Around Yorkshire
Around Yorkshire
Harrogate is a Yorkshire spa town to the south east of the Yorkshire Dales, famous for its tea shops, flower shows, turkish baths, antique shops and the Harrogate International Conference Centre. The town is also famous for its associations with the great english crime novelist Agatha Christie, who 'disappeared' here for a few days in the 1930s.
Harlow Carr is the North's premier botanical garden. The 58-acre RHS garden can be found on the south-western outskirts of Harrogate, and is home to peaceful woodland, meadows, flower gardens and seven historical gardens from the BBC series ‘Gardens Through Time’.
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
A World Heritage Site, Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal is a huge estate of beauty, contrasts and surprises including the largest abbey ruins in the country and one of England’s most spectacular Georgian water gardens. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the valley of the river Skell, on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales, only 30 miles from the historic city of York and 9 miles from the A1.
Salts Mill is set in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saltaire. The Grade II Listed historic mill building was built in 1853 by Sir Titus Salt along with the village to house his workers. The whole area is of architectural and historical interest.
The Deep, one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world is located in Hull, East Yorkshire. This award-winning visitor attraction is home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks and rays – making it the perfect family day out.
Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and well preserved medieval castles in England. 
Flamingo Land is one of the top theme parks in the UK, with rides for all the family.
Lightwater Valley Theme Park is bursting with 175 acres of action-packed adventures, from the dark and mysterious subterranean world of Raptor Attack to the dizzying heights of Whirlwind and (new for 2011) the swashbuckling world of Skeleton Cove! Over 40 rides and attractions for thrill seekers of all ages
The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales.
Bolton Abbey is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe. With just under 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, over 80 miles of footpaths and ample space to run around and enjoy the fresh air, there is something for all ages.
Harrogate Royal Pump Room Museum
Visit the strongest sulphur wells in Europe, where over 15,000 people used to come every summer. Don't forget to taste the water for yourself, it's an unforgettable experience!
A Turkish Baths ritual is a journey of heating, cooling and cleansing the body, promoting a sense of relaxation and a clear mind. Allow yourself a recommended visit time of one and a half hours to obtain the maximum benefit from the Baths. Soft towels are provided along with the guarantee of complete relaxation.
English Heritage Grade II Listed gardens situated in regal Low Harrogate, which along with woodland known as The Pinewoods, covers 17 acres. The Gardens contain a greater number of mineral springs than any other known place. For music lovers, band concerts take place on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer. Beautiful historical buildings such as the Sun Pavilion and Colonnades sit alongside a wide variety of outdoor games and a children's play area.
Wensleydale Cheese Visitor Centre
Tucked away within the market town of Hawes - The home of Real Yorkshire Wensleydale – the Wensleydale Visitor Centre is the ideal destination for every fan of cheese. From seeing it handmade to savouring the finished product, it’s all here.
Duncombe Park is one of Yorkshire’s foremost historic houses and estates, and home to the Duncombe family. The house will be closed to the public from 2011, but the gardens remain open to visitors, as does the surrounding parkland, a beautiful and historic landscape on the edge of the picturesque market town of Helmsley, gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
Knaresborough Castle and Museum
A stronghold of Medieval Kings, Knaresborough Castle still stands towering over the River Nidd. A visit to the site includes a tour to discover what Royalty got up to in the King's Tower, get a glimpse of the dungeon and walk through the underground sallyport.
Mother Shipton's Cave and the Petrifying Well
Mother Shipton is England’s most famous Prophetess. She lived some 500 years ago during the reigns of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. Her Prophetic visions became known and feared throughout England, with many of them still proving uncannily accurate today. The Cave, her legendary birthplace is near to the famous, unique, geological phenomenon - The Petrifying Well. See its magical cascading waters turn items into stone!
Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre
Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Take a guided tour of the brewery and find out how the famous Black Sheep ales are brewed.
Set in a remote valley in the North York Moors National Park, Rievaulx is one of the most complete, and atmospheric, of England’s abbey ruins.
An enchanting 12th century Cistercian Monastery in the Yorkshire Dales.
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, with some of Britain’s finest Robert Adam interiors Newby Hall is home to a wonderful collection of Chippendale furniture, Gobelins tapestries and classical statuary. With 25 acres of award winning gardens including one of Europe’s largest double herbaceous borders, an enchanting woodland walk and a miniature railway, younger visitors will also enjoy the exciting adventure gardens.
Selby is a small Yorkshire town, 12 miles South of York with one of the most superb Abbey churches to be found anywhere in England.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway provides some 18 miles of preserved steam railway running through the spectacular scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors.
