North Yorkshire Things to Do

Located in Yorkshire Dales, an adjoining parcel of land to the city of Bedale, the Throp Perrow Arboretum has been one of Northern England's most beautiful parks for more than half a century. The arboretum hosts native plants a... more

With interiors by Adam and furniture by Chippendale, Newby Hall is a serious contender for the title of Yorkshire's most beautiful stately home. Owned by the Compton family the house is full of delights including the magnificen... more

For a lovely day out, take the B1363 north out of York to Helmsley and you'll find The Rievaulx Terrace and Temples just 2 or so miles northwest from there on the B1257. There are wonderful views from the Rye valley to Reydale... more

Studley Royal has been crowned Yorkshire's first World Heritage Site, an honor given to world wonders such as the Pyramids at Giza in Egypt and the Taj Mahal in India. The site stretches across an 800 acre landscape of breath-t... more

Just 30 miles from Leeds,  Ripon a diminutive city on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park boasts many attractions including an ancient cathedral, an attractive market place and a designated World Heritage site. The ar... more

Consisting of two rooms, one bar and a service hatch, this is one of the oldest pubs in York, and it shows. It is also one of the smallest, so expect it to be crowded. Very little has changed since Victorian times, so anyone wh... more

Duncombe Park is the home of Lord and Lady Feversham. It was built in 1713 and is set in 35 acres of landscaped gardens with terraces, temples and woodlands for visitors to explore. As well as the 35 acres there are also 400 ac... more

If you are or have ever been a fan of the TV series All Creatures Great and Small or the books by Alf Wight, the author of the James Herriot vet stories, then a visit to The World of James Herriot should go to the top of your l... more

Built in the mid 18th century in the grounds of Duncombe Park and located below Helmsley Castle, lies five acres of beautifully restored walled garden. The greenhouses and ponds are in the process of being sensitively restored... more