YORKSHIRE PLACES TO VISIT

Halls, Castles and Ruins

BARDEN TOWER
Nr Bolton Abbey, Skipton
Tel: (01756) 718009
Former 12c Hunting Lodge that was extensively enlarged first by Henry Clifford "The Shepherd Lord" and then by Anne Clifford. Now a ruin but still makes for an imposing spectacle on the valley approaches. Information point and tea room / restaurant on site. Free viewing and open all year round. Public toilets available.

BARLEY HALL
Coffee Yard, Off Stonegate, York, YO1 2AW
Tel: (01904) 610275
A well restored 15th century home which features superb hangings and beautiful furniture. Opening Times: Daily April-31 October. At other times by arrangement only. Admission: Adult £3.50, Children/Concession £2.50. Public toilets available.

BENINGBROUGH HALL (National Trust)
Shipton-by-Beningbrough, York, YO6 1DD
Tel: (01904) 472027
This exquisite Georgian Hall was built in 1716 by John Bourchier. It boasts beautiful carving, furniture, procelain, a splendid cantilevered staircase, pictures on loan from the National Portrait Gallery, and an impressive Victorian laundry. Opening Times: Saturday to Wednesday, Good Friday & Friday in July and August. House 11am-5pm, last admissions 4.30pm. Gardens 11am - 5.30pm, last admissions 5pm. Admission: house, garden & exhibition adult £5, children £2.50, family £12.50, Garden & Exhibition adult £3.50, children £1.70, family £8.70. Facilities for the disabled, Restaurant and Public Toilets available.

BOLLING HALL
Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7LP
Tel: (01274) 431814 or 431826
The interior of the house alternates from a medieval tower to an 18th century wing. The rooms contain period furniture and furnishings. One of its most celebrated features is the central hall with gallery and early stained glass window. Opening Times: Wednesday-Friday 11am-4pm, Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday 12noon-5pm plus Bank Holiday Mondays. Mondays 11am-4pm. Admission: No Charge. Parking and Public toilets available.

BOLTON CASTLE
Wensleydale
Famous for its use as a prison for Mary Queen of Scots (1568-9). This building was primarily a fortified manor house, but its beneficial hilltop location suggested its conversion to a small fortress in the fourteenth century. Opening Times: 4th April 2009 - 1st November 2009
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm, Last admission 4.15pm. Monday Opening: 6th & 13th April, 4th & 25th May, Mondays between 27th July - 31st August and 26th October. Admission Charges:
Castle & Gardens: Adults - £6.50 Senior Citizens - £5
Children - £4.50 Family - £18 (2 adults + upto 3 children/senior citizens)
Gardens Only: £1.00 per head

BOLTON PRIORY
Bolton Abbey, near Skipton
The majority of this magnificent building was constructed by 1220, but some of its superb features were later additions; the west tower dates from 1520, and the impressive gateway is 14th century. The Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1535 led to the destruction of the priory, but the original nave survived to be incorporated into the existing Priory church.The church is open everyday from 8:30am to 5:00pm in the summer and 4:00pm in winter. Admission: £3 per vehicle.

BRAITHWAITE HALL (National Trust)
East Witton, Leyburn, DL8 4SY
Tel: (01969) 640287
Once a 17th century hall, but now a family home and working farmhouse. Opening Times: By arrangement with the Tenant. Admission: £1.00 including leaflet. No reduction for children. No accesss for coaches, and no WCs.

BRODSWORTH HALL (English Heritage)
Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7XJ
Tel: (01302) 722598
This Victorian House has magnificently restored gardens and an unforgettable drawing room with Corinthian columns, glittering chandeliers and walls of red silk damask. Opening Times: 1 Apr-30 Sep 1pm-5pm Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols. 1 Oct-1 Nov 12pm-4pm Sat, & Sun. Gardens and tearoom 1 Apr-1 Nov 10am-5.30pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. Gardens, tearoom, shop and servants wing: 2 Nov-31 Mar 10am-4pm Sat, & Sun. 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan Closed. Admission: House & Garden Adult £8.30, Concession £7.10, Children £4.20. Parking, Refreshments, Public Toilets and Facilities for the disabled available.

