A visit to North Yorkshire would be incomplete without a trip to the stately and majestic Castle Howard which was the setting for the film "Brideshead Revisited". Castle Howard also has beuatiful grounds and an award winning farm shop.

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The sheltered walled garden, with spring-flowering organic meadows, orchards and flamboyant peacocks, complements this beautiful Yorkshire house, nestling on the quiet banks of the River Rye.

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A World Heritage Site, set in 323 hectares (800 acres) of beautiful countryside, offering an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the range of England's heritage.

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England's most important Carthusian ruin. The individual cells reflect the hermit-like isolation of the monks.

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Gliding in Yorkshire is something special. Whether you're a trainee pilot, a gliding pundit, or a member of the public wanting to try something new, the Yorkshire Gliding Club is a great place to be. They are open 364 days a year, offer full-time professional instruction and maintain a fleet of modern gliders.

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For the more energetic, the Sustrans National Cycle Route 65 is close by and for walkers you have a choice of two National Trails, The Cleveland Way and The Wolds Way and a wide selection of local footpaths and longer routes including The Howardian Way, The Foss Way, The Ebor Way, The Centenary Way and The Minster Way. The Lyke Wake Walk and Wainwright's Coast to Coast across the North York Moors are also within easy access.

Newby Hall is home to a wonderful collection of Chippendale furniture, Gobelins tapestries and classical statuary. With 25 acres of award winning gardens including one of Europe’s largest double herbaceous borders, an enchanting woodland walk and a miniature railway, younger visitors will also enjoy the exciting adventure gardens.

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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.

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Eden Camp is a multi-award winning Modern History Theme Museum housed within the grounds of an original World War Two prisoner of war camp.

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Dalby Forest is situated on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park. The southern part of the forest is divided by a number of valleys creating a 'Rigg and Dale' landscape whilst to the north the forest sits on the upland plateau.

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Scarborough, Whitby, Filey and Bridlington can be reached by car in just over an hour and for those who enjoy rock pooling and fossiing Robin Hoods Bay and Runswick Bay provide the perfect environment.

The World of James Herriot, located in the picturesque market town of Thirsk North Yorkshire, is one of the country's best loved family attractions. The museum encompasses the very essence of the world renowned vet James Herriot. It offers visitors an unforgettable experience of the life and times of a man who became an international celebrity after the publication of his books. So come and discover the charm of the World of James Herriot, and be inspired.

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Our Hands On Traditional Crafts & Pottery Centre offers parties, workshops & courses in pottery as well as wool spinning, wool dying, felt making and dry stone walling workshops. There is an activity for all ages and abilities from as little as £5.

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YorksYorkshire Mountain Biking offer a fantastic personal service for new or existing mountain bikers on the North York Moors. There are guided rides, instruction and bike holidays for all abilities, families, groups, or singles. We provide bespoke bike servicing and saleshire Mountain Bike Hire

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Reflections classic car hire and Yorkshire - Perfect Partners. We provide beautiful classic cars of the highest quality for you to hire for special days out and for special occasions. The perfect gift for any classic car lover, or an opportunity to drive a classic that you are considering owning. Located near to York in North Yorkshire we are well placed for you to experience driving a classic British sports car whilst taking a short break in North Yorkshire

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art, design & nature

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