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Delightful sheltered garden, renowned for its herbs and orchards growing old English fruit varieties. Herb garden planted with over 250 medicinal and culinary herbs. Renowned for its orchards growing old English fruit varieties.Partially restored watermill. Ancient ... more
Tel (day) 017683 61893Fax 017683 66824

Auckland Castle

Bishop Auckland
Picture of Auckland Castle, Durham
Historically the principal country residence of the Prince Bishops and now the official home of the Bishop of Durham. Located on a promontory overlooking the Rivers Wear and Gaunless, Auckland Castle is ten miles south-west of the city of Durham on the ... more
Tel (day) 01388 601627Fax 01388 609323
Picture of Bede's World, Tyne & Wear
Stunning 'Age of Bede' exhibition. Anglo-saxon farm with replica timber buildings, rare breeds and period crops. Attractive restaurant/Georgian hall, gift shop, herb garden, monastic site, varied events and exhibition programme. more
Tel (day) 0191 489 2106
Picture of Beech End Model Village, North Yorkshire
Beech End is unique amongst model villages- appealing to all ages. It combines fascinating visual detail with interactive fun. Steer scale model narrow boats around the picturesque canal. Drive vehicles through the village streets and into the countryside. Press ... more
Tel (day) 01969 625400Fax 01969 625400
Situated in an old chapel, the visitor centre explains the special wildlife and landscapes of Teesdale. From the Bowlees car park, you can follow a pretty path upstream to Summerhill Force.  Here the waterfall has undercut the limestone behind the fall ... more
Tel (day) 01833 622292Fax 01833 622292
Picture of Burnby Hall Garden & Stewart Collection, North Yorkshire
The Gardens comprise eight acres and include two large lakes which hold the National Collection of Hardy Water Lilies. The landscaped surroundings provide an excellent foil to the lakes and include a walled garden, presently in the process of being developed ... more
Tel (day) 01759 302068
Picture of Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, West Yorkshire
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 ... more
Tel (day) 01756 710614

Fell Footpark

Ulverston
Country park beside Lake Windermere. Offers substantial access to the lakeshore of Windermere. Fine picnic areas and rowing boat hire great for family visits. Impressive displays of daffodils and rhododendrons in season. Magnificent views of the Lakeland ... more
Tel (day) 01539 531273Fax 01539 539926

Gibside

Newcastle upon Tyne
Large wooded riverside estate. 18th-century landscaped 'forest' garden. Woodland and riverside walks boasting fine views across the Derwent Valley. Palladian Chapel with unusual three-tiered pulpit. Site of Special Scientific Interest - look out for ... more
Tel (day) 01207 542255Fax 01207 541830
Picture of Grassington National Park Centre, West Yorkshire
Grassington - A very picturesque village with sloping main street and cobbled square surrounded by a variety of shops, pubs and cafes. The spirit of Old Grassington Fair is revived each December when the village transforms the square and shops for the ... more
Tel (day) 01756 752774Fax 01756 753358
Forest
From the all access Ridding Wood trail to the demanding Silurian Way, from the Tearoom to the Sculpture trails, Grizedale Forest Park offers an unrivalled day out for everyone. more
Tel (day) 01229 860010

High Force

Barnard Castle
The woodland walk leads you to this spectacular sight. As you begin the descent down the gentle slope the well-maintained path twists and turns giving a different view every few yards. The muffled rumble suddenly turns to a roar and the sight astounds ... more
Tel (day) 01833 640209Fax 01833 640963
Picture of Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre, Northumberland, North of England
Built in 1775 as a hunting lodge for the Duke of Northumberland, the Castle is now the focal point for visitors to the forest. The Castle itself houses a series of exhibitions about the forest and its wildlife, together with an information centre, gift ... more
Tel (day) 01434 250209/220242Fax 01434 250209
Picture of Killhope - The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Durham
A visit to Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum, is a unique and unforgettable experience. Killhope is a fully restored nineteenth century lead mine, where you experience for yourself the life and work of the lead mining families of the Pennine ... more
Tel (day) 01388 537505Fax 01388 537617

Kinderland

Scarborough
Picture of Kinderland, North Yorkshire
Kinderland features areas of play with swings, slides, seesaws and even old Mother Hubbard's Shoe! Among other things, Kinderland has a spiraglide, maypole swings, crazy golf and an adventure play structure from Sweden, with bridges, a net funnel, climbing ... more
Tel (day) 01723 354555Fax (0)1723 501984
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Favourite Attractions

  • Free, guided tour of York Minster
  • Castle Howard's Easter Egg Hunt
  • York Dungeon and the bottomless Pit of Despair
  • Flamingoland Theme Park & Zoo
  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway
  • Dalby Forest Drive, with picnic sites and play areas
  • Medieval Knaresborough Castle
  • Story of Yorkshire's Heritage Coast at Robin Hood's Bay
  • Rheged Discovery Centre, for Cumbrian legend and heritage
  • Fell Foot Park on the shores of Lake Windermere
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
  • A cruise on Coniston Water on a Victorian 'gondola'
  • Sizergh Castle and rock garden
  • Wordsworth House, the poet's Georgian birthplace
  • Waterfalls at Aira Force
  • Wigan Pier
  • Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle
  • The Farne Islands and Lindisfarne (Holy Island)

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  • Pickering 01751 473791
  • York 01904 554455
  • Scarborough 01723 373333
  • Keswick 01768 772645
  • Penrith 01768 867466
  • Windermere 01539 446499

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