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- SelbyTravellerSelby, UK27 contributionsThe National Railway Museum is fantastic although it hasn't changed much over the years but still fascinates me. My 3 year old loves it and because of the proximity to the train station we can catch a train to the museum. A day full of trains.
The museum is free but please donate as this place needs to be protected at all costs!Written 16 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - mike sUnited Kingdom467 contributionsA good example of a town park with tennis courts, swings etc . Very well looked after and generally accessible. Parking alongside the park on the road. Obviously valued by the local population.Written 14 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- LesSKing's Lynn, UK13 contributionsWe visited Peasholm Park for an evening stroll during our stay in Scarborough. It is a very nice park with lots of trails through it and a large boating lake. Unfortunately we were too early for ‘battles’ that take place on the lake but enjoyed the tree trail. There is also a lot of wildlife, with the grey squirrels, ducks, geese and pigeons all vying for the food that some people feed them. There is also a lot of seating throughout the park to rest any weary legs.Written 14 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Andrew GPenicuik, UK688 contributionsNice to park up and just meander the area. Very helpful staff when our Scottish National Trust membership cards weren't recognised by parking machine. Nice exhibition onsite, and there are snacks and drinks available near to that building. The rock formations never fail to fascinate.Written 15 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- mike sUnited Kingdom467 contributionsThe RHS lives up to its reputation with the different displays of shrubs and flowers in the many beds. Much is relatively flat with good paths though their is plenty of "natural" spaces. Easy to spend several hours wandering and looking (and smelling). Very pleasant experience for enthusiastic gardeners and for us who like to wander.Written 14 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- That Girl Who ReviewsNorthampton, UK1,310 contributionsNice and easy walk up the steps (I say easy as I’ve done far worse walking during my life such as Glastonbury Tor and the Tennyson monument walks) - as beautiful as they are, you end up breathless!
Nice views from the top, just a shame about the amount of people as you can never take a decent photo.Written 13 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - BobDundaPenrith, UK240 contributionsWhat a great place Whitby is, something for everyone and so much to see. An excellent range of shops and cafes.Written 11 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Julie Smossley266 contributionsStayed for about 1 and a half hours. There's lots to see, a lovely peaceful atmosphere, and we could have taken Holy Communion while we were there. The stained glass windows are amazing!Written 15 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Jane Aubrey MScarborough District, UK4 contributionsWas an amazing experience, we loved walking our llamas! The staff were so friendly, knowledgeable and clearly loved and cared very much for the 94 llamas and alpacas that lived in the beautiful surrounding landscape. I would highly recommend this experience and would love to do it all again.Written 15 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Andy GStandish, UK96 contributionsA stunning piece of English history and the inspiration for a gothic legend. Well worth the effort to visit and soak it all in.Written 12 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Dilly4472Spilsby, UK718 contributionsIf you’re in the area and are up for a bit of a steep climb you must give this a go. Once at the top, the 360 degree panorama is astounding. There are numerous paths to the top, some steeper than others, and some are mostly steps, which can be challenging. The final push to the top is a bit of a clamber but well worth while. Take care with children at the small, flat rocky summit.Written 24 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- arunica h18 contributionsVery nice, interesting historical facts about the castle like in the Victorian days, it was a lovely day out.Written 14 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Claire143Helmsley, UK5 contributionsPerfect all around, the outside is a great welcoming space, also great value for money as a family! We
All loved the prison area, so interesting
Enjoyed a great afternoon drinks and delicious cakes m the cafe, lovely to see high quality and local coffee rather than your normal cheap drinks you find in most museums cafes.
All staff were super friendly, the lady from the cafe even recommended us to visit the day after the Yorkshire
Museum, which we did!
Thank you !!! 😊Written 16 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Adam LLondon, UK52 contributionsOver the years Shambles has been treated a lot more kindly than it used to - high quality shops throughout.Written 15 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Lisa LSwitzerland10 contributionsWe are an American couple in our 60's and booked a 13-day self-guided Coast-to-Coast walk through Northwest Walks, an excellent local family-owned business run by Dean and Corinna Halsall. They've been in business for 20 years, guide the walk so able to give reliable advise, booked incredible accommodations, and provided seamless logistical arrangements.know the proprietors of the best B&Bs and lodgings on the walk. I would highly recommend using them instead of a larger international travel booking company that is not locally based.
The walk itself was harder than we expected but definitely doable for anyone in good shape. There are some higher altitude alternate routes that require rock scrambling so it can be made even more challenging. The scenery was spectacular -- because there are few trees, it feels like you're hiking in a sub-alpine environment even though the elevation is quite low. The tiny ancient hamlets in the North Yorkshire Dales were magical. Incredibly picturesque, few people (at least in April), and the people were incredibly friendly and happy to tell us about local history, sheep farming, and point out wildlife.
Some of the nicest places we stayed at were the Hermitage in Shap, the Langstrath Country Inn in Stonethwaite, Lee-Side in Robin Hood's Bay, Old Water View in Patterdale, and the Willance House in Richmond. All of these are historically interesting houses, beautifully renovated and maintained, well-located, and have very welcoming helpful hosts. Book early as rooms in these places are sometimes booked a year in advance.
We've done a lot of hiking and backpacking in the Appalachians, North Cascades, Rockies, and Swiss Alps and I would rate the Coast-to-Coast as one of our most enjoyable hikes. Highly recommended.Written 27 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions about North Yorkshire
- The top attractions to visit in North Yorkshire are: See all attractions in North Yorkshire on Tripadvisor
- The best outdoor activities in North Yorkshire according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- York Bird of Prey Centre
- Beacon Alpacas
- The Web Adventure Park
- Mini Monsterz
- National Centre for Birds of Prey
- The best day trips from North Yorkshire according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Steam Trains, Whitby, and the North York Moors Full-Day Tour from York
- North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York
- Moors, Whitby & The Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip from York
- Private "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour from York
- Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York
- The most popular things to do in North Yorkshire with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- National Railway Museum
- Shambles
- The Bloody Tour of York
- Shadows of York
- White Rose York Free Tours - Day Tours