heather thatched gazebo overlooking the pond in the jungle garden, pergola supported by Tuscan columns,... more
RHS Garden Harlow Carr (Garden)
Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Year-round events for all the family - sculpture, outdoor theatre, guided walks, quiz trails, workshops and free demonstrations. Visit the extensive RHS Shop & Plant Centre,... more
Verbena Spa at the Feversham Arms Hotel (Spa)
The Feversham Arms, 1 High Street, Helmsley, North Yorkshire
The Verbena Spa heat experience with its outdoor heated pool, bubbling hot tub, aromatherapy room, steam vapour room, ice fountain, monsoon showers and footspas helps you... more
Ripley Castle Gardens (Garden)
Ripley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Ancient wisteria and clematis thrive on the high south facing walls. Two massive herbaceous borders are a riot of colour between June and October alongside the... more