BURNBY HALL GARDENS
Tel: (01759) 302068
Spectacular gardens, celebrated for their display of hard water lilies. Major Stewart participated in seven world tours and the house displays the items he brought back; for example animals, weapons and art. Open from Saturday 28th March to 11th October 2009, between 10:00am and 6:00pm. The last admittance is at 5:00pm. Admission: Adults £4.20, Senior citizens £3.50, Children 5-15 £2.20, Parties over 20 £3.25. Please telephone 01759 307125 for accurate details.

BURTON AGNES HALL & GARDENS
Estate Office, Burton Agnes, Driffield, YO25 0ND
Tel: (01262) 490324
This Elizabethan Hall is graced by Impressionist paintings and treasures collected over four centuries. The walled garden also captivates with its assortment of flowers and plants. Opening Times: 1 April - 31 October 11am - 5pm. Admission: Hall & Gardens £7 adult, £6.50 OAP, £3.50 children (5-16 years; under fives are free). Gardens only: £4 adult, £3.50 OAP, £2.50 children. Parking, Refreshments, Public Toilets and Facilities for the disabled available. Dogs on lead allowed.

BURTON CONSTABLE HALL
Tel: (01964) 562400
A 16th century hall in a superb location with Capability Brown landscaped grounds also magnificent interiors. Opening Times: Easter-October Sunday-Thursday Grounds & Tearooms 12.30pm, Shop 1.00pm and House 1pm - 5pm, Last Admissions 4.15pm. House and Grounds: Adult £6.00, Senior Citizens £5.50, Children £3.00 (5-15 years), Family £14.50 (2 adults + 4 children), Grounds and Stables Only: Adult £2.50, Child £1.25

BYLAND ABBEY
Tel: (01347) 868614
The remains of this ruined monastery and a comprehensive collection of medieval floor tiles survive amidst a beautiful country setting. Open from 1 Apr to 30 Sep 11am-6pm on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. Admission: Adults £4.00, Concessions £3.40, Children £2.00 Parking and Public Toilets availiable. Location: By Car 2 miles south of A170 between Helmsley and Thirsk, near Coxwold Village.

CANNON HALL
Cawthorne, Bransley, S75 4AT
Tel: (01226)790270
This country house built by a Yorkshireman, John Carr, is now a museum containing pottery, pewter, glass and paintings; for example items by Constable. The Regimental Museum of the 13th/18th Hussars is also incorporated at Cannon Hall. The beautiful grounds, which include a walled garden with a 200 year old vine, perfectly accentuate this historic building. Opening Times: Gardens+ All Year round, Museum: Tuesday-Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm, Sunday 12.30pm-5.00pm, Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30am-5pm. Admission: Free of Charge: parking £2.50 per day for cars

CASTLE HOWARD
York, YO6 7DA
Tel: (01653) 648333 Fax: (01653) 648501
Email: admin@castlehoward.demon.co.uk
The film location for 'Brideshead Revisited' offers not only a splendid 18th century palace, but exquisite grounds and gardens which incorporate lawns, scenic lakes, rose gardens and woodland. Opening Times: House opens 11.00am with last admissions at 4.00pm. The Gardens open 10.00am until 6.30pm (dusk in winter). The Stable Courtyard Shops, Café and Plant Centre open 10.00am until 5.00pm. Please note in the low season the Courtyard Café closes at 4.00pm. Admission: House & Gardens: Adults £11.00, Concession £10.00, 4-16 yr olds £7.00. Family £29.00. Gardens only: Adult £8.50, Concession £8.00, 4-16yr olds £6.00, Family £23.00

CLARKE HALL
Aberford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AL
Tel: (01924) 302700
The Museum is not open to the public during term time. It is open to the public only at designated times for Special Events.

CLIFFORD'S TOWER
York
Tel: (01904) 646940
Originally the central Keep of York Castle, Clifford's Tower, built in the thirteenth century, stands on the site of a previous wooden tower. The latter was destroyed by fire in1190 during the massacre of York's Jewish community. Children and the partially sighted will also enjoy the 'hands on' 3-dimensional model of the original castle. Opening Times: 1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm, 1 Oct-1 Nov 10am-5pm, 2 Nov-31 Mar 10am-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.. Admission: Adults £3.50, Concessions £3.00, Children £1.80. Parking and Public Toilets in York centre.

