Nature, Parks and Beaches 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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Pugneys Country Park
Attraction
Free

Pugneys Country Park

The park comprises two lakes, the larger of which is dedicated to non-powered watersports and the smaller lake is designated as a nature reserve.

Rother Valley Country Park
Attraction

Rother Valley Country Park

Activities for all the family: Canoeing, Train, Animal Farm, Cafe, Fishing, Waterski, Golf, Jet Ski, Model Boating, Sailing, Aqua Park, Windsurfing etc

Newmillerdam Country Park
Attraction
Free

Newmillerdam Country Park

The country park was once part of an estate which was owned by the Pilkington family.

Clifton Park and Museum
Attraction
Free

Clifton Park and Museum

Museum, parks, gardens, sport, rides and games, Clifton Park has everything you need for the perfect day out.

St.Ives Estate
Attraction
Free

St.Ives Estate

The St Ives Estate is a wonderful Country Park with woodlands, open moor, and a wildflower meadow, and paths throughout.

Attraction
Free

Dalby Forest

Dalby Forest is situated on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park.

Attraction
Free

Ashby Ville Nature Reserve

A peaceful nature reserve in Lincolnshire, offering scenic trails, diverse wildlife, and opportunities for birdwatching and nature photography.

Attraction
Free

Moorlands Nature Reserve

A beautiful small Edwardian woodland with a spectacular collection of rhododendrons and azaleas. Ablaze with colour in Spring.

Sheffield Winter Garden
Attraction
Free

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.

Rievaulx Terrace
Attraction
Adults £5.50

Rievaulx Terrace

One of Yorkshire's finest 18th-century landscape gardens, containing two temples.

Attraction
Free

York Museum Gardens

Set in the stunning surroundings, this is a great space to meet friends and family and enjoy the peace and tranquillity that the gardens have to offer.