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York Boat
YorkBoat Daytime City Cruises operate everyday giving you the opportunity to see the sights of York in comfort whatever the weather! Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink from the bar as the sights of York city and country sail by onboard a 45 minute sightseeing cruise with informative live Captain's commentary.
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York Pass
See the best of York with this mega-value sightseeing pass What's included Free entry to attractions, museums and tours in York City and the York area (only with the York and Beyond Pass) Free access to the Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing buses of York for 1 day (operates only April - October) Free guidebook with helpful information and maps ...
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CLIFFORD'S TOWER, YORK
The stunning panoramic views over Old York from the top of Clifford's Tower, make it the ideal starting point for any visit to the city. There's plenty to discover at this imposing tower standing proud on its high mound. It is almost all that remains of York Castle built by William the Conqueror, and has served as a prison and a royal mint in its...
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Viking Walk
The York Viking Walk is a fascinating tour of Viking York. Time travel back to the 9th century and see where the Vikings fought to take the city in a bloody battle in 867. Find out how the Vikings' cunning and ferocity overcame the resistance of the Saxon kings who desperately defended the city! You will also see where the Vikings lived and worked...
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Cycle the Solar System
The scale of our model is 575,872,239 to 1. So every 100 metres along the track corresponds to more than 57 million kilometres in space. This means that along the route the speed of light is about 1.16 mph, so it is easy to walk at around 3 times the speed of light and to cycle at about 10 times the speed of light. Beyond Pluto the nearest...
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The Web Adventure Park
Web Adventure Park is a children's activity park in York , incorporating Creepy Crawlies and Wired High Ropes for a great day out with the kids in Yorkshire Wired is an amazing and challenging high ropes course in York comprising 22 activities of varying difficulty all of which are designed to test your nerve and ability. The course is 8...
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York Maze
Created from over one million living, growing maize plants, York Maze is not just the largest maze in the UK it’s an award winning fun filled, day out in the country. With over 20 different rides, attractions and shows to enjoy York Maze offers an amazing fun-filled full family day out.
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Riverside Farm - York
Indoor Play Barn 'Horse Play' - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall OPENING TIMES Our current opening hours for Horse Play are: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 8pm. Saturday & Sunday 11am - 8pm. Please note last admissions 1 hour before close. TOTS TIME Held During Term Times. Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm. HORSE PLAY DISCO Every...
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Jubilee Park
Jubilee Park is a community green space which has been developed through the efforts of local residents, with financial and other support from many sources. Development work at the park is now complete and the work of the Jubilee Park Company is to raise money for its maintenance. Admission: No entry fees Opening Times: Year round...
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KIRKHAM PRIORY
Beautifully placed between the city of York and the town of Malton , the riverside ruins of Kirkham Priory are set in the beautiful Derwent valley near the Yorkshire Wolds.
At this peaceful tourist attraction, learn all about the secret visit of Winston Churchill during the Second World War and unlock the connection between Helmsley Castle and...
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Yorkshire Lavender
Yorkshire's Premier Multi Award-Winning Lavender Farm, Lavender Gardens and Specialist Plant Nursery set in a spectacular hillside farm of nearly 60 acres, within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have hundreds of different lavender and herbs for sale, EJ's Tea Room/Restaurant to enjoy delicious food, a newly...
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Burnby Hall Gardens
These delightful Gardens, close to the centre of Pocklington (a thriving market town in the County of the East Riding of Yorkshire , England), are home to a National Collection of Hardy Water Lilies - the biggest such collection to be found in a natural setting in Europe.
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Stockeld Park - Wetherby
Stockeld Park - where magic is made & adventures begin.... Nestled within ancient woodland, Stockeld Park hosts its Adventure Seasons from Halloween through to Christmas, for February half term and in the summer weeks. During the winter we have a real outdoor ice skating rink, sculpture-filled Enchanted Forest, a massive maze, Nordic ski...
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Lotherton Hall - Leeds
Enjoy a fantastic day out at Lotherton Hall, a charming Edwardian house and country estate once home to the Gascoigne family. There is something for everyone to enjoy here; from the country house to the bird garden, the gardens and exhibitions, the shop and stables to the woodland walks and playgrounds.?? The present house has evolved over...
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RHS Harlow Carr
The £3.3 million Bramall Learning Centre has been officially opened. This innovative new centre is one of the UK's greenest buildings and will provide free education facilities for more than 10,000 children every year. About this exciting project The Bramall Learning Centre has been designed to be carbon neutral; in fact every element...
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Harewood House - Leeds
Harewood House, home to the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood, provides a great day out for all the family. The House, with its outstanding art collections, splendid State Rooms and fascinating 'Below Stairs' exhibition, is set in spectacular landscaped grounds, which include formal gardens and gentle woodland walks, a Bhutanese Stupa,...
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BYLAND ABBEY
Byland Abbey is the perfect place to stop on a family day out, or if you’re walking or cycling in the North York Moors National Park.
Once one of the greatest monasteries in England, Byland Abbey inspired the design of church buildings throughout the North.
A truly outstanding example of early gothic architecture, it inspired the design of...
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Mother Shiptons Cave
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,...
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The Great Yorkshire Maze
WELCOME TO THE GREAT YORKSHIRE MAZE The Great Yorkshire Maze is a brand-new attraction for all the family, nestled in beautiful countryside at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds! We have a field full of fun with nine acres of maize plants and never-ending paths to explore in the Yorkshire Rose Maze, and for younger adventurers there’s...
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Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors in York, catering for you, your child, and your family.
This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park.
We provide information on outdoor pursuits by county, city or by activity. Please use the home page map for county level outdoor pursuits browsing.
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We also list list of outdoor play areas and anything related to outside play by county or city. This could include rope bridges, climbing frames and pools in York.