York has a lot to offer travellers of all ages and inclinations - from historians to party-goers and shoppers to ramblers. Although some of the walls and gates of historic York were destroyed in the early nineteenth century, there are still a enormous number of Roman remains in the place now, including a ten-sided tower and a not too many sections of the original walls. There is no shortage of actual frameworks either and a stroll through quaint roadways like The Shambles will take you on a journey through time.



Castle Howard is posted 15 miles north east of York, just off the A64. The magnificent house has a charming 18th century Walled Garden and 1,000 acres of gardens offering breathtaking views towards the North York Moors and Yorkshire Wolds. Free guided outdoor tours take location daily between March and October revealing the secrets of the gardens and the architecture. Castle Howard also suggests six unique shops - an award-winning farm shop, chocolate shop, plant middle, a bookshop and two gift shops - as well as a restaurant and cafe.

The Whitby Pavilion is Whitby's greatest theatre and function venue and suggests year round diversion from stage demonstrates, dances, concerts, festivals and children's events to exhibitions. Please telephone 01947 604855 for further details on performances and events. While in Whitby, look around the Whitby Wizard Science centre and be fond of 100 experiments and a specialist science gift shop. If it's outdoor recreation you're after, a trip to Brimham Rocks near Harrogate could be just what you're searching for. Appreciate prodigious views over Nidderdale from a vantage point of nearly 300m. Fantastic rock formations of millstone grit, carved out over thousands of years by the actions of the weather, are rich in wildlife. Admission is free, but facilities might close in bad weather.

The Courtyard Gallery in Malton is an ideal destination for modern art, crafts and terrific gifts. See exhibitions of paintings, textiles and photography featuring local artists and handcrafted items of jewellery, glass, ceramics, wood, sculpture and greeting cards. While you are in the area, don't miss the opportunity of visiting Sophie Hamilton Pottery at High Marishes just off the A169 between Malton and Pickering. The pottery shop offers a unique and stimulating range of colourful and functional handmade pots which are all made at the pottery and are the perfect special gift for yourself or a friend.

Travel by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to frequent the seaside city of Whitby for a traditional British holiday experience. Take a break in the Tea Room at Grosmont Station - a genuine 1950's railway junction - find fabulous souvenirs in the two Gift Shops, frequent the engine sheds and view the locomotives under restoration. Goathland or "Aidensfield" as it is known to fans of Yorkshire TV's Heartbeat offers a refurbished Warehouse Tea Room with authentic furniture and artefacts, restored coal drops and a cattle dock to recreate the old North Eastern Railway of 1922. Take time out to appreciate the peace and tranquillity of the 1912-style station of Levisham, which is surrounded by walks and wildlife.

There is something for everyone in York - from memorable erections and dainty gardens to sensational outdoor events and award-winning restaurants and no matter where you go in York, you are bound to present a preeminent day out, whatever the weather!