Tourist Attractions in Yorkshire
Cannon Hall Farm
Excellent working farm attraction with llamas, piglets, shetland ponies & more. Also now a haven for fine food fans, with tearooms, farm shop & a delicatessen.
Cannon Hall Museum
A fine old country house, now a museum, Cannon Hall has a lively programme of events & exhibitions as well as coroporate entertainment and wedding facililities.
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Visit the C17th house where Captain Cook came to serve his seaman's apprenticeship. Collection of letters and memorabilia.Open March to October.Special exhibition: Smoking Coasts & ice-bound Seas.
Castle Howard
A breathtaking home of outstanding architectural beauty. Free guided tours, an adventure playground, cafes, shops and events also make it a great day out.
Clifford's Tower
Playing such a crucial role in the control of northern England and surviving 1,000 years of fire, flood and siege, Clifford's tower guarantees a historical day out
Constable Burton Hall Gardens
Set in beautiful countryside at the entrance to Wensleydale, this extensive romantic garden is surrounded by C18th Parkland.
Craven Museum and Gallery
Local history museum with collections of social history , geology, archaeology & the Victorian era. Changing programme of events & temporary exhibitions.
Easby Abbey
In a beautiful setting by the River Swale. Most notable for its lavish roof height refectory. With fine C13th paintings, an active parish church lies in the precinct
Elsecar Village Heritage Centre
Early industrial village with stone miners & foundry workers cottages. Steam railway, craft workshops, small park & reservoir. Check website for regular events.
Helmsley Castle
Impressive medieval ruins near the town of Helmsley. Visitior centre with audio-tour & hands-on exhibition. Explore social and military aspects of the fort.