Top North Yorkshire Attractions, Information and Guide, photographs and Places to Visit

Always follow the Countryside Code
North Yorkshire has some of the best walking areas in the UK. Especially, The dales, The Pennines, The North Yorkshire Moors, The Coast, & the low lying flat areas such as The Vale of York for the less enegetic.
In the upland areas you will find walks suitable for all grade of walkers from famillies with babies, toddlers, children up to the most adventurous and skilled walkers.
Always be prepared for a change in the weather,. Rain, cold, snow 7 low clouds or mist can be killers.
Have suitable, - clothes, warm, windproof & waterproofs, -strong footware or hiking boots.
A waterproof Backpack, or water proof cover for it.
Equipment, Compass, map with clear waterproof cover,. These can be a backup for modern electronic navigational aids., mobile phones with maps, GPS maps. Whistle, Fist Aid.
Sun Block cream & sun hat. On higher ground the suns rays are much stronger due to the more rarified air, & there is often no shade.

Walkers & Dogs

Always keep dogs under control and in sight & on a lead near animals.
Remember: Dogs love chasing animals, don't let it happen.
If a dog worries sheep by attacking or killing them or chases sheep in a way that may cause injury, suffering or financial loss to their owner, the person in charge of that dog is guilty of an offence. The penalty for this offence is a fine of up to £1,000.
Dog poo – bag it and bin it – any public waste bin will do

Airedale Way

Airedale Way: A 50 mile Walk from Leeds to Malham Tarn (North Yorkshire.)

Mainly along the River Aire

Airedale Way

Almscliffe Crags

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Armscliff Crags; taken from the car park in Merrybank Lane

Larfe Millstone Grit rock formations.
Easy to get to being not far from local roads
Popular for Rock climbing & by walkers.
Also footpaths all around the large rock formations.
Great views accross the River Wharfe valley
Popular TV filming location. Used in ITV soap Emmerdale, The Beiderbecke Trilogy. As the planet Obsidian in 'Volcano in a Blake's 7 episode.

Location of Almscliffe Crags

Situated just to the North of the Otley Harrogate road A658.
Crag Lane Huby N Yorkshire LS17 0ER
Turn North off the A658 at Huby alongfor 1.42km you will see a very sharp right (East) at the junction into Crag Lane.
Continue on Merrybank Lane past this junction & you will seeimmediatly roughly made car parking space on the right
Roughly at the mid point of this car park space is a stile with stone steps, a way over the farmers stone wall, & a footpath to the Crags
Ensure you use footpaths and don't walk through farmers fields.

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Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey.

Besides viewing the 12^th ruins visit the any nearby attractions

There are 80 miles of footpaths through moorlands, woodlands and along the riverside.
Two very popular walks are listed below. The Strid & the Valley of Desolation
a walk through the Strid woods and The Strid where the River Wharfe is funneled through a narrow gorge via the Cavendish Pavilion, a riverside cafe.
the 3 mile circular walk up the Valley of Desolation and see the 17 metre high waterfall.
- Hardy walkers can continue up onto the moorlands to Simon's Seat
Priory church in Bolton Abbey village
Barden Tower
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Bolton Abbey Footpath Map

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Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Embsay station is 1.5 miles from Skipton. A 1.5 mile footpath between Bolton Abbey station and Bolton Abbey.

Facilities: Both stations have tearooms, picnic areas, free car parking and gift shops

Tel 01756 795189 WebSite

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Bridestones Rocks, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping

Bridestones Rocks

The Bridestones are curiously shaped ancient sandstone rock stacks
A moorland nature reserve with unusual and unique rock formations
There is a 1.6km walking trail to the peculiar shaped rocks. from the car park & toilets on the Toll Road.

