North 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.

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 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.

Near Pickering Castle

Pickering Castle in North Yorkshire is a well-preserved motte-and-bailey castle featuring a stone shell keep and chapel reconstruction. It served historic military and royal purposes, including housing Richard II as a prisoner. The castle offers outdoor exploration of ancient defensive walls, towers, and ditches with scenic views of the Vale of Pickering.

Located in Pickering

Pickering is a market town in North Yorkshire, England, known for its historic castle, medieval parish church with remarkable wall paintings, heritage railway, and its location on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.

2 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.

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.

Near Scarborough Castle

Scarborough Castle is a historic 12th-century medieval fortress perched on a rocky headland overlooking the North Sea and the town of Scarborough. Visitors can explore its ruined keep, extensive curtain walls with towers, and an exhibition housed in the 18th-century Master Gunner's House. The site also includes earlier Iron Age, Roman, and Anglo-Scandinavian archaeological remains, and offers spectacular views and family-friendly events throughout the year.

Located in Scarborough

Scarborough is a historic seaside town in North Yorkshire, England, known for its sandy beaches, castle, cultural venues, and vibrant tourism and fishing industries.

2 miles from Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications

Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications are extensive earthworks marking one of the largest Iron Age hill forts in Britain, located in North Yorkshire. Visitors can explore impressive ramparts and archaeological features dating back to the Iron Age and Roman occupation period.

Near Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey is a historic 7th-century Benedictine abbey ruin overlooking the North Sea on the East Cliff in Whitby, North Yorkshire. The substantial ruins are a Grade I listed building cared for by English Heritage, featuring a site museum in Cholmley House. The abbey is known for its role in the Synod of Whitby and for inspiring Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Located in Whitby

Whitby is a historic coastal town in North Yorkshire, England, known for its iconic abbey ruins, maritime heritage, and literary connections including Bram Stoker's Dracula. It offers a mix of cultural experiences, scenic cliffs, beaches, and vibrant festivals.

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.

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.

3 miles from Malham Tarn Estate

Malham Tarn Estate is a large National Trust agricultural estate in North Yorkshire featuring woodland, grassland, and Malham Tarn, a glacial lake and national nature reserve with international wetland status, offering outdoor experiences like fishing and grazing landscapes.

2 miles from Robin Hood's Bay

Robin Hood's Bay is a picturesque historic fishing village on the Yorkshire Coast in North Yorkshire, England. Visitors enjoy exploring the scenic bay and beach, walking the historic maze of streets, hunting for fossils, and experiencing its rich maritime and smuggling history. It is situated within the North York Moors National Park and is the eastern end point for the famous Coast to Coast Walk.

2 miles from Acorn Bank

Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill is a National Trust property near Penrith, Cumbria, featuring an extensive garden of medicinal and culinary herbs, orchards of old English fruit varieties, and a restored watermill powered by the Crowdundle Beck stream.

2 miles from Free apple tasting

10–11 Oct, 17–18 Oct…

Visitors can sample ripe apples from Acorn Bank’s collection of 165 varieties, while volunteers share information about the apples and their history. The tasting takes place in the courtyard near the café.

Near Eggleston Hall

Eggleston Hall is a Georgian Greek revival mansion with walled gardens overlooking the River Tees, offering visitors a mix of indoor historic house tours by appointment and outdoor garden exploration, along with on-site cafe facilities.

3 miles from Wheeldale Roman Road

Wheeldale Roman Road is a mysterious ancient road, likely Roman, stretching a mile through beautiful moorland in North Yorkshire. Visitors can explore the road and enjoy scenic views in a free and outdoor experience with opportunities to see historical features such as drainage ditches.

Near Howden Minster

Howden Minster is a large Grade I listed Church of England church in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, known for its historical architecture from the 13th to 15th centuries, including a magnificent crossing tower and decorated east front, with portions of the church preserved as ruins and others still used as a parish church freely open to the public.

Located in Howden

Howden is a historic market town in East Riding of Yorkshire, famous for its large medieval Minster, Georgian and Victorian architecture, and rich royal and religious history. It offers visitors a walkable town centre accessible by train, with a variety of cultural and historical attractions.

Near Broughton Sanctuary

Broughton Sanctuary is a historic house estate in Yorkshire offering luxury stays, corporate events, weddings, and wellbeing retreats. Visitors can enjoy elegant indoor spaces, a private Wellbeing Centre, and extensive surrounding outdoor natural sanctuary areas with nature recovery projects.

2 miles from 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.

2 miles from East Riddlesden Hall

East Riddlesden Hall is a 17th-century historic manor house in West Yorkshire featuring well-preserved interiors, a medieval tithebarn, walled gardens, and a tea room, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences. It is notable for its architecture, royalist symbols, and as a filming location for various TV series and films.

