Key Attractions in the Yorkshire Moors and Coast
The Yorkshire Moors and Coast has a wealth of excellent attractions. Why not explore the area's heritage through spectacular Abbeys and Castles and the splendour of its stately homes and country houses. In contrast, the Yorkshire Moors and Coasts' past and a more humble way of life can be discovered in the area's museums, and a visit to England's longest steam railway provides another taste of days gone by.
Below are a key list of attractions across the Yorkshire Moors and Coast, however you may also use the the menu's below to browse all attractions in the area.
Aerial Extreme, Bedale
Get high... travelling above the forest floor encountering rope bridges, scramble nets and zip slides. Aerial Extreme is a high adrenaline tree-top adventure ropes course bringing together the buzz of a theme park ride with outdoor adventure.
Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby
This handsome 17thC harbourside house is where the great explorer, James Cook, came to serve his apprenticeship in Whitby in the year 1746. The house is now a museum. It houses a superb collection of original exhibits about Yorkshire's most famous son. Regional winner 2005, White Rose Awards.
Castle Howard, Malton
Magnificent 18th century house situated in breathtaking parkland, dotted with temples, lakes statues and fountains; plus formal gardens, woodland garden and potager. House guides share the history of the house, family and collections, while outdoor-guided tours reveal the secrets of the architecture and landscape.
Dalby Forest, North York Moors National Park
A 9-mile scenic drive with car parks, picnic places and BBQ spots. There are also waymarked walks of various lengths (up to 4.5 miles) including some all ability paths, and five cycle routes from beginner level to highly technical.
Kiplin Hall, Kiplin, Scorton
Kiplin Hall was built as a hunting lodge in 1620 for James I's Secretary of State, George Calvert, later 1st Lord Baltimore and founder of the State of Maryland, USA. It's design as a tall symmetrical pavillion in mellow red brick was unique in Jacobean architecture. Four fascinating families linked by marriage owned Kiplin for almost four centuries, each adding to its collections of fine paintings and furniture.
Go Ape, Dalby Forest
Go Ape is an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, Tarzan Swings and zip slides up to 40 feet up in the trees. Appealing to a wide age range, customers are fitted with a climbing harness, given instructions, and then trek from tree to tree high above the forest floor.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is the most popular heritage railway in Britain. Steam locomotives take visitors through 18 miles of stunning countryside stopping at picturesque stations along the way. Special events and dining services throughout the year. Best Visitor Attraction of 2007 by the Yorkshire Moors & Coast Tourism Partnership.
Scarborough Beach
South sands is a large sandy bay with good facilities, child friendly amenities and is popular with families. There is a working inner harbour with a small fishing fleet and outer harbour for pleaure boats and yachts. Boat trips around bay or along coast. A handy cliff lift provides easy access to the town centre in minutes.
Scarborough Castle
With over 2,500 years of turbulent history behind it, Scarborough Castle defends a prominent headland between two bays, with sheer drops to the sea. Before the castle was built, this natural fortress was favoured by prehistoric settlers before serving as a Roman signal station and Viking haven.
Thorp Perrow Arboretum & Falconry Centre, Thorp PerrowThorp Perrow Arboretum covers 85 acres of woodland walks, one of the largest collections of trees and shrubs in the North of England, and and holds 5 National Collections - ash, lime, walnut, Laburnum and Cotinus.
The Falcons of Thorp Perrow is a captive breeding and conservation centre, with the enjoyment of hands on experience for all the family.
Whitby Abbey
High on a cliff above the Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby are the gaunt, imposing remains of Whitby Abbey. Founded in 657 by St Hilda, Whitby Abbey has over the years been a bustling settlement, a kings' burial place, the setting for a historic meeting between Celtic and Roman clerics, the home of saints including the poet Caedmon, and inspiration for Bram Stoker, author of Dracula. Discover how over 2,000 years of history make the Abbey one of England's most important archaeological sites.
World of James Heriott, Thirsk.
Explore the home and surgery of James Herriot in 1950's themed rooms. Experience hands on activities and fun in the visible farm. Try your hand in the TV studios and investigate the variety of veterinary equipment.
The World of James Herriot is situated in Skeldale House in Thirsk - in the original Grade two listed house where the James Herriot stories were born.