DUNCOMBE PARK
Helmsley, York, YO62 5EB
Tel : (01439) 770213 Fax: (01439) 771114
Duncombe park includes a finely restored North Yorkshire house amidst an exquisite 18th century landscaped garden. Duncombe Park is open Sunday to Thursday (closed Friday and Saturday) from 12th April to 25th October 2009. House (By guided tour only) Tours at:12.30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3.30pm. Gardens 11:00am - 5:30pm, last admission 4.30pm. Parklands, Nature Reserve & Walks
11:00am - 5:30pm, last admission 4.30pm. Parkland Centre, Shop & Tea Rooms 11:00am - 5:30pm. Admission: House and Gardens Adults £8.25, Concessions £6.25, Child under 5 years FREE Child aged 5 to 16 years £3.75, Groups (minimum of 15 visitors) £5.75 each. Gardens and Parklands Adults £5.00, Concessions £4.50, Child under 5 years FREE, Child aged 5 to 16 years £3.00, Groups (minimum of 15 visitors) £4.00 each, Group Guided Tour £5.00 each. Parklands, adults £3.00, Child under 5 years FREE Child aged 5 to 16 years £2.00

DRUIDS TEMPLE
Masham
Built in 1800 under the influence of William Danby who aimed to provide employment for local workers. This building is a fantasy temple situated perfectly amidst a wooded landscape.

EAST RIDDLESDEN HALL
Bradford Road, Keighley, BD20 5EL
Tel: (01535) 607075
This 17th century manor house set amidst an attractive garden boasts not only splendid architectural features, but also embroidery, pewter, Yorkshire oak and a wooden Great Barn holding an assortment of traditional implements. Admission: Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £5.25 (£4.75), child £2.65 (£2.40), family £11.55 (£10.50). Groups (£4.25). £1 off admission when arriving via Keighley & District Transport buses. Dogs on leads allowed in grounds.

EPWORTH OLD RECTORY
The Old Rectory, 1 Rectory Street, Epworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 1HX
Tel: (01427) 872268
This 18th century Queen Anne House is the home of the methodists John and Charles Wesley. Epworth Old Rectory contains period furniture, methodist memorabilia and portraits. Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 10am - 4:30pm, Sunday 2pm - 4:30pm. Admission: Adults £4.50, Concessions £3.50, Children in full time education £2.50, Children up to 14 £1.50. Parking, Public Toilets, Refreshments and Facilities for the disabled available.

FAIRFAX HOUSE
Castlegate, York, Y01 1RN
Tel: (01904) 655543 Fax: (01904) 652262
A fine 18th century town house with superb plaster work, wood, wrought iron and a spectacular collection of 18th century furniture and clocks. Opening Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday: 11am - 4.30pm. Sunday: 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Friday: At 11am and 2pm for guided tours only and at other times by prior appointment. The guided tours last approximately one hour. Adults: £6.00 Concessions: £5.00
Children: Under 16 free when accompanied by an adult
Family Ticket: (2 adults & 2 students) £15.00

FOUNTAINS ABBEY & STUDLEY ROYAL WATER GARDENS (National Trust)
Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY
Tel: (01765) 608888/601005 Fax: (01765) 608889
This site in all its splendour includes the ruin of a 12th century Cistercian abbey, a Jacobean mansion, a Georgian Green Water Garden, and also St Mary's Church located amidst the deer park. Fountains Abbey, Hall, Mill, Shop and Water Garden. November - February 10am - 4pm
March - October 10am - 5pm. Deer Park. Open Daily during daylight hours, Car Park £3 (free to National Trust members). St Mary's Church Open daily from Easter until 30 September, 12 - 4pm. Admission: Adult £7.90, Children £4.20, Family £20.90. Facilities for the disabled availiable. Dogs on leads allowed.

