Attractions near York
Castle Howard
15 m NE York, Yorkshire, off the A64
Here is John Vanbrugh's extraordinary baroque vision realized in all
its extravagance for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle. One of the very first
landscape gardens was built here, and there are paintings by Gainsborough
and Rubens. The huge central dome has been restored after a 20th century
fire. More recently, Castle Howard was the setting for Brideshead
Revisted.
Beningbrough Hall
8 m NW York, Yorkshire, off A19, National Trust
A red brick Queen Anne mansion, housing rich baroque interiors,
and including paintings from the National
Portrait Gallery.
Eden Camp
Malton, North Yorkshire, open daily 10-5, Tel. 01653 697777
A former winner of the Museum of the Year Award, Eden Camp recreates
the experience of life in WWII Britain. Built in original prisoner of
war huts.
Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial
Halifax Way, Elvington, York
This museum is a re-creation of a 1940's air base, featuring the
Halifax 4-engined bomber. Over 25 planes are displayed, including
a Mosquitoe night fighter that took over 25 years to restore, Buccanneers,
and Britain's first jet bomber. There is also a reconstruction of
the 1849 Caylet glider - the first unpowered plane to carry a man.
The Allied Air Forces Memorial is built in memory of the many Allied
Servicemen who died while flying from this airfield. A chapel adjoins
the memorial, and regular services are held.
There is disabled access. Phone: +44 (01904) 608595. Website www.yorksairmuseum.freeserve.co.uk
Yorkshire Museum of Farming
Murton Park, Murton
Really four attractions in one. There is an agricultural museum
featuring tools, machinery, and farm animals. Danelaw is a reconstruction
of an authentic Saxon village from the Dark Ages, and Brigantium is
a model Roman army fort where children can dress in realistic Roman
garb. On Sunday visitors can also ride old trains along ther old Derwent
Valley line. Disabled access available. Phone: +44 (01904) 489966.
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