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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Castle Howard Estate Limited., Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA, Tel: 01653 648444, Email, www.castlehoward.co.uk

Magnificent 18th Century historic house and Stable Courtyard within 1,000 acres of breathtaking gardens. Located just 15 miles North East of York.

Sutton Bank, North Yorkshire, YO7 2EH, Tel: 01845 597426, Email, www.visitthemoors.co.uk

Interpretative exhibition 'Window on the Park'. Shop and tearooms, local walks, tourist information and scupltures.

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.

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

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

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.

Rievaulx Abbey, Rievaulx, York, YO62 5LB, Tel: 01439 798228, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/rievaulx

'Everywhere peace, everywhere serenity, and a marvellous freedom from the tumult of the world.' These words, written over eight centuries ago by the monastery's third abbot St Aelred, could describe Rievaulx today.

Common Lane, Warthill, York, YO19 5XS, Tel: 01904 488800, www.breezyknees.co.uk

14 acre gardens are packed with over 6,000 different varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees, and have been designed through careful successional planting to be at their best throughout the summer.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Halifax Way, Elvington, York, YO41 4AU, Tel: 01904 608595, Email, www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk

Based on a unique WWII Bomber Command Station, with tremendous atmosphere, fascinating exhibits, attractive Memorial Gardens and exciting seasonal events.