Yorkshire Dales - York Minster Jorvik Railway Museum and childrens' attractions in Yorkshire Dales UK

Things to do with the Kids - The Yorkshire Dales - Children's attractions


	Things to do with the Kids - The Yorkshire Dales - Children's attractions

North Yorkshire Moors Railway Pickering 01751 472508	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" Country.

	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 632599

National Museum of Photography, Film & Television Bradford West Yorkshire 01274 202030	A voyage of discovery on 5 floors of amazing galleries, taking you inside the world of photography, film and television. Hi-tech, hands-on exhibits, Imax cinema, ride-simulator and much more.

	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 621261

Creepy Crawlies The Arena Cliftongate Business Park Wigginton Road York, YO32 2RH. Tel: 01904 692221	Creepy Crawlies, the adventure play site in York, has expanded a state-of-the-art natural outdoor play area. The site which is one of the largest Children's play areas in North Yorkshire has developed a reputation in the area for providing a rich and varied range of children's activities on its sitewww.creepy-crawlies.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts, north of York

	Journey back 1,000 years and experience Jorvik, its atmosphere, sounds and smells. See actual Viking timber houses and hundreds of artefacts from excavations.	Jorvik Viking Centre Coppergate York 01904 643211

Eureka! The Museum for Children Discovery Road Halifax 01422 330012	Britain's first and only interactive museum designed especially for children aged 3-12 years. More than 400 larger than life exhibits and exciting activities.

	Bolton Abbey is the Yorkshire estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Explore this historic estate with its medieval buildings beside the River Wharfe, with the ruins of the 12th century Priory and restored parish church.	Bolton Priory Bolton Abbey Skipton North Yorkshire 01756 710227

Duncombe Park Helmsley Ryedale 01439 770213	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.

	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 474989

Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum Eden Camp North Yorkshire 01653 697777	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.

	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

Saltburn Cliff Lift & Pier Lower Promenade Saltburn 01287 622528	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.

Castle Howard / Jorvik

Castle Howard York YO60 7DA	Castle Howard is a stately home 15 miles (24 km) north of York. It is one of the grandest private residences in Britain, most of it was built between 1699 and 1712 for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, to a design by Sir John Vanbrugh. The single most significant event since the day it was built has been the calamitous fire of 1940, which destroyed the dome and nearly 20 rooms, as well as numerous treasures. For the next few years much of Castle Howard was open to the skies, its once splendid rooms gutted shells. George Howard, who inherited the house, after the deaths in action of his two brothers in World War Two, determined that the house should be lived in once more, and made the bold decision to recover Vanbrugh's architectural masterpiece.	Tel: 01653 648 444 www.castlehoward.co.uk



Lady Anne Middletons Hotel	.. in this family-owned, city-centre hotel, a collection of 6 listed buildings around a courtyard setting. The railway station and major attractions are within easy walking distance.	....the ancient Roman waterfront leads from the city walls across the river to the historic city.
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The Royal York Hotel	.. at the newly refurbished Royal York Hotel is set in 3 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in the heart of York. The hotel boasts spectacular views over York Minster and is within easy access of the city centre.	.. within a 2 minute walk of the city centre and many places of interest including the Shambles, National Railway Museum and York Race Course.
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Ramada Encore	..... just minutes from the River Ouse and within the historic city walls, the hotel is a family-friendly, contemporary hotel.	.... offers the perfect combination of great accommodation, value for money & the ideal location.



JORVIK Coppergate Walk York Y01 9WT	Visitors can journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets as they would have been in the year AD975. JORVIK Viking Centre also offers three exciting exhibitions and the chance to actually come face to face with a Viking. Everything in JORVIK is based on archaeological evidence unearthed during the Coppergate excavations undertaken between 1979–81 by York Archaeological Trust.	Tel: 01904 615505 www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden / Newby Hall & Gardens

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden Fountains Ripon HG4 3DY Telephone: 01765 608888	Yorkshire's first World Heritage Site is the Cistercian abbey with an elegant Georgian water garden and medieval deer park. The dramatic ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian Abbey shelter in a secluded valley with one of the finest surviving monastic watermills in Britain. Elegant ornamental lakes, avenues temples and cascades provide a succession of unforgettable eye-catching vistas. (Photo: General View (c) English Heritage Photo Library).



