Delight in a slower place of life by the lily pond. Wander down the pear arch avenue to savour the colours and aromas of the...

This was amongst one of the most northerly outposts of the Roman Empire, a long way from Rome. This area was used as a...

Boroughbridge is a thriving market town close to the A1M on the River Ure, steeped in history. An exquisitely carved angel marks the war memorial...

Three huge millstone grit megaliths on the western outskirts of Boroughbridge, known as the Devil’s Arrows, are between 18ft and 22ft 6ins high (the tallest...

This splendid late Victorian facade is typical of many buildings in the ancient market town of Boroughbridge. Now the civic buildings and Post Office, this...

Opened in 1998 the Centre, which provides arts training for disabled people, is dedicated to providing access to the arts for the whole community and...

Situated beside the River Nidd on the outskirts of the town of Knaresborough, Saint Robert’s Cave is a rare surviving example of a medieval hermit’s...

As a visitor attraction, a bleak bare cave in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, might not immediately seem to have much tourist potential. However, Mother Shipton's...

As one of Huddersfield's premier recreational spaces, the magnificent Greenhead Park is still tremendously popular with both residents and visitors. Opened in 1884 the park...

Ripley castle has been home of the Ingilby family for nearly 700 years. During your visit you will learn how they survived wars, political and...

It was between 1760 and 1767 that the eccentric parson Laurence Sterne wrote his famous tale Tristian Shandy. The early 15th Century house is...

This museum is based in the house where Thomas Lord, founder of Lord’s Cricket Ground, was born in 1755. There are eight rooms of...

The World of James Herriot offers a unique tribute one of the most famous vets and authors from Yorkshire. Based in his original surgery...

Ripon Courthouse Museum celebrates the long and illustrious history of this exceptional looking ancient building and the goings on that have happened within it at...

Ripon is one of the country's smallest cities, yet has much to recommend it to the visitor. Situated on the banks of the River...

This museum is housed in what would have once been the House of Correction in the community. The origins of the building go back...

Discover the story of the train in a great day out for all the family. The National Railway Museum mixes fascination and education with hours...

The Victoria Gardens, including bandstand and Victoria Monument erected in 1887, are located in the centre of Harrogate opposite the railway station and provide...

Along the law and order trail in Ripon, discover 1) The Workhouse – “vacancies for vagrants: bath, bed and board; payment – chopping wood and...

The Council for British Archaeology is the main academic body that oversees the work of the archaeologists working in the United Kingdom. Their headquarters...

You require an appointment if you want to visit this working military barracks on the edge of the ancient and historic city of York. The...

The York City Art Gallery first opened in 1879 for the Yorkshire Fine Art Exhibition as a temporary building. Three years later the building which...

The Royal Pump Room Museum is a distinctive octagonal building with copper dome, built in 1842 by Isaac Shutt to shelter visitors ’taking the waters’...

Not a permanent display, this fine art collection is housed in a beautiful building at the heart of Harrogate. The local authority uses the...

The museum was designed by William Wilkins in 1829 to house a geological collection it quickly began to attract large numbers of visitors. However, due...

The Hospitium is a picturesque 14th Century listed building overlooking the Yorkshire Museum and Museum Gardens in the heart of the City of York. One...

The only Roman tower still in existence in the city, the Multangular Tower, was once part of the Roman defences about the time of the...

William II founded St Mary’s Abbey as a Benedictine Monastery in 1088. The abbey receives a mention in Charles Dickens’ novel Nicholas Nickleby which refers...

Situated close to the railway station and York town centre, The Bar Convent is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm, with guided museum tours weekdays at...

The De Grey Rooms is a fine 19th Century building located on the junction of Exhibition Square and York’s finest crescent – St Leonard’s Place.Originally...

King’s Manor is a beautiful building which dates back to the 13th Century and housed the Council of the North following the dissolution of the...

York Deanery is the residence of the Dean of York Minster who is responsible for all administrative matters concerning the Minster. His residence is located...

This interesting visitor centre opened in 1995 and gives you the chance to see how the furniture industry has developed, and continues to flourish in...

The Theatre Royal has been producing theatre for more than 250 years in its current location. Previously known as the New Theatre, it became ‘Royal’...

Sit back, relax and enjoy the sights from the decks of YorkBoat’s award winning cruises. Make the most of your day on board an entertaining...

As its name suggests, the Treasurer’s House was once home to the Treasurer of York Minster and the building lies within the Minster’s shadow. Its...

How many pubs can boast Roman remains as part of their attraction? Well the Roman Bath Inn takes its name from the remains of Roman...

A church has existed on this site since 1235 and included a churchyard which was sold to allow the creation of St Helen’s Square with...

Located in the shadow of York Minster, St Michael-le-Belfrey is built on a site upon which a church has been in existence since 1294. It...

The guildhall is at the hub of the City of York’s civic affairs and enjoys a pivotal role in the city’s history. The present guildhall...