40 Best Stops Between Wakefield and Scunthorpe (2024)

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Went on the elf explorer was really good. My son absolutely loved it. He loves trains and we love the steam trains. Parking isn't brilliant we parked on a side street. Got given a few car parks to use which was confusing me when said walking distance but was 1.7 miles away which is fine if not slippy. The grotto was nice and loved the little extras. Food was OK but not the best. On the train we loved the elfs singing but thought would be better if the kids knew the songs so they could join in. Santa was good and crackers and things on the table were nice little extra. I would go again

We had a great day out and climbed up into Haworth village. Warning. This is a very steep climb if you go directly. You can go by following the road to the left which is more gradual. You end up near a clinic, you should then turn left and this lane will bring you to the village.

This was magic, a great place to visit. The staff where helpful and couldn't do enough, we got the day rider tickets and were very well priced, Every station is beautiful and lovingly restored. The train journey is wonderful taking you right back to the heydays of steam travel. Parking at Haworth was £3 for the day.

Wonderful. Friendly staff, friendly fellow passengers, everybody wholly behind recreating how railways were. Yes ... the environmental car crash of burning coal to make steam to move people is well documented, but here you get the romanticism, knowing that the world has also moved on. But it's hard not to love it. The raw power that transformed our society.So enjoy the slice of history, at the same time as picturing king's cross when eight trains were firing up to leave for the North ...A "must" experience ....

One of the best heritage lines in the UK.A nostalgic and brilliant day out for the family. At a great price. With many events throughout the year.With easy access to the main links of public transport.This railway travels the beautiful worth valley from keighley to Oxenhope.With friendly helpful staff. I highly recommend a day out on the keighley worth valley railway

Really awesome place, the hop on hop off day rover ticket is value for money. Getting off at each stop is an experience in its self. I especially found Haworth a pleasant treat. I purchased food from the railway carriage restaurant at Oxenhope which was fantastic. All in all a great day out. I would recommend for family's and solo travellers alike. Will be revisiting for sure.

Very nostalgic. Like going back in time. Great model shop for young and not so young. The staff work so hard to make it look and run so well.

Had a great day out on the K&WVR. Bought a day rover ticket which is excellent value and means you can ride the trains as much as you like and visit the various attractions at each of the beautifully restored stations**Keighley station is undergoing some building works at present.All the staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming.I can highly recommend a visit!

Really great day out. This is fantastic value for money for people of all ages. The railway is completely run by volunteers who are friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommended.

Beautifully preserved heritage steam railway station in a fantastic setting with friendly and helpful staff. A short but very steep walk to the local park and historical Haworth main street. All of this plus glorious steam trains with smell of coal and steam and the toot toot of living history.

The KWVR is tremendous and I would like to thank all involved who made our day so special.We moved to Haworth almost 3 years ago and one of our favourite events is the beer festival that they organise. October 12th check it out! This sparked an idea to get married in the exhibition shed where they hold said beer festival.5 months of planning, alot of ideas and massive help from my amazing friend and wedding planner Bev. We (she) transformed the place.The whole event could not have been achieved without the help of Noel, Sam and all the staff at the railway. They were truly fantastic and highly commended by all my guests. They also made sure my wife's prosecco never reached the bottom !Getting married at St Micheals and All Angels Church in Haworth and then down to Haworth Station to ride a steam engine to our reception is an unforgettable experience. I mean who rides a vintage train to their reception! All our guests were in awe and loved the entire day. Again all made possible by KWVR!They even on the day put a canopy outside the station because you know it rains in July !Food arrived (hog roast) and staff made sure and asked me and Krisha if we needed them to get us a plate.We cannot rate them highly enough. I really hope they do more weddings there as its a truly amazing venue with truly amazing people.

At my big age I got so excited to receive a paper ticket and get a hole punched in it on the train! The steam train is so fun, everyone gets a table and lots of airflow for warm summer days, and there was no crowd when I went during summer holidays. I rode the steam train to Haworth and the diesel train back to Keighley; both were terribly fun and not too expensive for the experience!

We bought all day tickets for the steam train and diesel train. We hopped off and on most journeys. By careful planning we rode the steam train more often than the diesel. The ride was much more comfortable than the diesel. A small suggestion here. It would be helpful if a timetable on display somewhere would show the passing points of the 2 trains. That way it does away with long waits at stations for the steam train. We were impressed with all the buildings on all the stations which are preserved as they were. We loved the open fires. The souvenir shops had different items to buy and kept our attention.

I'm so lucky to have KWVR on my door step! The volunteers are so lovely and always happy to stop and have a chat and even let you have a look inside the train! The stations, facilities and carriages are well kept and maintained. I wholeheartedly take my hat off to those volunteers restoring the trains!

Fantastic railway. Definitely worth a trip. Dog friendly too. Friendly and helpful staff.

We live nearby and decided a spontaneous Steam Ride was on the cards for our youngest daughter and son, kids absolutely loved it and it always takes me back to my childhood, highly recommend outsiders exit at Howarth and walk up over the railway bridge to the shops, there are a multitude of eateries also and pub food to go at, I highly recommend the Old Sun Inn Howarth (Food Pictured) at the very top, worth the journey but please pre-book to save disappointment.

Must visit place, great experience, steam engine ad diesel train are a memorable experience.Kids will love it.

We enjoyed summer afternoon tea today. Great food and service plus we encouraged to take home what we couldn’t eat

We had a cream tea on the train! Takes one back to childhood and the clikkety clack of a steam train on the tracks. Saw beautiful country, met some awesome people!

Lovely railway, very friendly staff. The rover ticket is definitely worth it as it includes admission to the museum at one of the stations. Very nice day out!

After visiting this lovely station, getting on the train for the day on and off various stations.We discovered that was the station from The Railway Children.So popped back nxt day to have a better look at it.

Suddenly discovered it. And then what a great journey! A must ride if you are in the UK. The best thing in the UK. While travelling you will be able to see the beautiful landscapes. After arriving in Oxenhope one can take a nice walk towards Bronte's village. The train staffs were polite. Thanks for everything.

Lovely time at the KWVR and lovely travelling by steam through the Worth Valley hearing the exhaust and chuffing echoing through the valley. ❤️

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The Railway Station, Station Rd, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8NJ, United Kingdom

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I ended up here after passing the entrance on a walk and was begged by my son to go down the mine! I can honestly say it wasn't my personal choice to go on the tour but that I actually quite enjoyed it. It was interesting and the guide was very informative and kept us engaged. There's lots of steep steps which take you down and then you obviously have to make your way back up on the return. I do think it's quite expensive, we paid £40 for 2 adults and a 5 year old but as I said I hadn't planned on that being part of our day.

Nigel was a fantastic tour guide, full of knowledge and very friendly. Made you feel at ease when going so deep underground. Not for those who are claustrophobic or of poor fitness due to the stairs and depth, but otherwise absolutely fascinating and beautiful place. I was hesitant of the £18 entrance fee and had actually come once before and decided against going inside the cavern due to the price. Glad I coughed up this time and saw it.

I was probably 8 or so when my parents took me here, I took my kids around the same age. Yesterday as we were near by I took my wife. An absolutely wonderful place, quite unique in many ways. The tour was lead by Nigel whose knowledge, enthusiasm & humour really made the numerous steps worth while. Highly recommended.

An absolutely fantastic pace to park up the sun set and sunrise was amazing. Also met some lovely people there . Highly recommended for everyone who has a van and the vanlife community.

Nice tour down the mine which is actually mostly natural cave. Takes about an hour. There’s 400+ steps so you need to be fit. It’s a bit expensive but worth it if you’re interested in the history. I took my two young children on the tour and they loved it. It gets cold 7C at the bottom so take a jumper. It’s a bit expensive for what it is in my opinion but glad we did it once. There are toilets here and a gift shop.

This was a brilliant find and had a great time. Nigel was our guide and he was fantastic breaking down the history of the cavern, mining and of course the Blue John stones. It was made far better with hunour and his way of telling his stories. Next time we visit the peaks, we will return!Also note there is this broken road which was explained on the tour a little further down the road from where the car park is. Worth having a look at

I knew little if nothing at all about this place, we only chose to visit whilst making the most of the Peak Sightseer Open Top Bus and what a brilliant idea it turned out to be! A lot of stairs/slopes down but well worth the walk back up! Fascinating stuff to be heard from our EXCELLENT tour guide Nigel (I was especially keen on his dad jokes) our 5 year old loved it and I would definitely recommend it for a visit. Just can’t believe I’ve lived in Derbyshire all my 35 years and have never been! Thanks again to Nigel made it a extremely enjoyable experience!

Took the children to enjoy seeing and learning about blue John and the mining history. So much fun going down into the cavern! There are a lot of steps, but the guides don't rush you. It's a very sensory experience and you don't have to wear a helmet. Do take a camera

I have been to blue John cavern few years Back but the excitement still the same.You have to walk in to the cave at least 290 odd steps some places are swisty and slippery. Is your are a six footer keep you head low in some parts. I wishIf I had my own spot flash light so that I can lit up the dark corner as a please.If you are travelling close by make sure you take some decent food to eat unless you wants to wait till you get back to main road.

George was amazing tour guide. Really knowledgeable, polite and humerus we had a lovely time down the caves and learnt a lot. The tour is 1 hour approx and there are quite a few steps. It gets a bit chilly down the bottom so recommend wearing a jumper and packing some gloves to help cold hands holding onto the rails (especially for kids) The floor gets quite damp and slippery so they recommend walking boots over trainers (although no one slipped while we were there better to be safe than sorry!) The cafe is limited to hot drinks and small snacks (crisps and chocolates) the people in the shop were lovely and very friendly with some Blue John jewellery and other gems for the kids. You can take dogs which is also awsome and simple toilets for patrons to use.

This is a really interesting place to visit in a beautiful area. The cavern tour lasts around an hour and takes you around 100m below ground through a series of caverns formed over 200million years ago. As well as learning about the mining of a unique mineral (Blue John) there was lots to learn about geology and the history of the mines. There are visible fossils in the cavern wall apparently up to 500million years old!There is free parking on the road and lots of lovely walks in the area.There is a shop and they sell basic drinks/ice creams but I'd recommend going the short drive into Castleton for many better cafe options. There are toilets at the visitor centre.It's not cheap for an hour long tour and not suitable for those with mobility issues (200+ steps and no lift) but otherwise highly recommended.

Was a great experience. The steps are not that bad but can be slippery in places. George, the tour guide is really nice and informs you to hold the rails on the steps for your own safety. The caves are nicely lit up, so you can take in the full size of the place and the colours in the rocks. There is a toilet shop and cafe on site. Another tick off my to-do list.

The guides were extremely friendly and were very keen to pass on their knowledge, not just of the cavern. But the whole area. With plenty of advice. The tour is really worth it. However, accessibility is restricted to quite a few tight steps down to the lower caverns. So be aware not for those with poor mobility. Personally, my favourite of the 4 show caverns in the area, and is very recommended.

£19 for an adult’s one-hour tour felt a little steep (see what I did there), but the tour was great and worth doing. It’s not every day you get to go into the depths of a cave!We didn’t buy anything at the gift shop but I now have an appreciation for Blue John. The tour guide was great! By the way, bring something warm to wear down there: it gets cold as you descend.Dogs allowed, but exercise caution if you’re on the larger side or if you have breathing issues!

Very positive experience, well organised tour with a guide who could bring people together and make them listen, H&S is on a good level with signs, bariers, handrails and verbal information. Bring a sweater or two, a hat and good waterproof boots though :P When you finish, there is a gift shop outside for your pleasure, not sure how your wallet will see that ha ha.

Good tour guide, lots to see. Don't attend unless you are fit as lots of steps! Watch your step too as lots of slippery surfaces. Just turn up as cannot buy tickets online.

Really interesting. Very knowledgeable volunteer guides escort small groups. You need to be able to negotiate some tricky steps up and down and expect to be dripped upon at some points as you travel 100m below the surface. Very humbling to consider the extreme labour intensive working practices and conditions of previous generations. Staff friendly and tea and gift shop a must after taking the tour. At the foot of Mam Tor with parking available.

Would you like to know more about this incredible tour? Then you’ll have to go and visit for yourself and get on the tour with the irrepressible and knowledgeable ‘Nigel’. Only Nigel can link the wonder of The Blue John Cavern with the towering heights of the Spire in London and ancient fossilised sponges! Just go, you’ll love it. Thanks Nigel. Oh and the jewellery on sale is lovely too.

Great visit and thank you NIGEL our tour guide he was brilliant and made the visit a lot of fun and we learnt a lot of amazing facts about the area also. The steps coming back are steep and wear shoes that have a good grip as parts are very slippy under the feet. Some of the walk is in a tight space and narrow so if you’re a bit claustrophobic I would avoid the visit.

We stopped by Blue John Cavern yesterday as part of our Castleton hike and I’m so glad we did. Nigel was our guide and he was so knowledgeable, fun and friendly. Going down into the cavern he stopped at various points to explain the formation and history of the caves, used his light to help us get some lovely pictures and cracked some jokes, while also motivating us to keep moving.We learnt so much during the tour and it was a once in a lifetime experience being inside such a fascinating structure. 100% worth the trip and the entry fee - before we went down we were wondering whether it would be worth it but within the first ten minutes we knew it was. Thanks Nigel and the team 💜

Great tour! Ended up being a private one for me and my partner as it was 11am on a Monday. Our amazing guide George really knew his stuff about the history of the caves and stopped periodically to point out various features, super interesting and a really fun way to spend an hour. Thanks again!

Nigel was our guide and he was extremely knowledgeable about the caverns and surrounding areas. I learnt a lot of new things let alone the kids. It was a really great start to a day of walking. I don't think it's expensive for a guided tour with a knowledgeable guide and you literally cannot find blue John anywhere else on the planet so this experience is unique. Great visit.

Blue John Cavern is an absolute marvel nestled in the heart of Derbyshire's natural wonders. The captivating limestone formations and the elusive Blue John mineral make this cave a true gem for both nature enthusiasts and those seeking a unique geological experience. The guided tour offers a fascinating journey into the depths of Earth's history, revealing the intricate beauty that time and nature have sculpted. Don't miss the chance to explore this enchanting underground world – it's a mesmerizing adventure waiting to unfold!

Some of the steps are much deeper than the average staircase, so you definitely need a reasonable level of fitness to get down to the bottom and back! A lovely set of caverns with fascinating information about formation. The guide was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all our extra questions.

This cavern is fascinating. 245 steps down and then back up. I visited a fair amount of caves, but this one was very different, and I would say one of my favourites. Our tour guide was very friendly and had many years of experience mining, he told us so much history, explained about minerals and fossils they found in this speciffic cave. What surprised me was the size of it, and the colours inside the cave were just wow, puctures dont do justice. At the bottom of it, we found a waterfall, which is fascinating as it was so deep underground. To get down there was fairly easy, slippery but easy, to go back up many people struggled, definitely need to be fairly fit to be able to do it.There is a shop and a small caffe, car park short walking distance on the hill, free of charge, but not very big though. Cavern visit definitely worth the money.Oh, and to mention the temperature down there is approx 8 degrees, when we visited it was warmer in the cave than outside 😊

Really interesting tour given by George. Fascinating insight how Blue John was discovered and mined. 245 steps down and back up but 4 or 5 stops with more information. Including miners snot and fossils from millions of years ago

Brill day out. We took out 7 year old. The steps are definitely something To consider. Very steep and uneven. Definitely a little workout on the way back up. Sensible footwear is a must would recommend gloves for the cold metal handrail.Our guid was very nice and knowledgeable. Our tour was a small group of 5 and took a little over an hour.Only reason for the 4 Stars was I thought it was quite pricey £47 for two adults and a child. But we did enjoy it thanks again.

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Cross St, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WH, United Kingdom

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An interesting experience down the flight of stairs, onto the boat and through the narrow tunnels. Not much to see but the tour guide did his best to try and make it interesting for us. The stop over whilst the boats change hands was quite underwhelming. If it was cheaper, I'd have been more impressed but at £17pp, you can spend your money better elsewhere. Just a reminder, this is not for claustrophobic people!

This tour was great, we only had time to do one cavern, and there is 4 pretty much next to eachother here, but we're so glad we chose this one.It's a super unique experience taking a boat through the cave, and the natural cave at the end was also really cool. The mix of man made mine and natural also was a nice mix.The tour guide was fantastic, I unfortunately can't remember his name, I'm sure he gave the classic anecdote of "if you liked this tour my name is... and if you didn't it's...". He made us laugh and taught us a lot, super friendly guy who made the experience even better.Definitely worth a visit for anyone planning to visit the area.My pictures and others online don't do this place justice, just trust and visit, it's worth it.

Such a fantastic tour today. We had Noah and he made the experience so much fun and quite comical would definitely like to do this again.Top quality tour and tour guide

Josh our guide who is in the pictures was an amazing young man. Very funny, full of facts and a great story teller. Would definitely recommend this tour and try to get Josh as your guide. Credit to the company.

Easy to find with parking across the road. Toilet facility is available for a charge of 50p (token to be bought from the souvenir shop across the road). Parking charge is £6 for 4 hours with a £2.50 refund voucher redeemable in the Gift Shop for Cavern ticketholders. The tickets for the cavern is a bit pricey. £20 online for adults and £15 for children aged 5-15. After wearing a helmet, there are 106 steps to go down. Lightning is present. At the bottom of the steps a boat awaits you. The guide sits towards the front of the boat. It’s not easy to hear the commentary if seated at the other end of the boat so best to sit in the front. It’s a bit cool so a fleece would be good. The passage is quite narrow and can feel claustrophobic. The boat takes you to a large cavern where the bottomless pit can be seen from. Those with knee issues may find it difficult to climb the 106 steps back. Overall, a unique experience.

Fantastic experience. Leo was fantastic, very knowledgeable and answered everyone's questions easily enough. The experience lasts about 45 minutes in total and includes a boat ride through a tunnel (be wary if you are claustrophobic). There are 106 steps which aren't too bad. It is probably best thing is to take your time and use the hand rails and if you are over 5ft 10 you may need to duck your head!Would definitely recommend a visit

Visited here after Mam tor. Fortunately managed to get a ticket available on the door for an afternoon trip. I also bought a parking ticket from the shop alternatively, you can use the machine across the road from the entrance.The parking fee was £3.50 on my visit and around £20 for the tour.The tour is guided and primarily by boat. Once you find a suitable hard hat, access to the boat is via a set of steep slippery steps.The tour lasts approximately an hour and follows a tunnel to the site of an underground waterfall.The guides are very friendly and provide lots of fun facts. The tunnels are very compact in places and the hardhats come in very handy. Something to consider if you are planning a visit. Fairly novel way to view an old lead mine.

It was a great experience and the tour guide was both informative and entertaining. The views of the cavern at the end of the tunnel were also breath taking.Top tip, it's very chilly down there. If you feel the cold maybe bring a jumper

We visited the cavern as a way to escape the great British summer weather, it was torrential so 150m under ground was the best place to be.We took our 6 year old and 3 year old down,The youngest was free and tickets generally are cheaper bought in advance. The youngest was nervous at first, but our tour guide Jack was cracking jokes right from the off, which put him at ease, and he loved the experience at the end.This was informative, interesting and really good fun, I would highly recommend it.My only gripe is that the time you book online is 20 mins ahead of your actual entry time, so read the small print and turn up at your actual time slot, or bring a full wallet for the gift shop!

From toddlers to adults we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Josh was a brillaint tour guide. Clued up on all the facts with the occasional good 'dad' joke. No, he was absolutely brilliant. Made the tour more fun. Would 100% recommend for all ages.

We went on a very bright and sunny day. My partner had done this before and I hadn’t. If you are claustrophobic this maybe isn’t for you 😂 I thought it was absolutely stunning. Very eerie atmosphere. Well worth the money. And great guides too!

Although neither of us had shared our expectations in advance, following the trip we both agreed it had not been what we expected and not good value for money. The advert stated "An Incredible underground boat journey" and "A magnificent cathedral-like cavern" but it was not as fabulous or incredible as we had hoped.The walk down (just over 100 steps) is an adventure in itself, make sure you wrap up warm, it got chilly and make sure you have sturdy footwear for the descend. This tour is dog friendly, we took our furbaby with us, make sure they have something warm to wear.Our tour guide Leo was very good, extremely knowledgeable (interesting) and he was flexible.. which was good as we would not have got very far otherwise.It was our first time in a cave system/cavern, so perhaps we were naive as to what to expect. This did not met our expectations, based on the advert, certainly not like any Cathedral we have visited. There is very little to see or hear and it is a good job you get to wear a hard hat/helmet.Personally, for us this felt more of an educational school trip. The photographs are far better than what you see in real life. This was not good value for money in our opinion.

Absolutely loved the experience! Our tour guide was really good and kept us very engrossed with the narrative and given the dank dark atmosphere, his sense of humour definitely helped!The cave is marvelous! The boat ride is an experience and I absolutely recommend it!

Had a nice experience. 5 year old wasn't too pleased with it all, not sure what she was expecting. It was quite informative, nice little ride on the boat. Was a little pricey and I think having young kids pay alis a bit much. One real oddity was the toilet situation. My daughter was dying for a wee after over an hour drive. Went to the kiosk over the road and the woman told me the closest toilet was in the village. I persevered and went next door to the gift shop and they have me a token as I had already bought tickets but I'm confused as to why they weren't just open for everyone? Very strange

Not many places in the UK where you can walk 106 steps to 490ft below ground, get into a boat that goes through a tight tunnel and get to a magnificent cavern. Guides are witty and have a good sense of humour, and the tour is educational and enjoyable for both adults and kids.

Great experience with the kids. Prepare to duck though as the headroom is tight in some places. The tour guide was excellent, knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. The scenery around the area is amazing too.

Great experience. However, I personally feel it was a little overpriced for what you got. The tour starts with a decent down a lot of steps to a boat. Before a ride along the flooded level to a small cavern area at the end. The cavern was mainly in darkness, with an area only on one side lit up. This is a shame as the main attraction of the cavern is a huge area fenced off in complete darkness. If the area had been lit up, it would be something special indeed.

Interesting experience, especially in rainy days. Proper shoes and warm clothing is necessary. Gift shop available. Toilets available during cafe/ shop opening times, you need ask for token to access.

Excellent caves tour on a small dinghy. Very tight spaces though. Really really tight!! So if you’re claustrophobic, stay well away!!

Speedwell cavern is a must visit. I visited on Christmas Day and it was closest to, but Winnats Pass is a wonderful pass to go through in transport or by foot. The light rain made the greenery stand out more!!!

It's ok, it's not worth £20 and it's a bit disappointing. It's just a long claustrophobic tunnel along water in a boat and then a small cavern.Wouldn't recommend if you dont like the cold and/or confined spaces.

Joshua was a great guide. 106 steps up and down were doable. The ride was definitely bumpy but it all added greatly to the experience.

Speedwell Cavern is an absolute gem! The breathtaking underground adventure exceeded all expectations. The friendly guides made the tour informative and entertaining, adding a delightful touch to the stunning rock formations and boat ride. A must-visit for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike – this hidden treasure deserves all the praise!

Really good tour well worth the money the tour Guide we had was really knowledgeable with a good sense of humor for the tour

Great tour today. Tour Guide Noah was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions with confidence. The boat motor did not work on the way there so Noah pushed us all the way and fixed it for our return, nothing was going to stop him. Steep climb there and back but other than that a relaxing trip, not claustrophobic like I thought it might be.

So expensive for what it is… Paid £20 each to get in which I thought was fair enough, but then an additional £5 for the car park and 50p just to use the toilet was ridiculous.The boat ride was fun but there’s not much to see. You climb out at the end and look at a ‘bottomless pit’ that’s not really bottomless, and then go back the same way. It was cool when the lights got turned off though, very spooky.Tour guide didn’t seem very interested and kept asking if anyone knew any jokes. And then the 106 steps to get back up were exhausting 😂It’s a unique experience so glad I did it but wouldn’t return.

Very unique caving experience, definitely recommend if you can handle a lot of steep steps and confined spaces!

Such a great experience!! I'd definitely agree and say it is very overpriced for what you are getting, but again once you've seen it you probably won't do it again. The shop staff and tour guide were also great.

A really interesting underground tour. A little different to the caves I've been for before as this one takes you underground on a boat. Tour takes at the most an hour. It's underground and dark with a lot of steps down to the boat ajd back up again so if your unsteady on your feet or claustrophobic then this isn't for you but if you don't mind these things then it's informative and fun.

We had THE best time here! What an incredible place, in a gorgeous part of the world. Also special thanks to Callum - you're a brilliant tour guide and we really enjoyed the experience because of you!

