| Yorkshire is a beautiful county with open moors, | | | | thousands of years by the actions of the |
| dales and mountainous landscapes divided by | | | | weather, are rich in wildlife. Admission is free, but |
| valleys and ancient cities. York is the region's | | | | facilities may close in bad weather. |
| capital, in Roman times 2nd only in eminence to | | | | The Courtyard Gallery in Malton is an ideal |
| London and is still very much the heart of | | | | destination for mod art, crafts and superior gifts. |
| Yorkshire. It has survived the Romans, the | | | | See exhibitions of paintings, textiles and |
| Saxons and the Normans and carries many | | | | photography featuring local artists and divinely |
| mysteries and secrets in its walls and tunnels. | | | | handcrafted items of jewellery, glass, ceramics, |
| Nunnington Hall is a mellow 17th century manor | | | | wood, sculpture and greeting cards. While you are |
| house surrounded by a walled garden on the | | | | in the area, don't miss the opportunity of visiting |
| banks of the River Rye. Stroll through the | | | | Sophie Hamilton Pottery at High Marishes just off |
| sheltered garden and appreciate the peaceful aura | | | | the A169 between Malton and Pickering. The |
| enhanced by scented borders, meadows, fruit | | | | pottery shop promotes a unique and exhilarant |
| orchards and peacocks. Climb the three staircases | | | | range of colourful and functional handmade pots |
| from the magnificent oak panelled hall to see the | | | | which are all made at the pottery and are the |
| family rooms, the nursery and the haunted room. | | | | perfect special gift for yourself or a friend. |
| Just a some minutes drive from Nunnington Hall | | | | Bus services in York are desirable, but if you don't |
| are the Rievaulx Terrace and Temples. Be fond | | | | long to use one of the many Park & Ride |
| of superb views over to Ryedale and the | | | | opportunities around the city, why not try an |
| Hambleton Hills. Go over to the two 18th century | | | | elegant alternative - the Moorsbus. Thanks to the |
| classical temples at either end of the terrace and | | | | Moorsbus, you may relax and locate the North |
| delight in the springtime flowers or fantastic | | | | York Moors whatever the weather. Come over |
| autumn colours. | | | | the Moors National Park for interactive exhibitions, |
| The Whitby Pavilion is Whitby's biggest theatre | | | | superb wildlife presentations, indoor & outdoor |
| and function venue and offers year round | | | | play areas and walks & trails or delight in the |
| entertainment from stage demonstrates, dances, | | | | most elegant view in England at the Sutton Bank |
| concerts, festivals and children's events to | | | | National Park. Moorsbus services also run from |
| exhibitions. Please telephone 01947 604855 for | | | | surrounding municipals and are available from |
| further details on performances and events. While | | | | Easter to October. |
| in Whitby, look up the Whitby Wizard Science | | | | York is the perfect metropolitan area for young |
| centre and be fond of 100 experiments and a | | | | and ancient alike and there are more than enough |
| specialist science gift shop. If it's outdoor | | | | chemistry to quench the whole family. In the |
| amusement you're after, a trip to Brimham Rocks | | | | places and villages, independent retailers sit |
| near Harrogate could be just what you're looking | | | | alongside galleries displaying arts and crafts of |
| for. Enjoy amazing views over Nidderdale from a | | | | those inspired by the admirable countryside, while |
| vantage point of nearly 300m. Fantastic rock | | | | welcoming pubs with roaring fires and local ale are |
| formations of millstone grit, carved out over | | | | found on every corner. |