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Inspiration and fun for all the family, our ‘Great Days Out’ guide presents Yorkshire’s finest collection of attractions. Read on to find out further information about each attraction, including what’s new for 2017, directions and opening times. And with a whole series of events taking place throughout the year, there is even more reason to get out and about. From plant fairs, car and steam rallies and period re-enactments to outdoor theatre, concerts and festivals there is something for everyone.

To discover even more about all of the attractions in our collection, download a range of special offers, such as 2-4-1 entry, and find ideas for days out and things to do during 2017, visit www.castlesandgardens.co.uk.

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Once you’re in Yorkshire there are plenty of options for getting around, whether you prefer your own pedal National Trust property power, sitting back on a train or bus or exploring scenic back roads by car.

By Bicycle English Heritage property Following on from the huge success of the magnificent Tour De France and annual Tour De Yorkshire, cycling has never been so popular. Quiet country roads, byways and a network of cycle paths, there’s a lot to see and do, so get on your bike and Yorkshire In Bloom Attractions discover Yorkshire from your saddle. To plan your which have achieved recognition for perfect cycling route, visit planting, cleanliness and maintenance www.yorkshire.com of their gardens.

By Rail High speed trains from London and Scotland link into VAQAS Attractions which have achieved an excellent local network at places such as York, recognition for planting, cleanliness and Leeds, Doncaster and Darlington. maintenance of their gardens.

By Road Yorkshire’s road network is easily accessible from all Accredited Museum parts of the country. The A1 and M1 from the South and the M62 from the West give speedy access into the region. From the North East and Scotland, the A1 brings you to the heart of our attractions. HHA Member of the Historic Houses Association Tourist Information Centres Yorkshire is well served with a network of Tourist Information Centres where you can obtain more detailed information leaflets on our attractions. W Winter Opening Attractions are either fully open For a full list of Tourist Information Centres visit or have reduced opening times during winter www.britainexpress.com/TIC/Yorkshire.htm months. It is preferable to confirm in advance by telephoning. www.castlesandgardens.co.uk To download special offers such as 2-4-1 entry visit c Dogs welcome on leads (grounds only) our website. You’ll also find further information about all of our attractions, discover what’s on and keep up  Plant sales to date with the latest news. Children’s playground Social Media Make sure you follow us on K Tearoom Twitter @YGHCG and like us on Facebook /YGHCG to keep up to date with what’s g Gift Shop going on across our attractions along with exclusive previews, insights and behind the scenes news b Group Visits E For enquiries or further information contact: Facilities for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility Tel: 01759 373628 Email: [email protected]  Facilities for visual impairments castlesandgardens.co.uk  Facilities for auditory impairments @YGHCG YGHCG

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Coffee Yard, Off Stonegate, York, YO1 8AR Barley Hall 01904 615505 Discover a medieval townhouse in the heart of York. barleyhall.co.uk Once home to the Priors of Nostell and a Lord Mayor of York. Until the 1980s the building was hidden under a modern facade, with the amazing medieval Opening times structure only discovered and its rich history uncovered when it was about to Open Daily 10am until 4pm. Holiday opening times vary. be destroyed. Now restored to its original splendour, Barley Hall is dressed as Check website for latest opening hours. it would have been when the Snawsell family called it home in 1483. Boasting stunning high ceilings, beautiful exposed timbers and a magnificent Great Hall, Directions we invite you to make yourself at home in the Middle Ages. Plus: Discover Barley Hall is located in the heart of York. Walk up Henry VIII’s impact on York through archaeology and first-hand accounts of Stonegate, towards York Minster and Coffee Yard is life in the city at the ‘Power & Glory’ exhibition, included in your admission. located on the right hand side.

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photo: NT Images, Chris Lacey photos: NT Images Beningbrough, York, YO30 1DD Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens 01904 472027 Built in the 18th century, numerous occupants have changed the face of nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough this Italian-style house and it has an intriguing story to tell. From a wealthy teenager who built this mansion, its occupation by the Opening times RAF in WWII, to the re-invention as a country house gallery in partnership 4 March – 5 November, Tuesday – Sunday, 10.30am – with the National Portrait Gallery. Today, the architectural grandeur of the 5pm. Open extra for bank holidays, Mondays in July & rooms is a perfect setting for the many 18th century portraits featuring August and weekends throughout winter. people who have influenced British history and its culture. In the garden, traditional formal mixed borders contrast with sweeping lawns, and the Directions restored working walled garden. Taste the day’s harvest in the walled Located between York and Harrogate. garden restaurant with south facing terrace for sunny, dry days. Signposted off the A19 and A59 (over toll bridge).

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Estate Office, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6EX Bolton Abbey 01756 718009 Escape for a day at Bolton Abbey. boltonabbey.com Wander along the riverside and woodland paths, explore the Priory Church and Ruins and discover a landscape full of history and legend. Relax by Opening times the river and enjoy a picnic or treat yourself to lunch and fresh homemade Open everyday from 9am. cakes in the cafes and tearooms. During the school holidays enjoy fun and adventure. Meet the Estate Bunny, brave the Welly Walk and see if you can Directions master all the obstacles and climb to the top of the tree, unravel the witch’s Just off the A59 on the B6160 BETWEEN Harrogate spell and spot the pumpkins hidden in the trees, meet Father Christmas and and Skipton. For satellite navigation our postcode is discover your favourite scenes along the New Pantomime Trail through BD23 6EX. Strid Wood.

