Auckland Castle N: This castle has been the home of the Bishops of Durham for over 800 years, and today is the Bishop's official residence. The historic building, with its magnificent Chapel, Throne Room and Long Dining Room, is the administrative centre for the Diocese, and a notable tourist attraction, as well as being the Bishop's home and includes a flat where Queen Victoria is reputed to have stayed.

Birkheads Secret Garden N: Birkheads was created from a field by the present owners Christine & Mike Liddle, professional garden designers. Discover old & new gardens along winding paths into secret areas. Gardens full of colour, scent, ideas and inspirational plants. Bask in the serenity of the meditation garden listening to wonderful birdsongs.

Blue Planet Aquarium NW: Explore one of the World's longest aquatunnels .. How often do you get the chance the meet a 10ft long sand tiger shark? Well you can at Blue Planet Aquarium, home to one of Europe's largest collections of sharks ...

Boat Museum: N: The Boat Museum at Ellesmere Port has one of the world's largest floating collection of traditional canal craft. They include narrowboats, canal barges, river barges, canal and river tugs, icebreakers and a coaster. You can go aboard many of them and see what working and living conditions were like for the crews and often their families.

Bolsover Castle N: Set on a hilltop overlooking the Vale of Scarsdale, Bolsover Castle enjoys panoramic views over the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Children will love the fairytale Little Castle, designed as a fantasy entertainment house with magnificent wall paintings. Visit the indoor Riding House where William, Duke of Newcastle indulged his passion for training horses in balletic movement. Wander round the beautiful Venus Garden, with its secluded love seats, 23 statues and fountain which plays again for the first time in centuries.

Bolton Abbey N:  Bolton Abbey is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe. With just under 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, over 80 miles of footpaths and ample space to run around and enjoy the fresh air, there is something for all ages. Explore the ruins of the Priory and discover a landscape full of history and legend, wander along the riverside, woodland and moorland paths ..

Bolton Castle - N. Yorkshire N:  Bolton Castle is a spectacular mediaeval fortress, preserved in outstanding condition and situated in the heart of Wensleydale, inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Completed in 1399, its scars bear testament to over 600 years of history, including being besieged during the Civil War in 1645 and Mary, Queen of Scots’ imprisonment in 1569. The castle was built by Sir Richard Le Scrope, Lord Chancellor of England and 1st Lord Scrope of Bolton. It has never been sold and remains in the private ownership of Lord Bolton, Sir Richard le Scrope’s direct descendant.

Bowes Museum N:  The Bowes Museum is a hidden treasure, a jewel in the heart of beautiful Teesdale. The magnificent building stands proud in the historic market town of Barnard Castle. Purpose built in the 19th century by John and Joséphine Bowes, the Museum offers a fascinating experience for all the family. Enjoy the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North of England and an acclaimed exhibition programme, alongside special events and children’s activities.

Brantwood NW: Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin, is the most beautifully situated house in the Lake District. Explore Brantwood’s estate and gardens or experience contemporary art in the Severn Studio. Family fun with house and garden trails and activities for the children. Brantwood’s bookshop, the Jumping Jenny restaurant and Coach House Craft Gallery combine for a perfect day out!

Bronte Parsonage Museum N: Haworth Parsonage, with its moorland setting, was home and inspiration to The Brontës, the world’s most famous literary family, and this homely Georgian house still retains the atmosphere of the Brontës time, along with displays of personal treasures and clothing. Experience the tragic, romantic and fascinating lives of three of the best loved women novelists in English Literature.

Burton Constable Hall: N:  Burton Constable is a large Elizabethan mansion set in a 300 acre park with nearly 30 rooms open to the public. The interiors of faded splendour are filled with fine furniture, paintings and sculpture, a library of 5,000 books and a remarkable 18th century ‘cabinet of curiosities' which contains fossils, natural history specimens and the most important collection of scientific instruments to be found in any country house. Occupied by the Constable family for over 400 years, the house still maintains the atmosphere of a home.

Chasewater Railway  N: The Railway operates heritage steam and diesel trains on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the year, most Saturdays and certain weekdays throughout the summer and is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the major visitor attractions within the Walsall, Lichfield & Cannock areas. With its policy of low-cost fares and membership fees, it offers excellent value for money for railway enthusiasts and other visitors alike.

