East Riding of Yorkshire

Near Treasurer's House, York

Treasurer's House is a Grade I listed historic house museum in York, showcasing architecture from the 12th century onwards with significant restoration by Frank Green. Owned by the National Trust, it offers tours including cellar and attic, features Roman archaeological remains, and a café and garden accessible to visitors. The house is notable for its reputed Roman soldier ghost sightings.

Near Turning back time tour

11 Oct, 18 Oct…

A tour at Treasurer’s House explores the lives and legends of some of its former residents, tracing the history of the house and its connections to York.

2 miles from Skipsea Castle

Skipsea Castle is a Norman motte and bailey castle earthwork site in East Riding of Yorkshire, built around 1086 on a prehistoric Iron Age mound, with historic connections to medieval trade and defense, now managed by English Heritage and open to the public as an outdoor heritage site.

2 miles from Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum

Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum in York features extensive gardens with lakes, a rock garden, and a museum housing notable artefacts. The venue offers wheelchair access, refreshments, and activities for children, ideal for nature and history enthusiasts.

Near Sewerby Hall Gardens

Sewerby Hall Gardens is a historic stately home with beautiful gardens, a zoo, interactive trails, and play areas, offering a family-friendly day out with indoor and outdoor attractions including a café and accessible facilities.

Located in Bridlington

Bridlington is a picturesque seaside town in East Riding of Yorkshire known for its historic priory, lively harbour, sandy beaches, and vibrant cultural scene including a famous spa and music venue.

Near Coppergate Shopping Centre

Coppergate Shopping Centre is an open-air shopping venue in York featuring covered walkways, public squares, cafes, shops, and the Jorvik Viking Centre museum. It hosts seasonal displays and cultural events.

Near By appointment tour

7 Oct, 10 Oct…

A guided tour of Treasurer’s House explores Frank Green’s vision for the historic house and its collection of furniture, clocks and art, alongside research into his life and the property.

3 miles from Yorkshire Coast

The Yorkshire Coast offers a dramatic and varied outdoor coastal experience spanning from the Tees to the Humber estuary, rich in natural beauty, heritage coasts, historic villages, fossil sites, and diverse wildlife. It is renowned for its scenic cliffs, beaches, historic harbour towns, and walking trails including the Cleveland Way.

2 miles from Hovingham Hall

Hovingham Hall is an attractive historic family home featuring varied architectural styles, important collections, and the reputed oldest private cricket pitch in England. Visitors can explore both the elegant indoor spaces and the beautiful surrounding gardens with historic features.

3 miles from Behind the Scenes Tour

7 Oct, 13–14 Oct…

A volunteer guide leads visitors through areas of Nunnington Hall that are normally closed to the public, introducing collection objects and the work involved in preserving the hall.

2 miles from Bempton Cliffs

Bempton Cliffs is a prominent wildlife reserve on the Yorkshire coast known for its towering white chalk cliffs and England's largest seabird colony including Puffins, Gannets and Kittiwakes. The site features several viewpoints, accessible walking trails, a visitor centre, café and shop, offering an engaging outdoor experience for visitors of all ages and abilities.

Near Fairfax House

Fairfax House is a finely restored Georgian townhouse in York showcasing 18th-century city-living with richly decorated interiors, historic furniture, and guided tours. It highlights the lifestyle of the Georgian gentry with authentic period settings and offers educational group visits.

2 miles from Owl About Goddards Trail

10–11 Oct, 17–18 Oct…

Visitors can follow a family-friendly trail through Goddards Gardens, finding hidden owls and collecting letters to solve an owl-related word. Completing the trail earns a sticker.

Near York Castle

York Castle is a historic fortified complex in York, England featuring the ruins of Clifford's Tower, a unique medieval stone keep, and buildings housing the York Castle Museum and York Crown Court. It offers both indoor and outdoor heritage experiences reflecting its rich history from the Norman period through to a 17th-century explosion and beyond.

Located in Beverley

Beverley is a historic market town in East Riding of Yorkshire, England, featuring notable medieval religious landmarks, vibrant cultural festivals, and a traditional market scene. It is accessible by rail and local public transport, making it a popular tourist destination.

2 miles from Everingham Park

Everingham Park is a Georgian Palladian mansion with guided tours of its principal reception rooms and chapel, set within historically significant landscaped parkland featuring medieval and 18th-19th century garden designs. Visitors can enjoy a personal tour including tea and cake.

2 miles from Burton Agnes Manor House

Burton Agnes Manor House is a well-preserved Norman manor house in East Riding of Yorkshire, featuring an original undercroft and historic architecture from the 12th century, open to the public seasonally.

Near Goddards

Goddards House and Garden in York is an Arts and Crafts historic house museum with well-preserved 1930s interiors and an extensive formal garden featuring a cruciform lily pool. Originally built for the Terry chocolate family, it now operated by the National Trust offers indoor heritage exhibits and outdoor garden exploration.

Near Kirkham Priory

Kirkham Priory is the ruins of a 12th century Augustinian monastery located on the River Derwent in North Yorkshire, known for its historic gatehouse ruins and its use as a training site for D-Day military vehicles in WWII, now managed by English Heritage.

2 miles from York Cold War Bunker

The York Cold War Bunker in York is a preserved two-storey semi-subterranean bunker built in 1961 for nuclear monitoring during the Cold War, now an English Heritage site and museum showcasing Cold War operations and defence technology.

