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Tower Street, York, YO1 9SA, Tel: 01904 646940, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/cliffordstower

Once the central stronghold of York Castle, the tower is all that remains, the views from the top show clearly why it was of such strategic importance.

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.

12 Clifford Street, York, YO1 9RD, Tel: 0871 4232260., Email, www.the-dungeons.co.uk/york/en/index.htm

Better. Bolder. Funnier. Opening Spring 2013 We'll take you on a unique thrill-filled journey through 2000 years of York's murky history.

High Ousegate, York, YO1 8RZ, Tel: 01845 578332

All Saints stands in the centre of one of the earliest paved streets in York, hence its name. It plays an important role in the civic history of the city, as it is the Guild Church for the city’s seven companies and guilds.

Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HH, Tel: 01904 624190

St Michael le Belfrey is a 16th century church known for its unique stained glass and for being the baptism place of Guy Fawkes of the Gun Powder Plot.

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

Holy Trinty Rectory, Micklegate, York, YO1 6LE, Tel: 01904 623798

Holy Trinity's role as a parish church hides its extraordinary importance in the history of monasticism in York and in the North of England. Now featuring a permanent 'Monks of Micklegate' exhibition.

12-17 Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL, Tel: 0871 704 2054, Email, www.picturehouses.co.uk/york

City Screen has been dubbed one of the finest quality cinemas in Europe. It comprises three luxurious screens with an incomparable choice in comfort, sound and vision, which show independent arthouse films as well as mainstream blockbusters

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

Biggest collection of Railway objects in the world.

Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9XJ, Tel: 01484 865727, Email, www.kirkleeslightrailway.com

Take a trip behind Hawk, Owl Fox or Badger - our four resident steam engines along nearly four miles of track through beautiful Yorkshire countryside. This all-weather attraction is hugely popular with adults and children alike.

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

St Helen's Square, York, YO1 8QN, Tel: 01845 578332

Located prominently in St Helen's Square, this church is most famous for its west facade which faces the Mansion House. Originally a mediaeval church, it has been rebuilt several times and the present structure dates from the 19th century.

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.

Royal York Hotel Grounds, Station Rise, York, YO24 1AA, Tel: 01904 652320, Email, www.freijwheels.com/our-wheels.php?city=York

Visit the Wheel of York for stunning panoramic views of the city's famous landmarks including fascinating commentary as you sit enjoying views of York like you've never seen before.

The Eye of York, York, YO1 9RY, Tel: 01904 687687, Email, www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk

York Castle Museum - take a trip through time when you visit Britain's most famous Victorian Street experience at this fascinating museum of everyday life. Great New Attraction for 2009 - York Castle Prison.

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.

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.

Estate Office, Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, YO61 4AS, Tel: 01347 868372

A beautiful Grade-1 listed mansion set in 40 acres of grounds. Newburgh Priory is open to the public and also available to hire exclusively for weddings, conferences, outdoor events and other functions.