Chatsworth House - Derbyshire N: Home of Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, open daily until 21 December 2005. The park, farm shop and restaurant open all year round. In the house see the grandest rooms filled with examples of superb craftsmanship and treasures collected over five centuries. The famous garden has spectacular waterworks and you are welcome to walk, picnic and play here and in the surrounding park. Farmyard & adventure playground welcome young visitors and families and has special activities throughout the season. The best shopping, food and drink complete your visit.

Clifton Park Museum N: Built in 1783-84 for Joshua Walker, whose family ran the Rotherham Ironworks, once the largest in the North and famed for making cannons and casting some of the earliest iron bridges.  Extensive interactive displays of artefacts from prehistoric times to the present day.

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Crich Tramway Village  N:  Nestling high up in the heart of Derbyshire overlooking the famous Derwent Valley and open almost throughout the year, Crich Tramway Village is a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives.

Denby Pottery  N: Enjoy a day out at Denby in the heart of Derbyshire. Our Visitor Centre is next to the Pottery in a cobbled courtyard with award winning shops, pottery tours, free daily cookery demonstrations and regular events.  

Duncombe Park N:  Amongst Yorkshire’s most amazing historic houses and estates, offering something for everyone to enjoy, from elegant rooms and the spectacular gardens to the finest shopping, food and drink and many miles of walks in the parkland. The home of Lord and Lady Feversham is set in the magnificent landscape of North Yorkshire just a stone throw away from the North York Moors.

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Falconry UK N: Enjoy the thrills and excitement of falconry at the Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre, with over 70 birds and 30 species. ...

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Fly Navy Heritage Trust The FLY NAVY HERITAGE TRUST exists to support the Royal Navy Historic Flight (RNHF), Fleet Air Arm church, St.Bartholomews in Yeovilton village, and the Fleet Air Arm Museum. One of the fundraising initiatives we have taken in the past is to organise a fleet of privately owned aircraft to offer members of the public a flight in exchange for a donation to our charity. All monies paid in go to the charity and will ultimately be used to support flying the RNHF fleet.

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker N: Welcome to one of the nations most secret defence sites. Hack Green has played a central role in the defence of Britain for almost sixty years. As you approach Hack Green over the picturesque farmland and rolling Cheshire countryside, it's hard to imagine a more peaceful location, but it was not always like this!

Haddon Hall N: A fortified medieval manor house dating from the 12th Century, the home of Lord and Lady Edward Manners whose family have owned it since 1567. Described by Simon Jenkins in 1000 Best houses as "the most perfect house to survive from the middle ages", surrounded by terraced Elizabethan gardens set amongst the rolling countryside of the Peak District National Park.

Harewood House N: Harewood House, home to the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood, provides a great day out for all the family. The House, with its outstanding art collections, splendid State Rooms and fascinating 'Below Stairs' exhibition, is set in spectacular landscaped grounds, which include formal gardens and gentle woodland walks, a Bhutanese Stupa, waterfall and Himalayan Garden. Harewood House was built in the mid-18th century with money made from the West Indian sugar trade.

Hatting - The Museum of ..   N:  The UK's only museum dedicated solely to the hatting industry, hats and headwear!

azel Brow Farm Visitor Centre N:  Welcome to a 200 acre, family run, organic farm in the heart of Swaledale - famous for its beautiful Herriot scenery and only 1 mile from the picturesque 'watersplash' ford featured in the BBC series 'All Creatures Great And Small'. Our diversified farm offers a wide selection of activities for all the family. Visitor centre, cafe and shop, supervised animal handling sessions, walks, farm produce, seasonal demonstrations, souvenirs and gifts, children's play area..

Heritage Organisations List

Imperial War Museum: N: Opened at The Quays in Trafford Park, Manchester in July 2002 and created to give northern audiences access to the national collections, IWM North focuses on how war shapes lives. Designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind.

Ingleborough Cave N: Ingleborough Cave has been entrancing visitors for over 170 years. We warmly invite to look around our web site using the menu at the top of the page, and we look forward to welcoming you to the cave itself.

JORVIK - Viking York N: No visit to York is complete without visiting JORVIK. Discover what life was like 1,000 years ago as you journey through the recreated streets of the Viking-Age city 'Jorvik', complete with sounds and smells! Get face-to-face with JORVIK's Viking residents, and see over 800 artefacts found on site. JORVIK also runs a full programme of events all year round.