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Nr Leyburn, DL8 4ET Bolton Castle 01969 623981 Bolton Castle is a stunning late medieval castle completed in 1399. boltoncastle.co.uk Our visitor experience includes period dressed rooms, falconry, hawk and owl displays, a chance to try archery and a wild boar park. There Opening times is a tea room, gift shop and gardens, which include a maze. Tours Open from 10 am to 5 pm from 1 April to 30 October and school activity days can be arranged with prior notice. We also 2017. We close on some Saturdays due to weddings. have activity packs for children. Details of special events, including Please check website for details. living history and theatre can be found on the website. The castle is a stunning wedding venue and is licensed for civil ceremonies, drinks Directions and entertainments. It has also been used as a film location, including Approximately 5 miles west of Leyburn. Follow A684 to Ivanhoe, Elizabeth and recently the Horrible Histories film ‘Bill’. Wensley, turn right towards Redmire and Carperby (also brown signed) and castle will be seen soon after Redmire village.

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Breezy Knees Gardens Common Lane, Warthill, York, YO19 5XS 01904 488800 A riot of colour from May to September in 20 acres of extensive gardens. breezyknees.co.uk Explore sweeping herbaceous borders, a fragrant rose garden, fountains, rockery, cottage garden, special June and September gardens and much Opening times more. The gardens remain packed full of colour throughout summer, Gardens - Everyday 10.30am - 5pm (1 May to 30 Sept). supplemented by new highlights, like the irises of May, the peonies of June, Nursery - Everyday 10.30am - 5pm (1 May to 30 Sept). the roses of mid-summer and the late summer blooms of the September Cafe - Wednesday to Sunday plus Bank Holiday garden. Come and see why after a recent visit, renowned plantsman Roy Mondays (1 May - 30 Sept). Lancaster commented - “What I saw exceeded all expectations and I for one was bowled over.” Plus, our specialist nursery has a particularly fine selection Directions of perennials and our cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday plus Bank Holiday 6 miles east of York, 1 mile off A64 between Warthill Mondays serving light lunches, freshly baked scones and delicious cakes. village and A64.

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Brodsworth Hall & Gardens Brodsworth, Doncaster, DN5 7XJ 01302 722598 english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth Glimpse a Victorian vision of life in a country house. Brodsworth Hall was built and the pleasure gardens laid out, in the 1860s, as Opening times House & Servants’ Wing (Guided tours an up-to-date new home for the Thellusson family and their servants. It at 11am and 12 noon, free flow from 1pm). Non-flash survived with remarkably few changes until taken on by English Heritage photography allowed. 1 Apr-31 Oct, daily 11am-5pm, in 1990. The gardens have been restored, and the faded and worn interiors 1 Nov-29 Mar Closed*, 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan Closed. gently conserved, telling the story of the changing fortunes of the people who *Servants’ Wing open weekends and school holidays lived and worked here. Wander around this beautiful Victorian country house, during this period. Garden and tearooms: 1 Apr-30 Sep, roam the gorgeous gardens, stop for tea in the tearoom, and discover the daily 10am-6pm, 1-31 Oct, daily 10am-5pm,1 Nov-9 Feb, children’s play area. In 2017 we continue work to help halt the decay of this Sat-Sun 10am-4pm, 10-18 Feb, daily 10am-4pm, 19 Feb- Victorian country house. Experience conservation in action - english-heritage. 29 Mar, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm, 24-30 Dec & 1 Jan Closed. org.uk/visit/places/brodsworth-hall-and-gardens/Caring-For-Brodsworth/ Last entry 30 mins before closing.

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Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum The Balk, Pocklington, YO42 2QF 01759 307125 Burnby Hall Gardens are home to a National Collection of over 100 burnbyhallgardens.com varieties of Hardy Water Lily. These are cultivated on the Upper and Lower lakes and are in bloom from Opening times June to August. The Gardens comprise eight acres of woodland and 10am to 5.30pm March to October; 10am to 4pm during garden, and feature an ornamental bridge, a Victorian Garden, an Aviary, a the winter months. Rock Garden and a Stumpery. The Stewart Museum houses a fascinating collection of artefacts collected by Major Stewart on eight world tours Directions that were undertaken between 1906 and 1926. Events are held throughout At Pocklington off the A1079 – 12 miles east of York. the spring and summer, and include a Tulip Festival in May, Children’s Brown signs direct from all routes into Pocklington. events on Wednesdays during the spring and summer Holiday periods, Free parking. regular Sunday brass band concerts, and outdoor theatre events.

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Burton Agnes, Driffield, YO25 4NB Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens 01262 490324 Simon Jenkins, author of ‘England’s Thousand Best Houses’, burtonagnes.com described Burton Agnes Hall as ‘the perfect English house’, one of England’s twenty finest alongside Windsor Castle, Buckingham Opening times Palace and Chatsworth House. The Elizabethan Hall, designed by Robert Hall, Gardens, Shops & Café open daily 11am-5pm Smythson, contains exquisite Elizabethan carvings and a superb art 1 April- 31 October & 14 November – 23 December. collection including many Impressionist works. Outside, the gardens offer Snowdrop opening 4 Feb – 5 March. flamboyant seasonal displays of colour, shape, texture and scent. Explore several thousand plant varieties, herbaceous borders and a potager, the Directions jungle garden, classical ponds and the Woodland Walk. Many treats await in We are easily found on the A614 York to Bridlington road, the courtyard. Original, handcrafted gifts and souvenirs can be found in the midway between Driffield and Bridlington. two courtyard shops and a local artists’ gallery, and the café serves homemade meals using the garden’s fruit and vegetables and local ingredients.