Went with the dog. Nobody else on the tour which was ideal. Really enjoyed it, tour guide was knowledgeable and interested. Not something I'd experienced before. Recommend if your passing by! Whilst you're waiting for your tour, walk up the road onto Winnats pass, there's a cave on your right, don't be afraid to go inside and have a look around

Great staff very helpful and really great tour guide well worth the money

Me and my family visited speedwell cavern yesterday on the 1pm slot. It's a great experience and our tour guide Max was great. There were some pretty rude customers on our boat who constantly talked amongst themselves whilst Max was trying to do his job and provide us with a history of the cavern. My advice is, if your not interested in the history, don't bother going and spoiling it for everyone else! Other than that, it was an enjoyable day. My only negative about the cavern itself is the price of the tickets. There were 5 of us, including children, costing £88.00 for approximately 40-45 minutes in the cavern. When the boat is full it must average £400 per trip so I think there is scope to reduce the ticket prices, especially for children. There weren't even an option for a family ticket for 2 adults/2 children. I would like to go again to really listen to the history but unfortunately the price puts me off.

Not the most spectacular cave, but interesting and novel experience, mostly on boat down the narrow tunnel. Our tour guide Matt, was excellent - informative and entertaining and the children (9 &10) in our group loved him! Tall people are probably best to sit in the middle of the boat, to save too much ducking and scraping your hardhat on the tunnel roof.A bit on the pricey side, especially if you use the cave's carpark - annoyingly discovered later we could have parked for free on the road just round the corner.Overall, we're glad we went and enjoyed it.

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Winnats Pass, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WA, United Kingdom

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Beautiful garden. Majority of the grounds are wheelchair/mobility scooter accessible. Lots of benches to sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Ample parking, and a Betty’s on site- made the day a really special treat. The plant shop and gift shop were well stocked, and came away with a lemon tree! Just wish it was a bit closer- had a glorious day.

Back again. Membership is truly worth it. Nothing beats this place in my eyes. The beds are to die for and your head is on a constant swivel. As soon as you walk into the gardens you feel at peace and its so good for the mind. The garden centre and shop have everything, although quite pricey and a fat rascal from the Betty's on site tops the day off perfectly.

Such a lovely place for a walk out. The whole area is really well thought out and easy to navigate around although if you need a map there's plenty available. There are even a couple of play parks for kids with climbing apparatus and swings. Definitely with the admission charge if you like flowers and a day out.

We had a lovely visit to this garden. Even though it was early Spring there was a lot to see. Betty's cafe is well worth a visit but be aware there are queues to get in sometimes. There is a lovely outdoor cafe though. Children are well catered for too with a nice play area & a trail to follow.

We had a fabulous day out today. The gardens were huge and had a good mix of woodland area and gardens. Our children enjoyed the Easter egg hunt and tried hard to find all 30 eggs! There's fabulous food with Betty's on site as a cafe and kiosks. There were areas to see wildlife and there were a few play areas for the children to go on as they walk round. Definitely worth a visit!

Would have been happier if they charged less for off-season tickets. Only some parts of the garden were beautiful (like in my photo) but not the whole park. I expected to see colorful flowers everywhere but it wasn’t the case. We walked quite some distance with nothing much to see. Don’t expect too much or come later in the year. Maybe it would be more worth it if we had visited this place in Summer.

Large gardens with beautiful flowers and planting, the lawns are maintained and there is a map to guide you round the gardens with various different features and points of interest. The terraces are in full bloom with an array of colours that look fabulous. There is a great gift shop sellling all kinds of homeware, gifts, food and drink. We visited the new cafe the Harrogate arms for coffee with plenty outdoors seating although feel the terrace from Betty's tearooms has a slight better view over the gardens. Overall a fab day out in the gardens with good weather.

Very helpful staff. Used the tramper, but I think it would be good for the staff to try them out. Some of the inclines were steep, with adverse cambers. You have to experience it to understand how frightening some of it was.That said the gardens were lovely, still undergoing work. Excellent embroidery display in the library and Japanese Gallery.

What a fantastic day. Never been before and well worth the visit. Fantastic gardens lots to see, nice stroll around all the areas with all in bloom, so many ideas for home. Cafe was busy, but Betty's had stalls in the garden, food was great and enjoyable.

Absolutely beautiful gardens! Been visiting for many years now and it never stands still. Always new borders and different sitings for plants. You could never get bored. Changes made every time you visit. Lots of seating for a picnic or just a rest overlooking the amazing trees and flowers and ponds. Streams running through too. Definitely worth visiting.

A lovely place and very pleasant for a few hours out. At the moment (August 2023) there seemed to be quite a bit being redeveloped/dug up so although that’s good in the long term there are a few bits which aren’t as nice as they could be. Highlights are the tropical garden (on the right after the entrance) and walking by the stream. Good for prams and excellent baby changing facilities. Plenty of places to sit and eat a packed lunch or food/coffee from the cafes. There’s a good size playground for children.

We were really impressed when we visited. The grounds are beautiful and well looked after. There are several places on site for eating and drinking and a well stocked shop with lots of books for children in particular. We had great fun exploring the grounds, there was so much to see. The kids loved the playgrounds. Definitely worth a visit!

Beautiful walk. I was working there so not sure of entry fee. Lovely gardens, gorgeous buildings and a wide range if plants. If it was closer to me where I live I would definitely take the Mrs there!

Such a wonderful tranquil, beautiful garden with a variety of plants, trees, shrubbery. I visited when the succulent and cactus exhibition was on by the British cactus and succulent society, it was so great to see all the various different plants including some award-winning cactuses. I would definitely recommend visiting as it's a memorable experience for outdoor lovers and UK explorers.

I was lucky enough to be invited to visit the beautiful gardens today. Absolutely gorgeous with lots of flowers already blooming.

We had a lovely time at these gardens. Staff were unfailingly polite and we were given a warm welcome on arrival, along with a well designed map and recommended suggestions, which included a temporary Japanese shop.The standard of gardening as you'd expect was tremendous as the photographs show. We enjoyed a pleasant picnic in the grounds and spent a good 4 hours navigating the grounds of which there are approximately 56 acres.Another pleasant surprise was how tame the birds are here. A robin came right up to me on 2 occasions!

Really well looked after, have joined for the year as it looks different in every season and relaxing place to go, all staff really nice looking forward to their cafe opening soon.

A beautiful pleasure garden within easy reach of Harrogate. Take public transport to get a significant discount on your ticket. I went in early spring and maybe didn’t see it at its best, but still enjoyed the heather display and the early bulbs. The library is also worth a visit! Avoid the main Betty’s tea room; too crowded and overpriced. I had a lovely tea plus scone at the stand in the gardens.

I came slightly out of season and with my grandma who needed a wheelchair so I may not have got the full experience but I was slightly disappointed by what was on offer for the price. This venue should offer a discount for out of season like other gardens around York. To see more than tulips, apple trees and some pond displays, we had to be a bit naughty and take the wheelchair around some rocky paths. In future, I would probably just go to Betty’s, now that I know you can go there without having to access the gardens.

Extensive gardens to explore although for non members be aware that the entry price isn't cheap at circa £17 per person (adults). There is a large and very busy tearoom on site called Betty's which gets busy even at times in the morning. Easy parking on site and easy access all round. On a sunny day it's well worth a visit .

Beautiful gardens, offering Betty's cafe, well maintained and deserving repeat visits as the seasons change

A great garden. We have been going on and off for 40 years and have seen many changes. It gets better and better. Well, it's worth a visit. Also worth joining as you get chances to visit other gardens. Also, enjoy various events at Harlow carr.

Nice gardens to explore, play areas for children in places and arts/crafts shop plus the main shop with plants. Can get quite busy at weekends and events but there are large car parks. Possible to walk to it through woods from Harrogate Town centre in about 40 minutes.

Even in a rainy day, Harlow Carr RHS gardens, near Harrogate, look magical, colourful, luminous, spacious, orderly, pure! What struck me first is the exceptional attention to detail and the order in which each plant is put into the ground. The design of each corner, each “slice” of the garden varies, and wherever I look, it presents a feast for the eyes. The colours’ combinations are heavenly. The cleanness and the space allowed for each species allows me to see each plant in its own beauty. The edges of the grass and flower beds are immaculate. The paths are wide and good whether one walks or drives one of the free bookable motor scooters the garden provides for the disabled. New bridges and paths shine.The space and majesty of the gardens need to be seen - photos can hardly represent the beauty and serenity of these marvellous place. Well done to all the gardeners, designers, volunteers and general staff of Harlow Carr!Excellent restaurant, the super famous “Betty’s” provides first class food for the body while the surrounding views provide substance for the soul and peace for the mind. A new Harrogate cafè has opened, in the centre of the garden, with excellent coffee and cakes.Plenty of car parking spaces but as the place is very popular, it can get very busy. Planning ahead and early arrival recommended.

Lovely, formal gardens, not too big. We visited on one of the music Sundays through July/August. Saw Take 2 Band with singer, which were brilliant. Lots of swing music, Frank Sinatra etc... Recommended although Betty's Cafe is a bit pricey, as are the plants on sale and gift shop.

Beautiful gardens and woodland. Playground for Kids. Betty's Cafe and RHS shop accessible without paying to go in the garden. Plenty of parking. Easy walk through the woods into Valley Gardens (park) and Harrogate.

Lovely gardens, parking plentiful (but needed) when on a quiet cold mid week day it was quite busy. 3 on site places to get food, loads of tables and benches to sit and eat, had it been better weather a picnic would have been perfect.

Lovely place to visit with excellent range of planting and a good mix of different themes of design. Plenty of parking to the front of the entrance buildings. A variety of eating areas are provided through the garden,as well as the garden centre and shop. A thoroughly enjoyable day out if you’re into plants and gardens, and just a nice place to go for a wander if you’re not.

Great day out with beautiful flowers and surroundings. Walked the whole park. Great vibe. Well set out. Great for young and old. Will be back in the summer!

Visited for the glow event and it was a fun festive evening for the whole family. The gardens looked amazing, the light trail is really well done and the spiced rum hot chocolate towards the end was spot on. From four year old to grandparents everyone had a lovely time. The bubble man was particularly enjoyed and great that the shop was kept open late for the event.

Absolutely stunning place to walk around and admire nature. They have a big variety of flora as well as an abundance of birds.There are spots to have picnics, or you can grab something to eat at their restaurant or coffee bar.

These gardens offers pleasant views, but nothing particularly remarkable. There's a small café, though it's quite pricey, and an ice cream shop where five tubs of vanilla ice cream will set you back £18. It’s not a great spot for teens as they might find it dull, but there are plenty of parks and resting spots that cater well to younger children. No dogs allowed.

April / Easter was a beautiful time of year to visit RHS Harlow Carr as the vast majority of the azalea and rhoddendrons were in full bloom. We took away this beautiful plant (£10) which was like a snowdrop but from a different family, hoping it multiplies.

Wonderful place to wander round. Kids areas were busy but not too bad. Free parking appreciated. Nice to see they had taxi drop off spots too. Betty's only to eat at on site at the moment, both with a queue but good service - suggest the one inside the grounds as there are many benches to eat alfresco. Arboretum was glorious and quiet. Enjoyed the succulent and cacti show.

The gardens covered various types of gardens, from wild meadows, woodland, stream side, formal, productive and alpines. The Irises and candelabra primulas were the stars on our visit. There is obviously lots of other plants of interest for other seasons and we plan a return trip to see it in the autumn. Food outlets were plentiful all catering for gluten free diet. An excellent day out.

Beautiful gardens. The tulips are spectacular at the moment as well as some lovely rhododendron. We got a reasonably sunny day which was nice & the gardens were very peaceful. It's a wonderful place to visit

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Wonderful day! Lovely place. You can spend the whole day there as there is so much to see.On a warm day, children can cool off in the pool and parents can lie on a blanket in the shade. The plants are breathtaking.I will definitely come back here again

What a beautiful place to spend a few hours. The garden of serenity was stunning. The flowerbeds were a riot of colour. Really enjoyed my visit

Fantastic park for taking a stroll around on a nice day. Everywhere is well kept and the flowers in the summer are superb. There’s lots of different sections and things to admire with loads of benches throughout, which is great. There’s a small cafe in the centre, children’s play equipment to one end, and it’d be easy to spend a number of hours here if wanted. Fantastic spot in the centre of the town!

A lovely park close to the city centre of Harrogate, has a tiny stream, small lake, Japanese gardens, tennis courts, and beautiful plants and trees. Parking is an issue if you have never been there before as it says disc zone everywhere which means that you need to get a time disc from the information centre to display in your the time of arrival, also there are many traffic wardens around that can also give you one, if you don't display the disc they are very quick to give you a parking ticket, like we witnessed many cars getting ones, also on one side of the road you can only park for 1 hour and the other side for 3 hours.

Such a lovely place, packed full of different features and historical detail.My favourite way to explore is by walking down from RHS Harlow Carr Gardens; you can see all of the different areas and choose what you like: there are water features, lots of varied planting, any number of seats plus icecream etcThe paths are pretty good but for anyone with mobility issues I would suggest that you take a meandering route if you are going in from the main entrance so that the inclines are less noticeable.It is always pretty busy as it has such a little to offer.Great for picnics or just sitting in the sun.

Splendid, vast green space to wander about in with a myriad of paths to meander on. I visited on a sunny Saturday and it was really popular with lots of folk perambulating n promenading, picnicking, jogging, dog walking. Has large kids play area, a café, an Oriental garden, pavilions, benches, a cascading brook, interesting historical features with information boards and a large variety of mature trees. Well maintained and looked after. Definitely recommended.

Gorgeous place to just sit and watch the world go by.Plenty of seating both in the sun and in the shade, all of which is easily accessible for prams and wheelchairs of all sizes.There are lots of beautiful and colour flowers and plants to look at and smell, the scenery is rather good, too!

Beautifully kept gardens and flower beds. Japanese garden was a pleasant surprise and a lovely tea house to have a small bite and something to drink. Saw the odd grey squirrel, who seemed more interested in us than we were of him.

Had a great few hours here. No charge to get in. There is I think 17 acres of garden. This includes the "Japanese garden". You can get snacks, ice-cream (delicious), teas and coffee. The crazy golf is fun, (when isn't it?) and doesn't cost much to play.If you fancy a picnic, it's a beautiful place for one.

Beautiful gardens and lots more. Right on the edge of town. Cafe, playground, paddling pool, tennis courts, picnic areas, it's got the lot and more besides. Well done Harrogate for keeping this place so special. It was still as I remember from my younger days

Such a lovely place to go for a walk, have a cup of coffee and people watch and admire the well groomed grass and beds with some stunning flowers. Or take the kids to the big play area which has an outdoor splash pool.There are so many benches around this place you will always find somewhere to sit, in the sun or the shade.The cafe in the middle has a great selection of light bites, drinks and ice creams.There are toilets on site and dogs are welcome with plenty of bins.

Stunning place in the middle of Harrogate. This was a great place to go for a walk before we stopped for coffee nearby. There’s lots of different things to see within the garden and you can event extend your walk into the woods.

Enjoy walking through these wonderful gardens every time we visit Harrogate. Always so well kept and a pleasure to view all year round.

Amazing, enjoyed it thoroughly after a long time..great park, scenery, greenery, plants, trees..beautiful..Good long walks, children area is super and the water area!!

Beautiful place to walk round even in January although a bit cold! Park, crazy golf, skate park, Japanese garden. although mulched over in winter, alsorts here, beautiful place to walk round.

This is a lovely park in Harrogate. Many facilities including a nice cafe and ice cream shop. On the Sunday we were there was a very large market spread over a large area. A large area with some good walks

One of the beautiful parks in Yorkshire. Child and disabled friendly with restroom, cafe and play area.The tracks are well maintained for prams and wheels to slide into. The garden is beautifully designed and maintained as per the aesthetic and standards. Neat and tidy. Bins can be located everywhere.The play area has a mini golf tracks, tennis courts etc.There is a separate dog lead free area in the park for the fur babies to roam around freely.

Lovely walk around the gardens. Plenty to see. Great ice-cream shop and cafe.

Lovely gardens and parkland to wander about with the different mineral springs dotted around, very interesting and full of history. Great cafe for a cup of tea.

Really great place to bring the children. Lots of things to do. Lovely play area with good play equipment. Tennis courts, pitch and put, disc golf and skate park. Café and toilets. Large paddling pool for the hot summer days too.

Very nice gardens. I went to see the Japanese garden for inspiration, which I got some ideas from for my own garden at home, but I went around all the gardens and they were lovely. I will come back to see them next year in the summer too.

Valley Gardens is a great space very close to the centre of Harrogate. It has fantastic nature trees, and great flower displays, sporting facilities (tennis, crazy golf, a skate park) & lots of benches to sit & enjoy the views. In the central area there is a small cafe which serves ice creams too....the only downside is it closes early so if you visit after work it will be closed.

theres a reason valley gardens is so popular, its a lovely place to have a picnic or just to spend time with your loved ones. definitely worth a visit!

Two sets of toilets, public ones so not the best but clean and with toilet roll and hand washing facilities.Two places to buy drinks and ice cream.A paddling pool.Huge adventure playground.Crazy golfGolfTennis courtsFlower gardensA boating lakeFountainsA Japanese garden.Dogs welcome.A band stand,A duck pond.Trees to climb.Loads and loads of benches , picnic tables and places to lay out your picnic blanket.This park is amazing!!!Parking is tricky watch out for permit holders only, the further away you park the more free parking there is.

What a beautiful place to visit when you're in Harrogate. There is a lovely round the world tree walk to follow that takes you round helping you to identify certain trees and telling you from where they originated. Highly recommended.

Loved our first visit to the Harrogate Valley Gardens and Park - great large established green area with very attractive trees, shrubs and planting along with children's play park with cafe area etc. Would deffo recommend a visit x

A very nice place. It was a bit cloudy when I was there but I imagine it’s amazing with the sunny weather.

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Outstanding. Free entry, great amenities, easy lift access onto each floor. Incredibly well set out and something for all ages. Staff were helpful. Each floor has a different theme and the displays are exceptional. The amount of time and effort put in to set out each area must be immense. Really really great time and have already recommended to many others who haven't yet been. 5*

It's one of the greatest museum with a great collection of arms and armours of all times where I was lucky to have been! Most of the artifacts are in a good state, and you can trace the development of arms, armours, and guns too. In addition, this museum has a great collection from all over the world, and not only England.And it's free to visit, so I recommend!

We had a very enjoyable visit to the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. It's housed in a lovely building. Staff were all very helpful. We spent a few hours walking round. Lots to see there. We went just before the school holidays so it wasn't too busy.Only criticism I would have was that there were few areas that were closed when we went. Bad timing on our part i think.Overall, it is an excellent museum. Great for young and old.

A fantastic museum and a great spot to visit when exploring Leeds. There is so much on display and the layout really works well. You can spend anywhere between an hour and all day in this museum and still find new things.

Absolutely amazing place to visit, so many artifacts and information to take on board. There was a little presentation on whilst we were there (Yankee Doodle story) and it was awesome! Great for all ages, and interest levels. Would recommend if you're in the area.

It’s an very impressive world war history themed museum. They display armors , weapons, tools etc. What I love the most is their orientalist gallery. Expected the Japanese part. The items they have collected are quite authentic. You can even see the floral patterns in details. Make sure go check out what time they have shows. The swordsman fighting is definitely worth to see. There aren’t many museums in Leeds and this one is a bit far from city center, but it is worth going. Plus their gift shop fully of toys. Perfect for taking your kids there.

An easy 5* for me. There’s a lot of things to see and fully indulge in for all ages. I brought my senior citizens parents and they had a lovely time. Plenty of chairs for them to sit and relax as well. The exhibitions were comprehensive since you have the Asian and Western side, from the medieval to the modern age. I’m a lady but I’m still interested in armouries since i play video games. We went on a Sunday and the crowd was okay. There was a school trip but nothing crazy. We watched 2 shows and they were entertaining. We spent roughly 3 hours there xx

Really great museum that's free! Some really good exhibits and talks. Staff have great knowledge and are really friendly and approachable. Even overheard them talking to each other about the exhibits and their history showing passion for what they do. Was really surprised at how quiet this place was for the location. Bring your family here! It's a great day out and is full of history! And they may even get to witness a medieval duel. There's a private car park close by which is a bit pricey but as this place is free it's still worth it. Plenty of toilet facilities available. Only suggestions would be simple people like me get lost and definitely went the wrong way around the exhibits some advised direction floor stickers would help. There were quite a few smudges on the glass from overeager pointers and a couple of exhibits at the edges were a little tired. Highly recommend taking a pic with your reflection, wearing the samurai armour was great fun :)

Fascinating, and sometimes harrowing, journey through the history of weapons and conflict. Amazing displays and regular demonstrations where history is brought to life. A few more interactive displays would make it perfect, but still thoroughly worth a visit.Nice cafe and gift shop, but also next to Leeds Docks with other places to eat.Parking at a reasonable price in the nearby multi-storey car park, just a couple of minutes walk away.

This is a really well presented venue that is very child friendly but is equally good for adults if they are interested in the military history.There are plenty of clear sign posts, parking is in an adjacent multi story car park for the Leeds Dock Complex.The museum itself is packed with interesting exhibits with lots of information, it is on a number of floors but there are great lifts that whisk you between the floors, the lifts give good disabled access to all the floors and display areas.There is lots to see and a number of places that you can sit and rest plus some very nice cafes.Toilets as you would expect in a modern building like this are really well designed, clean and fresh with good facilities and plenty of disabled facilities.If we are passing this way again we will probably make a return visit.

For a free experience the royal armouries is absolutely fantastic. Huge and filled with exciting areas and lots of amazing shows that are also free to watch. The cafe is nice and the shop is great too. I definitely recommend a visit here. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming.

The museum was good, a few exhibits missing from the last time I went (20+ years ago). There was much less about how the items were made this time, but an abundance of arms and armour etc.The only downside was the cafe, very basic food nowhere near good enough for the prices charged.The gift shop was well stocked and well worth a visit.It's also worth going to see any shows that are on.All in all a good day.

Loved the visit and a vast range of armoury and arms displays from ancient to modern times.Shows a new view of history and culture across the worldLoved the medieval and huge knights and elephant displaysDefinitely worth half a day here and experience different side of world history

Always a great place to visit for families, plenty of information to guide you through, fantastic gift shop. Cafe looked delicious but was busy so didn't indulge. Been quite a few times took us 2 hours to look around, if it's your first time & you visit cafe give yourself half a day, big storey car park available 5 mins away.

It's massive and informative! My kid loves this place, spent about 2 hours here. Show tickets run out fast, make sure you arrive a bit earlier if you want to enjoy the live show there

The Royal Armouries Museum is an impressive experience that showcases history in a remarkable way. The museum's expansive layout allows for an extensive display of artifacts from various eras, making it a treasure trove for history lovers. The collection includes everything from ancient weapons to super rare historical items, ensuring there’s something fascinating for everyone.One of the standout features is the museum shop, which offers a diverse range of items from different time periods. Whether you're looking for a unique souvenir or a historical replica, the shop provides plenty of options.What's truly remarkable is that the entrance to the museum is free, which is quite surprising given the scale and the quality of the exhibits. The museum's grandeur and the variety of items on display make it an exceptional destination.Overall, the Royal Armouries Museum is definitely worth a visit. The combination of its extensive collection, rare artifacts, and free admission makes it a standout attraction that should not be missed.

Amazingly well presented display that will take you on a trip through time and across continents . I could get lost in here for days and never take in all the information available , ten out of ten for the staff and the presentation . One thing made me laugh you will see a Knuckle duster Knife and Gun all in one piece of kit . That truly gives a new meaning to if at first you don't succeed , try , try and try again for me . There was a very interesting helmet with metal moustache built in vanity it would seem knows no bounds . In the hunting section I loved the hunter on his Elephant attacking a Tiger . Not nice I know but very lifelike and impressive . The Longbow Man was a bit intimidating these battles must have been terrifying . The Dragon like piece of Horse armour from Asia was cool I thought quite friendly looking in a strange kind of way and his side kick was quite handsome too . There was a live sword fighting display but unfortunately I missed this . Again 10 out of 10 another great attraction in Leeds what a great City . If you are not local I wouldn't advise trying to drive in the Park and Ride is easy and much less stress . I would highly recommend a visit .