The Old Deanery	.... in the heart of Ripon and next to Ripon Cathedral, this is an ideal base for visiting the Yorkshire Dales, Fountains Abbey, Ripon Racecourse and Lightwater Valley.	....all rooms include internet access, digital TV and fresh home-made biscuits, and have views over Ripon Cathedral or the garden.
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Ripon Spa Hotel	.. within easy walking distance of Ripon city centre, this hotel offers good Yorkshire food, real ale, log fires and traditional hospitality.	...just a 5-minute walk away from the main market square and cathedral, located by the spa gardens and swimming pool.



Newby Hall & Gardens Newby Hall Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5AE	Newby Hall is one of England's renowned Adam houses and an exceptional example of 18th century interior decoration. Built in the 1690's in the style of Sir Christopher Wren the house was later enlarged and adapted by John Carr and subsequently Robert Adam. The superb contents of the house, collected by Weddell, ancestor of the Compton family, on the Grand Tour include the magnificent Gobelins Tapestry Room, a renowned gallery of classical statuary and some of Chippendale’s finest furniture. The 25 acres of glorious gardens are full of rare and beautiful plants. Newby’s famous double herbaceous borders, amongst the longest in Europe, form the main axis, off which are numerous formal, compartmented gardens.	Telephone: 0845 4504068

Bolton Abbey / Skipton Castle

Bolton Abbey Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6EX	Bolton Abbey is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe. With just under 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, over 80 miles of footpaths and ample space to run around and enjoy the fresh air, there is something for all ages. Explore the ruins of the Priory and discover a landscape full of history and legend, wander along the riverside, woodland and moorland paths, enjoy local produce in the excellent restaurants, tea rooms and cafes, treat yourself in the quality gift shops and food shop or simply relax beside the river with a picnic whilst the children play.	Tel: 01756 718009



Herriots Hotel	.. ...conveniently located in the town of Skipton, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.	..... providing a unique oasis that combines ambience, location and service for those looking for high standards.
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Rendez-vous At Skipton	... ..on the outskirts of Skipton, this charming, family-run hotel boasts a wonderful canal-side restaurant, great leisure facilities and idyllic views of the Leeds and Liverpool canal.	....dine in the canal-side Baby Swan Restaurant and enjoy the wonderful views.



Skipton Castle Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1AW Tel: 01756 792442 www.skiptoncastle.co.uk	Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War. View the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchen, the Bedchamber and Privy. Climb from the depths of the Dungeon to the top storey of the Watch Tower.	Located in Skipton, at the north end of the High Street.

Richmond Castle / Easby Abbey

Richmond Castle North Yorkshire DL10 4QW Tel: 01748 822493	Breathtakingly sited on a rocky promontory above the River Swale, the great castle of Richmond is among the oldest Norman stone fortresses in Britain, begun in the decades after the Conquest. The towering keep, over 30 metres (100 feet) high and remarkably complete within, was added during the reign of Henry II in the 1170s: its roof provides splendid views over the clustered houses of the pretty market town. Traditionally King Arthur lies sleeping in a cavern beneath the castle. More certainly, conscientious objectors were imprisoned in the keep during World War I. Their story is told in an interactive display exploring Richmond's nine centuries of development, and woven into the contemporary Cockpit Garden. Created to reflect the castle's history and architecture, this tranquil haven of topiary, grasses and herbaceous borders has superb vistas over the River Swale. (Photo: Castle from the South (c) English Heritage Photo Library).

	Stay nearby....
The Kings Head Hotel	.. overlooking Richmond's cobbled market square, and the Norman castle, this charming Georgian hotel is full of character and warmth.	....offering an excellent and newly-furnished restaurant, an exciting new menu and friendly staff.
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Elmfield Country House	.. closeby in Arrathorne, just 6 miles from Richmond, in the heart of Wensleydale, providing the perfect base from which to explore the beautiful surroundings of the North Yorkshire Dales.	....excellent accommodation with a 4-diamond and Silver Award and a badge of merit for its breakfast from Deliciously Yorkshire, the organisation that supports local food produce in the region.



Easby Abbey North Yorkshire Road Access:1 mile SE of Richmond, off B6271	The substantial remains of an abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons', probably most notable for its lavish roof-height refectory of c. 1300 and other monastic buildings. Within the precinct is the still-active parish church, displaying fine 13th-century wall-paintings. In a beautiful setting by the River Swale, Easby Abbey can be reached via a pleasant walk from Richmond Castle.

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