2 miles from The Fabric of East Riddlesden: Inspiration from the Hall and its grounds

7 Oct, 10–14 Oct…

An exhibition by textile artists Textilia 3, featuring artworks inspired by East Riddlesden Hall’s architecture, historic collection, past inhabitants and landscape. The works use techniques including stitching, felt, mixed media, ceramics, dyeing and print.

2 miles from Hardcastle Crags

Hardcastle Crags is a large woodland beauty spot in West Yorkshire featuring more than 15 miles of trails, historic Gibson Mill with its sustainable off-grid building housing a café and bookshop, and a variety of outdoor activities including orienteering and wildlife watching. The site offers facilities for dogs and is accessible with an emphasis on natural and industrial heritage.

2 miles from 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.

3 miles from 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.

2 miles from Beningbrough Hall

Beningbrough Hall is a large Baroque mansion near Beningbrough, North Yorkshire, featuring historic interiors, extensive gardens, and an art gallery exhibiting 18th-century portraits. The venue includes a restaurant, garden shop, and activities for families including a wilderness play area.

2 miles from Harvest at Beningbrough

7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct

Harvest at Beningbrough celebrates seasonal garden produce with guided tours of the walled garden, harvest displays, apple-pressing demonstrations and tastings. Some dates also feature jam and curd tastings or dried flowers for sale.

Located in Blackburn

Blackburn is a historic industrial town in Lancashire known for its rich textile heritage, vibrant cultural scene, and key landmarks like Blackburn Cathedral and Ewood Park stadium. It offers visitors a walkable town centre, good rail and local public transport connections, and a variety of shopping, arts, and food experiences.

Located in Halifax

Halifax is a historic market town in West Yorkshire known for its woollen trade legacy, cultural venues like Eureka! museum and Dean Clough mills, and well-connected transport including rail and buses.

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.

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.

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.

3 miles from Allerton Castle

Allerton Castle is a beautifully preserved Gothic revival stately home in North Yorkshire offering guided house tours, extensive parkland, and accessible facilities. Visitors can experience historic interiors and explore outdoor grounds from Easter until October. It is also a popular venue for weddings and events.

3 miles from At the bend in the river: Paintings by Nancy Cadogan

10–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…

An exhibition of newly commissioned and existing paintings by Nancy Cadogan, inspired by Beningbrough’s landscape, gardens and literary history. Visitors can view large-scale landscapes and more intimate works exploring women, time and storytelling.

2 miles from Danby Hall

Danby Hall is a historic stone house in North Yorkshire with a rich history connected to the Scrope family and notable architectural features including priest hide-e-holes and a Peel tower. Visitors can explore the house on tours, learning about its Tudor, parliamentary and Victorian significance.

2 miles from Ormesby Hall

Ormesby Hall is a Grade I listed 18th-century Georgian mansion in North Yorkshire, offering visitors a blend of historic indoor interiors, including plasterwork and Victorian kitchens, alongside expansive gardens and estate walks. The venue showcases local heritage with a public model railway and hosts various events throughout the year.

Near 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.

2 miles from Gisborough Priory

Gisborough Priory is an open-access ruined Augustinian priory in North Yorkshire famous for its grand east window and extensive Gothic architecture remains. The site includes excavated cloisters, a vaulted undercroft, a dovecote, and formal gardens used for flower cultivation.

3 miles from Towneley Hall

Towneley Hall is a historic house and museum set in over 400 acres of parkland in Burnley, Lancashire, featuring fine art collections, original period rooms, and extensive outdoor grounds with woodland trails and a children's play area. Visitors can explore the Victorian kitchen and enjoy accessible facilities including a café and parking.

2 miles from Yorkshire Coast

The Yorkshire Coast near Ravenscar features stunning coastline and countryside accessible by the Cleveland Way National Trail, with visitor centres offering refreshments, exhibitions, and dog-friendly facilities. The area is rich in history with alum works, a WW2 radar station, and family-friendly outdoor activities including fossil hunting, walking trails, and cycling loops.

Located in Sedbergh

Sedbergh is a picturesque market town in Cumbria known for its historic centre, book town status, outdoor walking appeal, and cultural heritage including religious sites and a castle.

Located in Filey

Filey is a picturesque seaside town in North Yorkshire known for its large sandy beach, historic Roman signal station, and status as a popular tourist resort with walking trails and fishing heritage.

2 miles from Brimham Rocks

Brimham Rocks is a natural Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Yorkshire, England, known for its fascinating weather-eroded rock formations spread across heathland and woodland in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site offers outdoor exploration, notable geological features, diverse flora and fauna, and is popular for family visits and rock climbing. Facilities include a National Trust visitor centre with food offerings and child-friendly discovery trails.

2 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.

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.