Location:

North East of Pickering
Along Dalby Forest Drive (Toll payable) from Thornton-le-Dale

Brimham Rocks

Spectacular views over Nidderdale from the fantastic formation of millstone grit rocks.
Very famous outcrop of rocks
Popular with climbers
Climbing training at Brimham Rocks. see How Stean Adventures Gorge Rock Climbing

Location of Brimham Rocks

8 miles South West of Ripon, turn left off B6265 onto the B6451.
10 miles North West of Harrogate on the B6165 about 4 miles North of Dacre Banks.

Byland Abbey

Location Between Thirsk and Helmsley.

One of the 3 great monasteries of the North. It influenced the design of Rievaulx Abbey and York Minster. Europe's largest collection of medieval floor tiles in their original setting.

Castle Howard

Location: 15 miles from York

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Gardens

Fountains Abbey is a spectacular 12th-century Cistercian abbey.
Within the same park there is a visitors centre near the entrance where you can pick up some informative leaflets.
- See also the nearby
  - Fountains Hall Elizabethan mansion.
  - Fountains Mill built by the Cistercians in the 12th-century to grind grain for the monastery.
    It survived the closure of the Abbey and continued to mill grain right up to 1927.
  - Water gardens with River Skell, lake, ponds, cascade, falls.
  - Deer park about 500 deer, and woods.
  - Lakeside Tearoom.
  - Octagon Tower
  - Visitor Centre 550m walk.

Public Transport:

Daily to Ripon from Leeds and Harrogate.
Limited service Buses to Fountains Abbey fron Ripon on Sundays & Bank Holidays

Website: www.fountainsabbey.org.uk

Harewood House and Gardens

Admission: Charged

The home of the Queens cousin, the Earl of Harewood.

House Gardens Adventure Playground Bird Garden Events Exhibitions

Location:Entrance in Harewood village, on the A61 Leeds Harrogate road. 7miles from Leeds

Website: www.harewood.org Telephone: (0113) 218 1000

Transport:Bus service No. 36 Leeds Harrogate about every 20 min's. Save your bus ticket for half price entrance A free shuttle service runs from the gatehouse to the house. Free Car Parking.

How Stean Gorge Adventures

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Gorge
Caves
Adventure
Hot Shower, Changing rooms
Cafe / Bistro suspended over the Gorge with partial Glass Floor & Scar House Cafe
Shop

Outdoor Adventure Activities, Instructor-Led & Training

Via Ferrata / High Ropes Course
Abseiling
Gorge walk / Ghyll Scrambling
Caving
Canoeing
Rock Climbing
Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

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Marsden Moor Estate

6000 acres of wild moorland, valleys, reservoirs peak and crags.

9 and a half mile walk over Marsden Moor. Start was Brun Clough Reservoir, across the Fords over to Black Moss and Swellands Reservoir. Along The Pennine Way to Wessenden Reservoir, then onto Kirklees Way along side Blakeley and Butterley Reservoir. Also includes some drone footage.

Malham Tarn

The Pennine way runs through the estate

Malham Tarn

Malham Tarn the source of the 148km River Aire
From the Tarm water flows underground to emerge as a river. (A stream at this location)at the foot of the cliff at Malham cove
Tarn is a Norse namefor a small mountain lake.
An area of upland limestone country side.
Limestone is a water permeable rock, that over 100s of years disolves the rock.
Limestone areas are well known for caves with stalactites and a stalagmites formed by the precipitation of Calcium from the slow dripping water from the cave ceiling.
s hang like an icicle from the cave ceiling. They normally have pointed tips.
Stalagmites grow from the floor underneath the Stalactites. They are usually wider and more stumpy, There tips are normallr rounded or flattened.
When stalactites and stalagmites join together they are called Cave Pillars.

Malham cove

Malham cove

The River Aire is first visible as a beck emerging from the foot of 100 metre high limestone cliff
The local name is Malam beck

Goredale Scar

Goredale Scar. A narrow gorge.