Absolutely amazing experience, the staff were so friendly, helpful and kind and even got involved in the all around building entertainment. The cafe and toilet facilities were clean on point and all round spotless and hygienic no fault, credit to them.This place is a have to see to believe, the history it holds is phenomenal, around every corner over every step is something unreal and different, there isn't a corner where this stunning piece of history isn't covered. They really have kept an era of life and existence truly alive, highly recommended for a full fun packed day.Although it is free entry, donations are greatly needed and thanked to keep this part if history alive, so please leave a few pound if you can it truly helps. Thanks again 👍

Outstanding. Totally worth every minute.Some of the highlight of our many visit:- A wide selection of everything you would wanna see from the past and present.- Education rooms with audio and video.- Staff are very knowledgeable and performers.- Informative brochures and flyers.- Kids friendly and wheelchair accessible.- Gift and coffee shop- Great set up, sound, video and light system.- Highly recommending visit their website and social media to attend their educational events.We have visited during the weekdays, weekend and public holidays. It never failed to amaze us.

What an absolute stunning and free museum this is. It has got to be up there with one of the best and most interested I have ever visited. It is vast in size and has got lots of interesting collections of anything to do with war and weaponry. I would take a trip back here at some point.

Wow..What can i say, I have been to quite a few museums.. Must say the collection here is unparalleled, great helpful staff , stunning and a must see if you are in Leeds, you Will need a some time to get through all the floors, great Cafe and shop on ground floor, lifts for Mobility affected, would recommend taking a water taxi (£2) from Leeds train station.Wheelchair friendly and Free admission.

Absolutely fantastic museum. I came when I was a kid and it has changed so much. I brought my 3 kids aged 18/13/12 and each of them loved it. The summer holiday program was really fun. The sword fighting demonstration was really fun the actors were great and made a huge effort for the audience. We watched the outdoor horse show in the arena. It was thoroughly enjoyable. Also went to the stables to meet the horses. No entrance fee which makes it a great day out for anyone. Would recommend to everybody. Fun for any age.

Great exhibition with lots of interesting pieces of armour and weaponry from across many centuries. Good range of shows provided through the day and some interactive exhibits. Thoroughly enjoyed our day there (2 adults and a 6 year old).Just be aware that the cafes a rather expensive. Although the food is ‘homemade,’ it is quite pricey for what you get. Having said that, entry to the museum is free.

Very good museum, whether you like military history or not you will be entertained. I specifically enjoyed the temporary gold gun exhibition on the top floor, some gorgeous exhibits there and my personal highlight. Spent about 3 hours and didn't see everything so I'll return soon.

I have been visiting the armories for many years with my children, since it first opened.We have always loved it .The presentations, performances and jousting closely followed by the kids activity room and cross bow range were always there favorites.Today we went as an adult family of 6 adults and 2 teens.For nostalgia sake lots of displays and cabinets were still the same.Some areas such as self defense desperately need an overhaul.It was disappointing to discover the cross bow range is now closed, but they do have plans to reopen this next month. This has always had a charge.Another disappointment even though my kids are too big the childrens activities room with dressing up and craft activities is no longer there , it looks like a classroom now, probably for school visits.Jousting is a warmer month only activity and only in school holidays I believe.We watched a presentation by two people which was informative but a little dull, could do with a little audience participation maybe.For people visiting for the first time they would have a great free day outFor those who have visited before you will realize it's a little dated and needs refreshing .There was a new exhibition which we all enjoyed.We didn't eat or drink but there is a cafe on site.The shop is well stocked and reasonably priced pencils and pens from £2/£3.There are good public transport links.There is a multi story car park which has a charge.It's very accessible with lifts to all floors.

A beautiful museum filled with so much history from different cultures and countries. The tour was self guided so you could take your time and really enjoy your time there. Also had some shows done enacting some of the historical events. All was free and didn’t pay a dime. I absolutely recommend.

I recently visited the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, and it was an incredible experience, especially for anyone interested in military history and armour. The museum is well-organized, making it easy to explore the different displays, which start from the Roman era and move through the history of British armies.What really stood out to me were the sections on Islamic and Far Eastern armouries. The detailed carvings on the Ottoman swords and armour were particularly fascinating and showed just how skilled the craftsmen were. Another highlight was the life-sized models of an armoured elephant and horses, which were truly mesmerizing and helped me imagine what these creatures must have looked like in battle.The museum is located near the lovely Leeds Dock and canal, which adds to the overall experience. After exploring the exhibits, I enjoyed a coffee and pastry at the museum’s café—a nice way to wrap up the visit.Overall, I highly recommend the Royal Armouries Museum. It’s a great place for anyone interested in history, and the displays are accessible and interesting for all ages.

A wonderful day out, definitely worth the visit. You can easily spend all day looking at the artifacts.We were lucky to go on the superhero event so there were plenty of shows to watch too.

Fantastic museum! We travelled from Manchester for our visit and will definitely visit again. We loved how much variety there was and the fact there were interactive exhibits. It is huge too, so even though it was busy due to the school holidays, it didn't seem crowded.The staff were really helpful and friendly.

A must visit place.There is a stunning collection of arms, weapons and armoury.Very well managed and designed gallaries. There are live shows which one should not miss.Parking is in dock car park nearby.Entry is free, but check the website prior to reaching there.

An absolutely great place to see lots of different armaments, old and fairly new. It is extremely informative. We managed to get in at just the right time so that we saw a live demonstration of medieval armour and a certain weapon, which was well spoken, as well as some humour here and there. I enjoyed all of the exhibitions and broad topics the weaponry and armour fit into. I recommend to all ages, even children as there are little videos at certain parts explaining uses and games and interactive displays. However, food was hard to order, and we had to scan a QR code to order online. This was tricky to use so we went else where. Personally, I find talking face to face easier.

My wife and I visited the Royal Armouries for the first time last Saturday. The museum is enormous and houses some amazing exhibitions and montages..We particularly enjoyed the Asia gallery. It was interesting to compare how things like body armour and implements of war developed in other cultures over the centuries.There was a live demonstration of two-handed sword fighting by two witty and knowledgeable presenters.Even for peace-loving people like us, the armouries is a special place.

Wow what a place, and free to enter!You could easily spend a whole day there going round everything, lots of exhibits spanning many ages. There was also some live acting and demonstrations.Would definitely come back, would love to see the jousting next time.The cafe also catered to Vegans and there was a car park very close by.If you can I'd recommend donating to the museum. It helps to keep it running.

My kids love this museum. We always get the water taxi which is great! Been a few times for the jousting and they put on a really good show with lots of extra activities. The sword fighting displays are on every day and are really good. The elephant and oriental armour is a firm favourite. Great shop too!

What a terrific museum, extremely busy with school visits but has the ability to accommodate the crowds without detracting from viewing all the exhibits. Regular live performances throughout the day. Well worth the visit, so too the gift shop before leaving. Three cheers to the volunteers on hand to assist and navigate the way round 👏🏾👏🏾

Wow, what a place! It's massive, and entry is free until June 2024. There's a lot to see. We spent around 2 hours there and didn't get to read or see everything! Very instructive and engaging. I have a lot more images, too numerous to upload. Make sure you leave enough time to see everything.

A fantastic collection of weapons and armour, and put on different shoes and displays. you could easily spend hours in here, they also have cafe and toilet facilities. Entry is free, although most people give a donation. Perfect for a rainy day

Such a cool Museum, I've been to the London one and also one in Paris, this is right up there with those in terms of exhibits and its set up 👍There's so much to see and do, all really well laid out and lots of info to read. There are also lots of interactive exhibits (from armoured gloves to helmets demonstrating a Knight's field of vision) so clever 😎Its free to enter (which is great) and is well worth a visit (and it's for all ages 😉👍)

Family outingAged range 5 to 62Each child was tasked with remembering 3 - 6 facts depending on their age.All of us enjoyed the walk around the different sections, but the crossbow challenge was a favourite for the 10, 13 & 14 year olds.The cafe was reasonably priced and had a great range on offer. We got there in time for breakfast (yum yum)Admission was free, and we spent most of the day looking at the varying artefacts.The Gates of Fire show was very entertaining and everyone was captured by the historic event of the Spartans

It's so impressive to see thousands of rich, incredible and well organized guns, swords, armours... from ancient times to the present day. Most importantly, the talks and tours are educational and inspirational. There were many local students and foreign trainees visiting the museum. They were very attentive in the talks and I believed they had a fruitful learning experience there.

Very good and interesting museum located in Leeds docklands. It's free to visit, they encourage you to book beforehand but they don't check when you arrive so you probably don't need to book beforehand. We parked at CitiPark nearby which is the most convenient but there might be free on street parking nearby, I'm not a local so can't say for sure. It's a large building with 4 or 5 floors, lots of interactive stuff for kids, or covers stone age, middle age, European, middle Eastern, African, and far Eastern warfare with lots of armour, weapons, guns, cannons, bows, spears, etc.. Recommended.

Visited with group studying Wars of Roses. Have been before many years ago and is still as good. A great collection of armour and weapons in many styles and from several countries and centuries. Definitely worth a visit.Visited cafe. The staff were brilliant however they should forget ordering by smartphone and qr code. I had several attempts to use it but gave up. Just Q instead! Its quicker.

Absolutely amazing free museum. Extremely welcoming friendly staff. The exhibits are truly staggering..and so varied..from medieval swords and armour to American Western guns to movie props. There are brilliant demonstrations of swordsmanship and interesting talks throughout the day so to take full advantage get there early as they are hourly. The cafe - amazing value for money and restaurant standard food. Spent the whole day here. Loved it!

It is a very good place visit at least once but some sections may be closed. Paid car park is next door but museum is free with some donations.Try to visit Keighley museum if you are interested in local culture.

Really Good place to visit, enjoyed the displays, sword demo and Talk on Flodden battle. Would recommend to everybody. Don't delay go today. Plenty of attendants to help and advise. Could not get round it in one visit, will certainly go again.

Great day out. Be prepared to walk a few steps!! 5 floors of displays to see. The live shows were great, and the opportunity to talk to the presenter/s was very good. Ask nicely, and you can hold the items they have used or spoken about. Nice cafe on the ground floor, and the gift shop has a lot of relevant items for sale. If you've watched Shogun recently there's a good display of armour etc.

Great free place in Leeds to take your friends or family. Lots to do and look at and great shows and displays. There's also a yellow water taxi outside for £3 which I recommend as a novelty experience

We didn't even know that this place existed until the day before we visited the area.A display tucked away on the top floor explains how it came to Leeds from London. Not sure why it is so out of the way, but a very interesting bit of information, not least the fact it was opened in 1996.However, it is a lovely, well laid out building with information about battles and weapons suitable for all ages. Various displays where you can be "hands on" .Since we visited during the summer holidays, there were several combat displays going on, along with many bored looking students wearing blue sweatshirts, making an attempt at interacting with the public. A few were more enthusiastic than most.Free entry which is nice, but it really does deserve at least a few quid to help keep the remaining interactive displays working ...We visited as a couple and several teenage children. We enjoyed it more than them.

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4.5

(4757)

Armouries Dr, Leeds, LS10 1LT, United Kingdom

53 lists

This place was so fun. It was amazing weather which added to the magnificence, but the atmosphere of the walk itself was so good. There were actors who were great for the kids and plenty of places to sit down and rest. They do have places that supply food and drink, but even though there isn't any gluten free hot foods, the ice cream was lovely and not all-together expensive.It's a great place to burn a few hours and so close to other great sights.Will definitely go back

Wonderful place to visit, lovely walk in the woodland to see the cave and the well, both interesting to look at and learn about. Lots for kids to do as well with the different themes. Parking is available on sight at a cost or there is a cheaper car park over the road, however if a family probably financially better to pay for the car. As a couple felt it was a tad overpriced and we had to pay for the dog too but an enjoyable day out.

Really loved it here and a fascinating place to visit. From the Petrifying Well which had a recording you could active to here all about the well to the cave Mother Shipton was born in and the wishing well all very well looked after and plenty of information to read about its history. As it's Christmas time there were plenty of decorations and a Santa's Grotto for the children to visit which was lovely. If you are interested in this kind of thing then I highly recommend a visit and at £11.00 per adult if you are arriving by foot the price was not to bad .

The first time we went here was over 16 years ago and enjoyed the experience. So we decided to go back again and take our son, it has changed so much. Brilliant place for the kids now, take a picnic as lovely places to sit and picnic tables and lovely views. There is a large play park and it was a lovely walk. There is a few car parks so go with your car.

Easy to find.Plenty of parking.Easy walking along the trails, but steps down to the cave and wishing we'll, so unsuitable for wheelchair users or those who struggle with stairs.Kiosk which sells hot drinks - good quality coffee, snacks and amazing ice cream, at a very reasonable price. Plenty of places to sit and eat.Large adventure playground for active energic children!

Lovely little walk it took just over a hour to walk round. There’s loads off lovely picnics hut tables. You get 2.30 hours in there and you’re not allowed to leave your car there to look round the town. The water fall is amazing. The views are incredible. They’re a nice little park for the kids. The museum was good and very interesting. Go check it out.

My wife has always wanted to visit, so we decided to give it a try. It's dog friendly as well so added bonus. It's assumed more at younger people I would say duck as children, but it was interesting to listen about the history of the place.

Visited Saturday as a double family day out. Opted for parking at conygham Hall as I wanted to explore the town after. This place is great. Such a nice river walk along taking all the views and information in. Beautiful sculptures. We went during the lost boys event and it was such fun. Tinkerbell and captain hook did a flawless job of engaging the kids. And our kids really pecked their heads. Very well done.Nice park to have a coffee on and then the main attraction. Making a wish and seeing the petrifying well. The gift shop was well packed and museum of artifacts from more people than I would have thought. John Wayne. Queen mary. Chris Tarrant. Loads more. A cool zoltar machine aswell of you wanted a fortune or to wish you were big. Excellent day out. Carry it on by exploring the town and castle afterward.

I love this place. Since I visited as a kid almost 30 years ago the site has seen some great additions, hot and cold food, great coffee, ice cream, plenty of sheltered picnic benches to enjoy it all. The children's play area is great and looks brand new. My daughter also enjoyed the many fairy and pirate themed huts and sculptures.The falls, wishing well and cave itself are very well presented and maintained still.We intend to return for the Halloween and Christmas festive events.Toilet facilities seem fine, we found a toilet building at the main entrance and several portaloos nearer to the eating and play area. The site has a good solid path right up until the steps leading down to the cave and falls. A buggy parking area has been set aside just prior to the steps.

Beautiful place, dog friendly too. The children themed decorations were perfect for visiting families. The well and cave take you back to a place where time stands still in this peaceful location.All the staff were lovely, nothing was too much trouble.

It was a lovely day out. We took a picnic with us. They have lots of little huts and benches that you can sit in and eat your picnic. It's a really nice place to take the kids. The story of witch is interesting and the cave and water fall have audio outputs which give you information. Walking by the river is lovely also, you see people enjoying their day by rowing small boats. I would definitely recommend it to others.

I booked the ticket online to visit this Easter break for £33 for the car park and entrance ticket. We were late because we were lost 😂. However, the staff at the entrance was still helpful and informative. We parked near the river and walked a long way to the cave. On the midway, they have an area of Easter activities which looks impressive and exciting for kids, and they have a playground for kids, which is good, but it is pretty muddy and slippery on that day. They have a coin tree where you can put the coin in the tree, which looks interesting to do that. They have some kiosks for drinks and food.We walked to Mother's Shipton cave, where located near the river. It surprised me when I saw the natural cave, where they claim she used to live, which is small and will be cold in the wintertime. We went to the well to wish them luck, too; it is the main goal for this visit 😁We went to the gift shop at the end of the walking path. It is small but has its signature souvenir.The ticket allowed you to take time for 2.5 hours as it covers the whole area.

Went during the school holidays, not too busy. My little boy loved meeting the mermaid and pirate (who was fabulous with the children) nice little play area, lots of places to sit including picnic benches, ice cream, coffee, hot chocolate available. Nice little museum area and gift shop. Cave, waterfall and wishing well was lovely to see.

We had an amazing Christmas experience today. The event was eell organised, with fantastic attention to detail, amazing staff & it was a truly magical experience for young and old alike!

Throughly enjoyed our visit to Mother Shiptons, very atmospheric the walk through the trees was brilliant with carvings of an angel and faces in some trees. The petrifying well and cave were amazing there are plenty of information board's and even a wishing well with a difference,

We came today and loved it. The lost boys and Captain Hook were amazing. We've been before amd enjoyed the experience but the staffs interaction with the kids today was something else. They absolutely loved it and can't wait to come back. The staff at the gate were very welcoming I was early and they came out for chat and gave me all the necessary information for the day. Can't wait to come back. If you haven't had a visit yet, get yourself there

Visited today a great day out for the whole family. Fantastic park for kids, and there are a few places where you can get snacks,drinks, and ice cream. I've been here many times, and it's a wonderful place I even proposed to my wife at the well in 2008. Knaresborough is a beautiful place to visit

Highly recommend to visit if you have children .Our first time with our 6 months old baby.Oh we loved it and we are planning our return trip. The staff are all friendly. The environment is all well looked after.

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our dog loved the woodland walk. Great picnic area & themed cabins for children to see. Seeing the petrified Well & Old mother Shipton cave was amazing

Great venue to visit you are into witchy history and especially if you children the Peter pan theme they had going at the time of visit was very well organised and enjoyed by all the kids. Only a short trip down the well and caves about a mile with 3 sets of steps but is great experience and veiw to see with interesting history. The gift shop is really well priced too

This is a lovely place to visit! They always have extra activities for the kids in the holidays too! A lovely walk to get go the cave & waterfall (there are lots of steps in places) and the museum is really interesting too.

Apparently England’s oldest tourist attraction & I’m so pleased it’s still going strong. A walk along the river bank gets you to the waterfall where objects are hung up to be petrified ( turned to stone ) Behind this is a well lit up with different coloured lights & opposite is a cave with the statue of Mother Shipton herself. Further along the river bank is the museum & shop. You can purchase a stone bear that’s come from the waterfall. There’s coffee huts too that also sell black ice cream which was delicious.

Had an absolutely fantastic visit today. It was our first visit and safe to say we were impressed. The Finding Neverland event was on which was interesting. Must comment that both Captain Hook and Tinkerbell were amazing actors, but Captain Hook really blew us away with his enthusiasm and talent. We really enjoyed ourselves and plan on coming back to more themed events soon. Thank you!

Really cool place to visit, with seasonal themes depending on when you go. We visited just over a week ago, so as you can expect there was a heavy emphasis on Easter with Beatrix Potter-inspired set designs and Alice in Wonderland actors, music and puppets. Very well done and definitely something kids would love. However, plenty for those without kids to enjoy too - we visited without our little one, and still thoroughly enjoyed it.The Cave itself is nestled next to the main river flowing through Knaresborough and is indeed a sight to behold. Extremely picturesque and an ideal location for a leisurely walk to take in the scenery and heritage. The venue is self-contained but you can still see plenty of Knaresborough as you make your way from the entrance to the event area (with tents stuffed full of eager actors, music and fluffy bunnies), before reaching the Cave and, of course, the obligatory overpriced gift shop.I have to say that perhaps the most impressive element of Mother Shipton's Cave, even above the obvious historic value, is the quality of the main event space setup. The actors' costumes look fantastic, and are extremely engaging with younger visitors. The whole environment is very well done and is the absolute antithesis of the now infamous Glasgow Willy Wonka experience!As ever, I cannot grant Mother Shipton's Cave the perfect 5/5 rating purely because I am a tight northerner, and begrudge some of the prices these places charge, especially once you've already parted way with your dosh to get inside, only to be hit with captive-market pricing for tea, coffee and snacks. Of course, this is all optional, but with the price of admission (which is more if you decide to park your car inside) being a tad on the expensive side, it's something I have to raise. Otherwise, a definite recommend for somewhere to visit, especially as you have plenty to see and do in Knaresborough afterwards (which is what we did). Will definitely be going again in future.

Amazing day out well worth a visit 2 and half hours is plenty of time the attractions are great captain Hook and lost so funny.A lady called Jill was at the entrance and gave us loads of information and advice she was great all the staff couldn't of helped anymore they where very helpful and all said hello and very knowledgeableThank you for a great day outHighly recommend a must visitPrice was great £36 for a car with 5 peopleAgain thank you

Perfect for all ages, tranquil atmosphere, very palpable to feel.Brings feeling of peace.Great for children, lots to do, seasonal interactive attractions.Beautiful, walk.soft drinks. coffee, cakes, icecreams available.Gift shop.Most important history, of mothershipton, and her blessings.💖

Didn't know what to expect but it was a very lovely place. Dog friendly and a lot of things for kids to do.There is plenty of parking space and the staff is very friendly.

Hadn't been since I was a kid....So as we were visiting Knaresborough thought we'd have a couple of hours there!Fortunately it was a sunny day, and the walk was nice.Nice additions to the site too....enjoyed looking in the shop at the end and made a couple of purchases!Really enjoyed it....

Really enjoyable time here. Loads of fun things to do if you have children including a play area and lots of special little effects throughout the walk to the cave. Staff at gates were lovely & very helpful for us 1st time visitors to Knaresborough.

I last came about 25 years ago when I was very young and have been wanting a return visit for ages. We came on a bit of a spur of the moment, and honestly had the best time. The setting is gorgeous, such a nice little walk. Lots to see as we were going around. It was a bit drizzly which meant it was fairly quiet so we had a peaceful walk. But the absolute highlight of our visit today was the Mad Hatter, Tumbleweed and the lovely lady in the easter dress who's name I didn't get - they were wonderful, always in character and absolutely brilliant. I laughed so much and they made our visit entirely ! Amazing time, thank you !

A magical place! On the love forest walk to the cave a cute mini village with wee shops, good outdoor seating booths, play park the kids loved it. The cave and the calcifying water cave were amazing. I really felt I got to know mother shipton and her life. It was like stepping back in time and imagining her life. There was a souvenir shop with interesting calcified objects some famous people had brought to the cave. A very cool history lesson the children enjoyed. I would totally recommened this site for an interesting visit. I loved it.

Lovely, quaint attraction. You are limited to 2.5 hours car parking but that is enough to enjoy the riverside walk and the caves and well. We visited during the Easter event and found it really enjoyable, the storyteller was very good and the mad hatter and gardener both hilarious. I would definitely visit again during a special event. Only 4 stars as the baby changing facilities weren't great, a very tight squeeze in a cubicle above a toilet with nowhere to rest the changing bag, place wipes etc and I imagine it could get very cold in there on a wet and chilly day.

A truly magical place for an afternoon trip, enjoyable in any weather, lots of space for a picnic and for children to play and run. Mother Shipton's Cave is a little Yorkshire gem! Wholeheartedly recommended.

The place is paid, dog 🐕 friendly, it's a nice place for children, we saw a show, a lost boy, the children were delighted, nice playground, lots of attractions, cafes, toilets, at the end of the path there is a museum and a souvenir shop

We love this place, beautiful waterfalls at the start just after the knaresborough viaduct (bridge) good space for easy parking, amazing open air space with a big park in the middle greet for kids and adults and even a sand pitt. There's picnic tables throughout a d undercover huts incase its raining.so you can take your own food and enjoy it with your family while the kids play close by. There's always a theme on, and they decorate all the woods with that theme and put on a good show with theatrics and fun. They really go all out and make it so much fun for all the family.It's a lovely walk down to the petrifying well and mother shiptons cave where you can listen to the stories and the fascinating history of the place. There's the wishing well where you can put your hand in the water and make a selfless wish. Do not dry your hand when you remove it from the water. You let it dry naturally so you don't rub away your wish. You can also walk further down to the gift shops, which is fab and so quirky.There are a couple of vans selling ice cream, coffee, etc.The scenery of all of the mother shipton and knaresborough is so picturesque. It's a wonderful day out.I will just say that if you have a bigger car, don't try and fit through the ticket line when you first enter. Pull up to the gates on the right-hand size, and they will let you through there as the ticker lines are so small, and you will scratch your car up.I paid arouns £35 for my car of 5 people. Though we had an under 3 with us, too, making it 6 people. My car is an all space tiguan, 7 seater.Enjoy the fresh air and let the kids run wild.Well done to all the staff that make Mother Shipton so much fun and fascinating. We come all the time!

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(3490)

4.0

(2003)

Prophecy House, Harrogate Rd, High Bridge, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD, United Kingdom

2 lists

Cannot recommend this highly enough! A really friendly centre but also very professional. We saw two shows which gives you time for your picnic in the middle.The experts are very entertaining but the birds are definitely the stars! Wonderful!

Loved it, the best shows I have ever seen. A good selection of birds flown and an excellent informative young lady doing the commentary. Will definitely visit again if in the area.

We paid 90 pound per person and it was worth every penny, even if just in the name of conservation. The birds are as impressive as you picture and you get to see and "fly" the big ones! Staff is friendly and definitely professional. Would highly recommend!

