York and the Wolds

York & Vale of York

If you are looking for a cultural getaway or a romantic weekend break then visit York and be inspired.

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Yorkshire Wolds

Magnificent scenery in countryside of unrivalled beauty and varied heritage awaits you.

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Pickering

Pickering is a tranquil market town situated in the centre of the Vale of Pickering, the official gateway to the North York Moors National Park.

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Castle Howard

An historic 18th century house with extensive collections, sweeping park lands and famous gardens. Outdoor tours, events, exhibitions and guides. Adventure playground, plant centre, farm shop and gift shop.

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Beningbrough Hall and Gardens

This grand 1716 Georgian mansion, with impressive interior set in park and gardens makes a great day out for all the family. Explore the acres of gardens and wilderness in the play area, sample local produce in the restaurant and find out all about Georgian life.

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Barley Hall

Barley Hall is a stunning medieval townhouse, once home to the Priors of Nostell and the Mayor of York. Until the 1980’s the house was hidden under the relatively modern facade of a derelict office block.

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Breezy Knees Gardens

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

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Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum

Burnby Hall Gardens is home to the National Collection of Waterlilies, there are over 80 varieties to be spotted in the two lakes. The Gardens themselves are maintained to a high standard with fine features such as a walled garden.

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Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens

A magnificent Elizabethan house filled with treasures collected over four centuries. Original carvings and plasterwork to modern impressionist paintings. Gardens with maze, giant games and extensive plants.

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City Screen

This unique cinema has been dubbed one of the finest in Europe. It comprises of three large screens showing both independent and mainstream films. The cinema also boasts a riverside café-bar, restaurant and nightly live music.

Clifford’s Castle

Once a central stronghold of York Castle, the Tower has a turbulent past. It was at the heart of William the Conqueror's fearsome campaign to stamp out resistance in the north after his invasion in 1066.

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