Free things to do in Yorkshire and Humber


Visiting Yorkshire offers a tapestry of quintessential English charm and rugged beauty. Begin your journey with a stroll through the historic streets of York, where the towering York Minster beckons with its awe-inspiring architecture. Delve into the region's industrial heritage at the UNESCO-listed Saltaire Village, a testament to Victorian ingenuity.

Nature lovers can find solace in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, where dramatic landscapes unfold in every direction. Don't miss the picturesque village of Haworth, home to the Brontë Parsonage Museum, a pilgrimage site for literature enthusiasts. Round off your adventure with a taste of Yorkshire's culinary delights, from hearty Yorkshire puddings to savory pies.

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Bradford Industrial Museum

Explore industrial heritage in Bradford. Housed in historic mills, the museum showcases textile machinery, printing, and exhibits on local manufacturing.

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Sandal Castle

Sandal Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Sandal Magna, a suburb of the city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, overlooking the River Calder.

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Cliffe Castle Museum

Originally the home of Victorian textile millionaire, the castle is now home to events, galleries and exhibitions.

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Leeds City Museum

Visit Leeds City Museum and come face-to-face with the Leeds Tiger, step into 'Ancient Worlds' and see the final resting place of the Leeds Mummy.

Sheffield Winter Garden
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Sheffield Winter Garden

One of the largest glasshouses to be built in the UK during the last hundred years and has created a stunning green world with more than 2,500 plants.

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Hull & East Riding Museum

Enter a world where 235 million years of history is brought to life. From majestic mammoths to Saxon invaders.

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Bishops' House

Steeped in history and full of charm, Bishops' House is both a museum and Sheffield's best preserved timber framed building.

Cannon Hall Museum Park and Gardens
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Cannon Hall Museum Park and Gardens

Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens.

City Walls
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City Walls

York still has most of the medieval walls that surrounded the city 700 years ago. The tops of these walls were partly rebuilt about 150 years ago.

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Hull Martime Museum

If you would like to discover more about Hulls maritime heritage, come and enjoy free admission to the citys Maritime Museum.

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Royal Armouries Museum

A fascinating museum showcasing an impressive collection of arms throughout history, offering an immersive journey into the world of military history.

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Scalby Beck

Lovely beauty spot, fishing, canoeing, walking and wildlife