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Yorkshire has some glorious countryside and a beautiful coastline. The North York Moors have become well-known through the television series “Heartbeat”. Places such as Aplletreewick, Bellerby, Brandsby, Aislaby ( near Whitby) and Bilsdale offer ideal locations for anyone wishing to visit these areas.
The seaside towns of Whitby and Scarborough both have their own charm and plenty of rainy day entertainment for the tourist. Robin Hood’s Bay is close by, as are the smaller centres of Lealholm, Littlebeck and Scalby. Also in the east of the county are the lovely wolds, including Wold Newton. This area is one of the quieter destinations for the tourist and there are some lovely walks in stunning countryside.
Not far away is the historic city of York with the imposing Yorkminster. Appleton Roebuck and Sproxton are out of town locations within easy distance of the city, for those wanting the best of both worlds. Also in the north of Yorkshire is the historic market town of Richmond with its Norman castle and Georgian architecture. Close by is Dalton, for those wanting a country location not too far away.
Galphay is close to Ripon, another interesting old town with an interesting cathedral. The father of Lewis Carroll, author of “Alice in Wonderland”, was once a canon here and Wilfred Owen, the World War I poet, spent some time in Ripon and wrote some of his poems here.
The Yorkshire Dales have always been a popular destination for tourists, but it is still possible to stray far from the beaten track in places such as Dent and Wensleydale, and to avoid the crowds in this area. There is plenty of cottage accommodation in such places as Airton, Low Bentham, Askrigg, Hawes, Snape, Hawkswick and Preston-under-Scar. The attractive town of Skipton is on the edge of both the dales and the Pennine Hills. This market town has a 14th Century castle and was a Royalist stronghold during the English Civil War. It is a busy shopping centre with a thriving market.
Among other places of interest are Ingleton, with its caves, and towns such as Beverley and Halifax. The Bronte country, around Haworth in West Yorkshire is worth a visit, whilst the area around Sheffield is of interest. This is the gateway to Derbyshire and the Peak District.
The Derbyshire Peaks are a beautiful area of Britain. High Peak, Kinder Scout and Kinder Edge are perfect for the hiker and offer lovely views of the surrounding countryside. From Dore and Langsett, on the Sheffield side of the Peaks, to a host of places around the Derbyshire Peak district. There are towns such as Edale, Glossop, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Bakewell, famous for the tart. Other ideal centres include Ashbourne, Birch Vale, Blackbrook, Earl Sterndale and Hartington. The Snake Pass, the main road through the peaks, runs beside the picturesque Ladybower Reservoir.
Buxton is an old spa town, which holds an annual Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in its Edwardian Opera House. St Anne’s Well still provides the healing spring water and the town is worth visiting for its fine architecture, some of which dates from the early 17th Century.
Another popular destination is the town of Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire and another spa with its own mineral waters. It is thought to have been originally settled by the Romans, but the town today developed mainly during the 19th Century. Once again, it is in an ideal position for visits to the national park of the Peak District. Tansley and Wirksworth are nearby country locations, not too far from town.
Close to Castleton is the small attractive town of Hope, in the Hope Valley. Hathersage is another centre in the same area. Castleton itself is an attractive tourist destination, centred around an attractive square. It is overlooked by Peveril Castle, which dates from the 11th Century.
Lincolnshire has many pleasant market towns such as Alford and Spilsby, in the east of the county between the Wolds and the Fens. Not far from Spilsby are attractive villages such as Hagworthingham, Welton le Marsh and Somersby, the birthplace of the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson. Old Bolinbroke is also fairly close to Spilsby and is famous for its castle, the birthplace of King Henry IV. The ruins of the castle can still be seen today.
The county offers some lovely beaches at resorts such as Skegness and Mablethorpe. It is also ideal cycling and walking country, being one of the flattest counties in England. There are several castles, country houses and gardens in the county and various annual festivals.
Grimsby was once the largest fishing port in the world and is still a major east coast fishing port. It is an interesting town with several historical buildings, not least St James’s Church, which dates back to the 12th Century. The town offers many entertainment centres including the Auditorium which provides a venue for anything from pop concerts to opera. There is also good shopping and there are lots of restaurants and cafés.
For anyone wishing to explore Lincolnshire, places such as Woodhall Spa and Horsington are ideally located in the centre of the county. Market Rasen is another small market town, which is centrally located, with several Georgian buildings and some original shop fronts. It also has a popular racecourse.