HAREWOOD HOUSE & BIRD GARDEN
Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 9LQ
Tel: (0113) 2886331 fax: (0113) 288 6467
Email: business@harewood.org
This superb eighteenth century house combines both an exquisite interior with an impressive surrounding. Harewood contains Chippendale furniture, a contemporary art gallery and English watercolours. The grounds were developed by Capability Brown and the Victorian Terrace Garden has been restored. Opening Times: 1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-1 Nov 10am-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. 2 Nov-28 Feb 10am-4pm Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1-31 Mar 10am-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

HELMSLEY CASTLE (English Heritage)
Tel: (01439) 770442
Begun in 1186 it illustrates the evolution of the 'castle' from a series of defences to a building of all round strength. Helmsley is thus noted for its Keep which is not in the centre, but in the outer wall as well as its interlocking earthworks and Tudor range. In late spring the castle walls are beautifully decorated with pink fairy foxglove. Opening Times: 1 April - 30 September daily 10am - 6pm (Or dusk if earlier in October.) 1-31 October 10am-5pm, 1 November to 31 March 10am - 4pm Wednesday to Sunday, Closed 1-2pm. Admission: Adults £2.30, Concessions £1.70, Children £1.20. Parking and Public toilets available in Helmsley. Admission Adult: £4.50 Children: £2.30 Concession: £3.80
English Heritage Members: Free

LOTHERTON HALL
Lotherton Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB
Tel: (0113) 281 3259
The coal and land owning Gascoignes also had the pleasure of inhabiting Lotherton hall and filling it with treasures. The Hall contains furniture, paintings, sculpture and pottery. Colonel Gascoigne was a great collector and this can be seen in his collections of costume and oriental art. The grounds are beautiful and you may even be able to see herds of red or fallow deer. The bird garden also displays many interesting species. Opening Times: Closed through January and February. Closed Mondays except bank holidays (10am - 4pm). Tue - Sat 10am - 5pm (Apr-Sep) 10am – 4pm (Oct-Mar) Sun 1pm – 5pm (Apr-Sep) 12pm - 4pm (Oct-Mar) Last admission 45 mins before closing. Prices: Adult: £2.93, Conc: £1.46, Child: £0.98,
Family: £4.89, LeedsCard: 20% discount

MANOR HOUSE
Castle Yard, Ilkley
Tel: 01943 600066
Dating from the 16th and 17th centuries this house stands upon the site of a Roman Fort built in about AD79. It may have been the vicarage or a yeoman farmer's house. It has a splendid 17th century king post roof and wall privy. There is also a Museum and Art Gallery exhibiting typical yeoman's furniture, a display documenting the history of Ilkley and a frequently changing exhibition. Opening times (admission free) Monday closed (except Bank Holidays)
Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Friday 11am - 5pm Wednesday 11am-5pm Saturday 11am-5pm Thursday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm-4pm

MANSION HOUSE
High Street, Doncaster
Tel: (01302) 734032
This building was designed by James Paine and finished in 1748. It is one of only three civic mansion houses in England. It is open to groups by appointment only.

MERCHANT ADVENTURER'S HALL
Fossgate, York, YO1 2XD
Tel/Fax: (01904) 654818
The finest medieval hall in Europe which is still used by a guild. The Great Hall was where the merchants' conducted their business, there is also a hospital where they cared for the poor and a chapel. Also collections of early furniture, paintings and silver. Opening Times: April - September
Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Friday - Saturday 9.00am - 3.30pm, Sunday 12.00 - 4.00pm, October - March
Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 3.30pm, Sunday Closed. Admission Charges: Adults: £3.00, Over 60s and Students: £2.50, Young People (aged 7-17): £1.00, Family (2 Adults, 2 or more Children): £7.00, Children under 7: Free

MIDDLEHAM CASTLE (English Heritage)
Wensleydale
Tel: (01969) 623899
Otherwise Known as the "Windsor of the North" because of its connections with Richard III; he married Lady Anne Neville whose family lived in the castle. Richard III added to the building by constructing thick sonewalls with turrets and towers, and his son Edward was born at Middleham. After Richard's death at Bowsworth the castle fell into decline and was further destroyed in the civil war. However, the ruins are well worth visiting. Opening Times: Mar - Sept 10am - 6pm - Daily, Oct - March 10am - 4pm - Sat to Weds. Admission: £4.00 adults £3.20 concessions £2.00 child English Heritage members free

MONK BRETTON PRIORY
near Barnsley
Established in 1153 by Cluniac monks, but fell into decay during the Dissolution. However, extensive ruins remain including a 15th century gatehouse and a 14th century guesthouse.

