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Tel. 01347 848391 to book direct for the best prices – these will be 5-10% less than any third party bookings.

Places to Visit

York Attractions and Places to Visit

Top 15 attractions

The Manor House is perfectly located to visit the Cities of York & Ripon as well as both Yorkshires National Parks - The Dales and The Moors. Alternatively take a day out to visit the fantastic North Yorkshire Steam Railway & Heartbeat country, combining it with a trip to the spectacular Yorkshire coast.

Below we have compiled a list of our top 15 recommended places to visit (all within a 30 minute drive)

  • York Minster - N. Europe's greatest cathedral
  • Yorvik Viking Centre - A unique journey back in time
  • The Castle Museum – History brought to life – great fun for all ages
  • The National Railway Museum - The largest railway collection in the world
  • York Dungeon - Go on scare yourself
  • The Treasurers House – a splendid National Trust House within the city of York
  • Castle Howard - Arguably the country's finest stately home
  • Eden Camp - A fantastic World War II experience
  • Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal deer park - Beauty and atmosphere at a World Heritage Site
  • World of James Herriot - Learn all about the TV vet
  • Yorkshire Air Museum - For wartime and air enthusiast alike
  • Newby Hall & Gardens - Lovely stately home with loads of child activities
  • York Designer outlet - Shop till you drop at discount prices 

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