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3 Best Gardens in Yorkshire

Lush green lawns dappled with fragrant flowers, quaint herbaceous corners with the sound of bees gently humming to and fro, shaded by postcard-perfect manor houses and historical homes. Here are some... View details

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3 Best Golf Courses in Yorkshire

Yorkshire is home to a fantastic selection of golf courses! In fact, Yorkshire boasts three Ryder Cup courses! Stretching inland from the North Sea coast to the Pennines, there’s a diverse... View details

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4 Best National Trust Places in Yorkshire

Yorkshire is known as one of the most picturesque and dynamic regions within the UK, with vast, open countryside, quaint villages, bustling cities and plenty of fascinating history and breathtaking... View details

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Around and About - cycling in Yorkshire

Yorkshire doesn’t do flat, it likes a good hill - well mostly. We will let you into a few easy terrain cycle route secrets for those who aren’t so keen... View details

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Around and About - walking in Yorkshire

Walking is what people come on holiday to Yorkshire for. Well, that’s not all they come for but it’s certainly a huge draw. And understandable with so much gorgeous dramatic... View details

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Aysgarth Falls

Aysgarth Falls is an impressive stretch of the River Ure in mid Wensleydale. The Ure passes over three rocky ‘ledges’. Best visited after a period of heavy rain, Aysgarth Falls... waterfall, landscape, yorkshire dales View details

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Beck Isle Museum

The heart of Pickering's heritage, bringing history to life. Gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors Pickering has a long and fascinating history. Step back in time and enjoy exploring what life... museum, exhibition, tours, history, displays, blacksmith, printing press View details

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Bedale Golf Club

Quality and scenic golfing in North Yorkshire. Bedale golf course, opened in 1894, has all the anticipated benefits of the Dales countryside combined with easy walking and good natural drainage. Visitors... golf, course, sport, clubhouse, tee View details

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Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve

Home to one of the UK's top wildlife spectacles. Around half a million seabirds gather here between March and October to raise a family on towering chalk cliffs which overlook the... birdwatching, nature, wildlife, puffins, coast, nature reserve, rspb, seabirds View details

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Beningborough Hall & Gardens

A National Trust place of reinvention and evolving gardens in the Vale of York. Surrounded by parkland, with riverside and woodland walks on all sides, the Italian inspired Hall has an... hall, gardens, walks, tours, events, play area, cafe View details

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Boltby Trekking and Trail Riding Centre

Lovely riding on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. We are fortunate to be able to access a wide variety of excellent bridleways, forestry, hills and moorland trails... horse, pony, riding, trekking, landscape View details

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Bolton Abbey

An historic estate and tourist attraction which includes the ruins of a 12th-century Augustinian monastery, as well as a range of other attractions and amenities. The main feature of Bolton... priory, abbey, events, monestary, ruins, walks, stepping stones, cafe View details

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Bolton Castle

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Something of interest for everyone. Standing proud on a hillside on the edge of The Yorkshire Dales National Park, a fine example of a well-preserved Grade 1 listed medieval Castle....

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Brough Castle

Starkly impressive Brough Castle stands on a ridge commanding strategic Stainmore Pass, on the site of a Roman fort. The castle’s strong defensive position and its sturdy walls are reminders that... castle, landscape, ruins, roman fort View details

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Castle Howard Estate

One of the great palaces of Europe, the Howard family welcome you to visit . Built over 300 years ago, and still a family home, Castle Howard is one of England's finest... palace, stately home, gardens, village, tours, events, adventure playground, conservation, wildlife View details

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Castles in Yorkshire

With a fascinating history and an abundance of Medieval and Norman castles to explore and discover, Yorkshire is a fantastic destination to unleash your inner historian and immerse yourself in... View details

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Customer satisfaction award for Yorkshire Hideaways

Yorkshire Hideaways has been awarded the Gold Trusted Service Award from Feefo!... View details

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Dales Bike Centre

Centre of Trails and Hub of Road Cycling, Yorkshire Dales . From our door access the extensive network of mountain biking trails and get en route of great road and gravel riding.... cycle hire, bike shop, off road, road bikes, gravel riding, workshop View details

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Dales Countryside Museum

Dales Countryside Museum tells the fascinating story of the Yorkshire Dales and the people who have lived and worked here and shaped the landscape for thousands of years. Dales Countryside Museum... national park, countryside, nature, wildlife, walking, museum, history, culture View details

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Festivals in Yorkshire

There’s a whole host of exciting and diverse seasonal festivals taking place in the different counties of Yorkshire, throughout the year! From music festivals to food festivals, Yorkshire’s festival scene attracts... View details

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Filey International Food Festivals

Highly popular food festival held several times throughout the year. Around 70 stalls including: Award-winning Yorkshire food, Artisan food, International food, Street food, Seafood, Prosecco bar, Real ale, Cider bar and much more. Workshops, live music and entertainment....

