- Heritage

Knaresborough Castle & Museum

Ruins of 14th century castle standing high above the town. Local history museum housed in Tudor Courthouse. Gallery devoted to the Civil War…

Ledston Hall

17th century mansion with some earlier work…

Longley Old Hall

This timber framed Grade II* hall dates from the 14th century. It was owned by the Ramsden family, the former Lords of the Manors of Almondbury and Huddersfield, for over 400 years. It is included in Simon Jenkins’ England’s Thousand Best Houses…

Lotherton Hall & Gardens

A beautiful Edwardian country house with a bird garden, red deer park and formal gardens. Lotherton Hall is home to a treasure trove of arts and crafts and fine collections of paintings, silver, ceramics and beautiful costume galleries…

Mansion House

The Mansion House is one of York’s great historic treasures and the oldest surviving mayoral residence in the country. The beauiful simplicity of the hallway gives way to the magnificent grandeur of the stateroom. The extensive civic collection ranges from silver chamber pots to medieval ceremonial swords…

National Centre For Early Music

The National Centre for Early Music is based in the medieval church of St Margaret’s York. The church boasts a 12th century Romanesque doorWay and a 17th century brick tower of considerable note. The Centre hosts concerts, music education activities, conferences, recordings and events…

Newburgh Priory

Originally 1145 with major alterations in 1568 and 1720, it has been the home of the Earls of Fauconberg and of the Wombwell family since 1538. Tomb of Oliver Cromwell (3rd daughter Mary married Viscount Fauconberg) is in the house. Extensive grounds contain a water garden, walled garden, topiary yews and woodland walks…

Parcevall Hall Gardens

Parcevall Hall Gardens are a lasting testament to the remarkable insight of Sir William Milner (1893-1960), 8th Baronet of Nun Appleton, nr York; who in 1927 began on a project to rebuild the derelict 16th /early 17th century shell of Parcevall Hall at Skyreholme, near Appletreewick in North Yorkshire…

Plumpton Rocks

Grade II* listed garden extending to over 30 acres including an idyllic lake, dramatic millstone grit rock formation, romantic woodland walks winding through bluebells and rhododendrons. Declared by English Heritage to be of outstanding interest. Painted by Turner. Described by Queen Mary as ‘Heaven on earth’…

Rhs Garden Harlow Carr

One of Yorkshire’s most relaxing yet inspiring gardens! Highlights of the beautiful garden include spectacular contemporary borders, Gardens Through Time, Streamside garden, alpines, scented and kitchen gardens, woodland and wildflower meadows, extensive RHS Shop and Plant Centre, Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms and free parking. Events all year including children’s activities…