Airedale Way: A 50 mile Walk from Leeds to Malham Tarn

~Douglas Cossar

For more information on this very beautiful area around Malham see: www.malhamdale.com

Mount Grace Priory

Remains of the most important and best preserved Carthusian ruin in Britain. 14th-century priory

7 miles north east of Northallerton, on A19

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Nunnington Hall

A 17th-century manor house

Location:4.5 miles South East of Hemsley North Yorkshire.

While in the area also see Rievaulx Abbey

Pennine Way

A 268 mile (429km) well signed trail running North / South along the backbone of England from the Peak District through the Yorkshire Dales and over Hadrian's Wall to the Cheviot Hills. A brilliant walking experience along old miners tracks, pack horse routes and drove roads. The walk reaches a maximum height of 893m (2947 ft) at Cross Fell.

A continuous walk takes the average walker at least a fortnight, the record is 2.5 days. Sections can be done over a series of weekends.

The Pennine way runs through the Malham Estate See above.

A certificate is available for people who have completed the Pennine Way.

Ensure you know "The Mountain Code" before attempting any part of this walk see the Top Tips on the Official Pennine Way Website

Rievaulx Abbey, terrace and Temples

Rievaulx Abbey

Location of Rievaulx Abbey

2.5 miles North West of Helmsley, North Yorkshire, on B1257

While in the area also see Nunnington Hall

Roseberry Topping

Prominent hill with dog-friendly walking trails to distinctive cliffs & views at the summit.

Top North Yorkshire Show Caves

Mother Shipton's Cave & Dropping Well

Dropping well near Mother Shipton's cave
The Famous dropping or petrifying well,

Mother Shipton, a famous prophetess lived 500 years ago in the reigns of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.
She foretold the fates of several rulers within and just after her lifetime, as well as the invention of iron ships, the Great Fire of London in 1666, and the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
Born in the cave besides Knaresborough's famous dropping or petrifying well, an extremely slow running waterfall that turns items to stone by depositing limestone on the item, works similar to how stalactites and stalagmites are formed but much faster
England’s Oldest Paid Visitor Attraction, open since 1630.
The cave itself is very small, just large enough for Mother Shipton to live in. The owners have made it & the area intersting & stimulating for children.
What makes this attraction so popular?
- Easy access from the large Yorkshire cities
- Easy & extremely picturesque river side walk
The attraction may not be suitable for people with impaired mobility. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair access to the Cave, Well and Museum. Due to the protected tree preservation orders of the site, this restricts any gradients to be installed for wheelchair access.
- There is access from the main entrance to: to Riverside Walk & Woodland Walk.

Location of Mother Shipton's Cave

The main entrance (to car park) is on the Harrogate to Knaresborough road just before the bridge over the River Nidd. A very pleasant riverside walk takes you from the car park to the cave.
The nearest bus stop is on High Bridge. The bus stop is 98ft / 0.02 miles / 0.03 km from Mother Shipton’s Main Entrance
The nearest train station is Knaresborough Station. The train station is 0.2 miles / 0.3 km from Mother Shipton’s Main Entrance.

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Ingleborough Cave

Video of Ingleborough Cave & the beautiful walk to the cave

Ingleborough Cave, Possibly the best show cave in England.
In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, was first discovered in 1837 by brave Victorian explorers

Location of Ingleborough Cave

Located on the south side of Ingleborough.
North of the picturesque village of Clapham in the Yorkshire Dales, we are easily accessible by road and rail.
Access to the Cave is via the Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail and a small charge is applicable.
The Trail is a popular 2 km walk suitable for all ages. You should allow a minimum of half an hour for the walk
By Bus:
Service 581: Settle - Austwick - Clapham - Ingleton - Kirkby Lonsdale. The Craven Connection bus service. This regular service stops at the New Inn in the centre of Clapham village.
From there simply follow the signs for Ingleborough Cave and Ingleborough Mountain
By Train:
Clapham station is serviced by Northern rail with hourly trains from Leeds and Lancaster & Morecambe.
Please note, Clapham Train Station is located approximately 1.2 miles South West of
Clapham station is serviced by Northern rail with hourly trains from Leeds and Lancaster & Morecambe.
Clapham Train Station is located approximately 1.2 miles south west of the village centre

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Stump Cross Caverns

Location: On the B6265 between Patley Bridge and Grassington at Greenhow

See the caverns and their amazing stalactites and stalagmites, some 170,000 years old. Open mid March to end of October

Visitor Centre, gift shop, tea room, National Park Information point.