09 Aug 2025
10 Aug 2025
12 Oct 2025
11 Oct 2025

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Forbidden Corner

The strangest place in the world!. The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park... mystery, labrynth, sculpture, tunnels, underground chambers, secret View details

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Fortune's Kippers, Whitby

Whitby's only traditional smokehouse, celebrating 150 years in 2022. As you wander through the streets of Whitby you’ll be hit with the sweet, oaky aroma of kippers being smoked. Follow your... smokehouse, fish, kippers, herring View details

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Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden

Ancient abbey ruins and an awe-inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site. From humble beginnings the magnificent abbey was established by devout monks seeking a simpler existence. The atmospheric ruins... abbey, ruins, gardens, landscape, riverside, deerpark, events, world heritage site, walks View details

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Gin School, Rare Bird Distillery

Here at Rare Bird Distillery we want to share the knowledge of gin distilling. Head over to the distillery to learn all about how we make our luxurious Gin. By the... gin, distillery, lesson View details

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Grassington

The lovely town of Grassington in the heart of Wharfedale. Picture a bustling cobbled market square, fringed by shops offering local foods, speciality gifts and arts and crafts. Add other attractions... arts, events, cobbled streets, independent shops, cafes, linton falls, landscape, national park, wharfedale View details

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Great Yorkshire Show

This annual festival is a celebration of all things agriculture throughout the Yorkshire region. Many celebrity farmers will take to the stage to talk about their farming experiences. This event...

From: 08 Jul 2025
To: 11 Jul 2025

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Halloween Events and Witchy Places in Yorkshire

Yorkshire is home to some of the UK’s spookiest Halloween events. Check out our top three Halloween events and witchy places to visit in Yorkshire. There is something for everyone!... View details

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Harrogate Food & Drink Festival

Ripley Castle, Harrogate, HG3 3AY

A family friendly celebration of international influence and local talent. The event brings together delicious dishes from around the world, with entertainment from home grown talent. You can expect to...

28 Jun 2025
29 Jun 2025
23 Aug 2025
24 Aug 2025
25 Aug 2025

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Haworth 1940's Weekend

Revel in the lively atmosphere in this charming nostalgia event. Haworth 1940s Weekend is a two day event which sees the village taken back in time. The streets are filled...

From: 16 May 2025
To: 18 May 2025

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Hearts of Ampleforth Tearoom

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A small family run tea room and take away in the heart of Ampleforth. Offering eats and treats. Homemade hot food, hot drinks cakes and brunch in case you have... cakes, tearoom, coffee, cafe, lunches, scones View details

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Holmfirth Festival of Folk

Celebrating folk music and dance. Community based festival involving schools, businesses, and local talent. Enjoy dancers twirling in traditional finery to bring life to old customs and with merry revelry...

From: 09 May 2025
To: 11 May 2025

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Huddersfield Literature Festival

An award-winning festival, taking place every spring. The festival prides itself on a diverse programme of author talks, workshops and performances, including showcasing emerging writers alongside major names.Most events free....

From: 08 May 2025
To: 18 May 2025

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Ilkley Carnival

Superb family fun day. The event includes live music, a dog show, duck race and a spectacular parade which attracts more than 1000 participants from local schools and organisations. There...

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Inspired Chocolate

Artisan chocolates and confectionary. Watch the team at work, choose your own chocolates to make up a box, join in a chocolate making workshop. And of course our cafe serves a... chocolatier, sweets, workshops, cafe, factory View details

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Jacksons of Cracoe

Local Produce farm shop. Having been established for over thirty years, Jacksons are widely known and appreciated in the local area. Their shop offers a wide range of confectionary and gifts... farm shop, local produce, butcher, tearoom, cakes, ice cream, barbeque View details

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Jorvik Viking Centre

Take a journey through the reconstruction of Viking-age streets and experience life as it would have been in 10th century York. At the world famous JORVIK Viking Centre you are standing...

