What to do in Yorkshire

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Yorkshire travel guide

Yorkshire Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Top places to visit

1. Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Scarborough Open Air Theatre is a mixed entertainment venue set on a lake in Scarborough’s Northstead Manor Gardens. Its stage is on an island in the middle of the water while the audience has seating on the eastern bank. Throughout the summer months Scarborough Open Air Theatre has a busy schedule of music, theater and sporting events.

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2. York Minster

York Minster is a Gothic masterpiece and among the largest and most impressive cathedrals in Europe. Climb the Minster’s historic tower, tour its underground chambers and discover 2,000 years of history. The current structure dates back to the 12th century and features medieval stained-glass windows.

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3. Shambles

The Shambles is a medieval street in York’s center with a topsy-turvy layout full of shops and restaurants. Stroll down the quaint cobblestone road that runs through the narrow street to see the lopsided 15th-century buildings jutting out overhead. Many visitors compare the jumbled arrangement of the street to Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter saga. In 2010, the Google Street Team voted it the most picturesque street in Britain.

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4. Hull Marina

Dating back to 1983, the Hull Marina is a pleasant and lively harbor filled with a variety of pleasure boats. A fascinating boat museum is located in the marina, whose 270 mooring berths are divided between the Railway Dock Marina and the Humber Dock Marina. Stroll along the perimeter for scenic views of the docks. Choose your favorites from the array of yachts.

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5. University of Leeds

Renowned for its research and teaching, the University of Leeds is also set apart by its campus, which unites a variety of divergent architectural styles in a celebration of British architecture throughout the 20th century. Grouped on well-manicured lawns just outside the Leeds city center, it welcomes more than 30,000 students each year from a variety of backgrounds. The university was the first in the region to accept women, Catholics and other disadvantaged groups. Go on a walking tour of its many striking buildings and have a picnic on the grass, as you watch the students go past.

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Recommended things to do in Yorkshire

Number of things to do	174
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Audio Guide: AU$9
Top 5 things to do	City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour SEA LIFE Scarborough The York Dungeon Tour Explore Stockeld Park Theme Park Ticket York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Half-day tours	SEA LIFE Scarborough The York Dungeon Tour York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire York: The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour
With kids	City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour SEA LIFE Scarborough The York Dungeon Tour Explore Stockeld Park Theme Park Ticket York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

What to do in Yorkshire

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York Racecourse

4/5(4 reviews)

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Watch productions and performances by world-famous music acts at one of the largest outdoor theaters in Europe, a venue with a stage in an unusual setting.

York Minster

4.5/5(62 reviews)

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

Whitby Harbour

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Whitby with a trip to Whitby Harbour. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Shambles

4.5/5(62 reviews)

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo

Bring the children to Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Kirby Misperton. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Hull Marina

4/5(1 review)

Watch the opening of the steel lock gates and enjoy the views of the River Humber at dusk near these historic docks.

University of Leeds

4/5(1 review)

Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904.

Harewood House

Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Harewood. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.

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