Lovely place. Small, but lots of birds. Make sure you watch the displays. Friendly knowledgeable staff. No separate café, but good range of food and drink in the shop, including tea, coffee, sandwiches and ice creams.

Fantastic family run venue doing great preservation work and thoroughly entertaining displays. Don't miss the new African Adventure in the afternoon.Especially good value for money if you stay for both daily flying displays.

What a fantastic little gem of a place to admire the birds. I was given a half day experience for my birthday and what a special treat it was. The handlers are knowledgeable, they keep you engaged and it is was a great day out! Thoroughly enjoyed 🤩

I visited the Thirsk Bird of Prey Centre in May 2024 and had a truly delightful experience. The variety of birds on display was impressive, showcasing lots of species. The highlight of the visit was undoubtedly the flying display, where a selection of magnificent birds demonstrated their prowess and beauty in the air. The staff were knowledgeable and passionate, enhancing the experience with insightful information about each bird. I highly recommend a visit to anyone interested in these incredible creatures. It’s a perfect day out for families, nature enthusiasts, or anyone looking to enjoy a unique and engaging attraction.

A fabulous day out as part of my 2020 Xmas present that I was finally able to use. Well worth the wait. A special all day eagle handling and flying experience, the staff are excellent, knowledgeable and good fun to be with. Sharing the arena with over 15 different types of eagles is an absolute privilege. I would wholly recommend this experience, as it's one you won't forget.

We had a fabulous day at the Birds of Prey centre. Saw 2 flying displays, compere was excellent. All the birds were lovely and in great condition. Great to see the storks flying. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and chatted to all.

Great place to come and visit to see a wide variety of Birds of Prey. They put on a great show and have the opportunity to hold two for £10 pp depending on availability!Show had 10 birds in it and this was only the start of their Season.Staff very friendly and informative, happy to help and answer questions. Allow you to take pics and get close up during the show!

Fab half day birds of prey experience and we watched 2 displays. So informative and interesting. The last part of the 1.30 display was mesmerising. Great day out. Thank you

Fantastic displays and the birds were kept in beautiful accomodation.Plenty to see.Not dear either.The staff were all welcoming and knowledgeable a must visit place.

A wonderful day out. Our grandson asked to stay for all 3 displays. He also attended the Minis display, where he was able to experience the handling of 2 birds. Staff were very friendly and informative. We will definitely make a return visit.

We visited for the afternoon on return from holiday. The centre is excellent. Lots of birds to see many sat out on there perches. The other birds appeared to have large clean aviary. We watched 2 shows both very enjoyable and informative. The birds appear to get out and fly lots and have plenty of enrichment. We saw 26 birds over the 2 shows plus more birds were out with guests on experience days.

We made an impromptu visit on a Sunday, we didn't know what to expect and it turned out to be a great day.The handlers were extremely knowledgeable and it was great to see the bonds they'd made with each of the birds.

Amazing Bird of prey centre, great selection of birds you can see are all cared for very well. We stayed for two displays and both had different birds flying. Kerry and Dave were both very knowledgeable and presented the displays with good humour. I’ll definitely be back to try one of the experience days to get hands on with some of the birds.

Very well organised centre with 3 flying shows per day. The birds are well trained and very accessible. Very friendly staff. Worth a visit especially with children

Loads of different birds of prey to see. The display was excellent and you could tell that both the handlers and the birds enjoyed performing. They also provide experiences so you can get even closer to the birds - presume you would need to pre-book.Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

It was awesome! There were 2 flight demonstrations. Normally there would be 3 but there was some work being done. We used one of the picnic tables provided to share a picnic at lunch time.My favourite birds of prey are the Eagles and there were quite a number of different ones. Then, of the Eagles, I particularly admired the American Bald Eagle. He was beautiful and majestic.The keepers were amazing and they hand reared some of the birds from the time they were just chicks. I would say more but I simply don't have words.

Had a fabulous day at the centre. So many beautiful birds to see and the flying displays were wonderful. Eagles swooping just over our heads and magnificent storks soaring above us. The birds had such character and put on a great performance. The staff were friendly and informative and entertaining. On a practical level, the gift shop is well stocked with lovely souvenirs, a variety of sandwiches and pastries, hot and cold drinks, sweets and crisps and there's loads of picnic tables to sit at.

A wonderful place to visit. I was lucky enough to be gifted a half day birds of prey experience and it was superb. I got to handle 10 species of birds, and some much bigger than I imagined. A helpful hand was ready to support my arm, meaning that I could handle the Bald Eagle although I'm not the strongest! Such beautiful and happy birds, and it was such a privilege to be close to them. We were given a very warm welcome by the friendly team - visitors and birds alike all treated as part of the family! The displays were wonderful too, and it's such a lovely setting. Many thanks.

Great place with excellent bird shows throughout the day and one that had about 20 birds in all. The shows are dependent on wind and other weather, but they will bring birds out to show that they just may not have them flying if its no good. It was a little smaller than I expected as it was our first time visiting, but it was enough for my 15m old. Didn't realise there wouldn't be a little cafe, but there are snacks and sandwiches available in the ticket/souvenir office.

Excellent facillity. Very easy access. Wonderful staff. Very well laid out and compact. Very good for those with mobility problems.Many birds to see, including two storks!Usual gifts and books. Snacks and ice cream. Coffee/ tea machine.Visited mid May yet place was quite busy. Possibly some delay in peak season.Reasonable prices. Many photo opportunities but note that long lenses are not allowed (4" maximum).My smartphone battery fizzled out, returned with my mirror less then that too began to look Iffy!

4.8

(853)

4.5

(511)

Sion Hill Hall, Thirsk, YO7 4EU, United Kingdom

18 lists

4.5

(1980)

90 Surrey St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2LH, UK

2 lists

Absolutely fantastic family day out.To find the place you have to go down some beautiful scenic roads and villages. The roads are very narrow in places, so I do suggest driving very steadily!When you enter the garden centre to part there is a huge car park and plenty of space including disabled parking.The entrance is very beautiful and has lots of plants and bushes as you enter the garden centre part first. You follow the path to the left, and you can either carry straight on, which is the historical gardens, which are so beautiful. The summer holidays have the garden centre hosting dinosaurs in the gardens! It's cheap to enter the gardens £1.95 for children and £2.25 for adults. See photos for a map of the gardens.So at the entrance, the other path, which is to the left, is towards the aquatic centre for pets foods and has pets to buy. This section you also have to pay to enter so £1.95 children and £2.25 for adults. You can also buy animal food at £1 to feed the farm animals. There is absolutely loads to do in this section! To petting animals and feeding them ( only the ones with the feed me sign) small tractor bumper cars, big tractors for them to sign on a full size tractor. There is also an event centre where you can book for parties but at the moment it is used for the dino fun activities of colouring and making dinosaurs. It also has some small lizards, toads, etc. in the event centre. There is a hand cleaning section and plenty of sanitiser stations throughout the areas. There is also a giant pirate ship in a huge sand area with water features and a play area that the children can enjoy for hours on end.This is definitely a place to visit with children or to buy some plants.

Calling this place a garden centre is really under selling itself. This place has a little something for the whole family.Yes there is a garden centre with a huge selection of plants, flowers and everything else you need for your garden.Then there are the individual gardens you can walk round and enjoy at a small cost (like £2 each) which has a maze kids will love. These gardens are stunning. You can sit down and relax and feel very calm and peaceful here.Then there is a small zoo, a decent size outdoor play area for the kids with an ice cream stall offering a great selection.Then there is the courtyard tucked away with a fantastic deli selling incredible drinks and cakes and light bites. There is also a dog cafe and a couple of proper restaurants.This is a very unique and special place and we'll worth a visit no matter your age. Adults and kids can all enjoy themselves here and everywhere is dog friendly also.

Lovely place. We went to the farm during the kids holidays as they had an Easter event on. Small and well kept, perfect for young kids. Small play area for younger children and regular animal handling sessions. Definitely worth a trip to entertain the kids for a couple of hours. We then went to the cafe for a hot chocolate and cake and it was delicious 😋

Beautiful walled garden, small but must see! A great garden centre with huge variety of well maintained plants and gardening tools, ornaments, pots and everything you need for your garden. Yummy cakes and meals at cafe and great place to buy gift for you or your loved ones. Lots of things to enjoy for all ages.

Lovely place to go, has everything, lovely gardens to walk around and beautiful plants for sale. Lots for kids to do and a little farmyard too. Cafe is really nice too and not to expensive. Beautiful homeward and gift shop, again not too expensive. A large car park but does get busy. Parking points for electric cars and disabled parking bays.

Get there early! We arrived at 10.30 am and the enormous car park was almost full. It might have been time of year, though, as it was tail end of Easter Holidays, so they still had the easter egg hunt on. Wentworth is not just a typical garden centre. It also has a cafe, a bistro and a deli, a family farm, a playground, and historical gardens, which includes a small maze. We visited the historical gardens (£2.75 for adults, £2 concessions & kids). The maze is small, but it's a bit of fun, and the rest of the gardens were lovely. I'm sure they will look stunning in the summer months. There are a few quirky features in the gardens, which made it interesting. We had lunch at The Walled Garden cafe. For 2 coffees, it was £7. We both had quiche of the day with potatoes & salad. At £9 (approx), we felt we had a good portion of food, and it was served to the table hotWe both enjoyed our lunch. There were various options of sandwiches and cooked meals available as well as afternoon tea. The cafe/restaurant is self-serve, but hot food is brought to your table. It's a large venue with an outdoor terrace for the warmer months. Although The Bothy looked very nice, we both felt there were more options at The Walled Garden cafe restaurant at more reasonable prices. The deli can be found at the courtyard where takeaway food is available. Seating is outside but under a covered area (like a giant gazebo). I believe they are doing additional work to increase the size of the deli. For those with kids, there are two playground areas (one is a boat and the other, I think, was a climbing frame of sorts). They were being well used. I noticed the family petting farm was next door to the playground, and entry was by ticket (purchases at the farm). The garden shop and gift area had a lot to offer. In a separate building, there was also an aquatic centre for water features and all things to do with ponds. It's definitely a place to go with or without children as there is plenty to do for everyone.

Quite large garden centre has agood stock of plants,shrubs and trees. Has quality fancy goods, large cafe,independant shops and a childrens farm and play area as well as a aquatic centre. Also has nice grounds you can walk round for a small fee. Think i overdid it with the photos 🤭

Plenty to do and see at Wentworth Garden Centre. Was originally part of Wentworth Woodhouse. Beautiful and attractive gardens with little winding paths with many a exotic plants to discover.Massive range of plants, shrubs, trees on sales. Not cheap but they are quality.There's a little farm area. Plenty of place to grab something to eat or drink.Well recommended place to visit for the family.

It's a really lovely place to visit, as well as eat! So relaxing in the gardens, listening to the variety of birds singing . There are so many varieties of wild flowers that it can be inquisitive as to what they are called. The maze is good fun for all, including dogs!In the cafe, they have a good variety of food to choose from. I had the asparagus/ham quiche, which was really great and such a good portion for a great price. Can't wait to come back and do it all properly.

Nice place to visit not too far from Sheffield. The gift shop and the cafe are lovely. We have to pay for ticket to enter the garden but it is just a penny.

Lunch date with my daughter's in Camelia House and a forest / gardens walk beautifully presented food by helpful staff Lovely friendly man on golf trolley who took us up as it was raining on way there service provided by the hall lovely touch ! Enjoyed the day

What stunning gardens. Spring is in the air. The children were having such fun. We had a lovely treat at the walled garden coffee shop. A really stunning outing.

We went to Wentworth Heritage Garden for our grandson to complete their Easter Trail. The trail was well thought out and not too onerous for an 8 year old. He completed the trail, got the answers correct, and enjoyed his prize of sweets. The gardens are well maintained, and the paths were not muddy despite the persistent rain of late. It was lovely to see the resident deers enjoying their lunch. All in all a good day out. An improvement would be to provide a toilet facility within the heritage garden as it's a long way to trek from the garden to use the ones within the restaurant or the courtyard.

Really lovely wander around the gardens today. Came across all these guys too 🦖🦕 finished off with coffee and cake 😋☕️🍰

This has to be the perfect destination for a plant mom like me. I always loved visiting here on weekends. I have lost count the number of plants I have bought from here. It’s a place where you could spend your whole day even without noticing the time as it passes. They have got brilliant varieties of both outdoor and indoor plants.

WHAT A PLACE! Honestly one of the best garden centres I’ve ever been to. Full of everything you could imagine, amazing outdoor plants section, amazing indoor plant section, amazing (and classy) cafe, amazing pets section not to mention the petting zoo and farm, and I don’t even have children! Would thoroughly recommend to anybody, especially those with kids purely for the farm, we had a great time feeding the animals with a great cuppa and cake after. Amazing day out…

We have just enjoyed afternoon tea in the garden room which we had hired for exclusive use for the purpose of my daughter's baby shower. I have to say from the moment I arrived the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and accommodating. The room was beautifully presented. We were able to decorate it ourselves too, which again the staff assisted us with. A special thank you to Jess for helping me bring all my items from the car and also to Alicia for her attentive yet unobtrusive help and quiet but efficient service, keeping me hydrated with endless cups of tea ! We all had a fabulous time. The tea itself was gorgeous and the setting was better than we had expected. The photos really don't do the place justice! Thank you. From a very grateful Mummy to be and Grandma to be ! 🩷

First time visiting and absolutely loved it. Garden centre is a bit of an understatement though! It's massive. You could spend a full day there. The plants are all quality and the lady that server us with the indoor plants was really helpful. The little farm is great too and trust me it's worth waiting in line for one of the sausage rolls at the caff they are hands down the best ones I've ever tasted. Cracking latte too

Set a beautiful area. We visited during late November and Christmas is already there! Very well organised. Downside many of the things are expensive. Worth a visit just for the atmosphere though. We also saw Santa walking around - how cool is that 🤶🎄❤️💚😊 big

Glorious. So nice to visit an independent garden centre, we really enjoyed it. My kids and I easily could have spent a whole day here, exploring the playgrounds, farm/zoo animals, the historical gardens and pet/pond shop. My kids loved the sand/water playground. It was so lovely to see a lot of kids ditching their shoes and rolling their trousers up to play! Next time I’ll take a bigger picnic, sand toys and spare clothing. I took off one star because to access the family farm area and the sand/ water playground (which you need to buy tickets for) you have exit via the gift shop, and we all know how painful that can be with kids! Apart from that, it was great.

Lovely place to visit. Loads to do and see,great garden centre, brilliant diversity stocked shop, deli, restaurants, takeaway, animals, big children's play centre, and we didn't get to see all the gardens and walks

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We really enjoyed our first time visit. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The food in the cafe was delicious, we had the cauliflower, coconut and turmeric soup. I loved the gardens especially the meadows. We didn't have time to see the house but will definitely revisit, especially as we're National Trust members.

The house was amazing inside, the staff was so efficient in explaining the history and so friendly and welcoming. Managed to do the gardens but really need to return to do more so we can get to the observatory. Weather was lovely too.

Beautiful grounds were a treat to explore. The spaces didn't feel at all busy on a weekend in May so could easily meander around and enjoy the scenery uninterrupted.Well worth a detour if passing by for a calm walk surrounded by lush greenery.

Visited for a walk around the grounds so can't comment on the house.Grounds are quite large with lots of open space to take the family. Plenty of space for dogs to roam. Parking was a flat fee of £5 so quite well priced if you spend a few hours here.Cafe had a bit of a wait at lunchtime (even on a weekday) but the food was good.

This was a lovely National Trust Property, but if you don't fancy visiting the house and your a non member you pay to park and there is quite a large area of land to walk around with a cafe and a shop to visit, very friendly guides here.There is also a nice little church here to visit.

Overall very nice place to visit with your family and with your dogs (pets). The house is very beautiful but sadly the dogs have to stay outside. The garden is very beautiful the dogs are allowed in as long as they are on a lead and kept close. If you are a photographer like me then you can get some nice photos especially from the front of the priory.

A lovely park for a peaceful walk. The vast space offers plenty of room to explore, with beautiful scenery all around. Perfect for relaxation, picnics, or just enjoying nature. A true urban escape!

Great for a Sunday stroll, beautiful gardens and house. 2 visits in 3 months and we still want to go again. I'd like to go back for each season to see the gardens at each stage of splendor. Though the food is of good quality and nice it is expensive and service can be slow, we packed up the 2nd time and enjoyed a picnic much more than the cafe.

Great place for a walk, great for kids through summer have games etc for them in the area in front of the house. You will need a national trust card to enter house and back gardens. Lots of wild life and lakes with ducks, swans , geese. Nice walk around up to the obelisk...

Lovely sunny visit exploring the walking trails with great views over unspoilt countryside. The House was very interesting and the gardens full of colour. A walk around the lake was full of dragonflies and other wildlife a really restfull place to visit but wear comfy shoes there is lots of walking.

Fabulous place to bring the youngsters, have a traditional picnic on the grass and relax in the safe knowledge they are in safe surroundings. The house is closed on certain days of the week so always check before you set off. The staff are really lovely and helpful. Grab a tea/coffee/food from the coffee shop. Extensive grounds for a romantic walk with your loved one, or even 'the wife', or better still..someone else's wife!! Take a football and let the kids burn off some energy. For the less able, there's mobility scooters which from what I could see were rugged and amazing machines.

Excellent and educational day out. Beautiful grounds and lovely Gardens. Reasonably priced parking at onky£5 a day so you can use the free park grounds. The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We loved it

Loved the kitchen garden, so much fruit and veg growing, very impressed.The gardens are lovely, well kept and has a woodland type play area for children. We didn't go in the house as it was closed, we went on a Tuesday. We explored the gardens then had a scone and tea/coffee in the courtyard outside the cafe, it was very nice and reasonably priced. We then explored the area around the house and gardens and walked up to the obelisk, a very pleasant walk.

Great grounds and a lovely walk. Big enough to not seem crowded. Plenty of room for kids to have fun. Recommend you take a picnic as the cafe pricing is ridiculous.

We visited the Nostell estate today for the first time. We arrived at 9am and knew the gardens and house didn't open till 11am so we did the walk round the estate via obelisk lodge which was a pleasant 2.5 mile walk.We had a drink in the cafe where the staff were friendly and the prices reasonable before taking in the gardens and a walk round the treasure house.Everything was great, really interesting and all in all it took us about 5 hours to get round everything. Highly recommend a visit to anyone!

Great place to visit. Plenty of parking, massive grounds/lake/gardens to walk through and for children to run and play. The house is huge and some of open to the public to look around.

Incredible place and definitely worth a visit. Lovely walk this afternoon. So much to explore. Dog friendly, areas where dogs must be kept on their leads are clearly marked. Various walks in the grounds, through fields, woods, around the lake..... tickets for entrance and tours of the house can be purchased at the sales office. Gift shop, tearoom and toilet facilities all located in the same area. (Note the tearooms close at 4pm on the dot!... rather rude member of staff). Parking is £5, payment by cash/card, monies going to the National Trust. Disabled parking available. (Free parking for National Trust members)

This place is amazing. The house is impressive. The National Trust team has done a fantastic job at decorating and preserving this place. They house is something to see. I loved that natural light was allowed in some areas. The stables were amazing. My only regret with this place was that we didn't get to spend more time walking through the park and gardens.

Beautiful house and grounds, lots of history and amazing old furniture and features in the house, worth a visit, yes it is.However, one downside is the price of food and drink now at National Trust venues, and especially here is ridiculous, we'll overpriced a pasties is £5.30! A sausage roll £4.80 and drinks are as dear as a Costa and Starbucks now! Come on, NT, I know you need to make money to help preserve these beautiful houses and grounds, but this is silly! I already pay to help by being a member, and surely you'd still make a profit, especially on drinks at half the prices you charge. My advice is to take a pack lunch, plenty of seats to eat, or a nice day relax on the grass NT lose out by overcharging, however again enough people are still paying the prices🤷‍♂️

Fabulous place for a day out. Lovely snowdrops coming through. Daffodils and tulips are not too far off.Wonderful stroll around the lakes.Cafe has very tasty food as well.

With many of the great houses, you're herded through a relatively small number of rooms with little information on the history of the house or rooms, NOT so with Nostell. Not only are there many rooms to explore, but each room is packed with information to give you the full history of the house. The staff are absolutely fantastic and knowledgeable, which really adds to the storytelling.Outside, you have the pleasure of exploring the grounds at a leisurely pace, from woodland trails to the kitchen gardens, perfect for young and old.Feeling peckish? Head to the old stables for bite to eat in the cafe or grab a gift at the very reasonably priced shop.If you're looking to delve into a bygone era steeped in history, add Nostell to your list. It's definitely worth it!

It’s a beautiful house, the art, tapestry’s and ceilings are something else.We love a kitchen garden, and this one did no tdisappoint. The play area is fun, son enjoyed it.The walk down by the lake and all the foxgloves… I wish I had more time (and was kid free). It looked like the perfect place to sit and reflect. So tranquil.Honestly, the National Trust Membership is soooo so worth it.

Visited at Christmas. The house is beautifully decorated in fairytale & folklore themes. It gave a really magical and Christmas feeling to the day. You can have a chat with santa but be prepared to queue as he was a very busy man. There is plenty to explore outside too.Lovely spacious advenure play area with fairy doors dotted around. Lakeside walk & gardens. There is a cafe or take away food outlet. Gift shop, second hand book shop. Free designated parking nearer the house for NT members.

Wonderful place to visit.The staff are really informative if you engage them.The grounds are huge, you could spend all day there!There's places for food and drink but you can bring your own.

We have had a beautiful relaxed day in Nostell House and Parkland.The House has one of the biggest Chippendale collections, but the beautiful plasterwork on the cealings all around in the house was even bigger surprise ... and I still need to mention the 18th century dollhouse, which is about the height of a man and a precisely detailed period house with Butler, housekeeper ....... and a strangely old faced baby ( oh, yes, she is already more than 300-year old.....😂😁)There are plenty of walks around, a good cafe, and a big car park.

Really nice place and huge grounds with lots to explore. Would live to come here when the garden is in full flower. Nice walk around the lakes with lots of wild life. Saw a black stoat (?) Which was awesome.

Ideal for young families - the grounds are mostly pram accessible (more so than similar places). We visited in winter and I think it would be even better in the summer for prams when the grass is drier. Most paths are well made. The scenery is lovely including the lake and the views of the house and parkland, the cafe is nice. There are quite a few benches dotted around to sit and enjoy the view/packed lunch. There is also a large adventure play ground.

An interesting National Trust property. Visited on a grey May day. The location would look far more attractive if the sun was shining!The main car park is about 1/2 kilometre from the abbey (obviously not an abbey but built where one had been).There is a large courtyard with a great deal of outdoor seating for coffee and cakes from the cafe.It is a large interesting house which will take some time to go around, especially enjoyable if you like 17th and 18th history. The volunteers are particularly knowledgeable and helpful giving background information.Key things to look out for are the works by Chippendale and the clock by John Harison.The Rose Garden and vegetable garden are impressively maintained.As the weather was not particularly warm we did not do any on the long walks in the grounds but on a nice day it should provide a good 2-3 mile hike.Overall it was an enjoyable vidit.

Tuesday 18th JuneLarge house, with plenty of rooms open, volunteers are really helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.Grounds are huge, plenty of walks with lots to see, the lakes make great viewing with plenty of wildlife visible.Mostly on level made footways, where unsuitable for limited mobility signs are visible and alternative routes available.Adequate parking on site.Cafe available with indoor or outdoor seating, second hand bookshop and plants available.

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Free parking!!!The free parking was exciting for me because it seems that in the UK, paid parking is the norm. Meadowhall is a great shopping mall and entertainment venue. My daughter had a great time shopping here. The mall layout and store options were thorough and well considered. Bright, clean mall. It was also clear that the mall was designed to allow for less mobile persons to have an inviting and accessible experience there. Lots of family and kid friendly options and facilities as well.

A shopping center which offers every shop experience. From Poundland to Rolex. Also as a bonus there the shopping area called the Lane.There there is the shop under the stairs.Any Harry Potter fan it's a must .Photo opportunity pushing a trolley into a platform wall. . A prison wanted poster.Then there's the food court.I hate walking around shopping centers usually however kind of enjoyed this shopping center.

Best shopping mall I have been every outside of London. Brand stores, eateries, drink places, cinema all the things under one roof. Big parking area and all the brands you can name, find out here. Very impressive multistory building, very clean and tidy and full of security team on floor. Treat myself very well by shopping something nice.

