Location: Yorkshire
Top Things to do in Yorkshire
Top Hotels in Yorkshire
What to do and see in Yorkshire, England: The Best Architectural Buildings
Yorkshire (/ˈjɔːrkʃər, -ʃɪər/; abbreviated Yorks), formally known as the County of York, is a historic county of Northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Due to its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform. Throughout these changes, Yorkshire has continued to be recognised as a geographical territory and cultural region. The name is familiar and well understood across the United Kingdom and is in common use in the media and the military, and also features in the titles of current areas of civil administration such as North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire.
Restaurants in Yorkshire
1. All Saints Church, Barmston
2. All Saints Church Ilkley
3. Oakworth Station, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 648junew
Absolutely brilliant, if you love steam and diesel trains please go, you have a bar on the train, so whether you drink or just like refreshments it as it all, riding on these trains is just brilliant,
4. Church of St Lawrence
5. Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 721 reviews
Discover one of the finest medieval guildhalls in the world - home to York’s entrepreneurs for 660 years – and counting. Redoubtable tales, fascinating architecture and intriguing, rare artefacts, all under a stunning 14th Century oak roof… delve into York’s entrepreneurial past, present and future following stories of the “mystery of mercers” - business pioneers who made it happen: from the medieval wool trade, via the railways, chocolate and two universities to the 21st century Science City.
Reviewed By Burcottguy - Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
Has to be the best preserved medieval hall with all its original features, plus a very well designed learning path to enable folk to understand better all its history.
6. Shambles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,601 reviews
Shambles (or The Shambles as it is often referred to) is a street in the city centre of York with a long and interesting past. Dating back to Medieval times it was once the street of the butcher shops. Today the Shambles is Europe's most visited street, attracting tourists, shoppers and business clients.
Reviewed By Gailpe
Beautiful and busy It’s a Harry Potter fans heaven There’s also lots of odd little quirky shops with unusual gifts to be had A small market square is tucked away with lots of hand crafted gifts The old buildings add to the nostalgia of this pretty shopping area
7. Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 848 reviews
***Please book your visit in advance via the website to guarantee availability. The gardens, restaurant for takeaway drinks, toilets, play area and parkland are open for local visitors to exercise in. The hall, galleries and shop remain closed.*** Inspired by his Grand Tour, John Bourchier created Beningbrough; an Italian Palace nestled between York, Harrogate and Leeds. A working walled garden, grand herbaceous borders, sweeping lawns and a play area for children to let off steam, creates a year round garden. RHS Chelsea Gold Award winner Andy Sturgeon is working with the garden team to transform the gardens and so far they've created the ha-ha walk with 300,000 spring bulbs and the Pergola. Further developments currently paused so the Mediterranean Garden is sown with wildflower seeds to add colour and interest for nature and visitors alike. The restaurant uses the daily harvest in their menus with a selection of takeaway option for your refreshments.
Reviewed By 32tonyn - Batley, United Kingdom
Stunning setting amidst parkland and countryside beautiful gardens and walled garden all this week they have an apple festival with tastings of both apples and pears approximately 46 varieties and pressed apple juice too the house is beautiful with different views from every window a NT shop and tearoom on site and several walks for the dogs
8. Castle Howard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,482 reviews
Castle Howard is one of England's finest historic houses, set in a thousand acres of sweeping parkland dotted with statues, temples, lakes and fountains. Inside discover world-renowned collections gathered by succeeding generations of the Howard family. Built over 300 years ago, today it still remains a family home.
Reviewed By 684bruced - Sydney, Australia
We spent a couple of hours at castle Howard and enjoyed the garden, fountain and the grandeur of this stately home....the TV history was also fascinating...
9. Leeds Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By Big_Jeff_Leo - St Helens, United Kingdom
Leeds Town Hall was built between 1853 and 1858 to a design by architect Cuthbert Brodrick. Imagined as a "municipal palace" to demonstrate the power and success of Victorian Leeds, and opened by Queen Victoria in a lavish ceremony in 1858. The Town Hall is one of the largest town halls in the UK and is Grade I listed. With a height of 225 feet, the distinctive clock tower is very impressive and is currently under restoration. The highlight is of course the absolutely magnificent main hall which is now used for concert and civic events such as weddings and other ceremonies. The ceilings are amazing and a well worth the visit alone. I visited on spect and went up to receptions and asked could I have a look around to which the answer was yes the staff even pointed out some highlights including the long corridor which is full of wall plaques to the local fallen of the World Wars. A magnificent building that sits proudly on the roster of the cities premier locations.
10. St. Mary's Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 751 reviews
William II laid the foundation to this abbey during the 11th century, which became known as the most powerful and wealthiest monastery in the North of England at that time.
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