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Burton Constable Hall and Grounds Burton Constable, Skirlaugh, HU11 4LN 01964 562400 East Yorkshire’s grandest stately home and a terrific family day out. burtonconstable.com A family residence for over 700 years, Burton Constable Hall is crammed full of fine furniture, paintings and sculpture – the results of centuries of collecting. Opening times Roam Capability Brown’s parkland with woodland, lakes and sculpture trail; visit Easter Sat-29 October, 18 Nov-10 December. Hall: the restored stables and orangery; see the gigantic whale skeleton that appears 12noon-5pm, Christmas 11am-4pm. Closed Fridays in Moby Dick. In 2017 we are spotlighting Hull’s traders and talented craftsmen except July, August & Christmas. Tea Room, Grounds, who helped shape this magnificent place. New house trails and improved family Stables & Shop daily 11am-5pm, (4pm Fridays). activities together with local art and photography exhibitions means that there is something for everyone at Burton Constable. Directions From Beverley: A1035 Bridlington road then follow A165 towards Hull. From Hull: A1033 towards Hedon, turn left at Saltend roundabout and follow Historic House signs. W g K b c E

photo: Andy Bulmer Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA Castle Howard 01653 648333 As seen in ITVs Victoria, Castle Howard is one of Britain’s finest castlehoward.co.uk historic houses. Built in the 18th century by Sir John Vanbrugh the grand house sits in 1,000 Opening times acres of parkland and gardens in the Howardian Hills – a designated Area of Grounds and Stable Courtyard open daily. Please check Outstanding Natural Beauty just outside York. In the house admire awe-inspiring the Castle Howard website for house opening dates architecture, world renowned works of art and allow guides to share stories and times. of the Howard family who have lived at Castle Howard ever since it was built. Outside, sweeping parkland dotted with lakes, temples and statues; a formal Directions walled garden and an impressive woodland housing a rare botanical collection 15 miles north-east of York, just off the A64. Public transport available. offer endless opportunity to explore. Plus, enjoy the adventure playground, gift shop, farm shop, garden centre, cafes and a range of events throughout the year.

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Constable Burton, Leyburn, DL8 5LJ Constable Burton Hall Gardens 01677 450428 Constable Burton Hall was built for Sir Marmaduke Wyvill by John constableburton.com Carr in 1768. This elegant Georgian house remains the private home of the Wyvill family Opening times Enjoy the peaceful rural setting and abundant wildlife of this idyllic location. Gardens opening 2017 Wander the trails through extensive woodland and formal gardens with their 25 March – Sunday 17 September. 10am-4pm daily. stunning seasonal displays of snowdrops and daffodils. Throughout the open season, group tours of the Hall and Gardens are invited by prior arrangement Directions through the Estate office. Each year, on the first May Bank Holiday weekend, Constable Burton Hall Gardens are located within easy Constable Burton Hall plays host to a magnificent Tulip Festival, sponsored reach of the A1 (8 miles) on the A684 which runs through by Chelsea award winning nursery ‘Bloms Bulbs’. With over 6,500 bulbs Leyburn, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National planted annually, vast expanses of flowers grace the gardens in a glorious Park. display of colour. b c E

Bradford Road, Riddlesden, BD20 5EL East Riddlesden Hall 01535 607075 An intimate estate offering layer upon layer of history. nationaltrust.org.uk/riddlesdenhall East Riddlesden Hall has seen many a family in residence; from merchant class to tenant farmers, come and listen to their stories unravel with Opening times scandal and intrigue. Driving through the gates you’ll be met with 400-year- Open Saturdays-Wednesdays, 10.30am-4.30pm between old stone walls, blackened by time and industry. Each room tells a story 18 March-5 November. Open Saturdays-Sundays, 11am- of this wonderful jigsaw puzzle of a house, enjoy a taste of life in the 4pm between 11 November-17 December. Last entry 30 past and contribute to the worn stone flooring. The garden is a delight minutes before closing. in any season with explosions of colour and scents in every corner, and the natural play areas are the perfect place to stir up the imaginations Directions of young minds. Seasonal traditions run throughout the year. Located between Bradford and Skipton on Bradford Road (B6265) in Riddlesden. Take the A650 from Bradford or the A629 from Skipton.

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Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN Fairfax House 01904 655543 Come and experience one of the finest eighteenth century fairfaxhouse.co.uk townhouses in England. Let Fairfax House transport you to the splendour of city-living in Georgian Opening times York. Originally the winter home of Viscount Fairfax and his daughter, Open February to December, Tuesday-Saturday: 10am–4.30pm & Sun: 12.30–4pm. it’s richly decorated interiors and magnificent stucco ceilings make it an Monday Guided tours: 11am and 2pm. BH Mondays: architectural masterpiece. Fairfax House vividly recalls a lost world of 10am–4.30pm. Closed 24-26 December. 1760s-life with a beautiful collection of furniture and furnishings recreating

the opulence, grandeur and comfort which once existed. For 2017 there is Directions a stunning exhibition set throughout the house, Made in York: Enlightening Fairfax House is located in the heart of York, close to the Georgian City, exploring the enlightened ideas, people, objects and Clifford’s Tower, Coppergate and Jorvik Viking Centre. discoveries that York created. Families can also meet Gregory, The Park & Ride bus stop 2 minutes’ walk. Townhouse Mouse, and enjoy his award-winning children’s trail and quest. W g b photo: NT Images, Chris Lacey

