The North of England
Filled with awesome castles, picturesque abbeys and iconic monuments, here’s how you can make the most of your trip up north.
More to explore
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Discover North Yorkshire
Home to castles nestled in chocolate box villages and Romantic abbeys, North Yorkshire has more than a few perfect days out.
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Northumberland is calling
Beautiful coastal castles, remote priories and acres of countryside, this stunning county is not to be missed.
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A short break in Cumbria
From Hadrian's Wall to the most besieged castle in the country, Cumbria is brimming with incredible places to explore.
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Sunset Opening
24 June - 26 August, Tuesdays Clifford's Tower, York -
Brass Band Sundays at Brodsworth Hall
Sun 6, 13, 20, 27 July & 3, 10, 17, 24 & Mon 25 Aug 2025 Brodsworth Hall and Gardens -
Sunday Music at Brodsworth Hall
Sun 31 Aug, 7, 14 & 21 Sep 2025 Brodsworth Hall and Gardens -
Dance Anthems Orchestra at Whitby Abbey
Fri 11 Jul Whitby Abbey -
UK Proms Weekend at Whitby Abbey
Sat 12 Jul Whitby Abbey -
Come Play ft. TV's Taskmaster at Beeston Castle
Sat 19 July - Sun 31 August 2025 Beeston Castle and Woodland Park -
Come Play ft. TV's Taskmaster at Belsay Hall
Sat 19 July - Sun 31 August 2025 Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens -
Come Play Ft. TV's Taskmaster at Brodsworth Hall
Sat 19 July- Sun 31 August 2025 Brodsworth Hall and Gardens -
Come Play ft. TV’s Taskmaster at Scarborough Castle
19 Jul - 31 Aug 2025 Scarborough Castle -
Come Play at Whitby Abbey
19 July - 31 Aug 2025 Whitby Abbey -
Medieval Falconry at Warkworth Castle
Tue 22 & Wed 23 July Warkworth Castle -
Dinosaurs! at Belsay Hall
Sat 26 - Sun 27 Jul 2025 Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens -
Knights' Tournament at Warkworth Castle
Tue 29 & Wed 30 July 2025 Warkworth Castle -
Medieval Mischief at Warkworth Castle
Tue 5 & Wed 6 Aug 2025 Warkworth Castle -
Knights' Tournament at Warkworth Castle
Tue 12 Aug & Wed 13 Aug 2025 Warkworth Castle -
Medieval Falconry at Warkworth Castle
Tue 19 & Wed 20 Aug 2025 Warkworth Castle -
Sunday Music at Belsay Hall
Sun 31 Aug, Sun 7, Sun 14 & Sun 21 Sept 2025 Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens -
Illuminated Whitby Abbey
Fri 24 Oct - Sat 1 Nov 2025 Whitby Abbey -
Halloween half-term at Belsay Hall
Sat 25 Oct - Sun 02 Nov 2025 Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens -
Halloween Half-Term at Brodsworth Hall
Sat 25 Oct - Sun 2 Nov 2025 Brodsworth Hall and Gardens -
Halloween half-term at Scarborough Castle
Sat 25 Oct - Sun 2 Nov 2025 Scarborough Castle -
Halloween half-term at Whitby Abbey
Sat 25 Oct - Sun 2 Nov 2025 Whitby Abbey -
Spooky Woodland Walk at Belsay Hall
Thu 30 Oct - Sat 1 Nov 2025 Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens -
Spooky Woodland Walk at Brodsworth Hall
Thu 30 Oct - Sat 1 Nov 2025 Brodsworth Hall and Gardens -
Ghost Tales at Carlisle Castle
Thu 30 Oct - Sat 1 Nov 2025 Carlisle Castle -
Ghost Tales at Scarborough Castle
Thu 30 Oct - Sat 01 Nov 2025 Scarborough Castle -
Father Christmas at Belsay Hall
Weekends from 29 Nov - 21 Dec, and Mon 22 & Tue 23 Dec 2025 Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens -
Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall
Weekends from 29 Nov - 21 Dec 2025 Brodsworth Hall and Gardens -
Christmas at Belsay Hall
Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, Sat 6 & Sun 7, Sat 13 & Sun 14, Sat 20 & Sun 21, Mon 22 & Tue 23 Dec Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens -
Festive Fun at Brodsworth Hall
Weekends from 29 Nov - 21 Dec 2025 Brodsworth Hall and Gardens -
Festive Fun at Scarborough Castle
Weekends from 29 Nov - 21 Dec 2025 Scarborough Castle -
Wreath Making Workshop at Brodsworth Hall
Tue 2, Thu 4, Tue 9 &Thu 11 Dec 2025 Brodsworth Hall and Gardens -
Wreath Making Workshop at Mount Grace Priory
Tue 2, Thu 4, Tue 9 and Thu 11 Dec 2025 Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens -
Wreath Making Workshop at Belsay Hall
Thu 4 & Sat 6 Dec Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
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