North Yorkshire Attractions
Built by William the Conqueror to subdue the rebellious north, it was rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century. Panoramic views of York and the surrounding countryside from the top of the tower show why it played such a key role in the control of northern England
Tower Street York YO1 9SA Tel: 01904 646940
A well established micro-brewery in the North York Moors National Park, supplying a range of award winning, additive free cask and bottle conditioned hand crafted ales to the licenced trade throughout the country. The visitors centre is located in the New Inn public house in the grounds of the brewery, where visitors can sample the brews. Meals are served 12-2pm and 6-9pm.
Prehistoric dry-stream passage. Impressive floodlit cave stalactites & stalagmites up to 350 million years old feature in the one kilometre journey through the best showcave in Britain
The oldest tourist attractions in Britain, 1st opened in 1630. Cave, Petrifying Well, museum, playground and 12 acres of riverside grounds
Prophecy House, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD Tel: 01423 864000 Email
This 1/2 mile grass covered terrace offers you wonderful views of Rievaulx Abbey and the Rye Valley. Two mid-18th century temples can be admired.
A calendar of fixtures from April to September and glorious evening meetings in summer. A day at the races provides the perfect opportunity to stay over and discover Ripon
Discovered by miners in 1858. The Caverns were hollowed out of the limestone by water which found its way lower into the rock, leaving the upper part dry.An interesting display of bones of animals from the Ice Ages show that bison, wolf and reindeer used the cave long ago. The caves are famous for their stalactites and rimstone pools.
Former priests’ college built in original timber-framed black and white style. Now partly a restaurant.
Britain's longest showcave; underground rivers and waterfalls.
York Brewery
Established in 1996 within the City Walls, York Brewery is both a tourist attraction and a working brewery.Experience the traditional art of brewing in the heart of the City of York
Brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history back to life and death. As you delve into the darkest chapters of our grim and bloody past, recreated in all its dreadful detail, remember, everything you experience here really happened.
Clifford Street York YO1 9RD Tel: 01904 632599 Email
The Guildhall is an integral part of York's history. Built in the 15th century, it served the guilds as a meeting place
St Helen’s Square York YO1 9QN Tel: 01904 551049 Email
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