Tourist Attractions in North Yorkshire
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Visit the C17th house where Captain Cook came to serve his seaman's apprenticeship. Collection of letters and memorabilia.Open March to October.Special exhibition: Smoking Coasts & ice-bound Seas.
Castle Howard
A breathtaking home of outstanding architectural beauty. Free guided tours, an adventure playground, cafes, shops and events also make it a great day out.
Clifford's Tower
Playing such a crucial role in the control of northern England and surviving 1,000 years of fire, flood and siege, Clifford's tower guarantees a historical day out
Craven Museum and Gallery
Local history museum with collections of social history , geology, archaeology & the Victorian era. Changing programme of events & temporary exhibitions.
Easby Abbey
In a beautiful setting by the River Swale. Most notable for its lavish roof height refectory. With fine C13th paintings, an active parish church lies in the precinct
Helmsley Castle
Impressive medieval ruins near the town of Helmsley. Visitior centre with audio-tour & hands-on exhibition. Explore social and military aspects of the fort.
Howden Minster
The elaborately decorated ruins of a 14th century chancel and chapter house. It is attached to the still operational cathedral-like minster church.
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Spectacular waterfall & woodland scenery. The Trail is 4.5 miles/8 kilometres. Rare & interesting plants & animals. A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
Jumping Jimmies - Open Easter to September
Children's play area with small go-karts & trampolines for children up to 10 years. Bouncy castle. Birthday parties welcome, prior booking advised.
Kilnsey Park - Restaurant, Farm Shop and Craft centre
Family leisure park. Conservation nature trail. Fly fishing lakes & fun fishing for children. Escorted pony trekking. Red Squirrel Conservation Centre. Farm shop, deli, restaurant & coffee shop.