Guidebook to Yorkshire
City/town information
Northallerton is a market town and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England. It lies in the Vale of Mowbray and at the northern end of the Vale of York.
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Northallerton
Northallerton is a market town and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England. It lies in the Vale of Mowbray and at the northern end of the Vale of York.
Harrogate is a town in North Yorkshire, England, east of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Its heritage as a fashionable spa resort continues in the Montpellier Quarter with the Royal Pump Room Museum, documenting the importance of local mineral springs. Nearby is the restored, Moorish-style Turkish Baths & Health Spa. To the west, leafy Valley Gardens features the art deco Sun Pavilion.
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Harrogate
Harrogate is a town in North Yorkshire, England, east of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Its heritage as a fashionable spa resort continues in the Montpellier Quarter with the Royal Pump Room Museum, documenting the importance of local mineral springs. Nearby is the restored, Moorish-style Turkish Baths & Health Spa. To the west, leafy Valley Gardens features the art deco Sun Pavilion.
York is a walled city in northeast England that was founded by the ancient Romans. Its huge 13th-century Gothic cathedral, York Minster, has medieval stained glass and 2 functioning bell towers. The City Walls form a walkway on both sides of the River Ouse. The Monk Bar gate houses an exhibition tracing the life of 15th-century Plantagenet King Richard III.
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York
York is a walled city in northeast England that was founded by the ancient Romans. Its huge 13th-century Gothic cathedral, York Minster, has medieval stained glass and 2 functioning bell towers. The City Walls form a walkway on both sides of the River Ouse. The Monk Bar gate houses an exhibition tracing the life of 15th-century Plantagenet King Richard III.
Arts
The Ritz Cinema on Westgate, Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England is a small 200 seat cinema run by volunteers. The building was originally the Mechanics' Institute for Thirsk and Sowerby, but was converted into a cinema in 1912 and is probably one of Britain's oldest operating cinemas
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Ritz Cinema
16 WestgateThe Ritz Cinema on Westgate, Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England is a small 200 seat cinema run by volunteers. The building was originally the Mechanics' Institute for Thirsk and Sowerby, but was converted into a cinema in 1912 and is probably one of Britain's oldest operating cinemas
Rural Arts - also known as the Rural Arts Cenre - is an arts charity providing workshops, performances, exhibitions and events, alongside a cafe, craft and gift shop and room hire.
Rural Arts
4 WestgateRural Arts - also known as the Rural Arts Cenre - is an arts charity providing workshops, performances, exhibitions and events, alongside a cafe, craft and gift shop and room hire.
Places to stay
Morndyke Shepherds' Huts Glamping Site
Morndyke Shepherds' Huts glamping site, great for couples.
History and heritage
Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near to the village of Aldfield.
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Fountains Abbey
Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near to the village of Aldfield.
Studley Royal Park including the ruins of Fountains Abbey is a designated World Heritage Site in North Yorkshire, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Studley Royal Park including the ruins of Fountains Abbey is a designated World Heritage Site in North Yorkshire, England
Mount Grace Priory, in the parish of East Harlsey, North Yorkshire, England, within the North York Moors National Park, is today the best preserved and most accessible of the nine medieval Carthusian houses in England.
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Mount Grace Priory
Mount BankMount Grace Priory, in the parish of East Harlsey, North Yorkshire, England, within the North York Moors National Park, is today the best preserved and most accessible of the nine medieval Carthusian houses in England.
With its breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Dales, Richmond Castle fully deserves its place as one of the finest tourist attractions in North Yorkshire. Standing in a commanding position above the River Swale, close to the centre of the town of Richmond. It was originally called Riche Mount, 'the strong hill'.
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Richmond Castle
Tower StreetWith its breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Dales, Richmond Castle fully deserves its place as one of the finest tourist attractions in North Yorkshire. Standing in a commanding position above the River Swale, close to the centre of the town of Richmond. It was originally called Riche Mount, 'the strong hill'.
World of James Herriot is the writer's home visitor attraction in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England. The attraction covers the life and books of the 20th century veterinarian and author James Herriot within the Yorkshire Dales.
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World of James Herriot
23 KirkgateWorld of James Herriot is the writer's home visitor attraction in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England. The attraction covers the life and books of the 20th century veterinarian and author James Herriot within the Yorkshire Dales.
Days out
There’s lots to do for children of all ages at Thorp Perrow. Run wild and free in the adventure play area, meet exotic birds and animals in the Bird of Prey & Mammal centre and explore the secret hideaways hidden thought-out the arboretum. Keep your eyes peeled for our fun trails and family event days.
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Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre
There’s lots to do for children of all ages at Thorp Perrow. Run wild and free in the adventure play area, meet exotic birds and animals in the Bird of Prey & Mammal centre and explore the secret hideaways hidden thought-out the arboretum. Keep your eyes peeled for our fun trails and family event days.
As one of the foremost adventure outdoor experience providers in the UK, Yorkshire Outdoors is the perfect choice for your 4x4 off-road experience.
Yorkshire Outdoors
As one of the foremost adventure outdoor experience providers in the UK, Yorkshire Outdoors is the perfect choice for your 4x4 off-road experience.
The Yorkshire Gliding Club was founded in 1934, by a group of pioneering aviators seeking to understand the potential of powerless flight. Today, we are dedicated to providing high-quality training and facilities, affirming our position as the best soaring club in the North of England.
Yorkshire Gliding Club
Sutton BankThe Yorkshire Gliding Club was founded in 1934, by a group of pioneering aviators seeking to understand the potential of powerless flight. Today, we are dedicated to providing high-quality training and facilities, affirming our position as the best soaring club in the North of England.