White Scar Cave

White Scar Cave

The Cave the longest Show Cave in Britain and sculptured by nature over 1000s of years.
Formed by an underground river. Note the water sculptured walls.
The cave was found by a man belly crawling through a very low fissure in the rock.
The present entrance and some sections are man made, ie. mined, for tourist access.
A subterranean landscape under Ingleborough mountain, beautifully lit with gushing streams and waterfalls, exotic cave formations and 1000s of stalactites.
Because of the low temperature 8⁰ Centigrade a pullover or Jacket is required, even in summer.
The tour covers 1 mile and takes eighty minutes.
Open all year except Christmas.

Restrictions White Scar Cave

Flooring: Much of the flooring is metal grid. Unsuitable to Walking sticks & similar aids, & No high heels.
No pushchair, buggy, wheelchair and guide dog access allowed in the cave.
The tour route has 97 steps. that's roughly equivalent to a 7 storey building.
There are 2 low height locations where you must bend over at the waist to pass.
The tour is not considered suitable for people with cardiac conditions.
Hard hats are provided & must be worn.
It is recommended that kids wear a woolly hat without a bobble or similar under the hard hat for a snugger fit.

Facilities at White Scar Cave

:Car Park,. Cafe., Cave shop,. Picnic areas,. Toilets.
An Eco friendly Visitor centre

Location of White Scar Cave

2 miles from Ingleton on the B6255 road to Hawes
On the West Side of

The Cave the longest Show Cave in Britain and sculptured by nature over 1000s of years. A subterranean landscape under Ingleborough mountain, beautifully lit with gushing streams and waterfalls, exotic cave formations and 1000s of stalactites. Because of the low temperature a pullover or Jacket is required, even in summer. The tour covers 1 mile and takes eighty minutes. Open all year except Christmas.

Tel: 01524 242244 Website

North Yorkshire Castles

Barnard Castle

Bolton Abbey

Bowes Castle

Castle Howard Not a castle but a Stately Home

Clifford's Tower York

Bolton Castle Wensleydale

Bolton Castle is one of England's best preserved 14th century medieval castles.
The castle is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument
On a minor road to the North of the A684 between Aysgarth and Leyburn.
There are breathtaking views to be seen in Wensleydale especially further west.
Bolton Castle was where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned. for months
Displays recreate a medieval household.
Limited access for less able visitors.
Refreshments available
Half Day Falconry Experience
The castle has been used as a location for the following films & television series :
- Ivanhoe (1952),
- Elizabeth (1998)[
- Heartbeat
- All Creatures Great and Smal
- A film about William Shakespeare,
- "Bill", was also filmed at Bolton Castle using the team behind the popular children's television series Horrible Histories

Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4ET

Helmsley Castle

Helmsley castle has double earthworks, and an impressive stone keep. See the exhibition and tableau of the castle's varied history.

Middleham Castle

The favourite home of King Richard III which was his childhood palace.
Enjoy the view from the massive keeps battlements, one of the tallest keeps in Britain.
The castle was built 300 years before Richard III as a Norman earthwork castle.
The present castle is an imposing 12^thcentury.

Pickering Castle

Pickering castle was built on William the Conqueror's orders.
Used as a royal hunting lodge

Ripley Castle

Ripley Castle was and is the home of the Ingilby family for the last seven hundred years. Henry Ingilby collected taxes for Edward III and helped the king to finance the construction of Windsor Castle. His brother Thomas saved the king’s life and was knighted for his courage. Looks like a fortified stately home than a castle. Besides visiting the castle see the walled gardens and the stocks in the village of Ripley.