Got something for most people. Clean and dry and some decent shops. Can get busy at a weekend but a mid week visit is just right if you like it a bit quieter.

What a gem of a shopping centre, we came here for a bite to eat. before heading elsewhere and were nicely surprised as to how lovely Meadowhall was. A large mall conveniently located next to M1 junction with lots of parking. Loads of premium branded and hughstreet stores and a great choice of food outlets for all tastes.

4/5 Lots of (somewhat expensive! 😅) shops to indulge in. Loved the free parking, always useful! A little tricky getting up & down a floor with a pram + non-lift goer since the stairs & lift are not next to each other. Quite specific to our situation, I am aware, but still had to keep playing where's Wanda with my fianceé.P.S. Prepare for it to be BUSY if going @ a weekend.

Every unit was full unlike the Metro Centre at Newcastle. The staff in all the shops,restaurants and Prosecco bar had friendly and cheerful outlooks. A great mix of designer and everyday run of the mill stores. Excellent.

You fined a lot of nice shops with really kind and helpful staff. Unique shops with good prices. Large free car park with plenty disabilities car park spaces. Only one thing that I noticed when it's crowded it doesn't have strong enough ventilation to keep the air clean and cool inside the building.

A great shopping place with varied collection of stores ranging from affordable to premium brands. Hence, you can find everything that you need under one roof and you will not have to worry about parking as free parking is available.

Love it for shopping, nowhere compares as has shops you don't see in other places so go specifically for these. Good parking, clear signs inside, generally clean, some decent restaurants (pity more and more are becoming just big chains you can get anywhere though but there's still some that you don't see elsewhere but would be good to see them do more to support small businesses like an affordable rent section for street food vendors).Best thing is the opening hours so being able to go when it's not as busy.

Amazing experience huge shopping 🛍 centre all big brands available..cinema screens food court..very beautiful sitting Area..

Had a lovely day here,not been for many years. Everywhere was clean, tidy & the shops were varied. Had a great lunch at TGIF's too!

Love meadowhall plenty of excellent shops and great places to eat or just people watch with a lovely coffee ☕️ can easily spend a day there I just popped into joe browns but go often excellent free parking lots of it too it seems huge when you first visit but not when you go often and now oh my a couple of excellent chocolate shops Shopping is so easy all in one place fab they do have a cinema but it's not as nice as it used to be but it's there if you want to go excellent eating centre oasis every taste catered for love meadowhall good place to spend a winters day

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Meadowhall in Sheffield with my family, and I must say, the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. Often compared to the likes of Bluewater, Meadowhall certainly holds its ground as one of the largest shopping centres in England, if not outshining it by size and offering.From the moment we arrived, kids and wife loved, the sheer scale of Meadowhall was evident. The centre boasts over 290 stores, catering to every imaginable need and desire. Whether ww was browsing the latest fashion trends in stores like Zara and H&M, exploring high-end brands such as Hugo Boss and AllSaints, or simply searching for the perfect gift in one of the many unique, independent shops, Meadowhall had it all.In my opinion, what truly sets Meadowhall apart, though, is not just its vast array of retail options but also its dining and entertainment facilities. Based on my kids' opinion, the Oasis Dining Quarter offers an impressive selection of eateries, ranging from fast food favourites to sit-down restaurants, ensuring that there's something to satisfy every palate. After a delicious meal, the Vue Cinema provided the perfect escape with its latest screenings, rounding off a day of shopping with a touch of relaxation and entertainment.There are no issues regarding the accessibility and convenience, which is also where Meadowhall shines. Located just off the M1, it's incredibly easy to get to, and with ample parking, the usual stresses of shopping were noticeably absent. Public transport options were plentiful, making my journey smooth and hassle-free.In a nutshell, my day with family at Meadowhall was a delightful experience from start to finish. It's not just the scale of the shopping centre that impresses but the quality of its stores, the diversity of its food offerings, and the overall atmosphere that make it a must-visit destination. It easily rivals, if not surpasses, other shopping centres like Bluewater in many aspects. Meadowhall is more than just a place to shop; it's a place to explore, dine, and enjoy. I can't wait for my next visit!

Travelled 2 hours from Durham to visit just for a look out.Bored with the hustle and bustle of our local MetroCentre as some of the shops we love have closed but still have stores within Meadowhall.Really enjoyed the experience seemed far better and relaxed than the MetrocentreEasy drive in and easy access back out on the motorway

Concrete jungle of shops. very convenient although price could be more competitive. Nice food area including many popular fast food outlets. Lots of free parking and clean toilets. Has a cinema too to round the day off. Enjoyed it!

What a lovely mall , everything in one stop!Including a free 24 hour parking, will be coming back.

You could spend the day there browsing around all the top shops. There are plenty of places to eat. I had sausage and chips with peas it was a very good Adult portion and only £7.80. The taste was brilliant just like the chip shop at home. So keep an eye out for the Tasty Plaice.Ps The Car Parking is free.

An amazing place with so much festive vibe around Christmas. In general as well, a very clean n tidy place, a lot of stores (from brands), wonderful food court with options for everyone and the food options are reasonably priced. Ample parking that is clearly marked. Would highly recommend this place for shopping and leisure with family.

Large shopping centre with ample free parking and a good selection of shops.Everything clean and tidy with no evidence of antisocial behaviour.Good toilet facilities and plenty of varied food venues from fast food to proper sit down meals. Usual array of branded coffee shops to ☕☕

You have all shops you ask for. Massive Shopping centre and big choice of food from Food hall. If you have family and kids you have to get parking permit for family parking. If not you'll get ticket. So don't forget to get one from customer service on entrance. Then stick it on your dash. Thanks me later 👍😅

Has Boots and Super drug which is good as you compare prices easily.Meadowhall is good when it's not overcrowded. It has good parking compared to city centre. They need to increase child parking spaces though.You also not worried about 'rough sleepers' like you are at City Centre.Its a refined place to shop and meets expectations.A good place to visit during winter especially.

Great for every day shopping you have literally everything. Plenty of car parking space

Meadowhall, a premier shopping destination in Sheffield, UK, offers an outstanding experience for shoppers and visitors alike. With over 280 stores, including high-end fashion brands, popular high street retailers, and unique boutiques, it caters to a diverse range of tastes and preferences. The dining options are equally impressive, featuring a variety of cuisines from around the world, perfect for a quick bite or a leisurely meal.The layout of Meadowhall is user-friendly, with ample signage and a convenient directory system that makes navigating the expansive mall easy. The ambiance is modern and inviting, enhanced by frequent events and seasonal decorations that create a vibrant atmosphere.Customer service is top-notch, with friendly and helpful staff available throughout the mall. Additionally, the ample parking and proximity to major transportation routes make it an accessible destination for both locals and tourists. Whether you’re looking for a day of shopping, dining, or entertainment, Meadowhall offers an exceptional experience that is sure to please.

Great place to shop. Be careful you might spend all your fortune here is you can’t control your spending.

The centre itself is lovely, great shops. However. We stopped here as the website advertised baby feeding facilities, we did eventually find the mums feeding room and my partner said it was so hot in the room. We have to top up her feeding and there wasn’t anywhere inside that room to heat milk. So I had to go looking.My biggest concern was getting into the center. Someone got a bit happy putting in posts. Random thing to moan about but we parked in a empty car park at the back of what looked like Debenhams. And walked but there were posts everywhere blocking our route with the buggy. We walked past a disabled drop off area and I don’t know if someone in a wheel chair could of got to the centre via this route. See the photos.So not really buggy friendly.

Excellent food and clothes at good prices. Including having Primark huge advantage. Free parking. Easy to find.

I am sure that most people will have heard of the Meadowhall shopping centre at Sheffield.It is a large complex with a huge variety of stores.Parking is plentiful and free and right outside the centre.The great thing for me is the friendly atmosphere and assistance from all of the people in the stores.It is a big place so be prepared for a good walk.There is a location called The Oasis where there is a large variety of eating places to suit most every palate.The centre is set on two levels with escalators and lifts between levels.There are location boards to help you find the stores you want to visit or you can just wander and see what you find!I do not generally enjoy shopping but Meadowhall is definitely worth a visit !

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Great place to learn! I had 4 snowboard lessons and all the instructors were great and very helpful. I recommend just avoiding busy times, like December as it's hard to really enjoy it when you're learning and it's crowded. They should put less people learning together in the same space. But other than that it's a great place to learn and practice.

We liked the variety of entertainment options, shops and eaterys. The Xscape centre has a lot to offer and is laid out well. We enjoyed Ask Italian for an evening meal, both arcades were fun. We stopped for coffee in starbucks and liked the access to junction 32 shopping outlet.

Plenty of activities for the whole family. Kids love the place. Some much to do and plenty of places to eat. Perfect for a day out. Also there is lot of shopping next-door in the shopping village. Bargain price for branded items.

Experience-packed adventure awaits at this activity centre! From thrilling ropes courses to exciting team challenges, there's something for everyone. Friendly staff, well-maintained facilities, and a fun atmosphere make it a fantastic choice for families and groups looking for an action-packed day out.

Week day visit so it tends to be a bit quieter/calmer than weekends are. Only really visited Cineworld but plenty of entertainment and food/drink choices. If you're wanting to enjoy yourself while avoiding hustle and bustle go on a weekday

What a great place to spend the wet days of the school holidays with the kids! Getting them to run around the soft play to burn off that energy and then we went for a chilled game of dino crazy golf ⛳️ - soo much more to go and do! Will definitely be going back and trying all the other entertainment

Been Skiing great experience. Some good restaurants Pizza Express, Ask, TGI, also Five Guys & Taco Bell just recently opened.

Visited Volcano falls adventure golf and enjoyed every minute of it. It was that good we decided to go around both course's. Had a shot at the lucky hole and won a free session.

Full of food franchises to choose from:- Subway, Frankie & Benny's, Starbuck's, Bella Italia, Nando's, Taco Bell,. So no shortage of choices to eat or drink..... It even has a snow slope, bowling alley, cine world cinema - not to mention a pub inside it - "The Winter Seam" , a j.d. Wether spoons ......👍👍👌👌

Lovely place to entertime all family members. Different games,climbing walls ,sky sports, swimming, bowling.Good place for a fun day out with family and friends.You have choices for lunch and dinner to different restaurants.Highly recommended this place.Lots of fun and entertainment in this area.You have a big parking area .

Brilliant place to spend the day with the family so much to do.. plenty of fun and food and drinks all under one roof!

Lots to do and eat, we tried out the mini golf. Which was fun and a tidy price.We walked across to the outlet which was pk

Really good day out for the family with ample parking. Several activities on offer, go karting, arcade, gymnastics. Good selection of restaurants. Advice to book ahead. Plenty of parking.

Lots of different places to visit here, many restaurants to eat at at places to have fun at. Would definitely recommend it’s great if you’re local or even if you’re just passing by. There’s plenty to do.

Went to TGI Fidays worst meal in years coleslaw had tomato sauce and lettuce in it. And was warm unlike the rest of the food which was clap cold and looks nothing like the picture on the menu will never return.

Great place with lot of fun for all ages. Gravity trampolines, rock climbing, cinema, arcades, swimming pool and plenty restaurants to choose from.

Our boys age 6 and 7 had their first ever private ski lesson. The staff were amazing and so helpful. Our boys has the best ski experience. Loads more entertaining thing to do here aswell. Great for the whole family.

First time I've ever done skiing, never even thought about doing so to be honest. I went over the Easter weekend with family and my daughter (3) me and my daughter did the lessons with Aaron, he was absolutely incredible at teaching us. I get anxious quite badly with new things but he eased myself and my daughter into it so well and really made sure we were enjoying our time there, My daughter is very difficult to bargain with and he was brilliant at interacting with her. She ended up finishing her time off going down on a sledge with family while I finally managed the last part 😂. It made me want to try again in the future and push my fears to the side!The place itself is brilliant, plenty of changing spots, lockers, showers, toilets. Cafe upstairs with views to the slopes, soft play for kids further back of the cafe also.All the staff seem lovely and welcoming, even when my daughter had a moment of screaming from being tired at the end 😂I fully recommend going if you're interested, again a huge thanks to Aaron on Sunday!

Brilliant variety of places to eat and things to do for all ages. Staff in all places are friendly and welcoming. Great places & things to do for kids with lots of places offering party packages too. One of our favourite places to come for family days out! Ample amounts of parking with child & disabled parking available.

Had a great night playing Ten Pin Bowling. The Chicken burger was just slightly overcooked, but the chips all the food was lovely and hot. Really recommend it. Brilliant for family time and for a kids party.

Always busy as hell. Ha! But it's great for the kids. Lazy quest, go karting. Trampoline Park climbing wall, cinema the list goes on and on. Lots of food choice.

It's a great place for all ages, lots of things to do inside.Cinema, Arcade, Gravity jump park, crazy golf, indoor kids play zone, laser zone, bowling and loads of places to eat.You could easily spend a few hours in here. There's the outlet next door also 🤩

Fun place for family. Spent quality time with kids and plenty of options to enjoy a good meal. Parking was easy but is always busy.We also explored the premium outlet next door and found some interesting items at very good price.

Brilliant venue! Tons of choice for games and activities, food and drink for all ages. Karting, bowling, cinema, gaming, mini golf ….a full day out for all the family.

Fabulous day out with so much under one roof and an attached shopping outlet. There are plenty of bars and restaraunts here a long with other activities such as crazy golf, climbing and a cinema. Very large free car park also and a wetherspoons if you are after a reasonably priced meal or drink. Would return here definitely.

Amazing day out. Sledging was great fun (wrap up warm) 30 minutes is the perfect length of time.Bowling, great system with automatic barriers for each player.The whole place was clean and tidy.So much to do.

Amazing!! I ski outside every year but my partner has decided she wants to give it a try so she can join me.She booked a 3 hour lesson (brilliant lesson with a great tutor) so I booked a 3 hour ski pass - great value for money £30 for 2 hours including all equipment plus £5 for each extra hour.The snow was good, a nice variety and a mogul run for more challenging runs.Thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back😁The lesson was a group lesson and cost £55 for 3 hours👍

What a wonderful session. Our 1st snowboarding lessons, and most of the fear was overcome!! Next session is booked - that's how good it made us feel. Aaron was an awesome instructor, patient, easy to listen to and grasp what he was expecting from us. He had all 3 of us, 1 adult who had board before and me and Tilly, who were complete novices. His methods were brilliant. Kit was available such as boots and helmets. We already bought good snow coats and trousers. Good gloves a must and crash pants will be brilliant for real boarding. We used the larger changing area rather than the smaller cubicles, alot easier with all your kit and a child. Remember a £1 or trolley token for your locker. We took towels for after incase we needed them. Overall a great experience, and as I mentioned, another session already booked.

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What a fascinating place,pulled in to take a look on my way back from York, they are doing massive restoration work on the hall at moment, but there is still loads to see, but I will definitely go in a few months time to see how works progressing.Judging by how many people were there today,it must be a very popular place to visit,it was stacked out,there was some great furniture and tapestry's to look at,as well as the superb grounds.

It is a very interesting place historically. Great guides and an informative talk before entering the house. Lots of seating in the house for those less able, but there's a lot of stairs to negotiate!The gardens are beautiful again with plenty of places to sit and take in the views.The cafe was good, and my friend and I had a delicious sausage bap... We are sampling them at each National Trust property we visit...so far, so good and very consistent.There are also a few walks that you can do if you have the time.

First time we have visited £17 each which included going in the house, the gardens and the parking and the old hall which has recently been reopened, absolutely beautiful and the gardens were well kept with an abundance of beautiful flowers, the butterfly's and Bee grab a bite van, eat indoors or outdoors on the lawn or the court yard. Mainly on the flat so wheelchair access is good for grounds and ground floor of house, we walked down to the lake but this wouldn't be accessable for wheelchairs or buggies.The coffee shop offered a good selection of all kinds of food and drink and ice cream, so if you haven't been get yourself over there as you won't be disappointed.

Lots of space and walks to enjoy. The walled gardens are breathtaking, with open spaces, wild areas, a knot garden and an allotment, all with seating dotted about.We visited during the summer holidays so there was a field at the back of the hall for the "summer of play" with lots of activities for children of all ages. Tennis and badminton, an obstacle course, a mini football field, archery, a bamboo marble run, and even a safe toddler space with giant bean bags and slide were all available at no additional cost.Didn't get to see much more as our children loved the activities, but the map shows lots more to see. Can't wait for our next visit.

The site runs a bus up the house which is great. The staff are just so friendly happy and helpful and full of knowledge about the house . The house has so many Well preserved tapestries so many to see . Quite a few stairs so those with mobility issues could struggle but it is worth the walk. The house is breathtaking . Lots of parking and places to sit and have a picnic. You also have old Hardwick hall the ruin on the same site which is just stunning and the views from the stop are just beautiful . Real nice day out

We visited on a behind the scenes tour ot the attic and it was worth every penny. We were taken into the attic by a volunteer guide who was extremely knowledgeable about the house and some of the items we were shown. The attic is a place that you would not normally see in this Elizabethan house as a visitor. Some items that we were shown never go on display due to been very fragile. On part of the tour we were shown the current exhibition which is part of the National Trust's 125 year anniversary celebrations. We also got an in depth talk about the main entrance hall in to the house. We are National Trust members so only paid for the tour.

Hardwick Hall is on our doorstep, and we love to visit at different times of the year. Today was fabulous, the new Hall lovely as ever. The old Hall, is being preserved through English Heritage funding, so inaccessible. But still viewable from the path. The gardens as always are beautiful, even though they are in mid transition and planting at this time in May. We had good luck with the weather for the garden 😀 and had another great day 😀

Stunning house with an impressive story about its amazing lady owner. Car park looked pretty full but it wasn’t busy at all! Entrance to the house could be a little better signposted but we made it and walking past old Hardwick Hall was really interesting too! Deckchairs set out around the gardens so we sat and had a picnic and soaked up the peace and quiet.

A wonderful place steeped in history, I don't normally do guided tours due to my poor hearing however the tour guide on this occasion was brilliant, very clearly spoken and extremely knowledgeable. The house and grounds are very well kept and there is ample parking as well as the normal NT shop and cafe. A very worthwhile visit if you are in the area or passing through on the M1 and need a rest from driving or make a day of it like we did, excellent.

This is one of my absolute favourite National Trust treasures! Both the Hall and the old Hall are fantastic places to visit. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and acres of grounds to explore. The history of both halls and 'Bess of Hardwick' is really interesting, a formidable woman for her time. The Halls are only open between 11am and 3pm usually, so be sure to time your visit so you can visit both (the grounds, shop etc are open much longer). You'll be transported back in time as you follow the footsteps of nobility up the old stone staircases!

Lovely place and grounds! House is massive and great to have a look around! Grounds lovely and well maintained. Little bits for the kids to play due to it being half term, scavenger hunt trail for the kids to spot. Gutted the Old Hall was closed (doesnt say clearly enough on the website only in small print at the bottom) ... it is missing a little play area or obstacle course made out of logs for the kids to play on.

Not only a wonderful place, kept so beautifully, but also kind, helpful and happy volunteers.More than adequate parking. Very kind welcome. Beautiful gardens and impressive hall and immaculate tapestries. The gardens are superb. And if you need a help with transport around the grounds, there's an electric oversized golf cart. I'd love a volunteer job at Hardwick Hall (2 hr each way commute makes that a touch impractical). You must take time out of your busy lives to rewind, relax and revel in the beautiful Hardwick Hall and gardens.

Beautiful gardens, beautiful walking trails on the estate. In the hall many rooms are now open to the public, it has everything that a history buff would love, it’s worth visiting to learn about the fantastic restoration process to the tapestries, this is a superb NT property.

We enjoyed this building particularly as ' Bess of Hardwick ' is one of my heroines. A tenacious, extremely clever woman who survived and prospered in such a difficult climate.The cattle on the way in blocked our path for a short while. The calves seem to enjoy licking our vehicle, curious creatures..Don't expect rooms stuffed with furniture, lots of tapestries, some great applique work and amazing bed canopies for those who like textiles. Not all the rooms are open the South Wing was closed at the timeThe restaurant was a nightmare, 40 mins in the queue. The serving area is far too small for the crowds the sandwiches were dry and unimaginative. Apart from that we had a great time.

Lovely day out, interesting house but upstairs might be difficult for disabled as no lifts/elevator. They do have a virtual tour facility though as an option for those not able to get to the higher level and a tramper vehicle, electric scooter for getting around the grounds and garden. Nice little cafe too with disabled access to an outside seating area.

What a beautiful Elizabethan house, great architecture, big rooms.Lovely tapestries adorning the walls.The guides and helpers here are lovely people and have a wealth of knowledge. Well worth doing the tour.We only spent a couple of hours here but we will be back to take in more of the splendour and the grounds.

Huge country estate, with two manor houses (one in ruins), telling the story of one of the wealthiest and most influential people in Elizabethan England.If you like Tudor bling, you'll really appreciate the interior of the "new" manor house, with its dozens of priceless tapestries. If you find ostentatious wealth a bit tacky you will, like me, see it as more proof that great wealth is no guarantor of good taste.There two rooms that I did like, first the huge kitchen, with its collection of beautiful copper pans. Second the restaurant, located in an ancient barn with a magnificent beamed roof.

We are members of the National Trust and visited the Hall when my relatives came over from NZ to stay with us for a few days. There is plenty of parking available and not a long walk from there to the main entrance and facilities. All the staff are helpful and willing to talk and very informative on all accepts of the Properties history. The grounds are well managed, and the interior is amazing and highlights how impressive Bess of Hardwark and her descendants were. Walking from room to room, there is some amazing visually impressive scenes of grandeur, from room layout, such as thr long gallery, amazing tapestries throughout the building , and great artwork and period furniture showing how they would and did live right up to the modern times of the 1950's. Even the Old Hall, which was open on this visit, showed the impressive living they had at the time. The facilities also have well maintained cafe, gift shop and toilets. Would highly recommend a visit.

Lovely day out for all ages including dog friendly with lots to do and see. Beautiful gardens to walk round and plenty of open area with picnic benches. For those who struggle to walk you can hire scooters and for those who want to be more adventurous there are plenty walks to do around the surrounding area. Both old and new Halls are fascinating and full of history.

Really beautiful Elizabethian house . They say about it " more windows than walls " . Its history connects with chatsworth estate and bolsover castle . You can see some amazing examples wall tapestry . It is a fabulous trip to tudorian times .Outside there are beautiful gardens and orchards around the hall . There is a cafe , toilets , book shop and souvenir shop next to the house , you can use the car park ( pay as you go ) ans walk the grounds , woods and hills for free. There are ruins of another sister hall next door . That is owned by english heritage and there is a fee to get in , its worth to see both in one day

Great place to visit with a variety of things to do.Even in the winter it was great to explore the estate and the various historical gems dotted around.Unfortunately we were a little late from our walk (and afternoon treats in the cafe) to visit the hall, but it gives even more incentive to revisit.

Absolutely stunning place, we visited in the pouring rain and it was still breathtaking!So interesting inside, talk about power and women, was very evocative which I believe was the intention of then which still resonates now.The garden was lovely to have a quick walk round and the old hall was an interesting walk up , although not suitable for all as no handle rails.

Cafe food was good. Didn't arrive til 2.15 pm and there was a good choice of food still available .Gardens lovely. Stayed 2 hours, just to break a long car journey. Were lucky it was beautiful weather. Golf buggy was good taking us between the house and cafe, book shop area. We had an elderly person with limited mobility with us.

Not been here before and was really impressed by it. We are members of the National trust, so a nice ‘free’ day out. Plenty of parking with a few minutes walk to the entrance. There are two halls to see. The original hall which is now ruins and the house that Bess had built where she eventually lived. The main feature of the house is its vast collection of tapestries and the stories linked to them. There are plenty of staff in all rooms of the house that are really approachable and have a vast knowledge of the story of Bess and her family and the house she owned. Each room also has information signs to read that explains the meaning behind the furnishings and items on show. A beautiful flower garden sits in front of the house which is well maintained.Also on the site are plenty of benches and picnic tables. Food can also be purchased in the cafe. Toilets with changing facilities for babies and adults with limited mobility. There is also the usual NT book and plant sales as well as the shop.

Lovely place to visit. At the moment (November 2023), they keep the curtains/ blinds closed partly for the Christmas light trail and also to give you an idea of what it would have been like with only candle light. It was lovely for families with children, but for me and my wife we would have preferred to see it in its full grandeur of daylight in the rooms, so will have to revisit. Thank you though to the knowledgeable guides who were able to give us great detail on the history and the antiquities. Parking is good. Cafe was nice although a little on the smaller side so queuing outside when busy.