MOUNT GRACE PRIORY (National Trust)
Saddlebridge, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 3JG
Tel: (01609) 883494
This beautifully situated Carthusian monastery provides a realistic vision of monastic life with its restored two storey cell and herb garden. Opening Times: 21 Mar–28 Sep 09 10am - 6pm Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 2 Oct–31 Jan 10am - 4pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission: Adult £4, child £2, family £10. Groups (11+) £3.40. NT members free.

NAPPA HALL
Wensleydale
This 15th century fortified house is NOT open to the public and from the road little of it can be seen except for the castellated parapet. Nappa Hall, once the residence of the Metcalfe Clan, is said to be haunted by the ghost of Mary Queen of Scots.

NEWBY HALL AND GARDENS
Skelton, near Ripon, North Yorkshire HG45AE
Tel/Fax: 01423 322 583 www.newbyhall.com
Newby Hall, an Adam house with superb furniture, tapestries and exquisite interior decoration, is located within 25 acres of beautiful gardens with a large children’s adventure garden. Opening Times: Open 1st April - 27th September 2009, Tuesdays-Sundays, Bank Holidays and Mondays in July & August. Open 11am - 5pm (House opens 12 noon, last admission 4pm ). Admission: House & garden Adult £11.00, OAP £10.00, Child/Disabled £8.50, Family £36.00-39.00. Gardens only Adult £8.00, OAP £7.00, Child/Disabled £6.50, Family £27-32.00. Parking, Refreshment, Public Toilets and Facilities for the disabled available.

NORTON CONYERS (house closed for repairs in 2010)
Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE
(Tel/Fax) 01765 640333
Email: norton.conyers@btinternet.com
This medieval house with later additions has belonged to the Grahams since 1624. The main rooms contain a notable collection of family portraits. Charlotte Brontë paid a visit in 1839. A family legend is believed to have given her the idea for the mad Mrs Rochester in “Jane Eyre”, and the house is an original of “Thornfield Hall”. The 18th century walled garden, with its central Orangery and herbaceous borders, stands nearby. A small sales area specialises in unusual hardy plants, and there is PYO fruit in season. House and garden stand in a fine park. Opening times: Garden: Bank Holiday Sundays and Mondays (2-3 May; 30-31 May; 29-30 Aug). Sundays and Mondays from 6 June - 9 August.  Daily 7 July - 10 July. 2:00pm - 5:00pm (last admissions 4:40pm). Groups by appointment; guided tours available. Admission is free (donations are welcome).
The garden is open on several Sundays in June, July and August in aid of national and local charities; please ring for details. Tel/Fax: 01765 640333. Email for details.

NOSTELL PRIORY (National Trust)
Doncaster Road, Nostell, Nr Wakefield, WF4 1QE
Tel: (01924) 863892
Mainly built in the eighteenth century for the Winn family this palladian house had additional features constructed by Adam. Nostell Priory also contains fine Chippendale furniture carved especially for the house. Opening Times: House: 28 Feb–1 Nov 09, 11am–5pm, Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 12 Dec–20 Dec 09, 11am–4pm Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Grounds/shop/tea-room: 28 Feb–1 Nov 09 11am–5:30pm Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 7 Nov–6 Dec 09, 11am–5pm Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 12 Dec–20 Dec 09, 11am–5pm Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 26 Dec–3 Jan 10, 11am–4pm, Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 9 Jan–31 Jan 10, 11am–4pm Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays , Thursdays, Fridays. Parkland - All year 9–7 Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa and Su. Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £8.80 (£7.70), child £4.10 (£3.70), family £20 (£18). Groups (£6.50). Garden only: £5.30 (£4.80), child £2.70 (£2.40), family £13.50 (£12)

NUNNINGTON HALL (National Trust)
Nunnington, York, YO6 5UY
Tel: (01439) 748283.
The 17th century manor house contains impressive rooms such as the oak-panelled hall, the nursery and the attics with their Carlisle collection of fully furnished miniature rooms. The idyllic walled garden on the riverside is inhabited not only by beautiful clematis, but also ducks and peacocks. Opening Times: 28 Feb–1 Nov, 09 11am–5pm, Tu We Th Fr Sa Su. Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £6.30 (£5.70), child £3.20 (£2.90), family £15 (£13.50). Groups (£5.20). Winter weekends: £2 (£1.80), child free (free)