2 miles from Middlethorpe Hall

Middlethorpe Hall is a historic 17th-century English country house near York, set in extensive grounds with restored gardens and a lake. Owned by the National Trust and operating as a hotel, it offers visitors both indoor architectural heritage and outdoor natural beauty.

Located in Withernsea

Withernsea is a seaside resort town in East Riding of Yorkshire, England known for its lighthouse museum, pier towers, Blue Flag beach, and community arts centre. It offers a walkable town centre with leisure, dining, and historic attractions.

3 miles from Burton Constable Hall & Parkland

Burton Constable Hall & Parkland is a magnificent Elizabethan country house in Yorkshire featuring historic interiors and an extensive Capability Brown landscaped park. Visitors can explore grand rooms, art collections, and outdoor parkland with trails, a play area, and picnic spaces, offering a blend of indoor and outdoor experiences.

3 miles from The East Riding Yeomanry Exhibition

8 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

An exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day presents artefacts from the Neil Hutty Collection to tell the story of the East Riding Yeomanry and its members. Visitors can view uniforms, medals, service records, documents and personal items.

Near Brockfield Hall

Brockfield Hall is a historic brick country house near York featuring Yorkshire's largest collection of Staithes Group paintings. Visitors can tour the beautifully restored Georgian house with its notable architecture and enjoy the surrounding parkland and picnic areas.

Located in Hornsea

Hornsea is a historic seaside town in East Riding of Yorkshire, England, featuring a blend of medieval heritage, Victorian seaside resort charm, coastal natural beauty with Hornsea Mere, and facilities for tourism including caravan parks and a shopping centre.

3 miles from Nunnington Hall

Nunnington Hall is a Grade I listed 17th-century country house in North Yorkshire featuring rich historic interiors, art collections, and period furniture. The hall sits beside the River Rye and is surrounded by organically managed gardens and orchards. It is managed by the National Trust and open to visitors interested in English heritage, architecture, and gardens.

3 miles from Guardians of the Garden

7–11 Oct, 13–18 Oct…

An exhibition of contemporary textile artworks inspired by pollinators, including bees, butterflies, moths and hoverflies. The exhibition explores the role these creatures play in gardens, countryside and natural habitats.

Near Burton Agnes Hall

Burton Agnes Hall is an Elizabethan stately home in East Yorkshire featuring a notable art collection, extensive gardens, and parkland. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house and gardens, with facilities including a cafe, shop, and child-friendly areas. The venue offers accessibility options and is pet friendly.

2 miles from The Yorkshire Arboretum

The Yorkshire Arboretum at Castle Howard is a 120-acre outdoor garden featuring a variety of trees, wildflower meadows, and a breeding enclosure for red squirrels. It offers accessible paths, dog-friendly areas, refreshments, and free parking for visitors, mainly during RHS Member free days from February to August.

3 miles from Flamingo Land Resort

Flamingo Land Resort in North Yorkshire is a combined theme park, zoo, and holiday resort offering 50 rides including 8 roller coasters, a large collection of exotic animals, live shows, and accommodation options. Visitors can explore themed zones, enjoy water rides, animal safari experiences, and regular live entertainment events. The resort caters to families with child-friendly attractions and on-site dining options.

2 miles from Scampston Hall & Walled Garden

Scampston Hall & Walled Garden is a Regency country house in North Yorkshire featuring magnificent interiors, a renowned art collection, extensive parkland, and a modern walled garden designed by Piet Oudolf. Visitors can enjoy guided house tours, explore the gardens and parkland, attend various outdoor events, and dine at the on-site cafe.

3 miles from Sutton Park

Sutton Park is an early Georgian stately home in York featuring rich 18th-century interiors and award-winning gardens with diverse plantings, a pond garden, fernery, and woodland walk, offering seasonal house tours and tearooms.

Near Carlton Towers

Carlton Towers is a 17th-century Victorian-style stately home in Yorkshire set in 250 acres of parkland, offering guided tours of its historic interiors along with accessible facilities. It combines indoor heritage and outdoor beauty for visitors.

3 miles from The Curiosity Garden Exhibition

8 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

An exhibition exploring William Constable’s eighteenth-century collection of dried plants, the Burton Constable Herbarium and its connections to the estate’s landscape. Visitors can see the Herbarium displayed across several rooms in Burton Constable Hall.

3 miles from Cobwebs & Cream Tea Tours

8–18 Oct (another 9 days)

A guided behind-the-scenes tour of Burton Constable Hall explores hidden corridors, derelict rooms and the former servants’ quarters. The ticket also includes a self-guided Hall visit and a choice of cream tea or traditional afternoon tea.

3 miles from Birdsall House

Birdsall House is a historic family home in North Yorkshire, offering guided tours by the Willoughby family showcasing an extensive collection of portraits, fine art, and antique furniture. Visitors tour state rooms and bedrooms before enjoying tea and exploring the gardens in good weather.

Near Scampston Walled Garden

Scampston Hall and its partner garden offer a blend of modern garden design within historic 18th-century walls, featuring wildlife areas, a play area for children, and guided tours of a Regency country house, complemented by refreshments and accessible facilities.

2 miles from Hotham Hall Estate

Hotham Hall Estate in East Yorkshire is an 18th-century Georgian mansion and grounds offering a unique wedding venue with elegant period interiors and extensive outdoor gardens and woodlands for ceremonies and celebrations. The estate provides exclusive use for events with catering and accommodation facilities.