York Attractions

Beningbrough Hall in the town of Beningbrough, in the county of North Yorkshire
18th-century house with interactive galleries and National Portrait Gallery paintings. Grounds and working walled garden.
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Byland Abbey in the town of Coxwold, in the county of North Yorkshire
It would be hard to find a more perfect setting for the gracious ruins of centuries old Byland Abbey than this remote valley spot...
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Castle Howard in the town of York, in the county of North Yorkshire
Close to the historic city of York is the hauntingly beautiful Castle Howard. This magnificent house was used as the setting for...
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Clifford's Tower in the town of York, in the county of North Yorkshire
Apart from York City's lovely old Minster church, there is little in the town to rival the sheer drama of Clifford's Tower in its...
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Duncombe Park in the town of Helmsley, in the county of North Yorkshire
This magnificent historic mansion has a rich, colourful history. The house is an impressive Baroque style building overlooking...
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Eden Camp in the town of Malton, in the county of North Yorkshire
Unlike most museums, the Eden Camp Museum is a real living celebration of the nations war-time experiences. This is told through...
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Fairfax House in the town of York, in the county of North Yorkshire
They say first impressions count and they do, for looking at the beautiful facade of Fairfax House, designed by John Carr, noted...
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Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo in the town of Kirby Misperton, in the county of North Yorkshire
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Gilling Castle in the town of Gilling East, in the county of North Yorkshire
Gilling Castle rises above Gilling East in a fabulous setting between the Hambledon and Howardian Hills. The house is...
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Goddards Garden in the town of York, in the county of North Yorkshire
Formal and informal gardens with a variety of features. It is the former property of famous chocolate manufacturer Noel Goddard...
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Harewood House in the town of Harewood, in the county of West Yorkshire
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Helmsley Castle in the town of Helmsley, in the county of North Yorkshire
This is a fascinating site where you can explore the 12th century ruins of a once great castle and spectacular earthworks cut...
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Jorvik Viking Centre in the town of York, in the county of North Yorkshire
Here in a very modern building at the heart of one of the countries most beautiful and historic cities is an award-winning museum...
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Lendal Tower in the town of York, in the county of North Yorkshire
This is a beautiful riverside medieval building dating back to the 1300's or beyond. It was originally mentioned in Yorl's...
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Malton Museum in the town of Malton, in the county of North Yorkshire
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Merchant Adventurers' Hall in the town of York, in the county of North Yorkshire
This magnificent timber-frame building is perhaps the most notable legacy to come out of the Middle Ages. It was built in York...
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Micklegate Bar Museum in the town of York, in the county of North Yorkshire
This is a museum that fully celebrates the stirring deeds of the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War and much, much more....
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Nunnington Hall in the town of Nunnington, in the county of North Yorkshire
Picturesque Yorkshire manor house with organic garden and exciting programme of exhibitions.
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Pontefract Castle in the town of Pontefract, in the county of West Yorkshire
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Rievaulx Abbey in the town of Helmsley, in the county of North Yorkshire
Rievaulx Abbey is situated on 15 acres in the valley of Rye approximately 3 miles from Helmsley in Northern Yorkshire and was...
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