The ARC
St Saviourgate, York, YO1 2NN Tel: 01904 654324
Description:
A hands on archeological experience, housed in the
beautifully restored medieval church of St Saviour
Location:
Opening Times:
Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat 1-4
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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Bedale Hall
Bedale DL8 1AA Tel: 01677 424604
Description:
Museum set in a 18c building, with exhibits illustrating
the life of ordinary people of the period, its main feature being an
18c Bedale fire engine.
Location:
Opening Times:
Easter-Sep Mon-Sat 10-4, Oct-Easter Tue only 10-4.
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Donation box available
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Beningbrough Hall
Beningbrough, YO6 1DD Tel: 01904 470666
Description:
This beautifully restored 18c Georgian Hall, set in 148ha,
contains exquisite carving, over 100 pictures on loan from the
National Portrait Gallery, an impressive cantilevered staircase,
furniture & porcelain. There is a well equipped Victorian
laundry, a potting shed and a 3ha garden.
Location:
Opening Times:
28 Mar-2 Nov Sat, Wed & good Fri (also Fri in July
& Aug), House 11-5, Grounds 11-5.30
Disabled Access:
access to victorian laundry, shop & restaurant
Admission Prices:
House, Garden & exhibition £4.50, children
£2.30. Garden & exhibition £3, children £1.50
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Bolton Castle
Castle Bolton, DL8 4ET Tel: 01969 623981
Description:
14c Medieval castle, features including tapestries,
tableaux, arms & armour etc. Ring for details of special events
(eg theatre, medieval events etc)
Location:
Opening Times
:Mar-Nov
Disabled Access:
Admission Prices:
£3, children £2
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Borthwick Institute of
Historical Research
St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, YO1 2PW, Tel: 01904 642315
Description:
Now Part of York University, though has been used as an
arsenal, a workhouse, a prison & a school,Borthwick Institute
holds ecclesiastical archives & documents
Location:
Opening Times:
Mon-Fri 9.30-1 & 2-5
Disabled Access:
Admission Prices:
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Brimham Rocks
Brimham House, Summerbridge, Brimham HG3 4DW
Description:
The rocks are situated at a height of 950 ft on National
Trust moorland and was described by a Victorian guidebook as being 'a
place wrecked with grim and hideous forms defying all description
& definition.'
Location:
Opening Times:
Info centre shop & refreshment kiosk open daily
Jun-Sep 11-5. Mar, May, Oct-Dec open weekends 11-5.
Disabled Access:
Yes (specially adapted path)
Admission Prices:
Cars £1.50, motorbikes 60p, minibuses £2.50,
Coaches £6
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Byland Abbey
Coxwold YO6 4BD Tel: 01347 868614
Description:
A hauntingly lovely ruin set in peaceful meadows in the
shadow of the Hambleton Hills. It illustrates the later development
of Cistercian church, including the beautiful floor tiles.
Location:
Opening Times:
22 mar-Oct daily 10-6 (or dusk)
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
£1.40, children 70p
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