Lightwater Valley

Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park in North Yorkshire offers a wide variety of rides and outdoor family-friendly attractions across a large park area. Originally a fruit farm, it evolved into an amusement park known for The Ultimate roller coaster, once the longest in Europe. The park focuses on activities for children and families with themed zones, play areas, and seasonal events.

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Near Richmond Castle

Richmond Castle is a well-preserved Norman enclosure castle in Richmond, North Yorkshire, featuring a 12th-century keep with panoramic views, significant medieval history, and managed by English Heritage as a public tourist attraction.

Located in Richmond

Richmond in North Yorkshire is a historic market town renowned for its medieval castle, Georgian architecture, and vibrant cultural scene, serving as a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Near Rievaulx Abbey

Rievaulx Abbey is a substantial ruined Cistercian monastery located in North Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1132, it is maintained by English Heritage and offers visitors an outdoor historical experience of medieval monastic life and industrial heritage within the scenic North York Moors National Park.

2 miles from Goldsborough Hall

Goldsborough Hall is a historic Jacobean mansion in North Yorkshire, once home to Princess Mary, featuring magnificent Robert Adam interiors and set within 12 acres of landscaped gardens. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house, explore royal-themed historic gardens, and relax in the on-site cafe. The venue offers wheelchair accessibility and free parking, making it a charming blend of indoor architectural splendor and outdoor garden beauty.

Located in Knaresborough

Knaresborough is a historic market and spa town in North Yorkshire known for its medieval castle ruins, scenic river, vibrant arts festivals, and rich Roman and medieval 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.

3 miles from 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.

Family Retreat

The Family Retreat is a three-bedroom holiday apartment located in the market square of Grassington, offering a homely and stylish ambiance with family-friendly features in a countryside setting with easy access to local attractions and events.

2 miles from Plumpton Rocks

Plumpton Rocks is a picturesque 30-acre parkland featuring a man-made lake, dramatic rock formations, and romantic woodland trails, offering visitors tranquil nature walks and scenic views in North Yorkshire.

Greystones

A peaceful early 19th-century comfortable cottage overlooking the village green and Wharfedale countryside, featuring a walled garden and located in a scenic, rural setting near walking and fishing opportunities with nearby village amenities and historic sites.

Martinsgate Snug

This is a charming and cosy 1850s studio apartment in Middlesmoor set within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a peaceful rural retreat with scenic views and close proximity to local historic sites and walking trails.

Located in Thirsk

Thirsk is a historic market town in North Yorkshire known for its medieval market, cultural heritage including The World of James Herriot, and horse racing at Thirsk Racecourse. It offers a walkable town centre with local public transport and rail access nearby, attracting tourists with its museums, arts, and sports activities.

Near Middleham Castle

Middleham Castle is a 12th-century ruined Norman castle in North Yorkshire, notable as the childhood home of King Richard III. Visitors can explore its large keep, curtain walls, and 15th-century residential additions while enjoying views of the surrounding countryside. The site is managed by English Heritage and open to the public as a historic ruin.

Located in Middleham

Middleham is a historic market town in North Yorkshire, England, known for its medieval castle, horse racing heritage, and rich archaeology including the Middleham Jewel.

Todd's Pasture

This detached, historic Yorkshire farmhouse accommodates 8 guests with 4 ensuite bedrooms and a welcoming rural setting near the village of Hawnby within the North York Moors National Park, ideal for family or group gatherings.

3 miles from Mount Grace Priory

Mount Grace Priory is a well-preserved Carthusian monastery ruin in North Yorkshire offering visitors both indoor historical exhibits and outdoor exploration of medieval monastic buildings and woodland setting. The site features a reconstructed monk's cell and a museum presenting the site's history, located within the scenic North York Moors National Park.

Near Easby Abbey

Easby Abbey is a historic ruined Premonstratensian abbey near Richmond, North Yorkshire, known for its riverside location, active parish church with medieval paintings, and scenic walks from Richmond Castle.

Ristbrow Farm

Ristbrow Farm is a historic Grade II listed detached farmhouse surrounded by rural countryside near the village of Hawnby, offering spacious and characterful accommodation with six bedrooms and ample space for family and celebration stays.

2 miles from Rievaulx Terrace

Rievaulx Terrace is a historic grass-covered terrace with two 18th-century Palladian temples, offering scenic views over the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey. Owned by the National Trust, it provides a blend of outdoor landscape and indoor exhibitions within the Ionic Temple.

3 miles from Constable Burton Hall

Constable Burton Hall is a Grade I-listed Palladian villa in North Yorkshire featuring formal gardens and woodland trails. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the historic house and gardens, with accessible paths and parking. Food is not sold on site, but picnics are allowed.

Kestrel View

First floor apartment located on a golf course, offering views of the National Park and near Skipton, featuring three bedrooms and open-plan living space.

2 miles from Helmsley Castle

Helmsley Castle is a historic site combining a medieval fortress, Elizabethan mansion, and Civil War stronghold with exhibitions and scenic parkland. Visitors can explore the castle's stonework, grounds, and interactive displays while enjoying family-friendly facilities including picnic areas and audio tours.