Near York Places to Visit

The Prettiest House & Gardens in Yorkshire - the Yorkshire home of Sir Reginald and Lady Sheffield.

Pay a visit to ‘Yorkshire Lavender’ - Farm, Gardens and Specialist Plant Nursery, set in almost 60 acres of grounds within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty in North Yorkshire.

"There's no place like this home" - one of the finest histoic houses in Britain and setting for Brideshead Revisited and located only 15 miles north of the historic city of York in North Yorkshire.

Based on an authentic World War II Bomber Command Station at Elvington near the historic City of York, fantastic displays the original Control Tower, RAF Bomber Command and Air Gunners's Collection, and an excellent collection of aircraft including the famous and fully restored Halifax Bomber.

Enjoy the best of horse riding in England – here in Yorkshire and on horseback! Fabulous hills, moors and coastlines to explore, and fantastic riding and trekking centres along the way. Ride Yorkshire offers something for riders of all levels and experience.

For a great family day out, come and explore the Yorkshire Museum of Farming at Murton near the historic City of York. Learn about the history of farming and have fun.