Kirkham Priory
Kirkham Tel: 01653 618768
Description:
The ruins of this Augustinian priory, including a
magnificent carved gatehouse, are set in a peaceful & secluded
valley by the River Derwent
Location:
Opening Times:
22 Mar-Sep daily noon-5
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
£1.40, children 70p
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Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough HG5 8AE Tel: 01423 503340
Description:
14c castle ruins, plus museum of the local history, and a
gallery illustrating the civil war in Knaresborough
Location:
Opening Times:
Easter, May-Sep, daily 10.30-5
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
£1.50, children 75p
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Lightwater Valley Theme
Park & Village
North Stainley, HG4 3HT Tel: 01765 635321/635334
Description:
Set in 175 acres of country park & lakeland, there are
rides & attractions for all the family, plus the 'Village' with
its high street merchandise at unbeatable factory shopping prices
Location:
Opening Times:
Theme park; Easter-Oct 10-5. Village & factory
shopping open every day 10-5
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Theme park; £9.95 (height over 1.3m), £7.95
(height under 1.3m). Village free
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Malton Museum
Old Town Hall, Market Place, Malton, YO17 0LT Tel: 01653
695136
Description:
Displays of prehistoric, Roman, and medieval artifacts,
plus displays illustrating the extensive local Roman settlements
Location:
Opening Times:
Easter Sat-Oct mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 2-4
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
£1, children 60p
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Merchant Adventurer's
Hall
Fossgate, York, YO1 2XD Tel: 01904 654818
Description:
The 14c medieval guild hall of the powerful Merchant
Adventurers' Company, has many on display used by the merchants from
over the centuries
Location:
Opening Times:
end Mar-early Nov daily 8.30-5; early Nov-late Mar,
Mon-Sat 8.30-3.30
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
£1.90, children 50p
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Middleham Castle
Middleham Tel: 01969 623899
Description:
This childhood home of Richard III stands controlling the
river that winds through Wensleydale. There is a massive 12c keep
with splendid views of the surrounding countryside from the
battlements.
Location:
Opening Times:
22 Mar-Oct daily 10-6 (or dusk if earlier); Nov-mid Mar
Wed-Sun 10-4
Disabled Access:
Yes, except tower.
Admission Prices:
£1.60, children 80p
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Moors Centre
Lodge Ln, Danby YO21 2NB Tel:01439
772737
Description:
North York Moors National Park Information Centre, with
woodland and riverside grounds, terraced gardens and brass rubbing
centre. Special events in summer.
Location:
Opening Times:
Apr-Oct daily 10-5, Nov-mar Sat & Sun 11-4
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Free
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Mount Grace Priory
Osmotherley, DL6 3JG Tel: 01609 883494
Description:
The only well preserved Carthusian monastery in England,
founded in 1398 & beautifully situated in attractive woodland.
Each of the monks had his own two storey cell, one of which has been
fully restored & now contains hand carved replica cabinets, beds
& chests. there are also extensive remains of the cloister,
church & outer court, an award winning exhibition & gardens,
including a monks' herb garden
Location:
Opening Times:
22 Mar-Oct daily 10-6. Nov-Mar, Wed-Sun 10-4
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
£2.50, children £1.30
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Museum of Automata
Tower St, York YO1 1SA Tel: 01904 655550
Description:
A large collection of ingenious machinery covering 2000
years of history.
Location:
Opening Times:
Daily 9.30-5.30
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
£3.80, children £2.10
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