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Places to go near York

The River Ouse, York

Have a great day out by Yorkshire’s waterside. From the majesty of York Minster and Ripon Cathedral to the charm of Victorian villages such as Saltaire on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Yorkshire boasts an above par selection of visitor attractions which should keep every member of the family entertained – whatever the weather.

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  1. Image for Beningborough Hall & Garden

    Principal attraction marker image Beningbrough Hall & Gardens »

    Unlike many fine properties, Beningborough Hall was not owned by the same family for hundreds of years. Little is …

  2. Image for Treasurer's House

    Principal attraction marker image Treasurer's House »

    This grand house was originally home to the treasurer of York Minster and is hidden away behind the impressive …

  3. Friargate Theatre »

    The home of York's Riding Lights Theatre company, this theatre is located by the River Ouse. It puts on a range of …

  4. Grand Opera House »

    This theatre is located on the banks of the River Ouse, in buildings that used to be York's Corn Exchange and a …

  5. National Railway Museum. © Stephen Dawson - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    National Railway Museum »

    The World's largest railway museum has more than 300 rail vehicles, including the famous 'Flying Scotsman' steam …

  6. Water Mill, York Castle Museum. © Sue Adair - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    York Castle Museum »

    The Castle Museum is housed in former prisons for the likes of debtors and murderers - one famous inmate being Dick …

  7. York Dungeon »

    Deep in the heart of historic York, buried beneath its very paving stones, lies the North's most chillingly famous …

  8. York Minster. © Val Vannet - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    York Minster »

    The tower of York Minster is the highest point in the city, and those who can manage to climb its 275 steep steps …

  9. Women's Memorial at the Yorkshire Air Museum. © Rachel Semlyen - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Yorkshire Air Museum »

    The Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial is based on a WWII Bomber Command Station. The historic …

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