Fab day out. Lots to see and so interesting. Fabulous volunteers and staff. Special shout out to Tom the gardener for creating such beautiful gardens to wander round. And to Barbara and Sarah for sharing their knowledge in such an engaging way. Would definitely recommend 👌

Have visited Hardwick Hall a few times now and each time we have immensely enjoyed each visit.The road up to the hall is a twisty windy road taking you through the grounds of the estate. There are a few pot holes in the road before you get to the main entry point, so do beware.The house itself is grand but small compared to other National Trust houses I have visited, but it makes up for this in sheer character and charm. The history of the house along with the tapestries that adorn the rooms are just astounding.There are loads of places to sit and relax outside as there are a few large laws and gardens to wander through, ideal for picnics and lazing under the summer sun.It’s such a lovely little spot for couples or families wanting a day out with plenty for kids to do, with plenty of picnic benches, ice cream huts and more.But do beware, the route out of the hall grounds can be a bit slow on busy days. The end of the track is a rather busy pub, and the cars park everywhere they can. So do take care.All in all, a brilliant day out and highly recommended!

Loved it at Hardwick Hall. What an extraordinary legacy ,what and extraordinary lady, we were overcome by the story and history of Bess. All the volunteers were so passionate and knowledgeable. There's a tapestry project underway until June I think. Pop into the school room and have a chat with Layla. She is working on constructing a new 5th virtuous lady and is inviting all visitors to contribute by doing some needlework that will be incorporated in the final piece. It was pretty busy all week with lots of easter activities for the kiddies. The cafe can get pretty busy so time it for mid morning or mid-afternoon for a bit to eat to avoid the crush. Deffo worth visiting.

Very interesting place to visit. Lots of rooms open to view with lots of tapestries and patchwork, best collection in the country. Old hall is now open for viewing- steps up to top floor of the remains of the hall where the view of the surrounding countryside was brilliant.

A family of three on one of those rare nice weather days. We started our day out by joining the National Trust so future visits will just need a quick card scan.This is a magnificent house with amazing displays of woven tapestries adorning nearly every room.The history is quite something and the original owner was the second wealthiest woman after Elizabeth Tudor. She also hosted Mary, Queen of Scots.There are two buildings to walk around. The old hall that's now a ruin but still very interesting to walk around, if you're into that and then the grand building. There's always some activity going on to keep some little ones happy but the gardens are vast and plenty of spaces for running, weather permitting.Definitely one of my favourites, so far and definitely up for a revisit.

This is a great place to spend a day. What a magnificent property? We love it so much. The Hall is a full of tapestry and grandeur with many objects from XVI century. The park and garden are oasis of tranquility. A restaurant is a bit overpriced (breakfast tea is £2.70). However, we tried local ice cream. It was creamy and delicious. Must visit.

Hardwick Hall, a truly amazing place bursting with the history of one of the strongest women history has even known - Bess of Hardwick may not have been a monarch but she certainly deserves a very significant place in Tudor history for her strengths and achievements in a time where women were of little or no importance. Hardwick Hall, its magnificence and sheer scale of wealth are a testament to this formidable lady's achievements.On the same grounds, are the ruins of the former Hall (called Old Hardwick Hall) that you can also visit. Despite being in ruins, this too is pretty impressive and not to be missed and the views from the top are quite stunning.We didn't get to cover much of the grounds as we ran out of time (the Hall is extensive so you will need lots of time to look around it properly!) but we will certainly explore further on return visits. However, what we did manage to see was certainly beautiful and impressive with plenty of flowers and well kept lawns.There is a very lovely gift shop with very friendly staff and a secondhand bookshop too. There is an onsite cafe but you can take a picnic if you so wish, there are plenty of picnic tables if needed. There is onsite parking which is free for National Trust members, I'm not sure if it's pay and display for non-members but check the National Trust website for further information.All in all, a truly wonderful day out for all ages and if you love Tudor history, this is one place not to be missed!

I am sure it’s easy to find good information about house itself and Bess. So I will go through the experience:* Impressive story of a strong woman.* Every 20 min there is a short story of the estate and Elizabeth Cavendish from a guide. Really worth it.( to be honest I was so invested in the story that bought a book about her at the shop later.)* We had a lot of strange and hard questions 😅 but staff helped a lot by being open to questions and checking available information.* Hardwick Hall left one of the biggest impressions so far.* Shop - full of amazing flowers and bulbs in pots.

National trust propertySplit into the old, original Hardwick Hall, which is a ruin, and the 'newer' built Hardwick Hall, which was built in ~ 1590.The guides in the old Hardwick Hall are fantastic (shout out to Beverly), really knowledgeable, and clearly love the building. This is a must visit.The newer Hardwick Hall is also well worth visiting as it contains unique wall tapestries and a famous painting of Queen Elizabeth I.

A National Trust Property, located in Derbyshire, Hardwick Hall is an Elizabethan house built to flaunt the wealth and status of Bess Hardwick.Building of Hardwick hall took almost seven years to complete starting in 1590.As you go up in floors the ceiling is higher each next level. (See windows each floor level).Many amazing rooms. The towers served in essence as private party towers at the very top.Mary Queen of Scots was guarded here prior to her execution.Many colorful tapestries on the walls.The gardens are amazing. There is a pond in the back of the property.

Often have a great selection of outside games for kids, the two properties make an interesting contrast to each other. Stainby Mill nearby is worth a stop off for a 30-40 mins tour

A great place to visit for lots of interesting history. Self-guided tours, but there are lots of knowledgeable and friendly volunteers throughout. Visitors can ask them questions and find out more about the house, its contents, and the people who lived there. There are also information cards for each room. Plenty of parking available.

Best place to choose for a day out. Tickets can be bought at the visitor centre or in advance from the website. National trust membership is recommended and it’s cheaper if you visit the place several times. Park is open at 9am onwards. But halls are open from 11am to 3.30pm. Open everyday except Xmas and Boxing Day.

Hardwick Hall is excellent. If you like the history, you will find the staff really well informed and interesting. There are also plenty of information boards around the place. The range of decorations around the house is truly stunning (tapestries, paintings, plaster reliefs etc.)The Old Hall is also really worth looking round and has some fascinating insights into 16th century life. Although it is in a ruined state, you can climb right up to the top floor with great views of the surrounding countryside.There is a good selection of tasty food in the café all at reasonable prices. There are loads of tables, inside and outside, so you don't have to worry about finding somewhere to eat.

Lovely Elizabethan House, temp below freezing today, frost on trees and gardens, beautiful. Decorated for Christmas and view the house with lanterns. As always thanks to knowledgeable volunteers for their info, house has interesting history. Lots of stairs, rooms mainly on 2nd floor.

A very interesting story to this amazing building. Without giving too much away, a very formidable woman was behind the building of the hall. Quite a force to be reckoned with, and I enjoyed learning all about her. We spent the whole day there. It's a great place for families, and also has a good cafe. Highly recommend.

It's an amazing slice of history. Bess was the richest woman in England other than the Queen. We managed to make one of the guides talk about her and how the property developed. A rags to riches story. There are two sites, an old ruin and of its replacement, the finest example of its era. Can get busy so arrive in good time.

Had a lovely day , beautiful gardens and a very nice historic house with plenty to see, you can easily spend several hours looking around either the house , with it's amazing history , or the beautiful gardens with all the varied plants to see . There are some lovely places to picnic as well as places to buy pre prepared food. Our family really enjoyed it

The walking area is not too big. Garden is average and has not much too see around. Be aware that the Hall itself shots at 3pm while gardens are open till 6pm. Restaurant has limited food options and resembles more take away.

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Hardwick Old Hall, Hardwick Gardens, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ, United Kingdom

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Great place. The staff is friendly and professional. The small castle is still standing and all the rooms are nice with original decor and fire places. The fountain outside is really interesting. The court yard garden is great when the sun shines. The other part of the castle is a ruin. The stable are very interesting too. Nice views all around as it stand high on the hill. Nice little second hand book shop. Do stop and buy a couple of books!

An interesting castle with some rooms highly decorated in wall paintings some very raunchy, then others completely bare almost like work in progress. The outside fountain garden is lovely to see and well kept up, although the fountain itself was not working which is a shame. Staff were very friendly and helpful and although not a lot in the shop to purchase there was a very good section of plants outside to buy which pleased the wife.

Visited Bolsover Castle today as a family. Very entertaining as had live re enactment displays on. Sword fighting and jousting which my other half and children thoroughly enjoyed.It's the second time I have visited this castle, it won't be the last.Love all the building to walk around and explore and all the rooms. The garden area is kept spotless. So you can sit, chill and enjoy a picnic.Even for a busy bank holiday it wasn't to busy to easily walk around and not be in people's way. For there is plenty to see.We orders a family ticket on line. Greeted at the door with a smile and entered very swiftly.Look forward to returning again in the future. :PPlenty of free parking areas close by and a wetherspoons next door if you fancy a bite to eat or a quick drink.But if you fancy a snack or a coffee there is a cafe in the grounds where you can get a coffee, cream tea an pick up a gift or two :)

We went today ... beautiful historical place to visit. Wasn't too busy although I think it's half term for some so a families with children they had a little quiz/trail for them. We really enjoyed looking around there was no guides anywhere, a little bit of information/ facts would have been nice. Lots of beautiful touches , a few empty rooms with nothing to see in them. Was a beautiful day so we enjoyed walking around. Was free for us as we have English heritage membership, but the couple in front of us paid £16 each ouch!

An excellent place to take children, spaces to play and run around, old parts of the castle to explore . The main tower has plenty of stairs, rooms , some with nothing in and others with paintings on the wall and the ceiling. Very well worth yhe visit, plus if you are a member, show your membership card and there is 10% off every purchase!!!

Very easy to find and such a fantastic place to visit, with having an audio guide you can learn so much more they even have a touch screen whereas your kids can listen and view videos and have an idea of what it looked like as new. It also has a cafe where you can have refreshments and a slice of cake.Overall it's a beautiful place to visit by yourself or as a family,just keep in mind you won't be able to go in the castle if you have a wheelchair/pushchair we did leave our pushchair outside as it was a nice day but not ideal if it's raining.

One of the best castles I've visited. Large site with lots to see and explore. Rooms which lead to rooms which lead to rooms with spectacular views. Ground are large and room for family's to enjoy. Cafe of site offers a good selection of food and drink. Play area for the children.

Bolsover Castle is a captivating historical gem nestled in the heart of Derbyshire. This beautifully preserved castle showcases architectural splendor and rich heritage. Visitors can explore the opulent interiors, admire the breathtaking views from the rooftop, and wander through the enchanting gardens. The castle's audio guides and informative displays provide fascinating insights into its storied past. From its magnificent riding school to the intriguing underground tunnels, Bolsover Castle offers a memorable journey through time. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking a unique experience, a visit to Bolsover Castle promises to transport you to a bygone era of grandeur and charm.

Great location and easy to find. Car park had a huge puddle in the middle. Staff were friendly and helpful. Shop had a great selection of items. Didn’t try the cafe but looked like it stocked a good selection.

Beautiful historical place to visit, with gorgeously tended gardens and amazing ancient beech tree. The views are stunning from the castle. However it was a bit busy for this anti social person 😉..but then it was a Saturday to be fair and clearly a really popular destination. The cafe was a bit chaotic and the staff in the cafe were pretty mardy and uninterested( they are probably over worked to be fair but a smile costs nothing) I recommend visiting, but maybe during the week instead if you struggle with crowds.

Such a beautiful place to visit with all the family. We visited here when they held the medieval day and we had so much fun. The grounds are really well maintained and easy to access. There is access for all even those less able.There is a great information centre here and a great little shop.You do have to be a member of English heritage to visit or you can pay on the gate but they do try and get you to sign up.We made a full YouTube video when we visited and that’s available to view on my channel. https://youtu.be/vvoNNJkab6g?si=VQzYTPFl6DcJ_O5l

I love the place. It is very tranquil. The ruins are very picturesque. There are also one part of the castle which remained not destroyed and is open for visitors to see the interiors. The massive copper beech in the inner yard looks absolutely stunning.

A great place to visit outside Chesterfield! There are a few buildings to look at and walk around. Some are ruins with information and others you can go inside. The best part is the Tower in the middle, based on the White Tower at the Tower of London.Lovely, helpful staff!

One of the best castles we've visited. We went on an event day and there was loads to do with the kids. The castle is great to explore and see the amazing views or surrounding countryside. There is a cafe, gift shop and small kids play area too. Well worth a visit, especially if you're English Heritage members.

An English Heritage site, so it is worth being a member to cut the entrance fee. A well worth visit I must say. Not the kind if castle I was expecting and incredibly well preserved! The staff are wonderful and the tour guides are all highly enthusiastic. They also have fantastic events on throughout the year.

Possibly my favourite English Heritage castle so far. Warm, helpful and friendly staff. Great gift shop. Reasonable cafe (Jammie Dodger Blondies were amazing). The castle is beautiful. The architecture is stunning. I wasn’t expecting such interesting interiors. The plaques are helpful but not overly wordy. Really enjoyed our visit.

Parking, we found a nightmare, you could either park next to the pub or opposite the pub. We parked in the additional parking, as there was no space in the other two. This was definitely the best option. But you could easily miss the sign as it's just off the road. The castle, especially the view's were lovely and the grounds. I found it a bit boring as there was no main attraction when we went. The rooms had very little in them. Some of the ceilings were wonderful. Staff were very helpful. I wouldn't take young children unless it's for a picnic. They have a playground and a cafe next to each other, and a gift shop.

We have had the best day at Bolsover castle jousting tournament. The skill of the knights was only matched by the magnificence of the beautiful horses. We also enjoyed the medieval displays and the story tellers who were great fun. We also enjoyed a walk around the castle ramparts to see the stunning views across Derbyshire. Thank you to everyone involved for a brilliant day out.

A decent castle to spend an hour or so. Lovely mini park for children so will be lovely for a picnic in the summer. I enjoyed reading about William Cavendish and his history. Well described in the history room.

First time I've been to Bolsover Castle and I was amazed how beautiful it is . It was a lovely sunny day when we came and when you went up the top of castle you could see for miles across the valley .There's beautiful gardens to walk around as well .And a gift shop and cafe .We didn't eat at the cafe we went to the pub just round the corner near car park lovely pub .

My first visit to Bolsover Castle today. It was a spur of the moment drive out and I’m so pleased I made the decision to go.It really is a beautiful castle and the grounds with a walled garden.Stunning views over looking the town of Bolsover and beyond.A wide range of plants are sold at the gift shop. I did treat myself to a Dahlia ‘Bishop Of Llandaff’ and is now a lovely added feature to my garden.

If I had known Bolsover Castle was the most haunted castle in England before I visited, I would have spent more time being more present and searching for ghostly apparitions and activity! Looking back on my visit, I did feel a little tense in the attic above the second had bookshop - my whole body was reluctant to move into that area of the castle and go up the creaky stairs... Very spooky!This is a beautiful castle with incredible, far reaching views. Lots of key information is dotted around so you get a good insight into the history of the castle.Lovely cafe and lots of green space to sit and picnic on or let the dog and kids run around on.Great day out, and Bolsover has a lovely little town centre in which to have a cuppa and browse some independent shops.

Lovely castle to visit! It is a fair price but if you are keen to enjoy more sites like this, I would recommend buying an English heritage pass as it will work out cheaper after 3 visits. It is cheaper to book online too. A family friend paid £19 to enter. Not suitable for wheelchairs and wouldn't say pushchair friendly as the traditional castle steps aren't designed for that.Artwork was beautiful but I wish there were more written details about what you were viewing. I did see people walking around with audio devices but this was not offered to us.The gift shop is rather pricey but to be expected for English Heritage.It took us around an hour and half to walk around and view different areas. The wall walk was amazing with views out across the countryside.There is a very small car park for the castle which is free right next to a weatherspoons pub. Would recommend visiting.

English heritage site which is very well maintained with a library and exhibition hall. The little castle is all roofed and watertight with a very nice small garden. The main house is a bit of a ruin as the lead roof was repurposed at some time in the past which is probably why 🫤There is a gift shop and cafe on site

Today 31.03 we visited this wonderful castle, which is amazing what you get for the price. We got very lucky to get a tour with a lovely woman Beverly, who is a wonderful guide full of passion and knowledge about this fabulous castle. There was only 2 of us and she made us feel fantastic and shared her knowledge with us and answered any questions we had. She showed us some hidden details of this fantastic castle such as the bullet holes left by soldiers or hidden details on the fireplace which we would never spot. Highly recommend visiting and spending a few hours exploring the grounds and spotting the fantastic craftsmanship which goes in to the build of this castle.

It was a beautiful sunny day, but the place was not crowded. We had the time to see inside the castle, without rushing around.You are allowed to take your dog and walk around the open areas (they explain that wherever there is a roof, the dog can’t get into - which for me is fair enough), they even have bowls of water for your furry friends.The staff is super friendly and welcoming. We loved it and will go back!

Lovely castle and gardens. Lots to see, even if the weather is not great. Great views over the countryside. The castle is free for English Heritage members. Staff very helpful. Parking in Bolsover is free and there are two car parks within a couple of minutes walk.

Excellent visit, the shell of the castle is interesting and several interiors open. Big area for kids to run around, spectacular views over Vale of Scarsdale.

Lovely place to visit. Not the biggest so wouldn't fill a full day, and parking can be difficult so arriving early is probably best.We visited over Easter half term so enjoyed the Easter Trail too.

The best English Heritage site we have been so far. Staff are amazing. Guided tour is a must, lots of interesting info. Hot sandwiches at the cafe are delicious. Definitely worth a visit.

English heritage siteSmall parking for the cars, free of charge.One of the most beautiful castles i have ever visited2-3 hour is the recommended time to spend here.Well preserved

Beautiful views from the castle! Loved looking around the castle and the castle ruins.. not much in terms of walks or gardens to look around. But a lovely castle park for the kids to play on and a lovely cafe to grab a snack and a great gift shop. Parking is a little difficult and not many spaces to park.

As a family of four we visited the big manor house that is called Bolsover Castle. We went on a Sunday just to go somewhere for a change of scenery.It was very windy and wet but we still managed to have a good time. There is barely any parking but this doesn't matter as there are free parking spots dotted all over Bolsover and they're not far from the "castle".I recommend going English Heritage as I did on the day and for a small monthly fee, you and your family can access ALL of their sites for free and it helps keep these little treasures available for everyone to enjoy.

A wonderful family trip to Bolsover Castle. The views are stunning and the walks are amazing. We joined in with the events they had on throughout the day. Well worth a visit

Interesting English Heritage property. Beautiful views over the countryside. The Little Castle has a lot of fascinating features. Small pretty garden - looked quite modern in its planting. A lot of the property in ruins. Could do with a bit more written information in each room.

I have never visited before but I’d definitely visit again. A nice walk around with scenic views. We went a week before easter so we was able to do an easter egg hunt which kept the kids occupied.I would definitely recommend!👍

Another beautifully looked after English Heritage site. Well worth braving the rain to see peep into this fascinating place and it's history.apparently, you should book in advance. I think it's because the available parking facilities are not extensive.

One of those places that I have been seeing signs for while driving up and down the M1 for decades. Finally went to visit on the weekend.Lovely few hours spent admiring the great views across Derbyshire. The staff / volunteers from English Heritage give a great guided tour of the sight explaining some of the history of the grand buildings and grounds. Try to join of those tours before exploring on your own.

We drove here yesterday just to explore the castle and run the kids. The castle is in great condition considering how old it is. They since it's half term they had dance lessons for the kids. You are welcome to bring your own food and have a picnic in the beautiful garden area! The views are to die for.

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A must visit for any train enthusiast, but also interesting for anyone who has an interest in social history or 'days gone by.' The trains really are the centre piece, but there are also lots of items from railway stations displayed around the trains: trolleys with luggage, posters advertising destinations for holidays and many enamelled advertising and information signs. These items create a context for the trains and this helps to bring them to life, it's easy to imagine who would be travelling and what their experience would have been when you see earthenware ginger beer bottles left on a seat or a sack barrow with suitcases and tennis rackets on the platform. The turntable in the second hall is a good reminder that the site of the museum was a working maintenance shed. The archive hall is full of items associated the all aspects of trains, railways and stations. Some are quirky - the packaging from the last microwave cheese burger served - and other show how railway staff were trained or equipped. Everything you could possibly imagine associated with railways can probably be found here. There is almost too much to take in in one visit.The site is wheel chair accessible although one life was out of use when we visited. There is one lot of toilets located near to the entrance, these are modern, clean and well maintained.As a non-train enthusiast engineer, I found plenty to look at and found the hall housing the railway associated items really fascinating. We spent four hours here, but I can imagine those who are truly interested in trains could easily spend a whole day taking it all in. Small children and teenagers may not find much to engage them as the displays are factual with little to interact with or try out.There are cafes in both of the train display halls and they offer a nice choice of snacks and more substantial meals and the prices are not overly expensive. Book ahead as the number of people that can enter is limited by time slots and just turning up may result in a wait before you can enter.

Always a great place to visit when in York. Free entry(donations welcomed) and a great place for any train or history enthusiast! We last visited in 2014 and although not much has changed, a new display of locomotives and a revamp in a few of the halls are a welcome change.A side note, the station hall and gallery are currently shut due to extensive new development so our visit was slightly cut short but the main engine shed is still impressive.

Every boy's dream - and their dad's too! Great selection of locomotives, mainly steam, and lots of other railway-related items too. Good information displays and helpful staff. I particularly enjoyed the 20 minute talk on how a steam engine works, which was free, as was the entry. You just have to book ahead of time, although I think you can just turn up and wait if it's busy.

I recently had the absolute pleasure of visiting the National Railway Museum in York, and it was an experience that completely exceeded my expectations. As a history enthusiast, I was already captivated by the incredible charm of the city of York itself, but the museum took my appreciation of this historical gem to a whole new level!From the moment I walked through the doors, I was struck by the grandeur of the museum. The vast collection of old trains and its rich history effortlessly transported me back in time, igniting a deep fascination for the world of railways. The museum's ability to connect visitors with the past is truly remarkable.The displays were meticulously curated, and I was in awe of the range and variety of locomotives showcased. The attention to detail and the preservation of these beautifully restored trains made it evident that the museum's staff and curators are passionate about their work. It was truly a visual feast!One of the highlights of my visit was the chance to explore the famous Flying Scotsman locomotive. The awe-inspiring size and elegance of this iconic train left me standing in awe. Being able to marvel at its craftsmanship up close was an extraordinary experience that I will cherish for a lifetime.Moreover, the museum did an exceptional job of incorporating interactive exhibits that engaged visitors of all ages. From simulators that allowed me to experience the thrill of being in the driver's seat to informative and entertaining presentations, there was never a dull moment during my visit. It was educational and enthralling, catering to both enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.The National Railway Museum not only serves as a hub for train aficionados but also as a comprehensive educational resource. The museum's commitment to preserving the rail heritage and sharing knowledge with visitors is truly commendable.Beyond the museum's impressive content, its location in the historically rich city of York adds an extra layer of charm and allure. Exploring the vibrant city before or after the museum visit enriches the overall experience and allows you to fully immerse yourself in the fascinating history that permeates every cobblestone and building.I highly recommend the National Railway Museum in York to anyone seeking a captivating, educational, and memorable experience. Whether you're a railway enthusiast, a history lover, or simply someone looking for a unique and adventurous outing, this is an absolute must-visit destination. Trust me; you won't be disappointed!Thank you, National Railway Museum York, for the outstanding journey through time. My visit was truly unforgettable, and I can't wait to return for another incredible adventure!

Really loved this musuem, I'm not particularly interested in trains but this was just great! So much to see and do, you could spend hours in there. Loved the cafe, coffee was tasty and loved the merchandise you can buy. Each train was really well signed and its completely free to enter as they rely on donations! It is advised to get tickets in advance on the website but you definitely don't need to!

I like that the entrance was free, but parking all day was £10 also they asked you for donations. Nice place to walk around and educate yourself. Have toilets. Need to wait in line to enter if inside are too many people. Have coffee and food inside.

Fantastic museum for train buffs. So much to see and really great to get so close to some of these fantastic machines. My favourites were the Flying Scotsman, but personally I think it was out done by the almost art deco Mallard.One last thing: out of the blue the cafe served me the best cup of coffee I've had for a long time!Recommended and if you take the train to York, within fairly easy walking distance.

Amazing free museum, many vintage trains and they all look so impressive! No need to book ticket in advance really, they just let you in since it's free. Not too crowded even on Sunday afternoon. Would be even better if there are more interactive things to do, or being able to go in one of the vintage trains. The cute train back to York center is nice too. It's £3.5 for adult, single journey.