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Jorvik Viking Festival

A city wide celebration of York's rich Norse heritage. Throughout the living history festival, the city of York will be invaded by Vikings, who are here to fight, trade and...

From: 15 Feb 2025
To: 23 Feb 2025

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Kilnsey Riding and Trekking Centre

See the beautiful landscape from horseback. Kilnsey Trekking and Riding Centre is a family run riding centre that offers pony trekking, horse riding lessons and horse riding holidays. Our riding stables... horse, pony, riding, trekking, landscape View details

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Leeds Art Gallery

Leeds Art Gallery presents a dynamic exhibition programme and holds a significant collection of modern and contemporary British art. With a varied events programme and exhibitions. Cafe and facilities....

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Lightwater Valley Theme Park

Family adventure park. With over 40 rides and attractions for the whole family to enjoy, you’ll find mega adventures around every corner at Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park. There's something for... theme park, thrill rides, rollercoaster, dodgems, adventure play, jurassic, outdoor play, white nuckle View details

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Lucy Pittaway Galleries

Bfrompton on Swale, Richmond, DL10 7SN

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Award winning artist from The Yorkshire Dales, with six galleries across Yorkshire and the North West. Lucy's art is colourful, fun and guaranteed to make you smile.Galleries in York, Harrogate... art, artist, galleries, creative, homewares, stationary View details

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Malham Cove & surrounding area

Some of the most dramatic scenery in the National Park. Visit the towering cliff of Malham Cove, the impressive Gordale Scar and the delightful waterfall at Janet's Foss. You can also... malham cove, landscape, malham tarn, limestone, walking, goredale scar, janet's foss, national park View details

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Malton Monthly Food Market

Yorkshire's most renowned food market. The town of Malton has been dubbed Yorkshire’s food capital. So there’s nowhere better to pick up great produce. With specialist stalls, street food, music...

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Middleham Castle

A splendid castle which dominates this most attractive of villages. Once the childhood home of Richard III, you can relive the castle’s illustrious history and unlock the deeds of its great... castle, english heritage, norman, ruin View details

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Mount Grace Priory, House & Gardens

Ruin of a 14th-century Carthusian priory. England's most important, best preserved and most accessible of the ten medieval Carthusian houses (charterhouses). Roam the ruins of this unusual medieval monastery and... monastery, monk, gardens, priory, ruins View details

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Enjoy a day filled with vintage charm and amazing scenery on one of the world’s greatest heritage railways. Let their fleet of steam and heritage diesel trains transport you along 24... heritage, steam, vintage, landscape, national park, walk, explore View details

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North Yorkshire Water Park

fun water and land activities . Make a splash on our Aqua Park, consisting of a range of inflatable floating obstacle courses which guarantees a day out to remember. From climbing walls... water, fun, sup, kayak, open water swim, fishing, zip line, climbing wall, pedalo, cycle, sail, paddleboard, wakeboarding, watersports View details

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Nunnington Hall

Picturesque Yorkshire manor house with organic garden and exciting exhibitions. Explore the period rooms whilst hearing the Hall's many tales and discover one of the world's finest collections of miniature rooms... manor, gardens, exhibitions, historic, culture, meadows View details

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Parcevall Hall Gardens

Delightful gardens planted with specimens from around the world, many collected from Western China and the Himalaya. Parcevall Hall Gardens are a renowned plantsman’s garden at the heart of... gardens, landscape, plants, rose garden, woodland walk View details

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Penleys of RIchmond

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Delicious meals in the heart of Richmond. We have been serving delicious freshly made food for over 14 years and established our current base at our café in Richmond over... cafe, bar, restaurant, takeaway, breakfast, lunch View details

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Pickering Castle

This splendid 13th century castle with stunning views. Used as a royal hunting lodge, a holiday home and a stud farm by a succession of medieval kings, there's plenty of history... castle, events, exhibition, history, views View details

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Protecting your holiday home

Promotional Feature If you’ve already taken the plunge and purchased a property for use as a holiday home, congratulations... View details

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RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Stunning RHS Gardens in a variety of landscapes. Sitting in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, Harlow Carr offers a variety of growing landscapes, from running and still water, to woodland and wildflower... garden, landscape, rhs, plants, arboretum, lakes, visitor centre, woodland View details

