Days Out in North Yorkshire

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With so many English Heritage sites in the county there's a day out in North Yorkshire to suit all the family this season - from tranquil escapes to coastal breaks, we have something for everyone.

We have now switched to our summer opening hours, meaning that there is even more time for you to enjoy our properties and events on your visit. Please check opening times before travelling.

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Places to visit : North Yorkshire

Aldborough Roman Site
Aldborough Roman Site

Roman mosaic pavements line the remains of this once northern tribal capital, set amid a peaceful Victorian garden.

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Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey

Once one of the greatest monasteries in England, Byland Abbey inspired the design of church buildings throughout North.

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Clifford's Tower, York
Clifford's Tower, York

It’s the stunning view you get of the historic city of York that makes Clifford’s Tower one of the most popular attractions in Yorkshire.

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Easby Abbey
Easby Abbey

In a beautiful setting by the River Swale, Easby can be reached via a pleasant walk from Richmond Castle.

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Helmsley Castle
Helmsley Castle

Unlock 900 years of life at Helmsley Castle, an essential site for any visitor to the market town of Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park.

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Kirkham Priory
Kirkham Priory

Beautifully placed between the city of York and the town of Malton, the riverside ruins of Kirkham Priory are set in the beautiful Derwent valley near the Yorkshire Wolds.

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Events : North Yorkshire

Tour of the Archaeology Store
Tour of the Archaeology Store
Venue: Helmsley Castle, North Yorkshire
Date: Fri 21 June 2013

Join our Curators at the English Heritage Archaeology Store for a free guided tour of the collection.
Medieval Music and Minstrels
Medieval Music and Minstrels
Venue: Rievaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire
Date: Sun 23 Jun 2013

Enjoy the sweet sounds and songs of medieval England in a series of performances at Rievaulx Abbey. This Sunday multi-instrumentalist Richard York performs period music with a vast variety of instruments, whilst Peter Bull provides wandering music.
Medieval Music and Minstrels
Medieval Music and Minstrels
Venue: Rievaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire
Date: Sun 30 Jun 2013

Enjoy the sweet sounds and songs of medieval England in a series of performances at Rievaulx Abbey. This Sunday Hautbois bring music from the time of the dissolution of the monasteries and the Pilgrimage of Grace.

A Trinity of Treasures
A Trinity of Treasures
Venue: Mount Grace Priory, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
Date: Thu 4 Jul

Join Churches Conservation Trust guide Graham White for a guided tour of three stunning churches in their care, set in beautiful rural locations across North Yorkshire.
Yorkshire's King & Castle
Yorkshire's King & Castle
Venue: Middleham Castle, North Yorkshire
Date: Fri 5 Jul

Join Senior Historian Steven Brindle for an in-depth tour of Middleham Castle to discover its origins and connections with Richard III.
Yorkshire's King
Yorkshire's King
Venue: Middleham Castle, North Yorkshire
Date: Sat 6 Jul 2013

An evening dedicated to King Richard III, with a fascinating talk from Philippa Langley, the lady behind the recent dig to uncover the king's remains in Leicester.
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