photo: NT Images, Chris Lacey photo: NT Images, John Millar Ripon, HG4 3DY Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal 01765 608888 This magnificent abbey was established by devout monks. nationaltrust.org.uk/fountainsabbey The atmospheric ruins that remain are a window into a way of life which shaped the medieval world. When John Aislabie inherited Studley Royal, Opening times he set about creating an elegant water garden of mirror-like ponds, Abbey and water garden open April – October, 10am statues and follies, incorporating the romantic ruins into his design. – 5pm, and November – March, 10am – 4pm. Closed Riverside paths lead to the deer park, home to red, fallow and sika deer. Fridays November – January, and 24 and 25 December. Explore further and discover William Burges’ gothic masterpiece St Mary’s Church, an Elizabethan mansion and an ancient mill. Step inside Directions Swanley Grange to uncover more about the abbey’s agricultural past. Located off the B6265 to Pateley Bridge, signed from A1, You’ll find a vegetable garden, sheep, hens and heritage crafts. One-of- 12 miles north of Harrogate (A61). Free parking at visitor a-kind, this special place is now recognised as a World Heritage Site. centre. Pay and display at Studley Royal deer park.

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27 Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1GG Goddards House and Garden 01904 771930 Celebrate 250 years of Terry’s confectionery history (think nationaltrust.org.uk/goddards chocolate orange!) at the former family home of Noel Terry. A warm Arts and Crafts house full of memories, where you can sit down Opening times in the drawing room, pour yourself a sherry and feel at home. Meander 12 April – 5 November, Wednesday – Sunday, 10.30am through garden rooms, discovering fragrant borders and hidden corners. – 5pm. 17 November – 17 December, Friday – Sunday, Commissioned by Noel Terry and created by George Dillistone, the Arts 10.30am – 4pm. and Crafts garden is one of the few to visit in central York. Whether it’s delicious lunches served in the Terry’s dining room, afternoon tea Directions on the terrace with a garden view, or morning coffee in the drawing On Tadcaster Road next to York racecourse and near the room, Goddards makes you feel like a guest of the Terry family. Marriot Hotel. Accessible parking only, nearest parking on nearby Knavesmire road (off A1036).

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Harewood House Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG 0113 218 1000 Harewood House is one of Yorkshire’s most popular country houses. harewood.org The Georgian building boasts stunning interiors, with silk covered walls and elegant Chippendale furnishings. The Capability Brown landscape stretches Opening times across 1000 acres and is best enjoyed from the formal Victorian Terrace. A 24 March – 29 October 2017. visit to Harewood also includes the exotic Bird Garden with penguins and parrots, the Farm where you can meet our goats and pigs, or you can enjoy Directions the lake from the water in Harewood’s very own boat. 2017 sees Harewood We are located between Harrogate, Leeds and Wetherby. celebrate it’s Victorian history. Inspired by ITV’s Victoria series which used Sat Nav postcode LS17 9LQ. Harewood as a location, you will be able to see personal objects owned by Queen Victoria and her Lady in Waiting, Charlotte Canning. Fans of the programme will also be treated to a costume exhibition including dresses worn by Jenna Coleman who played Queen Victoria displayed in rooms where they filmed.

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photo: Edwin Remsberg photo: Edwin Remsberg Nr. Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6AT Kiplin Hall 01748 818178 ‘A delightful way to while away an afternoon – the grounds, kiplinhall.co.uk garden, the beautiful house & perfect tea room refreshments’. This Jacobean country seat of the founder of Maryland, George Calvert, is an Opening times award-winning historic house and garden. ‘Gothic’ wing added in the 1820s; Gardens and Tea Room: Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues & wed from 4 Feb - 1 Nov, (also Good Fri) 10am - 5pm (4pm Feb and redesigned in 1887 by W.E. Nesfield. An intriguing property, now furnished March). Hall: Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues & Wed from 1 April - 1 as a comfortable Victorian home with an eclectic mix of previous owners’ Nov, also Good Fri., 11am - 5pm. Christmas Fri, Sat & furniture, paintings, portraits and personalia, including many Arts and Crafts Sun 1 - 3 and 8 - 10 Dec. 10am - 4pm. items. Numerous original paintings from 16th–19th centuries include works

by Beuckelaer, Carlevarijs, Kauffman and Watts. Gardens, productive Walled Directions Garden, woodland/lakeside walks, Garden Museum. Tea Room. Children’s Play Between Richmond and Northallerton on the B6271, Ship, garden games, dipping-pond. Temporary exhibition ‘Home Sweet Home’. about 5 miles east of the A1(M). Junction approx.3 miles south of Scotch Corner / A66. W  g K b c E

Lotherton Hall Lotherton Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB 0113 378 2959 Enjoy a fantastic day out at Lotherton Hall a charming country leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall estate where you can explore extensive grounds and the Edwardian house once owned by the Gascoigne family. Opening times In spring 2017 we’ll be opening a new visitor centre and adding to our 1 Mar – 31 Oct, 10am–5pm. animal collection with the introduction of penguins, flamingos and forest 1 Nov – 29 Feb, 10am–4pm (closed 25, 26 Dec & 1 Jan). mammals. Our new species will be presented in large enclosures designed Grounds open until 6pm 1 October – 31 March, 8pm 1 to represent their natural habitats and stimulate natural behaviours. Enjoy April- 30 September. Last entry 45 mins before closing, our wildlife trails, lawn games and playgrounds, plus watch the red deer House is open for guided tours only in Jan & Feb. grazing from our deer hide. Don’t miss the latest exhibition in the Fashion Galleries; explore the history of fashion through the personal stories of a Directions selection of Yorkshire women in ‘Fashionable Yorkshire: 500 Years of Style’. 13 miles north east of Leeds, near Aberford on B1217, or 2 miles from M1 junc 47.

