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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

The Arena, Cliftongate Business Park, Wiggington Road, York, YO32 2RH, Tel: 01904 692221

This exciting new adventure park is now open in York. The Web brings together a variety of activities and attractions all on one convenient site to keep all the family, friends and groups entertained.

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.

Roman Bath Public House, St Sampsons Square, York, Tel: 01904 620455

Home to the Roman Bath Museum

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.

The National Trust, Rievaulx, North Yorkshire, YO62 5LJ, Tel: 01723 870423

An 18thC grass-covered terrace, landscaped from wooded hillside with views of Rievaulx Abbey, 2 classical temples, 1 furnished and decorated as a dining-room.

York, YO, Tel: 07920 044094, Email, www.chrisceaser.com

Chris is a York based photographer who specialises in landscape photography. An associate of the Royal Photographic Society.

The Estate Office, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate, Ripon, Harrogate, HG4 3DY, Tel: 01765 608888, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountainsabbey

This breathtaking World Heritage Site includes a Cistercian abbey, elegant Georgian water garden and medieval deer park.

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.

Aldborough, Nr Boroughbridge, YO51 9EP, Tel: 01423 322768

The museum houses many objects from the once sophisticated town of Roman Britain's largest tribe.

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.

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

Biggest collection of Railway objects in the world.

Goodramgate, York, YO1 2LF, Tel: central@tcct.org.uk, Email, www.visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/Holy-Trinity-Church-York-North-Yorkshire/

A Glimpse of the Medieval world behind a busy street. Holy Trinity Goodramgate has the air of a hidden treasure. It stands in a small, secluded, leafy churchyard, with the Minster towering behind, tucked away behind Goodramgate.

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.

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.

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 Boatyard, Lendal Bridge, York, YO1 7DP, Tel: 01904 628324, Email, www.yorkboat.co.uk

Enjoy the sights of York onboard a Yorkboat river cruise, where we offer Daytime City Cruises, Early Evening Cruises, Floodlit Cruises & self drive motor boats.

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

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