A great experience for adults with so many amazing trains to look at and read about.Could be better for younger children with more for them to do. Perhaps the museum could ask youngsters what they'd like to see / do - here's our son's suggestions 🤣- Upside down model railway- Mini railway (or individual robot trains) inside which tours around the trains- Mallard experience (simulator) where you can push a button and choose which virtual train you'd like to ride- A big picture of the railways showing where trains are, tunnels etc.- Learn how to drive a train- Big blocks puzzle where you can make the shape of Mallard- Have models of each train going around that trainThe cafes are pricey, but well stocked ... and you don't pay to get in so we're more than happy to pay a surplus for food to help museums like this keep running their fantastic services.

Overall a good museum, plenty to see here if you've an interest in trains or just need ti keep the family entertained for a couple of hours. In June 22, it was still advisable to book online so as to regulate how crowded it gets.Whilst you can get free tickets on the website, it seems to ask for a donation ticket price of £5/adult.It is a big space and split into three main halls. One an old station layout with a cafe & plenty of seating. Interesting to see the old royal carriages and some eclectic rolling stock.In another hall (short walk), there are a range of nationally important & impressive engines including a Bullet train, The Evening Star and Mallard.There is also a steam engine here with massive sections cut away & painted so you can see how it works. Sadly there is no real meaningful explanation. Indeed explanation sheets/boards are minimal throughout the museum, which kind of lets down the whole experience somewhat.A 3rd hall has a really impressive load of old junk (memorabilia) all catalogued and stacked onto shelves. Again this could have more explanation of what has been collected/displayed. This is after all a National railway museum.

The National Railway Museum provides a really fascinating day out, even if you are not a train fanatic. It contains not only locomotives and carriages showcasing the 200 years of railway history, from the Rocket to the bullet train, but also station signs and equipment (far more interesting than it sounds) model trains, insignia, personal stories and general memorabilia.The section showing royal trains from the Victorian era onwards I found particularly engrossing. It shows what was regarded as essential for travelling royalty but also encapsulates the development of railway carriages from their horse-drawn equivalent to the rather less ornate version we are familiar with.Refreshments are available and there is also a gift shop.

Great for family’s. Old trains or modelling fans would be delighted here. Can touch a lot of old decent trains models here. Food, souvenirs, books. Can stay half of a day. Free entry. Must go if you re in Yorkshire.

First time visiting the museum. It is free entry and there is parking opposite the museum at £10. A good collection of trains inside but mainly for viewing. Probably 1 hour experience. You can get a car/train to the centre of York which is around £3 per person.

The museum has real engine pieces, maintained at the highest standards. If you are a train nerd, it's got a lot of history and information and can even take up a whole day if you go into the nuances. Nevertheless, the visual imagery of the engine parts are nothing alike in the photos that you see. Perfect place to go with your family, as they've got a kids' play section.Toilets well maintained, cafe ✅It's free and can be booked online.

Excellent 3hrs well spent, have not been for years...enjoyed every minute.Good for all the family especially if you like trains and their history.Plenty of memorabilia to see, goes from the start of the railway to today.A good display of Flying Scotsman's history.Possibly 3hrs is not enough to take it all in.

Loved this museum. Flying Scotsman, Mallard and many more famous trains displayed in their glory. Amazingly it's free entry. Great for all ages. Good food courts too. Only gripe is that in the main hall it is too dark to see inside the drivers cab footplates and passenger carriages, despite stairs up to them.

A wonderful muesum, with really history, which you can up close and see. The staff were lovely and the exhibitions stunning. My wife and I booked on line, very easy, and we hadn’t been since we were children (a few years ago!) so it was great to go back after a number of years (quite a few!) and revisit both our past and the muesum. Sadly we missed the Flying Scotsman…. But that’s life.If you are in York and have time don’t miss out on a wonderful place.

Great place for a visit young or old. Amazing history and engines! Welcoming and attentive event staff. Cafe food made us feel a bit ill, would eat elsewhere or bring your own. Otherwise looking forward to seeing this wonderful monument to history again soon!!

Just nostalgia heaven. It's more than a museum, they are cataloguing a way of life that's rapidly disappearing. Aside from the trains themselves, they have a whole area of train memorabilia. Fascinating place to see.You need to book in online, but based on how busy it was and how big it is, you can do it when you're stood outside if necessary. Also, it's a free place to visit. However, they obviously need financial help. The cost of running the place must be huge. Options to give as part of the booking process, but if you need to see what the experience is like before deciding, there are plenty of options to donate while you go around, or on leaving.Go visit, you won't be disappointed.

What a fantastic time here. Loads to see so arrive early and make the most of it. I was blown away by the size of the trains. On a TV screen you really don't appreciate the scale and the complex engineering that goes into every part of the construction so seeing them up close was incredible.The only reason for 4* and not 5* is that I find it quite annoying that so many places close so early in the UK. Once the lighter nights arrive I really wish more places would stay open until 6 or 7 (maybe even 8 during school holidays) instead of closing at 5.Be sure that if you use the museum car park you go in to buy your ticket for the car park before the museum closes at 5pm. The car park is open until 6:30 (again too early so we couldn't stay for dinner in the city) but you need to get a ticket from inside the museum. I didn't feel this was well sign posted.The road train into York is handy but fares seem a bit steep at £3.50 for one way. Our boys enjoyed it and on holiday you splash out a bit but if you don't want to take it the walk to the city center is only 15-20 minutes.

As a steam fan I’ve always wanted to see this place. Finally visiting York so had a chance to come and visit. Loved it. Only four stars as the Flying Scotsman wasn’t here and they don’t sell bottle water. It’s hot we need water!!

We had an amazing visit to the York National Railway Museum! The exhibits were fascinating and well-presented, showcasing a rich history of railway innovation and travel. The collection of locomotives and carriages was impressive, and the interactive displays kept both adults and children engaged. The museum was clean, well-organized, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. It was a wonderful educational experience for the whole family. Highly recommend for anyone interested in history or trains!

Super fun and interesting museum, lots of neat things to see and information available. Definitely plan to spend about half a day here and book ahead. When you get there, book tickets for the mini railway, they sell out quick! Food options were mediocre but the cafe in the main station and the Countess of York were awesomely set up. Unfortunately, the steam rides and the hands-on exhibits were closed when we went, but we'll look forward to visiting them in the future. Shockingly good for a free museum and a must-visit for anyone who likes trains!

Enjoyed our visit. Good selection of locomotives and rolling stock on display.Entrance is currently free with boxes for any donations.You are advised to book your entrance ticket online, prior to actually arriving at the museum.Car parking onsite with a disabled parking area closer to the main entrance. At the time of our visit, parking was £10 for all day.A lot of areas currently undergoing refurbishment/redevelopment, but this did not distract too much from the overall experience.

What a wonderful museum! We gladly gave a donation and couldn't believe admission was free for such a large place to visit. There is the Royal trains, steam trains, Euro train and even a carriage over one hundred and seventy years old. You don't have to be an train enthusiast to enjoy this museum. A must see! You can pay £10 to park all day until 18.30, which allows you plenty of time to visit other attractions within walking distance.

It's one of the best Railway Museum I have ever seen. I visited the same museum last year November month and last week this year and to my surprise the whole museum is totally changed. Before it was direct entry but now free entry via a time slot which can be Pre booked on the website. Now the Museum is divided in to multiple parts. It is having very good collection of so many types of Railway engines. Now it is having multiple washrooms, multiple cafes with variety of food items. Good place for kids to spend time in so many toys & mini railway models. It is now have multiple souvenir coin machines also installed. It will take couple of hours to complete the museum now. A very good place to know the full history of Railways.

Free to visit but book tickets online beforehand. We used their car park opposite which was £10 all day. You have to pay in the museum, you get given a ticket with a code on it so you can get out. We spent a couple of hours in the museum then walked into York Centre which was about a 15 minute walk depending on how fast you walk. Get in the car park as early as you can as there are very limited spaces.

This was our first visit to the National Railway Museum in 20 years. We found the display of locomotives and carriages strikingly impressive, and there was a charming toy railway, a railway turntable and signal box with a video on operating signals.On the other hand we missed some of the highlights of earlier visits: Queen Victoria's carriage; social history montages explaining how railway travel opened up the possibilities of market gardening and holiday making; illustrated histories of the gradual development of a) steam and b) travel by rail; a children's section allowing visitors to experiment with the physics of rail travel (involving gradients, stopping times etc).Whereas the 'old' Museum offered enough to captivate a whole family, of varied interests and ages, for an entire day, the present Museum would primarily be aborbing to an avid railway enthusiast.

Great place to visit especially if you love transport or trains, Such a variety of historical steam engines diesel and electric locomotives, some amazing royal carriages lovely cafe on the platform. The great hall is impressive and facts can be found everywhere, The Ellerman lines cutaway give a great understanding of how steam engines work. If you're in the area definitely worth a visit, I have been many times

An awesome railway museum to visit.The Flying Scotsman is in presently (past few times I've visited, she has been out on tour).The VR experience is worthwhile. Pretty popular, so may be useful to book the VR in advance. Overall museum arrival was easy - free entry.The lab section was very well put together, teaching some excellent railway based scientific concepts.

FAB U LOUS. 2 hrs to wander around history. Amazing machines you will never see the like again. Free to enter but well worth the donation we left. Pleasant and knowledgeable staff. Seriously worth a visit even a coffee shop so as to stop half way.

I can't really give it a good review as some part of the building is undergoing renovation when I visited for my first time.But I can say if you are a locomotive person, you would enjoy visiting the museum!Personally, I enjoyed looking at the model railway and the displays of the model trains on display in the cabinet, and my mind was blown away, while hearding and learning how the old signal boxes worked back then, unfortunately I couldn't stay longer for the whole expedition of the signal boxes.

Amazing place! There's so much to see. I've been quite a few times, and I'm always blown away by the collection of trains and memorabilia. It's an amazing place to spend an afternoon, or if you are like me and look and read everything, you could spend the day. There's a couple of coffee shops and souvenir shops. I love the fact that it's free / donations. All in all a great day for all the family.

This is a really interesting place whether you really like trains or not. There are some amazing trains to see including one of the worlds biggest plus Mallard, a world record holder still to this day. The exhibition of train memorabilia is fascinating, so much history. You can go inside a Japanese train and get up close to others too.It can get busy at times so get your tickets online before you go. We went on a weekday morning and it was reasonably quiet. Tickets are free but you can add a donation if you like.

My husband is a train buff so we had to visit this museum while in York. We reserved our free tickets online (and provided a cash donation when we arrived.) There is a train ride that will take you to the museum £3.50 per adult if you want to catch it. There are signs around town posted and it runs every 30 minutes. The kids would love it! We were able to walk straight in and did not have to wait. The trains are amazing and provide an awesome insight into the history and journey over time of this vital form of transportation around the world. You are able to board some of the trains and look inside. There are two cafes offering food and non-alcoholic beverages as well as desserts and candy.

Excellent Place to Visit.Since They're Relying On Donations or Parking Fees, This Place Deserves Attention.You Don't Have to Be a Train Enthusiast to Visit To Visit This Place. This Place Has a Rich Collection of Locomotive History & Some Current Subjects. I Was Happy to See Peace From All Range of Life & Keeping This Place Active. Highly Recommend this Little Gem of a Museum.

We spent a Thursday morning here in August. Free to get in, but please do leave a small donation. Very busy here, but loads of room for the kids to run around, along with plenty of tables at the eating areas. The trains are a marvel. Lots of history, information, and raised platforms to look inside the trains. We could have spent much longer here and will probably return at a quieter time.

Absolutely amazing value, entry is free when you book in advance but there are options to donate.I have never been particularly interested in trains but I found the experience fascinating, there were loads of different trains to look at from the very earliest trains all the way up to the most modern high-tech ones. The trains are very nicely presented with well-written descriptions. I particularly enjoyed being able to sit on the Japanese Shinkansen and watching a short film about its history.The cafe is very nice and the seats take up some of the museum space rather than being separate. I thought this was nice as you are able to have a coffee whilst sat next to some of the trains.It was by far the best value activity that I did on my visit to York!

Really good museum, my 5 and 9yr old enjoyed wandering round. They don't get too involved in the finer detail but enjoyed get up close to engines and really enjoyed the milkshake from the cafe. As an adult I found it highly interesting and could've spent a lot longer there.The flying Scotsman was in the shed which is always good to see, but the mallard is a better engine in my opinion

Excellent, free day out. Very informative, trains from the 1st horse drawn to the latest high speed. Lots of information to help you explore, great for children. Good choice of food and gifts.

If you're interested in railways then it's an obvious place to go to visit! It's a free attraction with donations welcome.All the staff are very friendly and approachable and a lot of effort, time and hard work has gone into maintaining and restoring the units.It's a great way to spend some time in the city of York away from the hustle and bustle of the city life.Definitely recommend

A fantastic museum to bring the whole family. It is very kid-friendly and there are exhibits for people of all ages. The trains on display are in immaculate condition. Well worth the journey to York for this museum alone.

A real gem in the North of England.The National Railway Museum is a brilliant place to experience and learn about Britain's railways, and some international railway history as well.The main exhibition hall has numerous locomotives, including a few famous ones.The other halls and sheds have other marvellous sights as well.Very handicapped accessible, and also a great place for children.Multiple cafes and areas to play on site.Conservation hall is excellent.Renovations happening throughout 2024 so check the website before visiting.

This is a great free museum to visit with an approximately 20 minute walk from the city centre. There's loads to see here and you could easily spend several hours walking and looking at the various exhibits. There's also a cafe and a great gift shop with some really nice items to buy. I'm not a 'train enthusiast' but still found this a extremely interesting place to go and visit and, don't forget it's free.

It's the first time we have been here, an excellent afternoon out looking at all the old trains and learning a bit about them. It's free to get in but the car park itself is £10 for the whole day so keep that in mind. My 7 year old really enjoyed finding the oldest train and getting to see inside of some of them. It's a good day out.

Despite there being on-going work here, i just love that it's still open and free! There are options to donate if you can afford to. Just make sure you book a time slot on-line.There's so much to see and do.The Flying Scotsman was there when i visited, so that was the icing on the cake for me.A wonderful and educational place...

What a wonderful museum! So many beautiful engines and so beautifully kept it really is an astounding collection. But it's not just the locomotives and carriages the models and railway paraphernalia that are on display are just mind-blowing. Coming here is a must for any rail fan and I highly recommend it,

Whilst visiting York, this attraction was a very interesting experience.The cost of entry was free, but a donation to the museum was up to you, so please be generous.Loads and loads of exhibits to peruse, taking as long as you like.Also, a well laid out cafe for you to rest and enjoy a beverage and snack.The way to get there is by taking the road train from just outside the Minster. Lovely little ride through part of York.

If you love trains, this is the right place to be. So many examples of different locomotives and carriages stretching multiple eras, it is hard to check everything. Depending on your interest in the topic, you can easily spend between one and four hours. There is a large cafe inside the museum and a small area for kids to play. A very good option for families, especially those with small kids.

Can’t say enough great things about this place! It’s free to get in yet it is by far the best museum in the UK as it is so well kept, clean, incredibly displayed and full of so much. All the trains are meticulously kept and you can walk up and touch them all. Bonus of the flying Scotsman was great. Definitely donate as it is maintained well.

Definitely one of the best museums in the country and I'm not even a train spotter. Free entry but understandably you are asked to make a contribution on entry. Excellent catering and a quality gift shop on site. The exhibits are amazing and impressive. The museum is currently being developed and all going to plan, by the end of 2026 will be even better. For me that will definitely mean a return visit to York.

An amazing collection of national treasures located in the heart of York, one of Europes most beautiful cities. Good facilities for accessible needs and a decent cafe to rest whilst exploring the excellent exhibits. Home of the iconic Mallard, the museum is a must see destination when visiting York.

Must visit place.They have lot of rail engine models and other items.Don't miss the museum section where the buffet car and cutlery is displayed.They have their own car park for 10 gbp.Entry to museum is free, but check their website before visiting.There are cafes inside.

Good half day place to visit, free entry but suggested donation. Food reasonable price gift shop overpriced and lackluster. Could do with more staff around to tell you about exhibits and there is a extra charge for flying scotsman exhibition. Exhibits are well displayed and BIG. Model railway exhibit is a shabby embaresment. Disable access good except for high level viewing of exhibits and galleries.

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An absolutely amazing experience. Incredible staff. Area is kept incredibly well. Walking throughout the structure feels surreal. Regardless of your religious background, you will find this visit to be incredibly rewarding. One can easily spend an entire day here. But even 90 minutes will provide a wealth of views. Ornate architecture and some of the best stained glass in the world. The size of the interior is overwhelming.

From the moment you step inside and for many hours after, this cathedral is truly spectacular. The acoustics, the stained glass windows, the intricate carvings in the masonry and the massively high roof line just take your breath away.If you're in York, even for a short break, York Minster is an absolute must see.

One of the main things to see and visit whilst visiting York. Absolutely awesome and stunning building! Takes your breath away. The history of the building is incredible and has an underground museum, showing how its changed throughout the years and how they've saved and reconstructed it throughout the years. Give yourself plenty of time to see everything as it's a big building and you can easily get lost in it's history for 3-4 hours. Didn't climb up the tower, (275 steps) although would of liked to for the amazing views as there was a bit of a queue and its time allocated. But it was a fantastic and amazing experience and highly recommended.

Beautiful imposing building on a mammoth scale. Well worth a stroll around and through the grounds. Undergoing renovation works so some areas are scaffolded but you can watch the stone masons at work preparing and carving stone for replacement. We didn't enter the building on this visit but it's top of the list for next visit!

Initially I did not want to go inside due to the cost of £16pp entry.Tickets last a 12 months so you can visit multiple times and offer you lots to do inside, museum, gallery, free tours inside, etc turned out to be well worth the cost as internally it's magnificent and would now highly recommend this if you're in York.Beautiful cathedral with lots to see and do once Inside.

Beautiful work of architecture, with most amazing intricate design and detail. Upon entering the crypt certainly felt the energy shift. So much interesting information and artefacts, definitely need a full morning or afternoon to soak it all up. You will not be disappointed

What a breathtaking building....inside and out!I love York and its abundance of History and shops.All the years we've been going to York and never actually went to have a look at York Minster....until today. We're so glad we did and wondered why we'd left it so long, the exhibits and sights are really amazing, the Roman exhibit and the Crypt were exceptional. So much more than what we thought.Well worth the money.

Stunning to see. We were lucky that our group was permitted to tour York Minster alone, while the choir was warming up for a BBC special. They sounded heavenly and it really set the scene for our group as our guide gave us a wonderful tour.York is very walkable, with plenty of stores and cafes. Take time to walk the city walls near the Minster, as there are some awesome views of the Minster. Clifford's Tower is also within walking distance and worth a visit.

The building's architecture and history was fascinating. The Tower Challenge (275 steps up two narrow spirals staircases) was well worth it for those who can do it.The underground museum was old and musty. My allergies prevented me from being there too long.

Huge queue to entry, buy ticket online, ignore time slot allocated, just go and gain access with the ticket. Beautiful church with high sealing and ornaments. Gladly wasn't destroyer in the WWII

The exterior was superb! The interior as well. We went on a Saturday, and you can buy tickets on the day. When we entered, there was an ongoing mass (wish we had known sooner; we could’ve attended it as well -not sure if it’s free to enter if you’re going to attend the mass). The cathedral was huge, and every detail inside was lovely, from the portrait glass windows and many more. Make sure to roam every corner of the monster to immerse yourself in history fully.

Visited October 2023: breathtaking, even though I didn’t go inside the outside is beautiful. There’s an area where you can observe the stone masons repairing parts of the building too

No visit to York is complete without seeing the Minster. It's a beautiful cathedral, but what I was most excited to see (and hear) was its recently restored Grand Organ. I attended an organ recital here and it was incredible. This mighty instrument has over five thousand pipes and dates back to the 1830s. I was chuffed I finally got to experience it at its best!

Such a beautiful place! Worth the money! My friends and I went right after it opened and there was no wait time. We bought tickets there and got a student discount. It has such a beautiful history and so many rooms to go into. Worth stopping in for sure.

Of course if you are visiting York then you must visit the York Minster. It is truly magnificent from the outside and in! As you are paying, id 100% recommend joining the talking tour where you get a 1hr 45min detailed and informative tour of the cathedral and get to learn so much about the history of the cathedral and details you'd miss if not joining!

This place is beyond beautiful. We had to walk around the building to find the entrance for the tours but it was so beautiful on the outside we did not mind. When we entered using our LONDON PASS (get one while you're in London) and were immediately in awe. These walls have seen so much history that you can feel it while walking around. Plenty of places to snap photos of and signs explaining the significance of certain items.

Awe-inspiring cathedral, construction of which began in the late 11th century. Every facet of the building is rich in detail, with more to see the more you look.I didn't go inside the Minster on this occasion due to time constraints, but was able to appreciate its grandeur walking around the exterior. It's worth passing by at night, when the central tower is illuminated.For those who do want to look inside, the Minster is open from 09:30 to 16:00 Monday to Saturday, and 12:45 to 14:30 Sunday. Tickets are £18, or £24 also including the central tower.

Had a great time at the York Minster. The staff are friendly and helpful. They give you information about the church if you ask them. The crypt of St Williams is beautiful and serene. The whole church is just stunning. 😍 Do check out their astronomical clock, their eastern window. The stained glass art is gorgeous. 😍 Definitely recommend and will go again.

A very nice and beautiful Place of worship. Very pretty glass windows and lots of things for the eyes to gaze upon. Didn't manage to make it up to the top of the tower but as the tickets last 12 months I will visit again sometime and explore again. There is a very fine Astronomical Clock which I found particularly fascinating

Great tour of the Minster (not a cathedral...more!). If you are reasonably fit, take the tower climb...TOTALLY worth it. I think the stained glass tour would be incredible too. York was awesome as was the Minster.

Absolutely awesome building. The history of the building is incredible. Well worth the visit. Give yourself plenty of time to see everything as it's a big building. I didn't climb up the tower as 275 steps up a spiral staircase gives my vertigo the wobbles! But it was a fantastic experience even without the climb.

First time visiting York Minster, so I chose the guided tour, I found this really informative and well worth the money. The Minster was great to see in all its glory. There was refurbishment work being carried out mostly outside, so it didn't interrupt the visit. I had a great time here if you go to York and have the time it's a great few hours we'll spent.

We were lucky as a choir was rehearsing, and we had a beautiful impromptu concert. Our guide was a delightful lady. We really enjoyed our tour with her.

The Minster is stunning. We also did the 'Crypts of the Early Minster' tour (additional £6 per person when we visited) which was fascinating, and limited to a very small number, ours was 6 people. This meant we had a great opportunity to learn from the experienced guide and see some sections of the (even older!) churches that lie beneath the current building.

Really beautiful architecture and glass windows, we even get a souvenir in the shop next door. There are even guides available at the front desk when they scan your tickets. It's better to get tickets in prior and students can even get discounts!

Extraordinary. Feels as if I'm thrown into the past as I'm exploring the buildings.I heard that at a certain time you can go to the rooftop and see the church bell along with the view of the whole city. Too bad I cannot go there when I visited since the wind is blowing wildly and they don't allow anyone to go up there.But definitely worth to visit. Also, don't forget to take some pictures.

One of the top 3 cathedrals I've ever visited in the world. It's surprisingly large, with massively high ceilings and the most stained glass I've ever seen in one place. I highly recommend the guided tour, at no extra cost, that starts on the hour. They tell the cathedral's story, ups and downs, really well.Worth the 18 pound admission, and they have posters explaining how the money is spent.

Truly amazing. You could spend hours walking through. The tour is definitely worth it. They even engage the kids with activity packs and challenges which were awesome for a 6 and 10 yr old

It's such a beautiful place.I will definitely visit again, I would love to also do the tower tour.I would recommend having tickets in advance as we have absolutely no queue to get in.There was a backpack for children to borrow for free, which included a backpack with binoculars, pens paper, a torch, magnifying glass, etc. My children loved doing the eye-spy that was part of this set. Once we had finished going around, it was simple enough to hand it all back (having made sure we hadn't lost anything from the contents before doing so).

Very big cathedral, impressive inside and out. It cost 16 per person to go in. Extra 5 if adding the tower tour. There is a lot to see, my favourite was the museum bit. Definitely recommend.

Visiting York Minster was an unforgettable and inspiring experience. The majestic architecture of the cathedral, with its towering spires and intricate Gothic design, was a breathtaking sight. Walking inside, I was struck by the sheer scale and artistry of the place. The stained glass windows, especially the Great East Window, were captivating, displaying a kaleidoscope of colors and intricate patterns. The Chapter House, with its detailed stonework, exuded a quiet elegance. The blend of architectural grandeur, historical richness, and artistic beauty made my visit to York Minster a truly exceptional and enriching experience.