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Ripon, HG4 5AE Newby Hall & Gardens 01423 322583 Enjoy a fantastic family day out at Newby Hall. newbyhall.com Children’s Adventure Garden, House Tours, Miniature Railway, Dollshouse Exhibition, Interactive Water Play, Woodland Walk, Zimbabwean Sculpture Opening times Exhibition, Teddy Bear Exhibition, Garden Restaurant, Large Picnic Area and 1 April-24 September, Tuesday-Sunday plus bank Gift Shop. Newby Hall itself is one of England’s renowned Adam Houses; holidays. Open 7 days a week in July and August. an exceptional example of 18th century decoration. The house is full of Gardens 11am-5.30pm, House by guided tour-see treasures amongst which include a rare set of Gobelins Tapestries, one of website for times & restrictions. the largest private collections of Roman Statuary in the country and some of Chippendale’s finest furniture. Explore the 25 acres of spectacular, award Directions winning gardens, full of rare and beautiful plants and Newby’s famous Just off the A1(M) Jct. 48 on the B6265 between Ripon double borders. Family Events throughout the year, see website for details. and Boroughbridge. For Sat Nav use HG4 5AJ. Free Parking.  g K b E

photo: NT Images, John Millar Nostell, near Wakefield WF4 1QE Nostell 01924 863892 Nostell is a Palladian treasure house, showcasing one of the finest nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell collections of Chippendale furniture in the country. Designed to impress, the decorative interiors are filled with furniture, paintings Opening times and significant handcrafted collection pieces, including one of the first Opening times vary, please visit website for details. longcase clocks made by John Harrison. 2017 marks the 300th birthday of this special clock and to celebrate, Nostell is hosting a contemporary Directions art installation curated by world renowned artist Luke Jerram. From 25 From Wakefield, head along the A638 towards Doncaster. March – 9 July, discover ‘Harrison’s Garden’, a display of 2,000 ticking clocks decorating the ground floor of the house, which is set to be a spectacle for the eyes and ears. You can also join in talks and events throughout the year to celebrate John Harrison and his clockwork inventions. Outdoors, the house is surrounded by acres of parkland and gardens – take time to meander along lakeside and woodland paths and don’t miss the Kitchen Garden. Explore the parkland on two wheels on our new cycle trails, opening spring 2017.

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photo: NT Images, Paul Harris photo: NT Images, Paul Harris Nunnington, York YO62 5UY Nunnington Hall 01439 748283 Enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful Yorkshire manor nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington-hall house, nestled on the quiet banks of the River Rye. Explore the period rooms whilst hearing the Hall’s many tales and discover Opening times one of the world’s finest collections of miniature rooms in the attic. With 11 February – 5 November, Tuesdays – Sundays. Open an ever-changing menu in the waitress service tea-room, you’ll be sure extra for Mondays in school holidays and Bank Holidays. to find new delicious choices on every visit. Famed for its picturesque 4 November – 10 December, weekends. location, organic walled garden with spring-flowering meadows, flamboyant Check website for times. resident peacocks and a changing programme of art and photography exhibitions, Nunnington Hall offers something for everyone to enjoy. Directions A170 Helmsley to Pickering road; 11½ miles north of Malton to Helmsley road (B1257); 21 miles north of York, via B1363. W  g K b c National Trust

Skyreholme, Nr. Appletreewick, BD23 6DE Parcevall Hall Gardens 01756 720311 Located in a tranquil and picturesque setting steeped in history. parcevallhallgardens.co.uk Parcevall Hall Gardens are the largest and the only RHS and English Heritage registered gardens open to the public in the Yorkshire Dales Opening times National Park. The 24 acres consists of colourful and intricate formal 1 April – 31 October. terraces, specimen trees and shrubs collected from Western China and the Daily 10am-6pm (last admittance 5pm). Himalayas, a natural rock garden considered to be the finest of its type in Northern England, historic rose garden displaying around 200 varieties and Directions an orchard containing old and unusual apple varieties. Rhododendrons Brown signs direct from the B6265 and from the B6I60. thrive and there are also Woodland Trails, the Herb Garden, Camellia Walk Free Parking. Groups by prior arrangement. and Chapel Garden to enjoy. A pure delight for lovers of gardens and a wonderful place to visit for a peaceful stroll in glorious surrounds.