Ripley Castle is situated in the village of Ripley on the A61 north of Harrogate

Scarborough Castle

Scarborough castle has had a very long history around 2500 years as a defensive position going back to Viking raid era. The castle withstood 2 sieges in the Civil war. It has also served as a prison and later as barracks until it was shelled by a German warship in 1914.

Sheriff Hutton Castle

Sheriff Hutton Castle, built in the early 15th-century. It was a residence of King Richard III.

Currently being shown on TV in the Restoration program

North Yorkshire Moors

North Yorkshire Moors

Situated beyond York a vast area in the direction of Whitby on the East Coast.

www.north york moors.com

North Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk

One of the nation’s favourite long distance walks
The usual start is Horton-in Ribblesdale
Pen y ghent (694m)
Great Whernside (736m).
Ingleborough. (723m).
A continuous 24-mile loop
Total ascent is 5,200 feet thats almost a mile of ascent
This walk is also performed as a tough race

www.3peakswalks.co.uk

Pen y ghent (694m)

Leeds Settle Carlisle Railway

Ribleshead Viaduct
The famous Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle Carlisle Railway

England's most scenic railway.
Trains from Leeds to Carlisle can travel on this famous section of railway line.
Some of the best scenic country side can be found in this area, and is ideal walking country.

Guided Walking Programs

Because of this Guided Walking Programs are organised from railway stations on this route on some Weds, Sats and Suns. Leaflets are available at stations and tourist offices.
Some of the walks are further a field from the stations and involves the use of a bus. The walks are free but train and bus fares have to be paid. The walk leaders will meet you o the destination station platform. Some walks return from a different station.
A similar scheme of Guided Walks takes place from stations on the Leeds Settle Lancaster Morecambe line.
See the leaflet with regards to footwear, clothing including waterproof clothing. There is a grading for difficulty from Moderate to Extra Strenuous.

Harrogate

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Ilkley

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Ingleton

Ingleton nestles at the foot of Ingleborough the well known flat topped peak. Ingleborough is one of the peaks in the famous 3 Peaks Walk. The others being Pen y ghent and Whernside
Tourist information centre, Post office, and bank.

Location of Ingleton

On the A 65 from Leeds

Inglton Hotels

The selection of accomodation in the Ingleton Area consists of: Holiday Challets, Cottages, Bungalows, Bed & Breakfast, Inns , Guest Houses, Bunrooms. There are no large hotel chain hotels.

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Devils Bridge

A couple of hundred yards upstream from the main A65

Ingleton Waterfall Trail

Ingleton Waterfall Trail Map

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Car Park. No overnight parking.& Do not leave valuables in your car.
The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail follows a circular route with several waterfalls on two rivers and a walk across open country between the rivers.
The walk is a moderately challenging route taking about 2 -4 hours for 7km, with a height difference of 200m. There are a large number of steps.
The footpath is well defined but uneven & can be slippy. Visitors must stay on the path.
There is a charge. Pay by card on the day. Booking not required.
The walk is over private land and the footpath requires maintanence.
Wear or take with you, suitable warm clothing including waterproof coat and trousers.
Wear suitable strong footwear with good grip,.walking boots.are recommend
No swimming

Ingleton Waterfall Trail

1. Pecca Falls

Pecca Falls

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Number 1 on the Ingleton Waterfall Trail Map
Waterfall on the River Twiss s

Hollybush Spout

Number 2 on the Ingleton Waterfall Trail Map
Waterfall on the River Twiss, The waterfall is split into 2 falls by a hard lump of rock on the falls summit.

Thornton force

Thornton force, one of the waterfalls on this walk

Waterfalls Walk 4.5 miles (8km) 2.5 to 4 hours:

Facilities:Car Park. Picnic area. Toilets. Refreshment. Pay Kiosk A charge is made

An attractive circular walk, walking boots or strong shoes required. To view the waterfalls and Gorges on the river Twiss and Doe via a well defined footpath and steps over moderately inclined ground. Not suitable for wheelchairs or push chairs. Please read safety notices.

