Yorkshire Attractions - Attractions in Yorkshire

Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS5 3EH
Tel +44 (0)113 230 5492  

Abbey House was once the gatehouse of the 12th century Kirkstall Abbey. Here you will find collections of 1880s Leeds and the Suffragette campaigns. There are also Victorian streets, shops, and workplaces to wander.

46 St.Sepulchre Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 1QF
Tel +44 (0)1723 364100  

Sail on an authentic replica of HMS Bark Endeavour Whitby, Captain John Cook's vessel. Sailing around the Whitby Harbour and coast to Sandsend. Listen to sea shanties and learn about Captain Cook. Booking required.

Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4BA
Tel +44 (0)1947 601900  

The 17th century house where James Cook served his apprenticeship, sits on the harbour in Whitby. Now a museum, it holds letters, paintings, maps, model ships and exhibitions about Cook and other great explorers.

York, North Yorkshire YO60 7DA
Tel +44 (0)1653 648 444  

Castle Howard is over 300 years old and is one of Britain's finest historic houses. Whilst touring the house guides will tell stories of its history, family and collections. Also visit the extensive gardens and shop.

8-10 Queen Street, Filey, North Yorkshire YO14 9HB
Tel +44 (0)1723 515013  

Filey Museum is housed in two Grade II listed buildings and is run entirely by local volunteers. Its exhibits are linked to local history and customs with an extensive photographic collection and replica baiting shed.

Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS17 9LG
Tel +44 (0)113 2181010  

Home to the Earl of Harewood, with formal and woodland gardens, art collections, state rooms and exhibitions. You can take a boat trip across the lake or for children there is an adventure playground.

Lofthouse, Stean, North Yorkshire HG3 5SF
Tel +44 (0)1423 755666  

How Stean is a spectacular limestone gorge with narrow paths along a ravine with a raging torrent in winter and a gentle stream in summer. There is also a cave to explore with stalactites.

Coppergate Centre, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9WT
Tel +44 (0)1904 643211  

Jorvik Viking Centre is a popular visitor attraction. The exhibition is based on archaeological evidence unearthed during excavations. Walk through reconstructed Viking streets and browse the shop for books and gifts.

Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO12 6PE
Tel +44 (0)1723 354555  

Set in a landscaped woodland park, Kinderland is a place for families. There are traditional play structures, a boating lake, mini golf and activities for all ages. It's a good day out for fun and adventure.

Castle Yard, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 8AS
Tel +44 (0)1423 556188  

Knaresborough Castle stands over the River Nidd. Visit The King's Tower, the dungeons and the Courthouse Museum with its hands-on €˜Life in a Castle' exhibition or walk through the underground sallyport.

The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3AA
Tel +44 (0)113 247 8248  

Leeds City Art Gallery is conveniently located in the centre of Leeds. Here you will find some of the most outstanding works of British Art outside of London with prints, watercolours, paintings and sculptures.

46 New Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 6NZ
Tel +44 (0)870 1214901  

The Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House was built in 1878 and is the home of Opera North and Northern Ballet. Here you will find music from Opera to the Sixties in a grand and atmospheric environment.

Lotherton Lane, Aberford, West Yorkshire LS25 3EB
Tel +44 (0)113 281 3259  

Lotherton Hall has a collection of furniture, painting, ceramics and costumes. There are organised activities, events and exhibitions. The gardens are a fine example of an Edwardian garden with woodland and red deer.

21 Westbourne Avenue, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3NF
Tel +44 (0)7779 318948  

Whitby lifeboat offers pleasure trips to sea half-hourly or longer if pre-booked. It was commissioned in 1938 and launched 372 times and saved 201 lives. Now it is famous for its use in many TV spots.

Sugarwell Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 2QG
Tel +44 (0)113 262 9759  

Meanwood is 14-acre working farm and a green oasis within the city of Leeds. It protects local flora and fauna, has rare breeds, a nature area, farm shop, an interactive arena, pond dipping and mini-beast hunts.

31 Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 2SA
Tel +44 (0)1423 556188  

The Mercer Art Gallery houses a fine art collection of some 2000 works of art, mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries. A rolling exhibition programme is maintained throughout the year.

Moor Road, Hunslet, West Yorkshire LS10 2JQ
Tel +44 (0)113 271 0320  

The Middleton Railway claims to be the oldest railway in the world. You can view locomotives and ride on the passenger service over approximately 1 mile of track to Park Halt on the outskirts of Middleton Park.

Gainsdale, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 2QL
Tel +44 (0)1947 897440  

A museum of early scientific artefacts. Including Geissler Tubes, Bouquet Tubes, Railway Tubes, Jacob's Ladder, telegraph system, early x-ray tubes and many more exhibts. Visits arranged by appointment, adults only.

Leeman Road, York, North Yorkshire YO26 4XJ
Tel +44 (0)8704 214001  

The National Railway Museum is the largest railway museum in the world and has a collection of historically significant vehicles, like The Rocket and The Mallard. With so much to see it's a great free day out.

Pannett Park, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 1RE
Tel +44 (0)1947 602051  

The Pannett Art Gallery holds a collection of 500 paintings, which include Victorian oils and watercolours. The Pannett Park grounds, museum and gallery were a gift of Robert Pannett to house his art collection.