OAKWELL HALL & COUNTRY PARK
Nutter Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF14 9LG
Tel: (01924) 326240
This Elizabethan manor house was constructed in 1583, but it is decorated as it would have been in the 1690's in order to illustrate 17th century life. The house is located within 11 acres of the original estate and it also has period gardens. Opening Times: weekdays from 11am to 5pm, and Saturdays & Sundays from 12pm to 5pm (Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day). There is a small admission charge 1 Mar - 31 Oct and visiting groups should pre-book.

PONTEFRACT CASTLE
Castle Chain, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1QH
Tel: (01977) 723440
The ruins of an 11th century castle which was both the scene of Richard II's death and a Royalist Stronghold in the Civil War. Opening Times: Please telephone for accurate details. Parking, Public toilets and Facilities for the disabled.

RED HOUSE
Oxford Road, Gomersal, BD19 4JP
Tel: (01274) 335100
Dating from 1660 this house is decorated to reflect middle class life in the 1830's. Charlotte Bronte is connected with the Red House because she used to visit her schoolfriend Mary Taylor here; the Taylor family owned the Red House. Opening Times: Monday-Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm. Admission: Free

RIEVAULX ABBEY (English Heritage)
Rievaulx, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO6 5LB
Tel: (01439) 798228
An audio tour and exhibition are available at Rievaulx Abbey, the unforgettable ruin situated amidst a timbered valley. Opening Times: 1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. 1 Oct-1 Nov 10am-5pm Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. 2 Nov-31 Mar 10am-4pm Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. Admission; Adult £5, Concession £4.30, Child £2.50. Parking, Public toilets and facilities for the disabled available. Dogs admitted on lead.

RIPLEY CASTLE
near Knaresborough
Ripley Castle has been home to the Ingilbys for 600 years and is also the site of numerous tales of daring and intrigue; for example Sir Richard Ingleby supported Guy Fawkes.The castle also contains numerous articles of interest such as the pig made from Dales lead. The walled garden and the deer park also provide areas of interest. Opening Times: Castle (for guided tour only), Tours available: 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm. Easter to September Daily. October, November & March. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, daily October 17th to November 1st. December, January, Febuary Weekends Only. GARDENS: Open daily throughout the year (except Chrismas Day & Boxing Day)
9.00am - 5.00pm (4.30pm winter months). No dogs allowed except Guide Dogs. Admission: CASTLE & GARDENS - Adults - £8.00, Concession - £7.50, Groups (25+) - £7.00, Children (5-16) - £5.00, Children (Groups) - £4.50, Children under 5yrs - Free, Family Ticket - £21.00 (2 adults and 2 children). GARDENS ONLY - Adults - £5.50, Concession - £5.00, Groups (25+) - £4.50, Children (5-16) - £3.50, Children (Groups) - £3.00, Children under 5yrs - Free, Family Ticket - £14.50 (2 adults and 2 children).

SANDAL CASTLE
Manygates Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Tel: (01924) 305351 Fax: (01924) 305353 Minicom: (01924) 305769
Spectacular views of the Calder valley are provided by the location of the remains of this 13th century stone castle. Finds from the excavations can be viewed at the Wakefield Museum. Visitor entre opening Times: (Summer) Monday - Sunday 11.00 am - 4.30pm, (Winter) 11am - 4pm, Saturday & Sundays only. Castle Grounds open from dawn until dusk.

