Attractions

JORVIK Viking Centre York

The world-famous JORVIK Viking Centre is a 'must-see' for visitors to the city of York and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK outside London. This year they celebrate 25 years since the Jorvik Viking Centre opened its doors with a series of special events. Welcoming 15 million visitors over the past 24 years, visitors can journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets as they would have been in the year AD975. JORVIK Viking Centre also offers three exciting exhibitions and the chance to actually come face to face with a Viking.

Sealife Centre (Scarborough)

Scarborough SEA LIFE and Marine Sanctuary will introduce you to many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to mighty sharks, all in displays which carefully recreate their natural habitats.

Explore freshwater rivers and streams, the rugged UK coastline, the shallows and the dark depths of the North Sea and the crystal clear warm waters of the Barrier Reef. At every step there are different amazing creatures to find, to watch and to learn about.

Discover the truth about the much-misunderstood shark; the plight of the endangered sea turtle; the remarkable lives of seahorses and countless more surprising facts about these and other incredible creatures.

Flamingo Land

Flamingo Land is a theme park and resort located in North Yorkshire, England. It attracts around 1.8 million visitors per year making it the third most visited theme park in the United Kingdom. Flamingo Land is also the 12th most visited theme park in Europe.

Lightwater Valley

Lightwater Valley is a theme park in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England. The park is perhaps best known for being the home of Europe’s longest rollercoaster - The Ultimate. The park features around 40 other rides and a birds of prey centre and other animal displays and attractions and is also home to retail outlets and restaurants. The park currently attracts approximately 330,000 visitors.

Miniature Model Railway At Gilling East

There is also a miniature railway in the village operated by the Ryedale Society of Model Engineers. The RSME railway and club house are at The Old School on Pottergate which is the narrow road running west from the main road alongside the Fairfax Arms. More Info...

Helmsley Walled Garden

Dating back to 1759, Helmsley Walled garden nestles between the Grade One listed landscape of Duncombe Park and the scheduled ancient monument that is Helmsley Castle. More Info...

Scampston Walled Garden

Set within the 18th century walls of the original kitchen garden for Scampston Hall, today the Walled Garden has an exciting and unashamedly modern feel to it and complements the adjacent 18th century 'Capability' Brown park. More Info...

Monk Park Farm

Monk Park Farm is located near Thirsk in North Yorkshire and is in the heart of Herriot Country and on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. This wonderful Children's Farm is one of Yorkshire's best Places to Visit and is ideal for school visits and educational farm visits. As an Animal Park it is extensive with so much to do. The farm possess a varied collection of both Outdoor and Indoor Feeding Areas where you can see such as lambs, sheep, goats, calves, cattle, pigs, ponies, donkeys, horses, llamas, alpacas, wallabies, albino wallabies, deer, ducks, geese, hens, peacocks, rabbits and guinea pigs. More Info...

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

With the magnificent steam engines, beautiful rural stations and smartly uniformed staff, a visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is like taking a step back in time. From the smoke and steam pouring from the engines to the cosy wood-panelled carriages and friendly conductor service, the railway is both lovingly preserved and charmingly authentic. It’s also the perfect starting point for a day out, whether you’re travelling between the rugged Yorkshire villages, hiking on the wind swept moors or spending a day by the seaside in Whitby.More Info....

Cruckly Farm

Cruckley is a traditional family run farm, set in the heart of rural East Yorkshire, close to the Wolds. For the last 20 years our doors have been open to the public, educating school parties and providing families with hours of fun and a countryside experience which is hard to match. If you want a fun filled day of animal antics, or just a relaxing stroll in a beautiful setting then Cruckley is the place for you. More Info...

Wolds Way Lavender Farm

This family run 12-acre site is currently planted with over 6.5 acres of lavender ranging from rich hues of purple to purest white. Essentials oils, creams and toiletries are available, extracted on site from the Deer Park Distillery, Yorkshire’s only Lavender Distillery. Set within half a mile from the Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail, the lavender farm is surrounded by mature woodland, on the edge of the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds. First opened in 2003, the dream has been to create a Lavender and Herb Farm for people to walk round and enjoy. The farm has built their own distillery so their lavender from the fields can be distilled at Wolds Way Lavender to extract the 100% Pure Lavender Essential Oil. A leisurely stroll around the site reveals the amazing differences between one variety of lavender and another. Plenty of seating is available, enabling the sights and fragrant smells to be absorbed at a relaxing pace. The well-planned layout of the plants adds to the overall experience of the visit. More Info...