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Yorkshire, England
Yorkshire provides a great family vacation destination with its scenic countryside and historic towns (Digital Vision)
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By Alistair Wearmouth

  • Savor Evensong at York Minster, one of Europe's great Gothic cathedrals.
  • See and touch 300 years of rail history at York's National Railway Museum, the world's biggest railway museum.
  • Take a daytrip to Whitby for fresh fish 'n' chips and a bite of Dracula.
  • See (and smell) what life was like for York's original Viking settlers at the Jorvik Viking Centre.
  • Picnic in the scenic grounds of a 12th-century abbey, picked to pieces during Henry VIII's destructive Reformation.

Family Overview: Yorkshire, England

By Alistair Wearmouth
One of England's loveliest regions, and home to some of its friendliest locals, the northern county of Yorkshire is packed with fun things to do with kids. Visits to this area combining scenic countryside and historic towns should start with a trip to York, a fascinating medieval town with everything from Roman ruins to the world's largest railway museum. Read More

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Hotels

Rudding Park Hotel

Rudding Park Follifoot
Leeds Map

Distance: 16.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
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Swinton Park

Masham, Ripon
North Yorkshire HG4 4JH Map

Distance: 29.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Raven Hall Country House Hotel

Ravenscar, Scarborough
North Yorkshire YO13 0ET Map

Distance: 39.0 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Jorvik Viking Centre

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Coppergate
York, United Kingdom

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)

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This Viking city, discovered many feet below present ground level, was reconstructed as it stood... Read More

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Ripley Castle and Gardens

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Chantry Court
Harrogate HG3 3AY United Kingdom

Distance: 20.6 mi. (from destination center)
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The Forbidden Corner

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Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham
Middleham, United Kingdom

Distance: 38.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Forbidden Corner was voted the best children's attraction in Yorkshire. It is a unique... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Yorkshire

Distance (mi.)
Manchester International Airport 64.2 map
Newcastle Airport 78.4 map
Nottingham East Midlands Airport 78.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Yorkshire

Distance (mi.)
Harrogate Linton-On-Ouse Airport 9.3 map
Humberside Airport 17.1 map
Bradford/Leeds Airport 24.0 map

Yorkshire Vacation Rentals

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Baxby Manor

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 11
Amenities: BBQ, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, TV, Towels, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $157

Comfortably Numb - Waterfront

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 15
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, Microwave, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Utensils
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from: $107

Bob-a-Lu - What a View!

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Garage, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Pets OK, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Utensils
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