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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.

33 The Balk, Pocklington, York, YO42 2QF, Tel: 01759 307125

These magnificent and beautifully laid out gardens incorporate two lakes which contain. A National Collection of water lilies. The Hall is also home to Victorian and Secret Gardens and a Primrose Wood.

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

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

Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AJ, Tel: 01509 221155, Email, www.reelcinemas.co.uk/cinema/york

Reel York - now fully open after complete refurbishment.

Coppergate, York, YO1 9WT, Tel: 01904 615505, Email, www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk

Travel back 1000 years on board your time machine through the backyards and houses to the bustling streets of Jorvik.

Cumberland Street, York, YO1 9SW, Tel: 0844 8713024, Email, www.atgtickets.com/york

The Grand Opera House York, the county's biggest fully operational theatre and the home of live entertainment in the region. Proud to be bringing the 'West End' to York.

York Minster, York, YO1 7JN, Tel: 01904 550099

Scampston, Malton, YO17 8NG, Tel: 01944 759111

An exciting 4 acre contemporary garden, created by Piet Oudolf, with striking perennial meadow planting as well as traditional spring/autumn borders. Scampston Hall also opens to visitors for a shorter season in the summer

Harewood House, Harewood, LS17 9LG, Tel: 0113 2181010, Email, www.harewood.org

Harewood House, Bird Garden, Grounds and Adventure Playground - The Ideal day out for all the family.

Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB, Tel: 01439 772737, Email, www.northyorkmoors.org.uk

North York Moors National Park Centre on the banks of the River Esk. Newly refurbished with interactive exhbitions, av presentation, Inspired by... Gallery, children's climbing wall, indoor and outdoor play areas.

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.

Exhibition Square, York, YO1 7EW, Tel: 01904 687687

York Art Gallery is currently closed as a major redevelopment takes place and will reopen for Easter 2015.

3 Tower Street, York, YO1 9SB, Tel: 01904 461010

The Museum explores the history of two of Yorkshire's famous regiments; the Royal Dragoon Guards, and the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire. With over 80 showcases housing military artefacts collected over the last 300 years.

Ampleforth, York, YO62 4EN, Tel: 01439 766000, Email, www.visitors.ampleforth.org.uk

Set in acres of beautiful scenery, Ampleforth Abbey is home to the largest Benedictine community of monks in the UK. We extend a warm welcome to guests; please visit our Tea Room, Sports Centre, Bookshop, Golf Course and stunning grounds.

Junction of A169, Malton, YO17 6RT, Tel: 01653 697777

Award winning museum, housed within an orginal Prisoner of War Camp, containing extensive exhibitions and displays that tell the story of World War 2.

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.

Stewart Lane, Stillingfleet, York, YO19 6HP, Tel: 01904 728506, Email, www.stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk

Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens and Nurseries is a hidden gem on the outskirts of York, where you can spend a few hours enjoying peace and tranquility.

Naburn, York, YO19 4RW, Tel: 01904 621021

300+ berths for long and short mooring. A caravan certified club Week/Day/Half Day/Hour boat hire available