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Ribblehead Viaduct

Ribblehead viaduct is undoubtedly the most impressive structure on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. Straddling the rough, boggy ground of Batty Green, Ribblehead Viaduct is a majestic sight in this quiet corner of... viaduct, landscape, railway, views, walking, yorkshire dales View details

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Rievaulx Abbey

Discover the impressive ruins of one of England's most powerful Cistercian monasteries. The new English Heritage visitor experience shines a light on Rievaulx Abbey's fascinating past and the lives of the... monks, architecture, history, english heritage, monastery, abbey, museum View details

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Robert E Fuller Gallery

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Wildlife Art. One of Britain’s foremost wildlife artists and a regular on tv, Robert’s trademark highly-detailed paintings sell all over the world. His wonderful art gallery dedicated to birds and animals...

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Rosedale Abbey

Picturesque village and Dale with strong industrial past. Despite its name, there never was an abbey here – just a small Cistercian nunnery, of which only a stone turret or belfry... village, walking, cycling, history, mining View details

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Ryedale Folk Museum

Hutton le Hole, North Yorkshire, YO62 6UA

Nestled within the beautiful North York Moors National Park, Ryedale Folk Museum is the perfect venue for exploring the stories and heritage of the region. Set in over six acres... museum, exhibition, learn, history, displays, folk, anglo saxon, farm, english heritage View details

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Scampston Hall & Gardens

A traditional estate with an gorgeous gardens. Enjoy exploring the Walled Garden at Scampston, as well as learning about the history of the Hall and Parkland.The award-winning Walled Garden is a... hall, gardens, stately home, cafe, plants, tours, events, exhibits, parkland View details

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Scarborough Castle

Head through the imposing gatehouse and step into 3,000 years of history. Explore the castle headland with the audio tour and gain a fascinating insight into its past, from Iron Age... castle, coast, exhibition, history, tours, views View details

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Scarborough Sea Life Centre

Discover an amazing underwater world. With more than 2500 creatures from sharks to seahorses and penguins to jellyfish, and even pepper pig, there's so much to see and explore here. There... aquarium, sharks, seals, penguin, wildlife, fish View details

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Scarborough Symphony Orchestra

Queen Street, Scarborough., YO11 1HQ

Scarborough is home to one of the country’s best amateur orchestras – the Scarborough Symphony Orchestra. Made up of approximately 60 musicians, the orchestra give around 6000 hours of their time... orchestra, scarborough, music, live music View details

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Settle Flowerpot Festival

This Flowerpot Festival is bringing some fun to the streets of Settle this summer!. Guaranteed to make you smile - stroll around the village and admire the creative and entertaining...

From: 12 Jul 2025
To: 31 Aug 2025

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Snaizeholme Red Squirrel Trail

Snaizeholme Red Squirrel Trail is a nature reserve dedicated to preserving the rare red squirrel. The Snaizeholme red squirrel viewing area lies in the heart of the quiet Widdale Red Squirrel... red squirrel, wildlife, walk, trail, woodland, birds, nature reserve View details

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Stage4beverley Winter Festival

Eclectic Music Festival. Stage4beverley traditionally brings a celebration of music to the town, featuring styles ranging from Folk to Blues, Jazz to Classical, Americana to World Music, mixed with a...

From: 09 Feb 2025
To: 16 Feb 2025

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Stump Cross Caverns

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An fascinating and beautiful collection of caves to explore deep underground below the hills and valleys. A natural wonder hidden from human eye for thousands of years, is now accessible... cave, cavern, tourist attraction, rocks, underground, geology, gems, treasures View details

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Sutton Bank & Kilburn White Horse

National Park visitor centre, stunning views and giant turf-cut horse - an iconic image of North Yorkshire. "One of the best views in England" according to James Herriot, Sutton Bank is... national park, landscape, view, bike hire, wheelchair hire, walks, visitor centre, dark sky discovery View details

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Swaledale Festival

Annual celebration of music and arts. Based in the three most northerly Yorkshire Dales – Swaledale, Wensleydale and Arkengarthdale. Venues range from tiny chapels seating fewer than fifty people to...

