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Yorkshire Wolds

Magnificent architecture and elegant stately homes in stunning surroundings...

Burton Agnes Hall

Poppy fields

The Wolds in summer

Yorkshire Wolds rolling hills

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Magnificent scenery in countryside of unrivalled beauty and varied heritage awaits you. The Wolds are an outstanding and unspoilt holiday destination to which visitors return year after year.

The Yorkshire Wolds are a series of gently undulating hills and valleys, south of the North York Moors and stretching in an arc from the city of Hull and the market town of Beverley to the coastal resorts of Filey and Bridlington on the Yorkshire coast. Whether you want to get away from it all or discover fascinating local culture and heritage, you can be sure of experiencing a visit to remember. The Wolds have countless villages, with characterful inns and fine churches. For a glimpse of the grand lifestyle of landowners in times past, visit Burton Agnes and Burton Constable, both outstanding Elizabethan country houses, and the Georgian Sledmere House and Sewerby Hall.

For keen walkers The Yorkshire Wolds National Trail is a must. The path winds through 80 miles of some of the most tranquil and gentle countryside in England. From the banks of the mighty Humber estuary, along wooded slopes and through serene dry valleys, the walk climbs gently onto the airy tops of the rolling hills where on a clear day "you can see forever". Descending from the northern escarpment the final section of the Way finishes on the dramatic headland of Filey Brigg.

A visit to Hull is a treat -  East Yorkshire’s cosmopolitan waterfront hub with a rich maritime history, where there is a vibrant blend of culture, theatre, nightlife, shopping and events from jazz festivals to sea shanties.

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Things to do in Yorkshire Wolds

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cruckley Animal Farm

There are 50 species of rare and modern farm animals to see at this working family farm. Daily milking and seasonal activities such as gathering the harvest and sheep clipping. Children's paddock with small hand-reared animals.

Jorvik Viking Centre

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. Everything in the Jorvik Viking Centre is based on the evidence unearthed at the site.

The National Railway Museum

Home to the 'Flying Scotsman', visitors will discover the story of the train with three large galleries to explore and the only Bullet Train outside Japan.

Sledmere House

Home to Sir Tatton Sykes, there has been a manor house at Sledmere since medieval times. The present house was begun in 1751 and extended in the 1790s. Visitors will find beautiful interiors and peaceful walled gardens.

York Minster

York Minster is the largest medieval Gothic Church north of the Alps. It is a prime example spanning from Roman remains in the foundations through its time as a Norman Church and of course the 250 year period it took to complete.

Wolds Way Lavender

A family fun attraction with lots to see and do. Lavender fields, nature walks,distillery, narrow guage railway, tea room, shop and plant sales. This is a unique and relaxing experience

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