The city of Lincoln has a history dating back to the Iron Age, when the earliest settlements took place around 100BC. It later became a Roman city and later still one of the major centres for the Viking invaders. After the Norman invasion, work was started on both a castle and a cathedral. It has much to offer the visitor, from the ancient Guildhall to many up to date entertainment centres. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés. Places such as Tattershall offer nearby cottage accommodation and are within easy reach of the city.
Louth is considered to be the capital of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It is still a busy market town and its most famous landmark is the spire of the local church of St James. This 300 feet high spire, dominates the skyline. There are several interesting 19th Century buildings and plenty of entertainments venues, eating places and shops. South Cockerington is not too far away for those wishing to stay out of town.
YORKSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE & LINCOLNSHIRE ATTRACTIONS |
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| Enjoy the thrills and excitement of Falconry with eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. |
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Captive bred otters and owls in nature surroundings. |
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| Castle in grounds of castle with spectacular views. |
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Guide for visiting the Peak District of the UK and surrounding areas. |
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Sealife Centre, Scarborough |
Meet creatures that live in and around oceans of the British Isles. |
World of the Honey Bee, Bugs & Beasties, Hebden Bridge |
Exhibition of hives and honey plus lots of information and honey tasting, also amazing insects and reptiles. |
Spectacular scenery and peace and quiet - no better way to see the countryside. |
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A castle which has been involved in almost every major English historical event. |
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One of the best preserved and complete medieval castles in England. |
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| Ruins of important medieval castle where Richard II died. |
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Fishing lake, boating lake, country park and bird watching plus play beaches and play world. |
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The ultimate family adventure, drive, navigate and seek clues along 50 miles of forest track. |
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| Visit the home of Emmerdale and see where the cast rehearses. |
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Exhibition centre under beautiful timber framed building. |
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| Magnificent 18th century castle best known for 'Brideshead Revisited' in 1000 acres of breathtaking scenery. |
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Early 17th century country house perched on a wooded hillside. |
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Stunning house in stunning location with maze, waterworks and fine collection of pictures, books and furniture plus adventure playground. |
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Over 600 years old, a magical old manor house that has triumphantly withstood the passage of time. |
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Linacre Reservoir, Cutthorpe |
Three small reservoirs in an attractive wooded valley, lakeside walks and nature trail. |
Bondville Miniature Village, Sewerby |
Town & countryside in miniature, lasting pleasure for young and old. |
| Surrounds you with the sights and sounds of past times and faraway places from Egyptian tomb to the tropical rain forest. |
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The world's first interactive visitor attraction dedicated to popular music. |
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The parsonage was the life long home of the Bronte sisters set amongst inspiring moorland, plus museum. |
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Central part of original world war II airfield now restored plus archive display centre. |
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| The last pulling lifeboat of the RNLI now preserved plus models and other types of vessels. |
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| Great displays about children in the past combined with special events for both children and adults. |
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| An exhibition on 3,500 years of lead mining plus exhibits and climbing shafts - ideal for children and adults. |
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| Britain's most popular museum outside London now back after £16millon redevelopment, including the largest cinema - IMAX. |
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First museum of it's kind designed for children up to 12 years - touch, listen, feel, smell and look - a fantastic experience. |
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Limestone gorge known as little Switzerland, caves and children's play area. |
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| Fully operational observatory. |
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| Deep beneath the limestone hills are found natural caves with guided tours by experts. |
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Fascinating boat ride through the flooded mines to the bottomless pit, a huge underground lake. |
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Spectacular scenery and Derbyshire's greatest attraction and the main source of it's unique mineral, Blue John Stone. |
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Underground caverns with rich veins of Blue John and the witches cavern. |
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| Dedicated climbing centre for beginners to advanced. |
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| One price family fun park, with 100 attractions, zoo, lakes, thrill rides, plus Europe's highest rollercoaster. |
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Gulliver's Kingdom, Matlock Bath |
Designed for the younger family, 40 attractions on wooded hillside, log flume, rollercoaster, western town, ghost house and play world. |
Magical new park of 350 acres full of things for everyone to do plus guided tours. |
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Film sets from Dracula's castle, aliens, Jurassic dinosaurs plus animated scenes and special effects. |
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