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Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham DL2 3AH Raby Castle 01833 660202 Uncover history at Raby Castle. rabycastle.com Built by the mighty Nevills in the 14th Century, and home to Lord Barnard’s family since 1626. You’ll be fascinated as knowledgeable Opening times th st and friendly guides help bring history to life with guided tours of the 15 April to 1 October 2017. halls and chambers which house fabulous interiors, art collections and April, May, June and September: Wednesday to Sunday dramatic architecture. Outdoors, enjoy a stroll and spot wildlife in the (closed Mon & Tues). deer park, relax in the walled gardens, discover the Carriage Collection July and August: daily except Mondays (excl. bank hols). or explore the Woodland Play Area. A visit to the Tearoom and a browse around the gift shop all combine for a memorable day out. Directions Raby Castle is situated on the A688 West Auckland to Barnard Castle road, 8 miles North East of Barnard Castle. It can be easily reached from the A1(M) and A66. g K b c E

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, HG3 1QB 01423 565418 Open all year, this family-friendly garden will inspire and delight all rhs.org.uk ages with its innovative design, creative planting and practical ideas to take home. Opening times Highlights include the large herbaceous borders, wildflower meadows, the 9.30am – 6pm (4pm November – February) last entry kitchen and scented gardens, an alpine zone, woodland and streamside one hour before closing. walks. Children will enjoy the natural play features in the garden including the Closed Christmas Day. Logness Monster and the Craggle Top Tree House with the holidays packed full of family activities. The garden is an inspirational backdrop for a host of Directions exhibitions, specialist horticultural shows and a range of practical workshops 1½ miles from the centre of Harrogate on Crag Lane, off to fuel your creativity. With Bettys Café Tea Rooms located at the garden and Otley Road (B6162). a large RHS Plant Centre and shop there is plenty to keep the family occupied.

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Rievaulx, Helmsley, YO62 5LJ Rievaulx Terrace 01439 798340 Discover one of Ryedale’s hidden gems. nationaltrust.org.uk/rievaulx-terrace The eighteenth century landscape of Rievaulx Terrace and its temples. Stroll through the woodland to discover a changing programme of art Opening times sculpture trails amid the wild spring flowers and garlic. Here, children Daily 11 February – 31 March & 16 September – can run free throughout the natural play areas before entering the vast 5 November, 10am – 4pm terrace to experience the stunning views of Rievaulx Abbey and the Daily 1 April – 15 September, 10am – 5pm. surrounding valley. The Ionic Temple is a surprising jewel to discover with its magnificent painted ceiling and richly decorated furniture. Directions Located on the B1257, 2 miles north of Helmsley. Free parking.

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Ripley, Harrogate, HG3 3AY Ripley Castle and Gardens 01423 770152 Ripley Castle has been home to the Ingilby family for over 700 years. ripleycastle.co.uk There are fascinating stories to be told about the Castle and its inhabitants. Because it has belonged to the same family for 26 generations, Ripley’s Opening times colourful and sometimes gruesome history is well documented. If the Gardens and Parkland daily all year. Castle by guided tour Castle walls could talk they would tell the story of kings and queens; only; daily Easter to September, Weekends only March, civil war and plagues; secrets concealed behind the Knight’s Chamber October and November. Please see website for seasonal panelling; the swashbuckling daughter who held Oliver Cromwell at times. gunpoint in the library, and numerous clandestine affairs. The Walled Gardens contain some of Britain’s largest herbaceous borders and in Directions April display the National Hyacinth Collection. The Hothouses contain a The Ripley Castle and Village is situated 3 miles north of fantastic tropical plant collection and the Kitchen Gardens include rare Harrogate off the A61, 5 miles west of Knaresborough collections of herbs and spices, fruit trees and vegetables. In the pleasure and 7.7 miles south of Ripon. grounds you can take a walk around the lake and into the Deer Park. W  g K b E  Yorkshire’s Great Houses, Castles & Gardens 17 27

Malton, YO17 8NG Scampston Hall and Walled Garden 01944 759111 Scampston Walled Garden is a stunning contemporary garden scampston.co.uk designed by acclaimed plantsman Piet Oudolf. Striking contemporary planting, with dramatic grasses and unusual shrubs Opening times th th can be discovered inside numerous ‘garden rooms’. The parkland at Gardens & Parkland: 14 April – 29 October, Tues – Sun Scampston, designed by Capability Brown, provides beautiful walks and and Bank Holiday Mondays. glorious views out to the rising Wolds. Children’s trails and activities are Hall: 21 May – 6 Aug, Tues – Fri, Sundays & Bank Holiday also available throughout the season. The garden sits in the eighteenth Mondays. century kitchen garden walls of Scampston Hall. The Hall, with its opulent regency interior, opens for tours in the early summer. With an impressive Directions collection of art and antiques - guided tours are lively and informative. Finish Five miles east of Malton, off the A64. Just after the off the day with one of Scampston’s famous scones in the Garden Café! village of Rillington take the turn signed ‘Scampston Only’. Follow signs to the Walled Garden.  g K b c E

Church Lane, Sewerby, Bridlington, YO15 1EA Sewerby Hall and Gardens 01262 673769 The award winning attraction of Sewerby Hall and Gardens is the place sewerbyhall.co.uk to visit in 2017. With over 50 acres of stunning gardens to explore, a zoo, adventure Opening times playground and a host of events throughout the year, it is definitely Open daily between 1 April and 5 November. worth a visit. After an extensive restoration, the house now Seasonal opening 6 November – March. offers an insight into how it would have looked in the 1900s using Please see the website for further information. furniture from the Victoria and Albert Museum and other important collections. Interactive areas of the house include a servant’s life, Directions a working kitchen and the extended Amy Johnson exhibition. Located two miles north of Bridlington in Sewerby village. Follow the brown tourist signs from the outskirts of Bridlington.

