Yorkshire is a beautiful county with open moors, dales and mountainous landscapes divided by valleys and ancient municipals. York is the region's capital, in Roman times 2nd only in notability to London and is still very much the heart of Yorkshire. It has survived the Romans, the Saxons and the Normans and carries multitudinous mysteries and secrets in its walls and tunnels.

Fairfax House in Castlegate, York is the most exquisite Georgian city House in England. Bought in 1760 as a dowry for Anne Fairfax, the only surviving child of Viscount Fairfax, the family turned to York's better distinguished architect - John Carr - to create the interior. To complement the interior design, superb examples of paintings, silver and glass are distributed all over the house and period displays are arranged in the eating room and kitchen. The finish is a successful blend of classic style and conservation, to be enjoyed by everyone keen on British estate.

The Eden Camp neoteric past Theme Museum situated on the junction of he A64 and A169 approximately half fashion between York and Scarborough is well worth a look in. Housed within an original Prisoner of War camp, you will experience the sights, sounds and even smells of life on both the home front and front line midst World War Two. Complete catering facilities, a public house and gift shop are on site and it will be an arousing and educational day out for the family. Eden Camp is open seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm and it is suggested that at minimal four hours is allowed for a brimful inspect to the six acre site. The Ryedale Folk Museum at Hutton-le-Hole, York celebrates the rich ancestry of North Yorkshire from the Iron Age roundhouse to the 1950's Post Office and is also a noted day out for every one of ages.

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

If you are concerned about parking problems or traffic jams in the town centre, why not consider using one of the myriads Park & Ride settings that York has to offer - Rawcliffe drinking house (Clifton Moor), Monks Cross (Huntington), Grimston bar (Hull Road), Askham pub (Tadcaster Road) or McArthur Glen Designer Outlet. The seaside municipal of Scarborough also has legions Park & Ride opportunities and suggests high terrific buses operating every 12 minutes to the seafront and town centre in less than 15 minutes.

There is something for everyone in York - from outstanding constructed dwellings and choice gardens to appealing outdoor events and award-winning restaurants and no matter where you go in York, you are bound to present a renowned day out, whatever the weather!