Attractions

17 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AQ, Tel: 01904 643238, Email, www.bar-convent.org.uk

Discover the secrets of the Bar Convent. Founded in 1686, the sisters established the first school for girls in York during perilous times, when it was illegal to be a Catholic.

Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA, Tel: 01904 658197, Email, www.jrtheatre.co.uk

Just over a mile from the city centre, York’s Joseph Rowntree Theatre is a vibrant hub of live entertainment, hosting productions from pantomime and musicals by talented local groups to touring performances, in a stunning art deco building.

17 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AQ, Tel: 01904 464910, Email, www.bar-convent.org.uk

A beautiful Georgian Building home to Museum, cafe, conference and accommodation.

Speciality: Gluten free

Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB, Tel: 01439 772737, Email, www.visitthemoors.co.uk/inspiredby

This new gallery showcases the work of local artists and craftspeople in a beautiful new building adjoining The Moors National Park Centre. The Gallery was shortlisted for the British Wood Awards.

Pickering Station, Park Street, Pickering, YO18 7AJ, Tel: 01751 472508, Email, www.nymr.co.uk

Enjoy fun days out for all the family aboard the world’s most popular heritage steam railway.

Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN, Tel: 01904 655543, Email, www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk

A beautiful Georgian House with full period detail, see how a Georgian gent lived and entertained.

St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NN, Tel: 01904 543402 (F, Email, www.digyork.com

Grab a trowel and dig to see what you can find in DIG's specially designed excavation pits. Rediscover some of the finds that archaeologists have uncovered under the streets of York.

Crag Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1QB, Tel: 01423 565418, Email, www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr

Inspiring 58 acres of stunning gardens, perfect for relaxation and ideas, with year round events for all. Fabulous Betty's Tea Room, extensive RHS shop & plant centre.

35 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW, Tel: 01904 541779

A real haunted house, over 700 years old. Countless visitors have felt the icy touch of invisible fingers and heard eerie screechings from the attic.

27 Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1GG, Tel: 01904 771930

Visit the former home of Noel Goddard Terry, of the famous York chocolate-making firm, Terry’s of York. The house was designed by architect Walter Brierley.

The Estate Office, Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA, Tel: 01653 648650

Thousands of trees from hundreds of places set amidst a stunning landscape of lakes,ponds and gentle walks, always something beautiful and unusual to see in this woodland garden. There are no boundaries in the arboretum just trees and sky.

2 Coffee Yard, Off Stonegate, York, YO1 8AR, Tel: 01904 615505, Email, www.barleyhall.org.uk

Discover the Medieval townhouse of the Prior's of Nostell and former Mayor of York. Rediscovered under a relatively modern façade, the stunning building has beautiful exposed timber frames, high ceilings and a horn window.

Monkbar, York, YO1 7LQ, Tel: 01904 634191

The exhibition tells the story of Richard III, King of England (1483-1485).

Museum Gardens, York, YO1 7FR, Tel: 01904 687687, Email, www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk

On 1 August 2010 the Yorkshire Museum reopened after a major £2 million refurbishment. Housing some of the finest collections of archaeological and geological finds in Europe the Yorkshire Museum is the ideal first port of call for any trip

Fotherdale Farm, Thixendale, Malton, YO17 9LS, Tel: 01759 368355

A fine art gallery dedicated exclusively to the work of one of the country’s foremost wildlife and nature artists. Robert Fuller’s life-like sculptures and paintings are favoured at home by the RSPB and the National Trust.

King's Square, York, YO1 7LD, Tel: 0845 4989411, Email, www.yorkschocolatestory.com

York's newest visitor attraction, now open!. Take a mouth-watering journey through the story of chocolate and confectionery in York.

Nunnington, Nr Helmsley, York, YO62 5UY, Tel: 01439 748283

Picturesque 17th Century house with organically managed walled garden, famous for its miniature rooms collection and changing programme of high profile art and photography exhibitions and an innovative events programme.

Beningbrough, York, YO30 1DD, Tel: 01904 472027

Imposing Georgian mansion, built in 1716 & contains one of the most impressive Baroque interiors in England.

Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE, Tel: 01423 322583, Email, www.newbyhall.com

One of Britain's finest Adam houses with Chippendale furniture, Gobelin tapestries and classical statuery. With 25 acres of garden including one of Europe's largest double herbaceous borders, a woodland walk & contemporary sculpture park.

Grape Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4BA, Tel: 01947 601900, Email, www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

Award winning attraction - Yorkshire's White Rose Awards 2005 and 2012, finalist Visit England Awards for Excellence 2013 - celebrating the life of Captain Cook.

Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT, Tel: 01904 607341, Email, www.yorkmaze.co.uk

Visit the world's largest maze! Meet the farm animals, play a round of crazy mazy golf, fun for all the family. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events

1 Museum Street, York, YO1 7DT, Tel: 01904 550099

Friendly, efficient staff is on hand at the state of the art VisitYork Information Centre to help you get the best out of your visit to this lovely city and surrounding area.

Stockeld Park, The Estate Office, Wetherby, Yorkshire, LS22 4AN, Tel: 01937 586101, www.thechristmasadventure.com

Kilnwick Percy Hall, Pocklington, YO42 1UF, Tel: 01759 304832

A residential Buddhist community, set in 40 acres of gardens and parkland, offering a range of meditation courses and retreats with something to suit everyone.

Wellgarth, Masham, Ripon, N.Yorks, HG4 4EN, Tel: 01765 680100, Email, www.blacksheepbrewery.com

Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre is the ideal place for a 'ewe-nique' day out! Shepherded tours, fully licensed Bistro & Baa...r and a large sheepy shop.

Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ, Tel: 08448 153139, Email, www.nrm.org.uk

Biggest collection of Railway objects in the world.