Keswick: Theatre by the Lake  NW: First opened in 1999, in a spectacular lakeside setting the Theatre is a driving force in Arts development in the regions. If you're in the Lakes, check it out! Good range of programmes and some excellent productions at better prices than London's West End!

Kingston Bagpuize House & Garden   N: Beautiful manor house and family home thought to have been built originally in the 1660s, the house seen today is largely the result of remodelling done in the early 1700s when extensive work is believed to have been done to both its exterior and interior. Set in parkland with more formal gardens near the house the grounds provide year round interest and colour.

Kiplin Hall N: In the Vale of Mowbray, built in the 1620s for George Calvert, Secretary of State to James I, later 1st Lord Baltimore and founder of Maryland, USA. Its design was unique in Jacobean architecture, with central domed towers on each side of a tall symmetrical pavilion in mellow red brick. Owned by four families, connected by blood and marriage over 400 years, the Hall is now furnished as a welcoming Victorian family home and contains paintings and furniture.

Liverpool Football Club Museum/Tour N: The Stadium Tour will take you on a walk from the Players' Tunnel down into the dressing rooms (the Home Dressing room extensively refurbished in the summer of 2008), view the Referee's Room, imagine standing in front of the cameras in the interview areas, and then touch the famous This is Anfield sign as you walk down the Players' Tunnel to the sound of 45,000 cheering fans!

Liverpool Tate Gallery N:  Tate Liverpool welcomes over 600,000 visitors a year, is the home of the National Collection of Modern Art in the North of England, and one of the largest galleries of modern and contemporary art in the UK, outside London. Tate Liverpool houses two main types of exhibits: displays from the Tate Collection and special exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. The special exhibition programme brings together works from national and international collections, both public and private.

Lotherton Hall N:  Enjoy a great day out at Lotherton Hall and Estate and explore the fine country home within extensive grounds, including a red deer park, bird garden, nature trails, cafe and extensive family play area.

Manchester Museum of Science & Industry:  N: Everything you need to know about where we are now and where we’d like to be in the future.

Manchester United Museum & Tour:  N: Come and see for yourself why more than 200,000 people visit the Museum and Tour Centre every year! It really is something to savour... Immerse yourself in the history of the world’s most famous club, experience the magnificent trophy room, test your skills on our interactives and enjoy the atmosphere inside the ‘Theatre of Dreams’- it certainly is a day to remember.

Middleham Castle N: The childhood and favourite home of Richard III, Middleham Castle was a fortress of the mighty Neville family, Earls of Westmoreland and of Warwick. Around the massive 12th-century central keep, they progressively constructed three ranges of luxurious chambers and lodgings, turning the castle into a fortified palace by the mid-15th century. Though roofless, many of these buildings survive, making Middleham a fascinating castle to explore. Here Richard spent part of his youth, in the guardianship of 'Warwick the Kingmaker'.

Miscellaneous List

Miscellaneous: Cultural/Ethnic Sites List

Mount Grace Priory N:  The atmospheric ruins of a 14th-century Carthusian priory. You can explore the rooms where Carthusian monks dwelt in hermit-like isolation. Fascinating reconstruction brings to life the priory's medieval past with local art exhibitions. Managed by English Heritage.

National Football Museum N: Discover the best football museum in the world. Exciting moments, unforgettable memories, world famous objects, legendary players, 'hands-on fun for the whole family. Best of all it's Free! Based in Preston, Lancashire - the cradle of World Football ...

National Railway Museum N: The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, responsible for the conservation and interpretation of the British national collection of historically significant railway vehicles and other artefacts. The Museum contains an unrivalled collection of locomotives, rolling stock, railway equipment, documents and records.

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Newby Hall N: Newby Hall, near Ripon, is the Yorkshire home of Mr & Mrs Richard Compton. Featured in BBC television's "Heirs & Graces", this beautiful late 17th century house, with much of the interior later designed by Robert Adam, was built under the guidance of Sir Christopher Wren. They have been honoured to win the BTA Heritage Award acknowledging their outstanding contribution to tourism for the restoration of Newby Hall and Gardens and the HHA/Christie's Garden of the Year Award.

North York Moors Railway N: Experience the thrill of a full size steam locomotive, or the power of a diesel engine on a nostalgic journey through spectacular countryside. Take a look at our TIMETABLE, find out our FARES, figure out how to FIND US and get the latest NEWS onour website.