Helmsley Castle, North Yorkshire
The impressive ruins of Helmsley Castle are located in the town centre on Castlegate. The Castle is managed by English Heritage.
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A walk around the old streets of York
This easy circular walk around the city centre takes you to some of York’s hidden places. On the way, you’ll see some of York’s most popular places from a different angle as well as explore some of the old streets and “Snickelways”.
Read MoreThe Seal Colony at Ravenscar
Ravenscar is home to a large colony of seals, which you can visit. The seal colony is at the foot of the cliffs, directly underneath the Raven Hall Hotel.
Read MoreYorkshire – God’s Own County
Yorkshire has a population equal to that of Scotland’s and covers an area half the size of Belgium, 12,590 sq km. It has a flag of its own (a white rose on a blue background) and its own day of celebration, Yorkshire Day (1st August).
Read MoreA circular walk around York’s Medieval Bar Walls
The three-mile walk around the Medieval Walls of York is a great way to see the city from a different and slightly elevated perspective. As you walk around you’ll encounter lots of historic structures, some dating from Roman times.
Read MoreThe Humber Bridge, East Yorkshire
Of course, the highlight of any trip to the Humber Bridge is a walk along the bridge. This offers a unique and thrilling experience. There is plenty to see as well amazing views across the Estuary.
Read MoreThe National Railway Museum, York
The National Railway Museum is the perfect place to go on a rainy day. The largest rail museum in the world, it is home to over 100 locomotives and nearly 200 other items of rolling stock.
Read MoreArbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow
Arbor Low has been called the Stonehenge of the Peak District. This Neolithic henge monument is a very atmospheric place constructed on high moorland.
Read MoreStonehenge Stone Circle
The stone circle at Stonehenge is part of a complex landscape of ceremonial monuments. All around the area are ancient burial mounds and barrows.
Read MoreThe Angel of the North, Gateshead
The Angel of the North is a contemporary steel sculpture of an angel designed by Antony Gormley. Thousands of people pass its outstretched wings every day.
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