- Heritage

Wentworth Castle Gardens

The only Grade 1 listed landscape in South Yorkshire. This historic 18th century 500-acre parkland estate features 26 listed monuments, including a castle, follies and a magnificent 60-acre formal garden containing 100,000 bulbs as well as 3 National Collections - Rhododendrons, Camellias and Magnolias. Shop, Cafe, Adventure Playground. Tours by arrangement…

Wilberforce House

Birthplace of slavery abolitionist William Wilberforce. Reopened 2007 following £1.6 million redevelopment. Displays chart the history of slavery, the abolition campaign and slavery today…

Wortley Hall

15 acres of formal Italianate gardens surrounded by 11 acres of informal pleasure grounds…

York Gate Garden

Inspirational one acre garden widely recognized as one of Britain’s finest small gardens. A series of smaller gardens with different themes and in contrasting styles are linked by a succession of delightful vistas. Striking architectural features play a key role throughout the garden which is also noted for its exquisite detailing…

York Minster

Large gothic church housing the largest collection of medieval stained glass in England…

Cholmondeley Castle Garden

Extensive ornamental gardens dominated by a romantic Castle built in 1801 of local sandstone. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful Temple Water Garden, Ruin Water Garden and memorial mosaic designed by Maggy Howarth. Rose garden and many mixed borders. Lakeside picnic area, children’s play areas, farm animals, llamas, children’s corner, chickens and free flying aviary birds. Private chapel in the park…

Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral opens a window onto a rich and varied story of monks, kings andcraftsmen. 1000 years of history but a living thriving centre of community and Christian worship. A wonderful shop and unique 13th Century Refectory Cafe complement this magnificent National Treasure in the Heart of Chester…

Dorfold Hall

Jacobean country house built in 1616 for Ralph Wilbraham. Family home of Mr & Mrs Richard Roundell. Beautiful plaster ceilings and oak panelling. Attractive woodland gardens and summer herbaceous borders…

Gawsworth Hall

Fully lived-in Tudor half-timbered manor house with Tilting Ground. Former home of Mary Fitton, Maid of Honour at the Court of Queen Elizabeth I, and the supposed ‘Dark Lady’ of Shakespeare’s sonnets. Fine pictures, sculpture, furniture and beautiful grounds adjoining a medieval church…

Holmston Hall Barn

Newly restored 15th century oak framed barn. Sandstone base and floors, with twelve exterior oak doors…