From: 24 May 2025
To: 07 Jun 2025

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The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

A fascinating museum set in beautiful parkland, displaying art, fashion and design. Seasonal exhibits and events, holiday activities, cafe, talks, interactive displays and much more at this lively, interesting museum. Open...

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The Cheese Press, RIchmond

7 Victoria Rd, Richmond, DL10 4DW

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For cheese lovers everywhere. The Cheese Press is an independent cheesemongers stocking a carefully curated selection of local Dales cheeses along with quality artisan British and Continental offerings, plus tasty... cheese, delicatessan, artisan, local produce, sustainable, events View details

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The Great Knaresborough Bed Race

A fun spectacle to behold and an eagerly anticipated annual event. On the second Saturday of June every year, a parade of decorated beds, passengers and runners parade through the...

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The Polar Express Train Ride

Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire, DL7 9AR

A fully immersive theatrical experience lies in wait for you beyond the station of Leeming Bar at Wensleydale railway - if you just believe. So get your pyjamas and dressing...

From: 07 Nov 2025
To: 22 Dec 2025

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The Shambles, York

One of the world's most famous streets. The Shambles in York (officially just ‘Shambles’) is a narrow street of mostly timber buildings that date back as far as the 13th Century... shops, market, shopping, architecture, retail, cafes, boutique, pub, cobbled View details

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The Web Adventure Park

Fairground rides, indoor and outdoor play plus animal zone. We have 12 rides at our fantastic fairground which run on most weekends and school holidays. Tickets include unlimited rides at our... outdoor play, indoor play, animal zone, childrens adventure, rides, toddlers, climbing, ropes course View details

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The Wensleydale Heifer

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Enjoy lunch or dinner at this award winning establishment for a guaranteed a meal to remember. Dishes ranging from luxury classics such as steak and lobster through to our very... restaurant, smokery, local produce, lunches, dinners View details

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The World of James Herriott

Come and see where James Herriot, the world’s most famous vet, lived, worked and wrote his incredibly successful series of books based on his experiences as a young North Yorkshire... vet, all creatures great and small, james herriott, darrowby, surgery View details

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The Yorkshire Arboretum

120 acres of peace and tranquillity in the heart of North Yorkshire. It’s yours to explore…. A stunning landscape of parkland, lakes and ponds is the backdrop for a collection of... trees, arboretum, woods, nature, wildlife, walks, parkland View details

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Theme Parks in Yorkshire

Discover rides, family attractions, and unique events on a day trip at or short break at one of Yorkshire’s leading theme parks. Here is our list of theme parks to visit... View details

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Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre

Learn all about magnificent birds of prey, watch flying displays or even have a go yourself. Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre at Sion Hill Hall, was set up to ensure that... birds of prey, eagle, owl, falconry, displays View details

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Thorp Perrow Arboretum

Thorp Perrow is the home of one of the UK's finest collections of trees, including five National Plant Collections, and a leading centre for raptor conservation. Come and take a stroll... birds of prey, falconry, arboretum, trees, nature, events, workshops, plants, conservation View details

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Top 5 Yorkshire luxury holiday cottages for couples

If you’re planning a romantic break for an anniversary, engagement, or any other special occasion, or you simply want to get away from everything with the one you love, Yorkshire... View details

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Turkish Baths & Health Spa, Harrogate

Treat yourself or someone special to a little luxury. At the Turkish Baths Harrogate you can immerse yourself in Britain's most fully restored Victorian Turkish Baths and enjoy a unique regime... spa, health, massage, unwind, turkish baths, relaxation, complimentary therapy, neom, reiki, reflexology View details

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Visit Brimham Rocks

Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4DW

Brimham Rocks is a natural spectacle created by an immense river 100 million years before the first dinosaurs walked the earth.Explore the beautiful landscape and spot rocks such as the... biological, geological, scientific, walk, moorland, landscape, climb, abseil View details

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Visit Roundhay Park, Leeds

One of the largest city parks in Europe, Roundhay Park offers over 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens... park, nature, walking, tropical world, cycling, lake, gardens, landscape View details

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Visit Wentworth Woodhouse

Wentworth Woodhouse is one of the largest houses in Europe . Once the home of the Fitzwilliam family, the house was bought by the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust in March 2017... walking, nature, wildlife, architecture, history View details