SCARBOROUGH CASTLE (English Heritage)
Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1HY
Tel: (01723) 372451
This is a huge 12th century construction and the remains of its keep tower over three storeys high. Walks along the walls provide spectacular coastal views, and the audio tour is very informative. Opening Times: 1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. 1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. Admission: Adult:
£4.50, Children: £2.30, Concession: £3.80 English Heritage Members: Free

SEWERBY HALL & GARDENS
Tel: (01262) 673769
There are many fine period rooms in this 18th century hall. There is also the East Yorkshire Museum and Showcase gallery as well as beautiful gardens, a playground and a zoo. Gardens opan all year incl. zoo. Opening Times: Hall - Open daily from the 4th of April until the 27th of September 2009, 10.00am until 5.00pm. Estate open daily, dawn till dusk.Walled gardens open daily from 10:00am – 3.30pm.
Golf/putting open daily from the 4 th of April until the 27th of September 2009. Tea Rooms open daily from 10.00am – 3.00pm. Except Christmas/New Year Week. Toilets open daily from 9.00am – 4.00pm. Zoo open daily from 10.00am – 3.30pm. Non-charging periods: Adult: £2.00 Child: £1.00.
Donations welcome at other times. Car Park open daily from 8.30am – 4.30pm. Admissions Adult £4.20, Child £2.20, Group Visit (10+) Half the normal admission price, Over 60`s £3.40, Family Season Pass , £35.00, Family Ticket , £12.50, Adult Season Pass , £12.00, Child Season Pass , £6.00, Evening Guided tour of Estate/Hall/Zoo (Max 20 people) , £3.00 per person.

SHIBDEN HALL
Listers Road, Halifax
Tel: (01422) 352246 Fax: (01422) 348440.
This 15th century house is half-timbered and contains a magnificent collection of 17th and 18th century furniture and household objects. Shibden Hall, home to the Lister family, never loses its personal, family feel. The cobbled courtyard is arranged as a 19th century village and the sevententh century barn has a fine collection of carriages. Opening Times: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm. Admission: Adults: £3.50 Children 5-16 years / Senior Citizens / Passport to Leisure: £2.50 Family (2 adults, 2 children): £10.00 Group of 10 or more: £2.50 per person
Evening visits (minimum number 20): £7.00 per person.

SION HILL HALL & BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE
Kirkby Wiske, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4EU
Tel: (01845) 587206 Fax: (01845) 587486
This Edwardian mansion has 20 period rooms with 'Members of the Household' in costume and a doll exhibition. The Bird of Prey & Conservation Centre also operates daily flying demonstrations. Opening Times: The Centre is open 7 days a week from the 1st of March to the 31st of October. Birds: 1 Mar - 31 Oct daily 10.30am - 5.30pm. We have three displays per day at 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30. Admission: Adults: £6.50, OAP: £5.50, Children: £4.50 (children under 3 years go FREE), Family tickets: £19.00, Adult groups (10+): £5.50 per person, School Group discounts available.

SKIPTON CASTLE
Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AQ
Tel: (01756) 792442 Fax (01756) 796100 www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
One of the best-preserved and most complete medieval castles in England,despite enduring a three-year siege in the Civil war. Tour sheets can be obtained in nine languages or an experienced guide can be provided for pre-booked parties. Visitor amenities include a tea room, shop, indoor and outdoor picnic areas. There is no wheelchair access to the ancient castle. Opening Times: Skipton Castle is open daily from 10am (Sunday 12 noon), except for 25 December. Last admission is at 6pm (October - February 4pm). Admission: Adults: £6.00, Children (5-17): £3.50, Children under 5: free, Over 60s and students: £5.40

SLEDMERE HOUSE
near Driffield, East Yorkshire
Tel: (01377) 236637
Located in parkland this 18th century house has a fine collection of furniture. Open for Easter: 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th April. Main Season: Friday 10th April to Sunday 27th September. Opening Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday, Bank Holiday Saturday & Monday OPENING TIMES:Grounds, Shop, Terrace Cafe & Triton Gallery: 10:00am to 5.00pm, House: 11:00am - last entries 4.00pm. ADMISSION: House & Gardens: Adult £7.50, Concessions £7.00, Child £3.00. (Groups of 15+ £5.50pp), Family ticket £17 (2 adults and two children 5-16)
Gardens & Park: Adult £5, Child £2, RHS members £4.50 (Gardens & Grounds only).

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Middleton Lodge
The stations of the Cross are composed of fine Italian statues situated in the grounds of Middleton Lodge, a catholic retreat house.

