Tourist Attractions in Yorkshire
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.
Crich Tramway Village
Unlimited tram journeys calling at various stops along the mile long track. Stretch your legs on the Woodland Walk & Sculpture Trail. Stop off for food & drinks with pub, cafe & ice cream parlour all within walking distance!
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
Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
Unique, award winning museum. Will transport you back in time to wartime Britain with 29 historical huts. Assault course for the younger visitors.
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.
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
Wander through the 900 year old abbey & Georgian water gardens at this World Heritage Site. 800 acres to explore, an Elizabethan hall, Cistercian mill & medieval deer park there's a lot to do. Discover how to make the most of your day here.