RSS10 North Yorkshire Visitor Attractions
Jun 07
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Snainton Riding Centre, Snainton – With over 40 years of experience and fully qualified instructors, there are few days out that’ll be as thrilling as horse trekking! With everyone aged 4+ welcome, regardless of ability. The facilities are brilliant and the horses are all exceptionally friendly and well trained!
Doodlepots, Whitby – Why not try your hand at some pottery and painting? Pick your pot and spend as much time as you like decorating it with the huge selection of materials at Doodlepots! Very modest charges for the studio time and pots. Pop back a couple of days later and your pot is glazed, fired and ready to take home!
Peasholm Park Battleships, Scarborough – Home of the ’smallest manned navy in the world’! Watch miniature battleships disrupt the peace and quiet in the tranquil park surroundings as they reenact battles of days gone by! A thrilling day out and the perfect addition to walking around the wonderful park.
Go Ape, Thornton-le-Dale – Ready for an al action day out? Go Ape is definitely for you! High wires, tarzan swings, zip slides and rope bridges all in the canopy of the Dalby Forest national park! Booking is essential and age limits apply so call in advance! Get ready for an adrenaline fuelled day!
Beck Isle Museum, Pickering – Home of the first agricultural college in the UK and now the site of a stunning grade 2 listed building that houses some fantastic galleries. 27 rooms of agricultural history covering hundreds of years. Photography fans will be right at home too with hundreds of images shot by local photographers.
Falconry UK Birds of Prey Centre, Kirkby Wiske – Over 70 birds from 30 species feature at the centre and you’ll see some of the most amazing bird handling in the UK. The kids will be thrilled as the birds swoop inches over their heads and come to rest just a few feet away!
Inspired By… Gallery, Danby – A collection of art work and sculpture by a large range of artists, all inspired by the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors. Admission is free and and with a wide range of opening times this is great place to drop into on a rainy day!
Castle Howard, York – Sat in 1000 acres of stunning park land, dotted with fountains, temples, statues and lakes. You can take a boat trip around the Great Lake and then wander through the house and admire the huge collection of family heirlooms and history. A wonderful selection of shops and cafes mean you won’t go hungry either!
Yorkshire Wolds Gallery, Staxton – A wonderful contemporary art gallery with some fantastic pieces that’ll appeal to a wide age range. If you haven’t already eaten you’ll find some excellent homemade food and great teas and coffees to enjoy while looking out onto the stunning views of the Wolds.
Wolds Way Lavender, Malton – A wonderful family run attraction just outside Malton. You’ll get to look out over the huge lavender fields as you follow some of the tranquil nature trails. There’s plenty of opportunity to eat and drink in the tearoom before exploring the sensory areas and miniature railway!
