The Caravanning Site --- Places to Visit and Days Out in The County of Yorkshire

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Places to Visit in The County of Yorkshire

York Brewery Established in 1996 within the City Walls, York Brewery is both a tourist attraction and a working brewery, providing customers locally and around the country with the first traditionally brewed ales from within the walls of York for over 40 years. Click the photo for More Information.
Mother Shiptons Cave and Petrified Well Mother Shipton is England’s most famous Prophetess. She lived some 500 years ago during the reigns of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. Her Prophetic visions became known and feared throughout England, with many of them still proving uncannily accurate today. The Cave, her legendary birthplace is near to the famous, unique, geological phenomenon - The Petrifying Well. See its magical cascading waters turn items into stone! The Petrifying Well is England’s Oldest Visitor Attraction, first opening its gates in 1630! Mother Shiptons Cave & The Petrifying Well lie at the heart of the Mother Shipton Estate – a relic of the Ancient Forest of Knaresborough. Click the photos for More Information.
Jorvick Viking Centre The JORVIK Viking Festival attracts thousands of visitors from around the world. Events will include children's activities, famous battle re-enactments, sagas and songs. Click the photos for More Information.
National Railway Museum The Mallard, Flying Scotsman, these and many more are on view at the N.R.M. Museum exhibits are tactile and visitors are encouraged to touch and feel the items on display as far as conservation allows. The collection, including over 100 locomotives and nearly 200 other items of rolling stock tells the railway story from the early 19th century to the present day. Click the photos for More Information.
The Shambles Shambles (or The Shambles as it is often referred to) is a street in the city centre of York with a long and interesting past. Today the Shambles is Europe's most visited street, attracting tourist, shoppers and business clients. We are proud to present this website which brings together the history, community and services of Shambles, In the days of Sat Nav this is the Post Code:York YO1 7LZ. Click the photo for More Information.

Yorkshire Air Museum - Elvington The museum is a living memorial to all the Allied Air Forces personnel who operated from Yorkshire during the Second World War, and particularly the thousands of young people who gave their lives in that conflict. We aim to be relevant to present day generations by explaining in a realistic way what life was like on a typical wartime bomber station, as well as displaying the history of aviation. Click the photo (3 Aircraft) for More Information. Yorkshire Airshow - Elvington Airfield - Details Here You May Also Click the photo (Harrier) for More Information.
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Travel between Embsay station, built in 1888, and the new award-winning station at Bolton Abbey. Your journey takes you through picturesque Yorkshire Dales scenery. Bolton Abbey station is the ideal stopping off point for a pleasant one and a half mile walk to the ruins of the 12th Century priory. Venture a little further to picnic on the banks of the River Wharfe, or in the shade of Strid Wood where you will find the Cavendish Pavillion for refreshments. Click the photo for More Information.
Selby Abbey Selby Abbey is unique in the North of England, as the first monastery to be founded in the North after the Norman Conquest and one of the few in England to have survived as a parish church. The Abbey was granted its founding charter by William the Conqueror and has connections with France, Germany and the USA. It is reputed to be the birthplace in September 1068 of King Henry I of England, the son of King William I and Queen Mathilda. Click the photo for More Information.
Grassington & Burnsall Grassington is one of the best loved of the many delightful little towns and villages in the Yorkshire Dales. Often described by locals as a "village" it is really a small town, as indicated by its name and the fact that it was granted a charter for a market and fair in 1282, which continued to be held regularly until about 1860. Burnsall Burnsall village is one of the Yorkshire Dales prettiest villages situated by the river wharfe famous for its beautiful views and scenery and its picturesque bridge. Click any photograph for More Information.

Castle Howard Castle Howard is one of Britain's finest historic houses and is still home to my family whose forebears conceived, designed, and built it over three centuries ago. Click the photo for More Information.
Dalby Forest Dalby Forest is situated on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park. The southern part of the forest is divided by a number of valleys creating a 'Rigg and Dale' landscape whilst to the north the forest sits on the upland plateau. Click the photo for More Information.
Ryedale Folk Museum As you step through the entrance of the Ryedale Folk Museum you will be transported back in time. Follow the trail based around the story of Elphi the Ryedale hob. This exciting new trail will encourage our younger visitors to discover more about the habitats, wildlife, and nature within the museum ground. Click the photo for More Information.
The Dungeon Enter the Labyrinth of the Lost at your peril! Buried beneath York Minster, discover the ancient fortress of Roman York and Emperor Constantine…Every treacherous turn takes you further into the hidden realm of the lost Roman Legion…will you ever get out?! Warning: The York Dungeon is not recommended for those of a nervous disposition or young children. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult Click the photo for More Information.

York Maze

Carved out of 1.5 million growing maize plants and covering the area of 15 football pitches,York maze is thought to be the largest maze in the world!! With a different design every year it is ready to baffle visitors old and new. Navigate your way around the maze, climb the towers, collect the clues and you may win a prize!

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The White Rose Polo Club

Founded in 2007. Yorkshire's fastest growing HPA club aims to provide an exciting and encouraging environment for all levels of polo player, and has beautiful facilities situated just 5 mins from the M62 and 20 mins from York. Lessons are available six days a week and membership for the 2007 summer season is open.

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Eden Camp This is no ordinary Museum - Not another Military Museum - Not a glass showcase Museum - They have reconstructed scenes using movement, lighting, sound, smells, even smoke machines to transport you back in time, to make you feel that you are there taking part in history. Please allow 3 to 4 hours for a visit. It is the only Theme Museum to offer such an experience coupled to value for money, so don't miss it. Click the photo for More Information.
The Shed The Shed music and poetry venue was created by Simon Thackray in 1992. Based in the village of Hovingham (originally in Brawby), The Shed is close to the market towns of Malton, Helmsley, Pickering and Kirkbymoorside, on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. They welcome people from across the UK and Europe who travel to see world class musicians and poets perform in this intimate and friendly space. The finest modern jazz, blues, folk, country, classical, world and improvised music, comedy, poetry and knitting are all performed in front of Simon's old shed door. Click the photo for More Information.
What To Do With The Kids! Lots of ideas for families and kids to spend quality time together. We have listed over 2800 fabulous Child Friendly attractions for families and kids. There are lots of ideas of places to take your kids ... All attractions listed on the site are somewhere kids would enjoy. Click the photo for More Information.
Scampton Hall Scampston is home to a superb collection of paintings, porcelain and furniture. The pictures include works by Thomas Gainsborough, Samuel Scott, Richard Wilson and others. The aim has been to create a comfortable family home which can accommodate the needs of the younger generation whilst retaining as much of the old as possible. This is a family home and there are no ropes or other barriers to be seen, and Sir Charles, assisted by a friendly team of guides, enjoys taking people round his home in small groups Click the photo for More Information.
Wolds Way Lavender 12 acres of Plants and Wildlife to discover and enjoy! , Lavender Sundial, Lavendetorium, Nature walk & beehives - LARGEST BEEHIVE IN THE WORLD (probably), Distillery, Narrow-gauge Railway!, Raised lavender beds and level paths for easy access Disabled Toilets and Baby Changing facilities, Shaded areas for your pets, Free parking for cars & coaches, Free admittance Cosmetics and aromatherapy products using our own Essential Oils, 120+ varieties of herbs and Lavender Click the photo for More Information.