TEMPLE NEWSAM
Temple Newsam Rd, Off Selby Rd, Leeds, LS15 0AE
Tel: (0113) 264 7321
The birthplace of Lord Darnley, one of Mary Queen of Scot's husbands, built around 1500. The interior is spectacular with magnificent rooms containing Chippendale furniture, paintings, silver and porcelain. The grounds themselves are the impressive handiwork of Capability Brown. Additionally Home Farm offers an example of a working Rare Breed Centre. Admission: House : Summer : 10.30-5.00 Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays except bank holidays & occasional events. Winter : 10.30-4.00 Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays except bank holidays & occasional events, Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Years day. Farm: Summer : 10.00-5.00 Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays except bank holidays & occasional events. Winter: 10.00-4.00 Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays and Christmas day. Admission: House: Adult £3.43, Child (5-16) £2.44, Under 5s Free, Family (2 adults up to 3 children) £8.81. Home farm: Adult £3.19, Child (5-16) £1.96, Under 5s Free, Family (2 adults up to 3 children) £8.32. House Car Park : Cars £3.60.

TOP WITHENS
near Haworth, West Yorkshire
Top Withens, a ruined farmhouse, has been suggested as the source for Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights, but this is highly disputed.

WENTWORTH CASTLE & GARDENS
Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley, S75 3ET
Tel; (01226) 731269
Hidden away in green rolling hills near Barnsley, yet less than an hour from Leeds or Sheffield, this magnificent 18th century parkland estate features over 26 listed monuments as well as a 60-acre garden. The 26 listed monuments include temples, obelisks, statues and an orangery. Also a gothic folly castle and elegant iron conservatory which featured in the BBC series 'Restoration' in September 2003. The gardens care for National Plant Collections of magnolias, rhododendrons, and camellias with spectacular blooms from spring to early summer. In July 2003 the Heritage Lottery Fund announced a £10.3 million lottery grant for the Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park. This, coupled with a £0.3 million English Heritage grant and £1.5 million Learning and Skills Council grant, will enable the Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park Heritage Trust to complete phase 1 of its ambitious project aimed at restoring and developing Wentworth Castle and its surrounding grounds. Open daily (April – September, 10am – 5pm, last admission 3.45pm). (October – March, 10am – 4pm, last admission 2.45pm). Admission costs: Adults (16 years and over) £4.50, Seniors (aged 60+) £3.50, Children over 5 years £2.50, Children under 5 years FREE, Family (up to 2 adults & 1 children, aged 5-16) £10.00, Family (up to 2 adults & 2 children, aged 5-16) £12.50, Family (up to 2 adults & 4 children, aged 5-16) £15.00, RHS members pay for car park only.

WHITBY ABBEY (English Heritage)
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT
Tel: (01947) 603568.
The outstanding ruins of Whitby Abbey tower impressively on the cliffs above the city. Opening Times: 1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
24-26 Dec and 1 Jan Closed. Admission: Adult: £5.50, Children: £2.80, Concession: £4.70, English Heritage Members: Free

WHITE WELLS
Spa Cottage, Ilkley Moor
Tel: (01943) 608035
These two open air baths were constructed in 1756 by Squire Middleton, and in 1865 roofs and extensions were added by the Wells House Hydropatic Co. It is now a museum exhibiting the stone plunge pool, and information for Victorian cures on gout and melancholia. There are also countryside displays and nature trail maps. Opening Times: Wed 20 Aug 2003 - Thu 31 Dec 2009 Fri 14:00 to 17:00 | Sat - Sun 10:00 to 17:00, Additionally White Wells opens weekends 2pm - 5pm during school holidays, particularly the summer holidays. However, White Wells is always open when the flags are flying and always closed when the flags are not flying.

WILBERFORCE HOUSE & GEORGIAN HOUSES
High Street, Hull, HU1 1EP
Tel: (01482) 613902
The collections focus primarily upon William Wilberforce the house's most celebrated inhabitant. The house contains furnished rooms of different periods and many items of local interest. Admission to Wilberforce House is free. Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Last admission is 15 minutes before closing.

WORTLEY HALL
Wortley, S30 7DB
http://www.wortleyhall.com
The grounds are magnificent with 15 acres of formal Italianate gardens, pleasure ares and the sunken garden. Wortley Hall itself can also be used as a residential centre.

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