- North Yorkshire Moors Railway
- Pickering
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Main season March - October. 18 mile
journey between Pickering and Grosmont through the North York
Moors National Park. Opportunity to stop off at stations en route
to explore waymarked walks through moorland and valleys in "Heartbeat"
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Take a spine tingling tour round the
plague-ravaged streets of 14th century York in the company of
grisly guides. Plot with Guy Fawkes and follow Dick Turpin to
the gallows! |
- York Dungeon
- 12, Clifford Street
- York
- 01904
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- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Coppergate
- York
- 01904 643211
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Journey back 1,000 years and experience
Jorvik, its atmosphere, sounds and smells. See actual Viking
timber houses and hundreds of artefacts from excavations. |
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From Stephenson's Rocket to Eurostar,
rail travel is brought dramatically to life with interactive
displays and lavish exhibitions. |
- National Railway Museum
- Leeman Road
- York
- 01904
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- Scarborough
- Sea-life & Marine Sanctuary
- Scalby Mills
- Scarborough
- 01723 376125
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Over 30 fascinating displays. Exciting
close encounters with marvels of marine life from shrimps to
sharks, octopus to eels. The North East's leading marine animal
rescue centre. |
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From high on its commanding cliff
top, Whitby Abbey overlooks the picturesque fishing town of Whiby.
The haunting ruins are now maintained by English Heritage, and
were once the inspiration for Bram Stoker's "Dracula". |
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby
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- Helmsley Castle
- Helmsley Town Centre
- 01439 770442
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Venture beyond magnificent double
earthworks and into a spectacular 12th century fortress. In the
later Elizabethan buildings, there is an exhibition and tableau
about the history of the castle. |
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Discover the spectacular and extensive
remains of the first Cistercian monastery in northern England,
set in the beautiful valley of the River Rye. Peace and serenity
surround these majestic ruins. |
- Rievaulx Abbey
- near Helmsley
- North Yorkshire
- 01439 798228
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- Duncombe Park
- Helmsley
- Ryedale
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Family home of Lord and Lady Feversham,
the great house was built in 1713. Surrounded by a unique 18th
century landscaped green garden of 35 acres, with vast terraces,
temples and woodlands. |
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Well-preserved motte and bailey
castle which was once a Royal ranch. One of the most splendid
12th century castles in northern England. |
- Pickering Castle
- Pickering
- 01751
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- Scarborough Castle
- Castle Road
- Scarborough
- 01723 372451
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The coastal walks are wonderful and
the views are breathtaking - gaze out from the walls of this
vast 12th century fortress. Come and see the great keep, over
3 storeys high, and take the free audio tour to hear the dramatic
story of this imposing castle. |
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A riverside walled garden with peacocks,
orchard and clematis collection, complements this mellow 17th
century manor house, steeped in history. A magnificent oak panelled
hall leads to cosy family rooms, the nursery and maid's room.
Explore the attics and discover the amazing Carlisle Collection
of miniature rooms each exquisitely furnished to one eighth life
size. |
- Nunnington Hall
- Nunnington
- Helmsley
- North Yorkshire
- 01439 748283
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- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Eden Camp
- North Yorkshire
- 01653
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Award-winning theme museum tells the
story of civilian life during World War II . The visitor will
be transported back in time to experience the sights, sounds
and even smells of the war years. Built in a former Prisoner
of war Camp. |
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From the clifftop of Ravenscar you
can take in the dramatic views of Robin Hood's Bay. Visit the
Coastal Centre in Ravenscar village, then walk to the Peak Alum
Works, a fascinating industrial archaeological site. |
- Peakside
- Ravenscar
- Scarborough
- North Yorkshire
- 01723870423
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- Saltburn Cliff Lift & Pier
- Lower Promenade
- Saltburn
- 01287 622528
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Opened June 1884, this is the oldest
remaining water-balance cliff lift in Britain.The lift is 120ft
high and the track 207ft long. Refurbished with stained glass
windows, it links Saltburn pier, one of the few left in the country,
with the town. |
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