Tel 015242 41930 Website

Ingleborough Mountain (724 m or 2,372 ft)

Ingleborough

The second-highest mountain in the Yorkshire Dales, England .
One of the 3 peaks used in the Three Peaks Race of Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent 694m and Whernside 736m
On a clear day you can see Morecambe & the Irish Sea
The whole Ingleborough area is riddled with potholes and caves.
In the Iron Age there was a hill fort that eccompassed almost the whole flattish top of the mountain.
Starting points fot walk up Ingleborough

Walks to The Top of Ingleborough Mountain

Circular Ingleton, Ingleborogh Mountain, Clapham

From Ingleton to the top of Ingleborough, down the other side passing Gaping Gill and Ingleborough Show Caveto Clapham on the A65.
Fell walking away from roads so ensure you take all the necessary precautions for this activity including weather forecast, food, water, suitable clothing - warm & waterproof & strong footware.
There are no nearby roads between the start & finish of this walk.
From Clapham either.
- Return ti Ingleton via the road, walk or bus
- Bus or Train Home

Circular Clapham, Ingleborogh Mountain, Clapham

Walks in Limestone Country

Knaresborough

Distance from Leeds: Shortest and Quickest 18 miles

Via: Harewood. Add 1 mile if you also wish to go via Harrogate

Knaresborough Castle

Knaresborough Castle

Located in the town centre

House in the Rock

Knaresborough Hotels

Malton

Malton is the gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors

Malton Hotels

Ripon, North Yorkshire

Ripon Attractions

Cathedral
Town Cryer

Ripon Hotels

Richmond

The Market Square has one of England's largest and historic cobbled market places. Surrounded by Georgian buildings
3 Museums The Richmondshire, Green Howard's Regimen and the Georgian Theatre Museum
Award winning gardens at Millgate House
Easby Abbey ruins (2 miles away)

Richmond Castle

A formidable fortress with a massive 30 metre keep set high above the river Swale. Started in 1071 by William the Conqueror to subdue the rebellious North. The present stone keep was built in the 12^thcentury. The view from the keep are stunning

Richmond Hotels

Scarborough

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Skipton

Distance from Leeds: Shortest 27 miles. Quickest 30 miles.

Via: Otley and Ilkley

Skipton is an attractive market town and known as "The Gateway to the Dales".
Situated in the River Aire gap between the Craven Limestone hills to the North and the Millstone grit Moors to the South
Colourful market 4 times a week.
Medieval Festival on 2 Sundays in December. The High Street is closed for the 2 days. Details: (01756) 796701

Skipton Castle

900 years of history in this most complete and best preserved medieval castle in England, founded by Robert de Romille, one of William the Conquerors Barons around 1090. The castle was restored in the 1650's after a 3 year siege 1642 5 by Parliamentary forces. The siege ended
During the Wars of the Roses Skipton Castle was defended by theRoyalists who were besiged for 3 years.
This Royalist bastion in the North, yielded only after after a negotiated surrender in 1645.
Cromwell had the castle demolished..
Lady Anne Clifford had the castle restored..

Location: At the top end of the High Street, Skipton. The town grew around the 11^thcentury Castle

Telephone: (01756) 792442

Website: www.skiptoncastle.co.uk

Craven Museum

Situated in Skipton Town Hall. Contains objects that show the unique Craven history.

Climate Current weather in Skipton

NORTH YORKSHIRE WEATHER

Rylestone Village

A village a few miles North of Skipton made World famous by a group of middle age women.
The ladies posed naked for the Women's Institute Calendar 2003 in aid of charity.
A very picturesque village with a Located about 6 miles south west of Grassington.
Mentioned in William Wordsworth poem The White Doe of Rylstone
St Peter's Church, Rylstone is a Grade II listed building. Built in 1852–53

Skipton Hotels

York

Yorkshire Towns and the City of York York Historic Walled City Images of Sport: York City Football Club

York was the European Tourism City of the Year 2007.

