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The National Railway Museum in York, England is the largest railway museum in the world, responsible for the conservation and interpretation of the British national collection of historically significant railway vehicles and other artefacts. The Museum contains an unrivalled collection of locomotives, rolling stock, railway equipment, documents and…
Distance: 9 miles away

Between 1976 and 1981, visitors to York from all over the world watched as some of the best preserved remains of the Viking world came to light. York Archaeological Trust discovered wooden houses which stood to over 2 metres in height, fence lines, alleyways and backyards. …
Distance: 9.4 miles away

Knaresborough Castle towers on a cliff high above the River Nidd, overlooking one of the most picturesque views in England. Knaresborough has been a royal castle from its earliest construction, and has had a long and illustrious history, having played its part in many important episodes in history.…
Distance: 13.7 miles away

The Museum was the inspiration of Paul Thackray, grandson of Charles F Thackray, founder of the medical company bearing his name in Leeds in 1902.With the aid of a £3 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the museum has been established in a former workhouse building adjacent…
Distance: 11.3 miles away

Leeds City Museum is an exciting day out for visitors of all ages. See fascinating , lively displays that tell the story of Leeds, the natural world, Ancient Egypt and Africa, to name but a few.Experience a world of discovery.. explore four floors of interactive and exciting galleries.…
Distance: 12.5 miles away

The museum's permanent displays recall the history of a bygone era when Harrogate was England's premier spa town. You can discover the famous people that visited and the treatments they took as well as seeing the original and still functioning suplhur wells. And don't forget to…
Distance: 13.7 miles away

Perhaps no English King fires the imagination more than Richard III, King of England for just 26 months 1483‐85.Demonised by Shakespeare as a deformed, hunchbacked villain, King Richard is said to have committed numerous brutal murders. Chief among these is the callous murder of his two nephews, Edward…
Distance: 9.7 miles away

In 1990 York Archaeological Trust set up the Archaeological Resource Centre ARC to complement its existing York attraction, JORVIK. The concept behind the ARC was very unusual a working archaeological unit that would throw open its doors to the public but it proved an enormous…
Distance: 9.6 miles away

Thwaite Mill is a fully restored working water‐powered mill. Two large water wheels continually drive a mass of cogs and grinding wheels which crushed stone for putty and paint throughout the 19th century.The tour also includes a demonstration of water powered engineering machines and an optional video presentation.Thwaite…
Distance: 11.9 miles away

Established in 1996 within the City Walls, York Brewery is both a tourist attraction and a working brewery, providing customers locally and around the country with the first traditionally brewed ales from within the walls of York for over 40 years.Our daily guided tours include generous beer sampling…
Distance: 9 miles away

Walk in the footsteps of Romans and Vikings. See beasts turned to stone from a time when dinosaurs ruled the planet. Discover the jewels of Kings and the spoils of war. Welcome to Yorkshire Museum, one of England's first and finest. Yorkshire Museum is…
Distance: 9.3 miles away