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Visit Whitby Beach

Whitby is a pretty seaside town in Yorkshire, known for its fascinating history, Gothic ruins, spectacular sea views, artists and writers, and of course, stunning coastline.Whitby Beach is a stunning... beach, sea, seaside View details

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Waterfalls in Yorkshire

There are a whole host of wonderful waterfalls in Yorkshire that capture the true beauty of nature, in a region that is renowned for its breathtaking countryside, scenic backdrops and... View details

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Wensleydale Ice Cream Parlour

Ice cream parlour and coffee shop. Offering no less than 24 fantastic range of ice cream flavours – all made from our locally grazed Jersey cows.We also have a coffee shop... ice cream, dairy, farm, coffee shop View details

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Wensleydale Railway

An authentic Heritage Railway running 22 miles from the Vale of Mowbray to Redmire in the spectacular Yorkshire Dales. Catch a ride on this historic line, learn about the stations and... heritage, history, railway, trains, scenic View details

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Wetwang Scarecrow Festival

Grab a trail map and track down the resident scarecrows during this four-day event. Local residents and businesses carefully craft scarecrows in various categories. Track them all down across the...

From: 29 May 2025
To: 01 Jun 2025

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Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village

The most famous and intensively studied of Britain's 3,000 or so deserted medieval villages. Wharram Percy is one of the largest and best preserved of Britain's deserted medieval villages. For over... archaeology, ruins, medieval, english heritage, deserted village View details

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Whitby Abbey

One of the most iconic sights of North Yorkshire, the ruins of Whitby Abbey are truly striking. Follow in the footsteps of artists, writers, and religious leaders as you explore... archaeology, chapel, history View details

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Whitby Fish & Ships Festival

A celebration of Whitby’s fishing heritage including live cookery demonstrations. Based in the seafood kitchen on Endeavour Wharf, featuring local and celebrity chefs, with a special focus, on you guessed...

From: 17 May 2025
To: 18 May 2025

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Whitby Goth Weekend

Popular alternative festival for Goth fans everywhere. The Whitby Goth weekend incorporates the Bizarre bazaar alternative market, which features over 100 indoor stalls including vintage, clothing, antiques, art and design...

30 Oct 2025
31 Oct 2025
01 Nov 2025
02 Nov 2025

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Whitby Regatta

The Whitby Regatta is probably the oldest sea Regatta on the northeast coast. A full weekend of entertainment, embracing yacht racing, rowing races, fun raft race...

From: 09 Aug 2025
To: 11 Aug 2025

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Whitby Surf School

Whitby Surf School is the perfect place to surf, looking out over the gold sand and rolling waves of Whitby beach. Our blue flagged, award winning beach provides perfect conditions to... surf, sup, hire, beach, coast, sea, learn View details

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York Blues Festival

Dubbed one of the friendliest and most sociable events on the UK Blues circuit . This is your opportunity to catch an excellent selection of eight renowned UK blues artists all...

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York Book Fair

Britain’s largest antiquarian book fair. With a huge selection of antiquarian, rare and secondhand books. Also a wide selection of prints, maps and ephemera...

12 Sep 2025
13 Sep 2025

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York Cold War Bunker

The most modern and spine chilling of English Heritage’s properties the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War. Enter the blast-proof doors and investigate the more... cold war, bunker, decontamination, tour, history View details

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York Festival of Ideas

Two weeks of inspiring events, here to get you thinking!. Over 150 events featuring world-class speakers, exhibitions, guided tours, family activities and much more. Several themes, to encourage thinking and...

From: 01 Jun 2025
To: 14 Jun 2025

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York Minster

York Minster, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH

One of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals. Every year, millions of people visit York Minster. Also known as The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter, York Minster is one of... cathedral, architecture, history View details

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Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival

Venues throughout the National Park, Bainbridge, DL8 3EL

Local businesses throughout the National Park hosting their own special events, menus and tastings to mark the occasion. Armed with your 'Taste of The Dales Food and Drink map' why...

From: 10 Oct 2025
To: 13 Oct 2025

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Yorkshire Dark Skies Festivals

Celebrating the jewels of the nights sky. Every year it's a pleasure to showcase just how special our dark skies are. Discover activities at night to heighten the senses...

From: 14 Feb 2025
To: 02 Mar 2025

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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Over 100 nature reserves across the county. With a variety of habitats, wildlife and interests, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust welcomes visitors to most of its nature reserves. Many have trails, special...

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