York The City Walls

York city walls are very intact and most of them are remaining. The city gates are called Bars and some of them are very impressive. Views from the walls are wonderful and inspireing, if you have the time and if it's a nice day do the full circuit.

The Shambles

A quaint extremly old narrow street with overhanging buildings. Now a major tourist attraction full of old curiousity shop, york souveniers shops, restaurants and similar. located near to the Minster

York Minster

Location: Central York

Public Transport:

Website:

National Railway Museum York

National Railway Museum York National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ.
Tel: 01904 621261 WebSite

Location: 540 metres from York Railway Station

Treasurer's House York

Period rooms, collections of furniture and artifacts

Location: Minster Yard, behind York Minster

Clifford's Tower

Clifford's Tower York
The original Clifford's Tower was a wooden keep built on top of the Motte for William the Conqueror.

More Information Cliffords Tower

City Walls, Yorvic, Castle Museum.

3 very popular tourist attractions

Yorkshire Air Museum

Elvington, just off the York Hull road A1079, just beyond the York Ring Road.

The largest World War 2 Bomber Command Station open to the public.

Jorvik Exhibition Centre York

See the sights, hear the sounds, sniff the smells of Medieval York, or should I say Jorvik as it used to be called, in this amazing tourist attraction.

York Dungeons

Beningbrough Hall

Beningbrough Hall has impressive baroque interiors and over 100 portraits from the National Portrait Gallery.

Location: 8 miles North West of York, off the A19 and A59

York Hotels

Holiday Inn York Hotel

Holiday Inn York

The 142 room Holiday Inn York Hotel has a fabulous location in the Dringhhouses Suburban area or york, by the York race course and 1.5 miles from York City centre

TheHoliday Inn York Hotel has a Lounge and a Family Friendly Restaurant, 24 hour room service and FREE Parking

84 double bedded rooms, 2 accessable rooms and Executive Suites.

Holiday Inn Express York Clifton

Express by Holiday Inn York Clifton

Holiday Inn Express York Clifton, Shipton Road, Clifton, York YO30 5PA

The 49 room Holiday Inn Express York Cliftonis located in a semi rural area or york 2.5 miles from York City centre

Next door is the Dormouse Vintage Inn with a traditional English pub atmosphere.

and restaurant and

94 single rooms, 28 double bedded rooms and 6 accessible rooms.

Holiday Inn Express York East Hotel

Holiday Inn Express York East Hotel

Holiday Inn Express York East Hotel, Malton road, York, YO32 9TE

The 49 room Holiday Inn Express York East Hotelhas located in the Clifton Suburban area or york 1.5 miles from York City centre

The Holiday Inn Express York East Hotel serves an enjoyable continental breakfast that includes croissants, fresh juices, cereals, yogurts, grapefruit segments, toast and muffins.

Next door is The Hopgrove Toby Carvery restaurant which serves good food all day every day.

2 single rooms, 47 double bedded rooms including 2 accessible rooms.

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Whitby

A Yorkshire coastal resort one of the main harbours having a whaling fleet of ships.

Whale bone arch on the North Cliffs
Harbour and the North and South piers, popular with anglers
199 steps leading to the Abbey
Whitby Abbey
The country side around Whitby and the smaller coastal towns and villages are all well worth visiting.
- To the North Sandsend, Kettleness, Runswick Bay and Staithes, and
- To the South . Robins Hood Bay and Ravenscar
- Inland The North Yorkshire Moors with some dramatic views

Whitby Abbey

A spectacular ruin providing a spectacular skyline located on top of the high South cliff. Pedestrians can reach the Abbey by the famous 199 steps. For the less energetic you can drive to the Abbey.