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Skipton, BD23 1AW Skipton Castle 01756 792442 Guardian of the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales for over 900 years. www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Skipton Castle, once home to the famous Clifford Lords, is one of the best preserved and most complete medieval castles in England. Fully roofed, it is a Opening times fascinating and delightful place to explore in any season – from atmospheric Open every day from 10am (Sundays from 11am). Dungeon to the great Watch Tower, from the Chapel to the beautiful Conduit Last admissions 5pm (October – March 4pm). Court – a free self-guiding Tour Sheet is available in 10 languages. You may Closed 23-25 December. relax on the peaceful Chapel Terrace with its fine views over the town and woods, and enjoy traditional fare in the Clifford Tearooms. The Castle stands at Directions the head of the bustling High Street of this lively unspoilt town with its popular Castle entrance gateway at the head of the High Street. market. Events 2017: For up-to-date information and events visit Large car and coach park nearby. The Bailey Car Park www.skiptoncastle.co.uk. BD23 1UA.

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Sledmere, Driffield, YO25 3XG Sledmere House 01377 236637 Situated at the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds. www.sledmerehouse.com More than just another Country House and Garden, Sledmere takes pride in being the place where there’s always something happening, where there Opening times is lots to see and do and above all, where you may be assured of a warm House opening times vary; please check our website or Yorkshire welcome. Highlights of your visit could well include a tour of the call before your visit. Cafe, Farm Shop, Stables, Gardens charming 18th Century house, the renowned gardens, browsing our Farm & Grounds open all year, Tuesday – Sunday, 10.00am Shop and Home, Garden and Gifts store before well earned refreshment in – 5.00pm. the Terrace Cafe. Younger visitors are sure to be happy getting to know the animals in our model farm and letting off steam in one of our two play areas. Directions From York A166 towards Driffield. From Hull A1079 to Bishop Burton then follow signs to Malton to pick up signs to Sledmere.

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Temple Newsam Temple Newsam Road, Halton, Leeds LS15 0AE 0113 336 7560 leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam Temple Newsam is an impressive country estate and mansion set within a Capability Brown landscape. Opening times House open 1 Nov 16 to 11 Feb 17 Forty beautifully restored rooms showcase 500 years of history and one of Tues-Sun Pre booked visits and tours. 12 Feb 17 to 29 the most important collections of decorative art in the country. Explore the Oct 17 Tuesdays to Sundays 10.30 – 5pm. 31 Oct to 09 treasures of silver, ceramics, fine art, Chippendale furniture and uncover Feb Tues – Sun Pre booked visits and tours. 2017 26th the stories of the people who lived there. Set within 1500 acres of parkland, March to 29th October. The Farm: 26th March to 28th woodland and farmland, Temple Newsam boasts trails for cycling, walking and October 2017: Tues-Sun and Mon in school holidays riding, an 18th century walled garden and national plant collections. Visit Home 10am-5pm. 29th October 2017 – 24th March 2018: Tues- Farm and encounter rare breed farm animals and restored workshops providing Sun 10am -4pm. See website for full details. a glimpse into the workings of a historic country estate. Lastly there is also a tea room serving locally sourced food, a gift shop and local produce shop. Directions 4 miles from Leeds City Centre off B6159, 2 miles from M1, junction 46. 2 miles from Crossgates railway station. W  g K b c E  

Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP The Bowes Museum 01833 690606 This year sees The Bowes Museum celebrate its 125th anniversary. thebowesmuseum.org.uk Offering one of Britain’s most fascinating museum experiences and home to the most important collection of European fine and decorative arts in Opening times the North of England. Paintings by Van Dyck, Goya, El Greco, Canaletto, Open daily 10am–5pm. Closed only 25 & 26 December Gainsborough and other Old Masters can be found in impressive galleries & 1 January. alongside iconic objects such as the Silver Swan musical automaton, textiles, fashion, silver & metals, ceramics and furniture. The permanent Directions collections are complemented by an acclaimed exhibition programme which Just off the A66, 13 miles west of Scotch Corner/A1 in 2017 includes Only in England, Painting the Theatre: Garrick in Action; interchange, in the Pennines in the North of England. 17 The Clockwork Garden and Turkish Tulips. Situated in beautiful gardens and miles from Darlington Train Station. parkland, the Museum offers excellent dining in Café Bowes, and a gift shop.

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Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Middleham, The Forbidden Corner Leyburn, DL8 4TJ The Forbidden Corner is one of England’s most recent follies. 01969 640638 theforbiddencorner.co.uk The brainchild of Mr C R Armstrong C.M.G OBE. A unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises, created in a four acre garden in the heart Opening times of the Yorkshire dales. The Temple of the underworld, the eye of the needle, Everyday from 1 April - 31 October and then Sundays a huge pyramid made of translucent glass, paths and passages that lead until Christmas. Monday – Saturday 12 noon until 6pm. nowhere, and extraordinary statues at every turn. There are decisions to be Sundays & bank holidays 10am-6pm (or dusk if earlier). made and tricks to avoid. A day out with a difference that will challenge and Admission is by pre-booked tickets only, please phone delight children of all ages. Lost for centuries, we have recently unearthed The before your visit, or visit our website and book online. Armstrong Mausoleum, dare you wander down this secret crypt where there are some scary surprises in store. Directions Follow signs for Middleham, take the Coverdale road, past Coverham church, then turn right opposite the cottages and through the big iron gates. Sat Nav users W g K b E please use the postcode DL8 4TQ.

