The vast amount of history in the local area is enough to entice anyone. Historic York with its Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum, York Minster and city walls is just less than half an hour away. There are also some beautiful stately homes in the area, including Castle Howard and Harewood House, which throughout the year hold festivals, air shows, open days and exhibitions.

There are so many options for a fun filled family day out in Yorkshire. Enjoy a picnic by the river at Bolton Abbey, visit Hesketh Farm and take a ride on the Bolton Embassy Railway or visit the beautiful Burnby Hall Gardens in Pocklington. Discover the World of James Herriot, the world famous vet, in Thirsk. Spend a day by the sea on North Yorkshire's heritage coast line offering hours of fun, paddling, exploring rock pools, making sandcastles, boat trips, pleasure steamers and amusements.