Boroughbridge Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

northern Europe's largest medieval cathedral, a stone masterpiece in various Gothic styles, with the world's largest medieval stained glass window

well-presented railway museum, largest in the world, with a wide-ranging appeal beyond the railway enthusiast

multi-media ride through a realistic reconstruction of the sights, sounds and smells of the 10th century Viking settlement on this site

former home of The Priors of Nostell and Mayor of York - rediscovered behind modern facade in 1980s - restored to original 15th century splendour - magnificent Great Hall

displaying exhibitions of contemporary and historic art in the spacious Saloon Galleries. The gardens are experiencing a renaissance with new planting schemes, enhancing the herbaceous borders

14 acres of gardens - herbaceous borders - rose garden - rockery - cottage garden

a fine Georgian town house, exuding a welcoming feeling, with a richly decorated interior with many objects d'art and a special children's tour

the home of the Terry family (chocolates). Make your own chocolate box to take home and wander in the beautifully restored Arts & Crafts garden

a welcoming house on the River Rye including a collection of high quality, miniature rooms and touring art exhibitions throughout the year

with many interesting artefacts and items relating to nearly two hundred years of brewing, as well as an opportunity to sample any of six different cask ales

popular museum covering everyday life through the centuries, best known for its reconstructed Victorian street

founded in the twelfth century, these magnificent ruins echo with centuries old stories. Wonderful walking with ancient tree avenues and a playful water garden

a fine 18th Century Manor House with unrivalled art collections surrounded by formal and woodland gardens and children's adventure playground

grand and tranquil historic house with an impressive ionic temple, a woodland play area and outdoor games for children. Picnics welcome

lived in by the same family since the fourteenth century with armour and portraits of the family down the centuries and extensive gardens and parklands. Picnics permitted

overlooking the market town of Helmsley for over one thousand years with an audio tour and tactile model showing how the castle once looked

offering an interesting view of life in the 18th century, with fine collection of furniture and an award winning garden - an oasis of calm -

built in the reign of Henry II, Clifford's Tower is all that remains of York Castle, with panoramic views across the city and beyond

iconic narrow cobbled lane, lined with picturesque overhanging Tudor buildings on either side, one of York's most photographed locations

comprehensive local history museum, with good coverage of Roman York, as well as the Viking and Medieval eras, plus dinosaur fossils for the kids