Castle Howard, York, YO60 7BY The Yorkshire Arboretum 01653 648598 On the Castle Howard Estate near York, a beautiful landscape of 120 yorkshirearboretum.org acres of parkland, lakes and ponds is the backdrop for a collection of Opening times more than 6,000 trees from around the world. 1 March – 30 November Daily 10am – 5pm (Last entry Lovely throughout the year, in spring and early summer it is ablaze with 4pm). Extended last entry to 4:30pm at weekends and naturalised flowering bulbs and wildflower meadows, while in autumn Bank Holidays from May to October. the colours are spectacular. Wander off to explore peaceful hidden

glades, let the children go wild in the woodland playground and enjoy the Directions very best in seasonal, home-cooked food in the café. Free weekly tours 15 miles NE of York. Follow the brown signs for Castle and a busy events programme ensure there’s always something to see Howard. The Yorkshire Arboretum is located opposite and do, whenever you visit. Under 12’s are admitted free of charge. the entrance to Castle Howard.

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photo: Wendy Pain photo: Sheena Morley Thorp Perrow, Bedale, DL8 2PS Thorp Perrow 01677 425323 At 100 acres, Thorp Perrow Arboretum boasts one of the largest thorpperrow.com collections of shrubs and trees in the North of England. Including the national collections of Ash, Lime, Laburnum, Walnut Opening times and cotinus. Open all year the Arboretum is arguably at its most Open every day (except xmas day) with shorter days striking through the autumn months when leaf colour changes set the through winter – see website for details. woodland trails ablaze. In spring snowdrops, crocuses and thousands

of naturalised daffodils are of note, followed by carpets of bluebells. Directions Use A1 junction 51. Follow Masham B6268 and turn left The Arboretum houses one of the largest Bird of Prey centres in the for Snape (signposted). Also accessible from B6267 North which incorporates an exciting mammal section, and also offers Masham-Thirsk Road (signposted). a plant shop, tearoom, adventure play area, and a year-round program of events including outdoor concerts and themed family days.

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photo: NT Images Minster Yard, York, YO1 7JL Treasurer’s House 01904 624247 Tucked behind York Minster, Treasurer’s House is not as it first appears. nationaltrust.org.uk/treasurershouse In 1897, Frank Green (the grandson of a wealthy industrialist) bought the property and created a lavish show home, grand enough to impress Edward Opening times VII during his visit. He was passionate about history and indulged this by 1 March – 5 November, Monday – Sunday, 11am saving this and other buildings in York. Frank Green built a large collection – 4.30pm. 16 November – 17 December, Thursday – of fine antiques, art and furniture, and this was the first house given to the Sunday, 11am – 4.30pm. National Trust, complete with its collection. The award-winning garden is an oasis of calm, so relax and enjoy unrivalled views of the Minster. The Directions Below Stairs Café has recently been refurbished and is free to enter. Find us behind York Minster. Use York city centre parking or public transport.

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photos: John Whitaker York Gate, Back Church Lane, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8DW York Gate Garden 0113 267 8240 Inspirational one acre garden widely recognised as one of Britain’s www.yorkgate.org.uk finest small gardens. Opening times A series of garden rooms with different themes and in contrasting styles Open Sunday to Thursday, from second Sunday in April are linked by a succession of vistas including colourful herbaceous borders, ponds, a white garden, kitchen garden, herb garden and a until the last Thursday in September. 12:30pm-4:30pm. shady woodland garden with a stream. Arts and Crafts architectural Closed for a special event on July 4, 2017. features play a key role throughout the garden which is noted for its exquisite planting details. Round off your visit with delicious light bites Directions and a choice of homemade baked goods in our Tea Room. Choose North of Leeds. 2 1/4m SE of Bramhope, just off A660. from locally sourced gifts and gardening gadgets from our shop. Park opposite the church in Church Lane. Follow the Free guided tours available most Sundays (phone for details). signed pathway through the churchyard.

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photos: Jonty Wilde West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG Yorkshire Sculpture Park 01924 832631 Brace yourself for a day out of the ordinary at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. ysp.co.uk Experience the iconic art of world-renowned artists including Antony Gormley, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore set in 500 stunning acres. Opening times Situated in the 18th-century Bretton Estate in West Bretton (one mile Open daily (except 24 and 25 December). from junction 38 of the M1), YSP is the leading international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture. It’s as free as it is awesome – Directions you just pay to park your car. Look out for major indoor and open-air One mile from M1, junction 38. exhibitions, ambitious interventions in the landscape and an exciting series of special events in 2017 as YSP celebrates its 40th anniversary.

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1 Barley Hall 13 Fairfax House 26 Ripley Castle & Gardens 2 Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & 14 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal 27 Scampston Hall & Walled Garden Gardens 15 Goddards House & Garden 28 Sewerby Hall & Gardens 3 Bolton Abbey 16 Harewood House 29 Skipton Castle 4 Bolton Castle 17 Kiplin Hall 30 Sledmere House 5 Breezy Knees Gardens 18 Lotherton Hall 31 Temple Newsam 6 Brodsworth Hall & Gardens 19 Newby Hall & Gardens 32 The Bowes Museum 7 Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum 20 Nostell 33 The Forbidden Corner 8 Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens 21 Nunnington Hall 34 The Yorkshire Arboretum 9 Burton Constable Hall & Grounds 22 Parcevall Hall Gardens 35 Thorp Perrow 10 Castle Howard 23 Raby Castle 36 Treasurer’s House 11 Constable Burton Hall Gardens 24 RHS Garden Harlow Carr 37 York Gate Garden 12 East Riddlesden Hall 25 Rievaulx Terrace 38 Yorkshire Sculpture Park