Located in Skipton

Skipton is a historic market town in North Yorkshire, known as the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, featuring a well-preserved medieval castle, vibrant arts scene, and thriving independent shopping and hospitality sectors.

3 miles from Piercebridge Roman Bridge

Piercebridge Roman Bridge is the remains of a Roman bridge over the River Tees featuring large stone piers and historical significance as part of the Roman road Dere Street and nearby Roman fort, accessible as an outdoor historic site.

3 miles from Braithwaite Hall

Braithwaite Hall is a 17th-century manor house located in Coverdale, North Yorkshire, known for its historic architecture and status as a Grade II* listed building under the care of the National Trust.

3 miles from Parcevall Hall Gardens

Parcevall Hall Gardens is a historic plantsman's garden set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park featuring 24 acres of woodland and formal gardens with exotic plants, woodland walks, terraces, and a rose garden, offering visitors a scenic outdoor experience.

3 miles from 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 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.

2 miles from Bolton Castle

Bolton Castle is a well-preserved medieval castle and family home in North Yorkshire, offering historic tours, gardens, falconry displays, and outdoor activities including a children's trail and rare breed sheep. It features facilities such as a café, picnic areas, and a shop, with good accessibility and parking.

2 miles from Brimham Rocks

Brimham Rocks is a natural outdoor attraction in North Yorkshire featuring distinctive giant rock formations formed over millions of years. The site offers accessible trails, a refreshment kiosk, walking and cycling paths, and family-friendly activities in a scenic moorland setting.

2 miles from 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.

2 miles from Goodshaw Chapel

Goodshaw Chapel is an atmospheric Nonconformist Baptist chapel in Rawtenstall, Lancashire, with original 18th century interior features including box-pews, galleries, and pulpit. Visits are free but possible only by prior arrangement due to limited access and steps at entrance.

Located in Haslingden

Haslingden is a historic market town in Rossendale, Lancashire, known for its industrial heritage in textiles and quarrying, surrounded by scenic moorlands with cultural landmarks and walking opportunities.

3 miles from Browsholme Hall

Browsholme Hall is an ancient family home in Lancashire offering visitors a chance to explore historic architecture, antique furnishings, and beautiful gardens. The venue features accessible facilities, guided tours, a café, and activities for all ages in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Located in Clitheroe

Clitheroe is a historic market town in Lancashire, England, featuring a Norman castle, a vibrant arts and culture scene, diverse shops, and annual festivals making it a popular base for visitors to the Forest of Bowland.

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.

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 St Mary's, Studley Royal

The Church of St Mary, Studley Royal, is a Victorian Gothic Revival church built in Early English style by architect William Burges. Situated within Studley Royal Park near Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire, it was constructed as a memorial to Frederick Vyner. The church is renowned for its rich interior, fine stained-glass windows, and status as a Grade I listed building.

2 miles from The Pikachu Art Adventure at Fountains Abbey

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Follow a trail of 30 Pikachu trading-card artworks around Fountains Abbey, discover facts about the character and design your own card. Visitors can collect a gallery sheet and use a Pikachu stamper at Fountains Mill.

Near 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.

Near Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle is a historic 12th century stone fortress with extensive outdoor ruins and grounds to explore, including scenic views over the Tees Gorge. Visitors can enjoy picnic areas, a shop selling themed souvenirs, and child-friendly play spaces. The site offers accessible pathways and facilities, and dogs are welcome on leads.

Located in Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle is a historic market town in County Durham, England, known for its medieval castle ruins, the nationally recognized Bowes Museum, and vibrant cultural events including an annual carnival festival.

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.

3 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.

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.

Located in Loftus

Loftus is a market town in North Yorkshire known for its Anglo-Saxon royal burial site, community leisure centres, and historic market town character.

3 miles from Raby Castle, Park & Gardens

Raby Castle is a medieval fortress set in 200 acres of parkland in County Durham, offering historic interiors, a restored walled garden, deer parks, a woodland adventure playground, dining at The Vinery cafe, and a shop. Visitors can explore both indoor castle rooms and the extensive outdoor grounds featuring wildlife and gardens.

3 miles from Sion Hill Hall

Sion Hill Hall is a Grade II* Arts and Crafts period country house in North Yorkshire with beautifully restored gardens. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house and gardens, along with refreshments in the original Edwardian kitchen. The house showcases fine antiques and artistic details, set in extensive landscaped grounds.

2 miles from Ripley Castle and Gardens

Ripley Castle and Gardens is a historic 700-year-old castle near Harrogate with beautiful gardens, lakes, and a deer park. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the castle in season, explore extensive outdoor grounds, and use accessible facilities including a café. It offers an engaging experience blending history and nature with family-friendly amenities.

3 miles from Garden and abbey tour

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A volunteer-guided tour explores Studley Royal Water Garden and the abbey ruins, explaining the garden’s design and its place in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour lasts about 90 minutes.