Things to do in Yorkshire and Humber outdoors


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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Yorkshire Lavender
Attraction
From £1.50

Yorkshire Lavender

Yorkshire's original family-run lavender farm, Lavender Gardens and Specialist Plant Nursery.

Cannon Hall Museum Park and Gardens
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Free

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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Free

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.

Big Sheep & Little Cow Farm
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Adults £8.50

Big Sheep & Little Cow Farm

Looking for a family day out in yorkshire? Visit our farm attraction to touch, feed and stroke animals, with indoor and outdoor play areas.

Activity
From £25

Woldgate Trekking Centre

A team of safe and friendly horses and ponies suitable for both novice and the more experienced riders of all ages.

Rievaulx Terrace
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Adults £5.50

Rievaulx Terrace

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

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Adults from £6.20

Richmond Castle

With its breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Dales, Richmond Castle fully deserves its place as one of the finest tourist attractions in North Yorkshire.

Kiplin Hall and Gardens
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Adults £11

Kiplin Hall and Gardens

Encounter 400 years worth of stories about international adventure lived out by members of the four families that owned Kiplin Hall over four centuries.

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From £5

Constable Burton Hall

In the heart of Wensleydale, a beautiful Grade I listed Georgian house set amongst extensive formal and woodland gardens.

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Doncaster Greyhound Racing

Whether you're with friends or family, our high-quality facilities are a great way to enjoy the exciting sport of dog racing.

Activity
From £10

Skirmish Paintball

The home of the finest paintball venue in the Leeds/Yorkshire area.

Activity
From £8

North Yorkshire Water Park Fishing

North Yorkshire Water Park has three well stocked fishing lakes. We have a trout lake, coarse lake and predator lake which are all well stocked.

Activity
Free

Scalby Beck

Lovely beauty spot, fishing, canoeing, walking and wildlife

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.