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History and Heritage
in Yorkshire
Yorkshire’s heritage encompasses marauding Vikings, magnificent ruins, grand
estates and the legacy of mills and mining. Discover Yorkshire’s gardens and learn
about their latest features, their restoration and about the events they host that will
make your visit a unique and memorable experience.
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1 York Minster, York
5 The largest Medieval Gothic cathedral north of the Alps and a treasure
house of 800 years of stained glass. Explore the history beneath your feet
in the Undercroft and enjoy magnificent views from the top of the tower.
www.yorkminster.org
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2 2 Castle Howard, North Yorkshire
3 1 Magnificent 18th century house situated in breathtaking parkland, dotted
with temples, lakes statues and fountains; plus formal gardens, woodland
garden and ornamental vegetable garden. Seasonal displays include
daffodils, rhododendrons, magnolias, azaleas, roses and delphiniums.
Inside the house guides share stories of the house, family and collections,
while outdoor-guided tours reveal the secrets of the architecture and
landscape.
www.castlehoward.co.uk
food and drink where to stay
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7 Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire, Y01 9TA Dean Court Hotel
www.jbakers.co.uk Duncombe Place, York, North Yorks, YO1 7EF
www.deancourt-york.co.uk
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34 Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9TA The Grange Hotel
www.thebluebicycle.com 1 Clifton, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6AA
www.grangehotel.co.uk 3 Harewood House, West Yorkshire
3 Anthony’s 3 The outstanding home of the Earl of Harewood is renowned for its
19 Boar LnLeeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 Malmaisons stunning architecture and exquisite Adam interiors, containing a rich
www.anthonysrestaurant.co.uk 1 Swinegate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4AG collection of Chippendale furniture, fine porcelain and outstanding art
www.malmaison-leeds.com collections. Explore Harewood’s award winning gardens to discover the
4 beauty of the restored Victorian Terrace, the elaborate flowerbeds of the
Angel at Hetton 4 Parterre and the lush planting of the sub-tropical Archery Border.
Hetton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6LT Hotel du Vin www.harewood.org
www.angelhetton.co.uk Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1LB
www.hotelduvin.com/harrogate 4 Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire
5 Greens of Whitby 5 The Abbey is England’s largest monastic ruin. It was founded in 1132 by
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4BG The White Horse & Griffin 13 Benedictine monks seeking a simpler life who went on to become the
www.greensofwhitby.co.uk Church St, Whitby, North Yorksh., YO22 4BH Cistercian monks. The Abbey flourished over the next few centuries until
www.whitehorseandgriffin.co.uk its life came to an abrupt end in 1539 by Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the
Monasteries.
www.fountainsabbey.org.uk
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5 Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire
High on a cliff above the Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby are the gaunt,
imposing remains of Whitby Abbey. The moody and magnificent ruins
have drawn successive generations – from Saints to Dracula - to this site
of settlement, religious devotion and even literary inspiration.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
For more information visit www.visitengland.com/yorkshire
History and Heritage
in Yorkshire
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Other things to see and do...
6 The North York Moors Railway 10 Helmsley Castle
Pickering, North Yorkshire Helmsley, North Yorkshire
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is the most Towering over the attractive market town of
popular heritage railway in England. Steam Helmsley, and surrounded by spectacular banks
locomotives take visitors through 18 miles of and ditches, Helmsley Castle is an imposing
stunning countryside stopping at picturesque sight with a wealth of history.
stations along the way.
www.nymr.co.uk
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11 Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
13 Royal Armouries Museum
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Over 8,000 objects displayed in five galleries
One of England’s most complete surviving
- War, Tournament, Oriental, Self Defence
Victorian houses, Brodsworth Hall was built in
and Hunting. Among the treasures are Henry
the 1860’s in the Italianate style also favoured
VIII’s tournament armour and the world record
for Queen Victoria’s Osborne House, though
breaking elephant armour. Regular jousting and
furnished on a more comfortable and domestic
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horse shows.
www.royalarmouries.org
www.english-heritage.org.uk
7 14 National Coal Mining Museum
National Railway Museum
York, North Yorkshire Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Largest Railway Museum in the world. For a The National Coal Mining Museum offers an
fantastic free day out in York visit the award exciting and enjoyable insight into the working
winning National Railway Museum. lives of miners through the ages.
www.nrm.org.uk www.ncm.org.uk
8 15 Museums Quarter
National Media Museum
Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire
Bradford, West Yorkshire
The National Media Museum is a fabulous free
12 Journey back 235 million years at the Museums
museum in Bradford, West Yorkshire devoted to Quarter in Hull’s Old Town to encounter sea
film, photography, TV, radio and the web. monsters, Romans and a life-sized woolly
12 Newby Hall and Garden mammoth at the Hull and East Riding Museum of
www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Ripon, North Yorkshire Archaeology.
Newby Hall, the family home of Mr and Mrs www.hullcc.gov.uk
Richard Compton, is one of England’s renowned
Adam houses, an exceptional example of 18th
century interior decoration, recently restored to
its original beauty.
www.newbyhall.co.uk
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9 Scarborough Castle
Scarborough, North Yorkshire 16 Richmond Castle
Scarborough castle conceals over 3000 years of 15 Richmond, North Yorkshire
turbulent history dating right back to the bronze One of the oldest Norman stone fortresses in
age. It is said that King Richard III enjoyed the England, Richmond Castle stands in a stunning
view from the battlements so much so that he location above the River Swale and boasts a rich
still walks them today! 16 and fascinating history.
www.scarboroughyorkshire.co.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk/richmond
For more information visit www.visitengland.com/yorkshire