Great impact this building has and beautiful to be inside.Tour emphases the quirky and unusual aspects of the architecture somewhat at the expense of the Christian faith the purpose of the building. Good to have communion available at the time of entry. Hearing the Early music performances was a bonus. These two activities added reality to the experience. Good disabled access.

I’m always amazed to visit structures built in medieval times but did not benefit from modern technology, machinery, and York Minster. The size and details of the structure are mind-blowing! The stained glass is impressive, and the bells fill the city!

One of the most stunning buildings I’ve ever visited. You can pay extra for tickets to go up to the rooftop. Beautiful views of York & the cathedral when looking down.

It's a very well maintained Cathedral. There are guided tours at regular intervals which is included in entry fees.Entry fees charged is valid for 1 year.Car parking may be a challenge, but there are paid car parks on 05 mins walking distance.

A must do when you visit York!£18 each at time of writing but you can revisit for the rest of the year too!Inside is absolutely spotless and pristine. It is such a beautiful place, and so much to appreciate inside. Everyone representing the Minster was so lovely and friendly.You'll not be disappointed

York Cathedral also known as York Minster stands as a testament to medieval craftsmanship and the enduring importance of religious and cultural heritage in England. It is a functioning cathedral and the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office in the Church of England.It is an excellent example of Gothic architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows, intricate stone carvings, and grand scale.Chapter House an octagonal room is known for its detailed carvings and vaulted ceiling.Visitors can climb the 275 steps of Central Tower for panoramic views of York. There is an extra charge for this apart from the admission fee. Guided tour is also informative.

Amazingly intricate cathedral, especially on the outside. The inside is also fantastic but nothing that much more special than other major UK cathedrals and abbeys, which makes the entrance price slightly expensive for what it is. Still a must see site if visiting York! Queue to get in on weekends and holidays, but worth ‘pre-booking’ a slot as this makes it slightly quicker to get in.

A little expensive to get in but there is a lot to see, with everything open to the public imaginable, and if you are planning multiple trips per year the ticket is annual so that is good! Beautiful stained glass, and the history is amazing- don’t miss the crypt and underground exhibits!

Went twice because once was not enough. Absolutely stunning. There isn’t enough time in a day to look at all the details and find all of the cool things but it’s beautiful. You pay once and you can go back for a year. I will definitely be going back the next time I’m there. It’s incredible. One of my favourite places to date.

Love it. So well maintained, beautiful place with beautiful views. Shame the tower is caged off, still enjoyed walking up there though and looking over the city. Church service was great.

Visiting York Minster was an extraordinary experience that left me in awe. The intricate beauty of the building's architecture was truly breathtaking, with every detail telling a story of history and craftsmanship. Climbing the tower added an adventurous twist to my visit, and reaching the top rewarded me with a panoramic view that was nothing short of exquisite. It was a moment of pure wonder and appreciation for the stunning beauty that York Minster has to offer.

Weather made this weekend fabulous. Lovely city, friendly people. There is something for everyone. It is very busy. York races was great and not too expensive.

Stunning stunning stunning. The most beautiful building I’ve visited in the UK. Fairly expensive to get in (£18 + £6 for the tower) but worth it to see everything. A true work of art, above and below.

Amazing!! So much history and so beautiful. HIGHLY recommend following one of of their hourly guided tours. They are free and our guide, Chris, made the overwhelming size and magnificence of the Minister much more manageable. Also highly recommend getting tickets online ahead of time!

Quite impressive, from the outside but even more from the inside. 18£ fir an adult is quite a price, but kids are included and free of charge once one adult is paying. Windows, crypt, underground museum, .... History is pulsating here

York Minster is a wonderful place to visit. £18 for adults. Students at university in York get in free, as do children. Tickets last a year so you are free to return which is great as there is so much to take in. I highly recommend a tour as they are full of knowledge and take you to all the hidden spots of history that you may well miss. Try and go on a Wednesday as they have a coffee morning with delicious cakes and hot drinks and proceeds go to charity. Prayers are on the hour which are a reminder to take time to reflect and services are on throughout the day for you to join if you so wish. Don't miss the Undercroft Museum, it's been wonderfully done and seeing the base of both the Roman and Anglo-Saxon churches and buildings before the current Minster was in place is fabulous.

Beautiful and tranquil. The jewel in the crown of York. Lots (700 years+) of history, and lots to see. Recommend a guided tour as the volunteers are so knowledgeable and passionate. Paid the extra to climb the tower (all 275 steps!) and the views are amazing! Definitely worth paying extra for the views (and the exercise!)

Absolutely stunning. We thought York was more grand than Westminster Abbey. There was more intricate carvings and stained glass. It was very beautiful. The Crypt museum was remarkable in not only discussing the thousands of years of occupation of the area, but the immense restoration project undertaken to save the massive Cathedral.

My sister is a resident of York and she has been to York Minster a few times but this was my first time. There was no line up to get in and we were able to enter with no prior reservations thankfully. It wasn't too busy inside and we were able to take our time and explore. We didn't pay for a tour but we saw other groups of people who had. I really enjoyed my visit and will be back in the future for sure.

This is a must see, even more impressive than Westminster, the sheer size is amazing. I would recommend the climb to the top as the by laws in York is nothing may be built taller than the Cathedral. The views from the top are Amazing, we were there on a clear day and sure we could see more than 20 miles. The building is in brilliant shape, considering it's a 1000 years old. An absolute testament to the curators and conservationists in this proud country to keep this in tact for another 1000 years for people to adore. Lastly, the crypt below shown the original foundations.. Spent an hour down there in amazement. #mustsee

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Fabulous! Wowed what a surprise!We seen this was one of the most visited attractions so here we go!We booked as this can be very busy right in the heart of the stunning beautiful and historic city of york!The train ride surprised us! About 20 minutes take you through a brilliant and very realistic tour of the Viking age!Truly amazing and definitely worth a visit!No parking as it’s right in the Center!But don’t let that put you off as plenty of parking available in York.

I didn't know what to expect fully, apart from a museum, so I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered there was a ride which took you through a full reconstruction of a the Viking settlement upon where the centre is now. So many details, excellent animatronics, and a clear and detailed spoken guide telling you facts and information. After the ride, you get to go through the museum to look at the artefacts found in the digs. There is also a lovely gift shop at the exit. Booking in advance is highly recommended to ensure you get in, especially during busy periods. You can also save on a duo ticket with DIG and even more so with a Passport. Your ticket is also valid for a year!

Our first visit and it was amazing! The staff were great and answered all the questions we asked. The ride was so interesting and we came away with so much knowledge about the viking settlements in and around York. I even got a free viking coin because it was my birthday! Well worth the visit

We didn't buy a ticket beforehand and had to stand in a queue outside for a bit, but it even though it was in the middle of summer vacation, it wasn't too bad. The staff is really good at explaining everything you see and you can ask them about everything.It was a very fun encounter when you come as a dane!

It's now a ride. Which is good fun and a good experience. If you have small kids you get round it very quickly as they won't look at the displays.We spent about 30mins here.Note that if you are an English heritage member you can get a discount.

Not originally part of my itinerary but so glad I went! Didn't know anything about the place so everything was a pleasant surprise.A bit of a queue but the ride was really well designed and brilliantly showcased the everyday life of the vikings. Definitely something which would appeal to all agesNear the end the exhibits were great as well, especially the detailed analysis of the skeletons

Brilliant. The ride in carriages that take you around the village was very innovative. Great idea. The commentary was excellent. The exhibition once your ride was over was very well structured and very interesting. Not to much of it either so no chance of getting bored with it all. Good few hours and well worth the visit.

This is a great experience, especially when visiting for the first time.It's worth buying tickets in advance to avoid waiting, but it's not essential.The staff are excellent and really add to the experience, guiding and providing interesting details.The 'ride' is like going through a film set. The scenes are great and align with the narration. The characters are animated and have some pretty realistic details.It can lack appeal for return visits, but hopefully they have scope to reinvent areas.

Absolutely worth a visit! The 2 faces that have been reconstructed from skeletons that were found are amazing! Learning about how the river Ouse was re rooted and how they lived in York back in the day- all great!

It's the first time I've been to this viking center, it's great for education and the kids certainly liked it but going around the first "ride" part it does incorporate smells into the experience to take you back and some of those smells are not great 😅. But all in all it's quite good.

Thoroughly enjoyed seeing how they use to live. Staff friendly& informative.We liked the ride around what’s changed so much over the last 40 years we last went!Love how they are all dressed up and passionate at what they do.Just been back today free has the tickets last a year.Thoroughly enjoyed again. Staff very passionate at what they do. Queuing today to get in, advisable to book tickets even if free entry.

We were able to walk in which was great because we didn't pre-book. It was an interesting visit, but it smelled quite badly which was a huge turn off for me. We couldn't wait to get out. The ride was really cool... the people and animals looked so life-like. It could have been a really great outing but we couldn't spend much time looking at everything and just wanted to be out in the fresh air.

This was a fantastic attraction to visit, with stairs or a lift to enter straight away from the suitable reception with nice staff! The glass floor was excavations is wonderful in the first room, where black and white imagery depicts the area in olden days beautifully. What follows on the ride is a fascinating experience, telling stories from back in time and going through the moving settings! The artefacts are incredible too, giving an insight into how people lived way back then.

Amazing experience will definitely recommend to visit, didn't get ticket in advance so had to wait 20 minutes but I was happy with it. People that are working inside are very helpful and knowledgeable. Going through time and different houses of Viking tomes was memorable and very educational. Ticket is £15 and is valid for 1 year so you can come back as many times as you like. Will recommend for everyone if visiting York

Pre-booked tickets, so no queue.Staff all lovely and it's a great place to visit, though it's not as big as I hoped.Not sure about the amount of tattoos on display with regards to historical accuracy but other than that it was really nice.I guess due to its position it doesn't have much chance of growing any bigger and I was hoping for more weapon/armour displays but I appreciate the finds are few and far between in the UK.Not sure if the exhibits change, would definitely visit again if they do.

Absolutely amazing place for all ages . There are lifts for the disabled . And the majority of it your taken around in a cable car . The wax works are so life like . And of course you get the smells lol .

3rd visit in 30 years (with the most recent being 5 years ago). It feels very up to date and fresh and is well worth the visit to learn about Jorvik and see many finds from the dig on that site. You'll also get to see the famous pooping viking and the genuine (and genuinely MASSIVE) viking poop...

Awesome place to visit for a viking experience. The ride was fun and informative as we're the staff working there. Sidenote was a surprising shock to find a fellow kiwi working at the gift shop there.

An interesting museum with plenty of history and insight into the Viking period of York. The ride was good and it offered great historical information into the Viking era of this city that dates back to 866 AD. They have many artifacts discovered from the Coppergate Dig that took place from 1976-1981. On display here are skeletons of a male and two women, beads, metal swords, cutlery and cookware, socks, shoes, clothing etc. The ride is nice and slow and nothing to worry about. You can select a language for the narration to suit your needs. If you are into Viking history it is worth the trip. They offer options for purchase including child and senior discounts. Staff are informative and eager to share information all you have to do is stop. The value for money was well worth it. Allow an hour to visit and then there is a gift shop.

I was shocked to see, how much it had changed. It's a very interactive experience now; and you can drop in on the talks given to groups going around.Firstly there's an archaeological dig, underneath the first room. The glass floor is a bit off putting, but with the guide book, you can match up what's there. Next you have an indoor fare ride, that takes you through (very slowly) a Vikings daily life.It has animated people, and even the fish on the barrel move. One word of warning though, it is rather pungent! There are skeletons after this, hand made musical instruments and jewellery. A fascinating world, topped off by a really good gift shop. From wooden Viking ships & wooden swords, to jewellery and real weapons.

We enjoyed the experience and were able to learn how the people lived at that time. The ride was cool and had the sights and smells that brought you back to that period.The staff were really enthusiastic about the history and it looked like everyone was a history major there! Anyone you asked a random question was so enthusiastic and ready to dive in. Loved it.A young man at the exhibit that showed ancient amber samples under a telescope was particularly engaged. We asked a simple question about the history of the area and he took out a pen and went right into it! So enthusiastic and a crowd of visitors gathered around him to learn. 15 minutes of mesmerizing history of York. Didn't get his name but that young man loves his job more than most people. And it showed!

Shorter than we expected but interesting. Would definitely buy in advance as a short wait with advance tickets but over an hour without. The first bit is just a holding bay to get onto the ride round which is really what everything centred on. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Nice idea, bit of a novelty but not sure I'd come again.

An absolute must for history lovers visiting York! Great to do with kids as well. Would highly recommend you book tickets in advance, but well worth it!

this is a one of a kind experience. you are greeted with a glass floor, beneath you is a muddy excavation site. you hop onto a cable cart type machine which takes you around a viking village filled with life like robots and historically accurate smells. the automated voice guides you around, picking out key details of the village. when you exit the cart, the museum is full to the brim with information as well as an interesting talk with the workers. you can also buy a viking coin. although the actual museum part was a bit short, the life likeness of the tour made it worth every penny. I would love to return again and hope to see more additions.

There is an entry charge, but offers such as combined tickets or using a York Pass.It is quite popular with separate queues for both advance and walk up entry (if there are advance spaces you can book a time slot on the day).First there is a glass floor where you can see some Viking archaeology, an incredibly slow ride around a replica Viking settlement with a choice of languages and subtitles to guide you. After the ride there is an exhibition where you can see a variety of discoveries including some very, very old poo!

6 paying adults went in. At £16/17 EACH! You go into a small room while waiting for the ride with a replica of the dig site. The gent in there was actually really good and spoke to the crowd about the dig and it’s history in a fun but informative manner.We waited for the ride around the outside of the room for about 10-15 minutes and then got on a ride (we weren’t really expecting a ride in a museum) it was quite hard to concentrate on the narration and the exhibit at the same time. A further 20 minutes on the ride and then off you get. Into a small room with very few artefacts found at the dig site… at this point we thought that we had just gone through the introduction and were excited for the interactive walk through MUSEUM part… and yet we were in the gift shop!Nothing about the warriors, Norse history, customs, religion etc. mostly just about middle age life. Was really not what we were expecting from a VIKING CENTRE! Not much actually on Vikings! No actors dressed as warriors or interacting with us apart from the man who was at the start explaining the dig. Was really really disappointed.We wouldn’t go again and we’re extremely disappointed. Ruined our day in York and was the main reason for the visit to the area!

Interesting place. However, personally, I expected more.Expierence included sitting in the cart that took you around the village. Automated audio was playing explaining things. Very interesting.Sadly, that was it. They did have a small museum like at the end. I expected people interction dressed up as vikings and telling/ showing things.The staff that was there were very helpful and friendly.The ticket for a family of 4 costs was £46.We purchased tickets 2 days in advance.There is no car park facility as it's in the town centre.No drink or food inside but plenty outside the Viking centre.

Great family-friendly experience (ride) showing Viking life in York supplemented with a traditional museum display to walk through at the end. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Even if you have booked a time slot you can still join the standby queue if you get there earlier than planned.

Brilliant train ride through a history of their village life. Created by archaeology dig. The actual site can be seen beforehand and explained by staff in costume. The moving models are amazing. You think that they might speak. Definitely go yourselves.

It took under an hour to explore and go on the ride and for a family of 5 ... over £50. The experience needs to be at least 90 mins so either offer some 'excavation' type activity for children or build the museum part up so you can smell/ touch/ hear things in a more interactive way or even a video based on the history of the bookings in York ... but for two rooms and a mini track ride it was a disappointing experience.

Incredible place with plenty of history. The artifacts in the museum section are incredible. The ride through the viking village is accompanied by detailed narration. Overall a fantastic place in York

We visited York primarily for Jorvik, as our daughter has gotten interested in Vikings with her year-4 studies. Excellent visit. Friendly guide patiently explained the urban layout to our daughter. The highlight was of course the ride through the Viking town. The museum is very nice as well, with a wide range of objects and simple but informative explanations.

Staff were super helpful and kind accommodating my mobility issues.I transferred to their wheelchair for the tour. At no point did they make me feel a nuisance nor did they patronise as is often my experience elsewhere. Well done The tour is very interesting and informative especially for viking fanatics like us.👍

Pre book is a must and in advance otherwise you won't get in. Good for all ages. The little ride is informative and staff are great. The smell is as if it would be in the past so if you are sensitive to smells maybe not for you. Interesting place

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Really cute street! There are many little fun shops. It’s a shame they don’t have more lights in the evening as it would be nice to see it lit up.

How, just how?These buildings all butted up against one another, and the slopes.Building significance - incredibleShops — interesting

I absolutely loved seeing the old style shops it was very busy long ques for the ghost shop. I would suggest being careful if you have difficulty walking as it's very uneven but a must-see while visiting york!

Unique street with outstanding cool atmosphere!Really recommend to come.

Interesting architecture but very ‘twee’ shops.

Special place with a lot of tourists.

A great experience - that's all we can say when visiting this place. Surely you will also agree with us, if you have the opportunity to walk on the old streets that can be said to be the most beautiful in England. How wonderful.

A charming street with a lot of interesting shops. The architecture makes you feel like you are back in the medieval times.

Very quaint street, very busy in afternoon go before 11. Lots of harry potter, dragons and tea.Bought a little ornament from the Christmas shop where they wish you a merry Christmas when you are at the till.

Way too busy but so stunning it's worth facing the people.

Fantastic experience if you are a Potter Head. The street was very full of people.

This is a "must see" street if you are visiting York. A beautiful medieval street, cute small old times shops , pebbled tiny roads , and historic Vibes!!Best to come on weekdays to avoid the crowds.

The street was beautiful coupled with the amazing weather - it made the day more exciting and adventurous. I loved exploring all the little stalls.

A very beautiful area for a walk. I would definitely recommend a day out in York to enjoy the scenery and make the most of your day ❤️

Lovely street, but extremely crowded during the day. Would recommend going at night or with a tour

Love the shambles. Pick the right time and it's an enjoyable experience. Tuesday afternoon on a cold snowy January day and there was plenty of space to peruse and wander, soak up the atmosphere of such a historic place. Great independent shops, beautiful buildings, fabulous ale houses and eateries. Marvellous.

It's quirky and very busy.Try and view at a quiet time to get the full feel of the narrow street.It has a nice but pricey cafe, with two floors. Window seats upstairs to view the Shambles.A star knocked off for the Harry Bloody Potter shop.

Amazing little street with lots of unique and traditional stores that mustn’t be missed! Stores include Harry Potter merch, traditional sweets, dragons & potions and many more!So fab to see the original buildings that are leaning from age, as there aren’t many of these to be seen anymore.

Absolutely love this street. All sorts of shops the smells from the food ones are delicious. They have Harry Potter themed shops and spooky shops plus regular shops. Was extremely busy and there were ques to get into certain ones, but you can walk through no problem. Can't wait to come back ❤

A must if you visit YORK,beautiful old buildings and loads of great little shops along the way

Beautiful old buildings looking picturesque in the winter season. Extremely busy during the day, excellent shops to browse and buy in! Better later at night when the crowds have dispersed and you can enjoy the street and its magical beauty without the hustle and bustle.

The Shambles is a very popular but narrow road preserved medieval cobbled shopping street.If you just want to see/photograph it rather than shop, it may be easier if you can get there early/late when most of the shops are closed.

This adjoining street to Shambles Market has very unique shops that are worth visiting.To start with, you will not be short on Food and Drinks and the street is adorn with Taverns 🏬, cakes 🍰, food, sweet 🍬, chocolate 🍫shops, Gelato 🍦. On this street you will also find interesting shops like Harry Potters - The Shop That Must Not Be Named 🪄, The Society Of Alchemist, Potions Academy 🧪, Vikings Shops, Wizard Walk 🧙‍♀️, Edinburg Woollen Mill, York Ghost 👻Merchants……etcTruly a great way to spend the days shopping and walking the Shambles Street.

Beautiful little street with lots of history and character, was very busy today so didn't enjoy skipping people. Will definitely come back again to explore properly in hopefully quiter time.

Great old street in the middle of York, full of wonders and bespoke items you never knew you wanted. There was a shop who made ghost figures, a ton of Harry Potter shops, a few sweet shops, an alchemist shop and various others

Très belle rue animée avec beaucoup de cachet(Translated by Google)Very beautiful lively street with lots of character

We came to see The Shambles and what I would say I love the most is the old architecture! The shops are okay but the main attraction is the antiquity of the structures. It is a wonderfully preserved medieval street and you must remind yourself to lookup because some of the most beautiful things to see are not at eye level.

My husband and I enjoyed walking along the shops at The Shambles. It can get quite busy, even during the day.

Great street with great history behind it 👍 it's actually quite crowded so watch your pockets.

A lovely place to visit, but unfortunately it’s so busy at times and difficult to get in and out of shops / view anything. With so many people, we encountered some rudeness and ignorance, but was nice to walk through nonetheless. And goodness me, don’t wait for hours for that ghost shop!! There are so many other things you could do.

Been here 1990s during student time. Still busy and impressed on those ancient buildings

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A fabulous trip back in time! Spent about 1.5 to 2 hours exploring this fantastic museum, with so much to see and learn.Hopefully the images show you a good overview of what’s to see.Good for families tooCar park nearby, toilets, cafe, and shop.We especially loved the Victorian Street with sounds and even Smell!The museum is in two parts, all easy walking.If your in York, this is a must visit.Tickets also last one year.

It's a wonderful museum. Even though parts of the museum are currently closed we still spent about 2 hours at the museum. We heard a talk on different prisoners inside a prison cell. It was super interesting and the speaker even took some time later to show us prisoner's engravings in the stone and told us more. So much passion and knowledge! Even without a talk personal stories come to life with video projections.Also, the whole part about WW1 was fascinating and I loved the way it was so interactive. You could choose a real person and follow him or her through the years of the war. It made everything feel much more real. You can take the train and later crawl through a tunnel at the front line (literally!) There's also a wall to leave your thoughts on the war. This is a great place to learn. I'd highly recommend it for adults but also for children (some parts are highlighted as distressing, so you can skip it).

This place is absolutely massive. Definitely a great way to entertain kids for a whole day. I went with a friend and we both really had fun here, the Victorian streets were really cool, and then they had so many different exhibits too! A lot of little interactive things which we enjoyed far too much for our ages 🤣 came on a weekday when the kids would have been at school so it was pretty quiet.

Had a lovely afternoon out in this museum yesterday. Such an interesting collection of items to see.I loved the way the museum took you on a journey and the variety of areas to see - I particularly liked the shops.On arriving home I had a look at the pictures Id taken and found a really weird one!I find dolls scary at best if times but look like there are monks hovering below the doll on top right shelf 😳I suspect it was probably a reflection on people behind me but don't recall seeing anyone ! X

Excellent museum telling you the history of York. You can walk through a Victorian street with various rooms of the main street showing the history of the time.The staff are all very knowledgeable and very happy to spend time telling you about how the collection was put together.We spent 2 hours here and could have stayed Longer if we had read more of the many information boards around the displays.

We really enjoyed our visit - Firstly it is great that we can enter again as tickets are valued for a year. There is so much to see that I won't begin to explain but this museum will interest all ages - we chatted to the lovely lady in the fabric shop bought sweets from the sweet shop and paid to watch sooty and sweep play their instruments - we are all children at heart. Loved the 60's and 70's area.

Highly recommend visiting this museum! They have really done a great job on the displays and information about each exhibit. I loved all the interactive areas for the children and all the different activities for adults. Bring 1 pound coins to play with some of the antique machines available to use. This museum is in across the street from Clifford’s tower.

The York Castle Museum was a lovely visit, and we made the booking online, which meant it was straightforward to go to the reception to show our tickets. The tickets are annual, meaning you'd be able to return within a year of initially purchasing your tickets which is great to know.There were many people during our visit, but the queue moved quickly. I especially loved visiting the prison and the indoor city market as it felt like we were transported in time with the retro styling of the shops; you could go in and investigate the history of York and Britain.The cafe was lovely too, and we had a nice cup of tea with a freshly baked cake; this took us around two hours to investigate the place, and it's somewhere I would be willing to return.Remember to bring change since throughout the museum, there are coin-operated machines to enhance your experience in the museum further because the machines demonstrate what life was like back then, from old-fashioned entertainment toys to predicting your future!

The Victorian Streets are open again and currently covered in snow.More shop fronts and the sweet shop has moved... the toy shop still has a little of the lingering smell from the previous occupant 😍It's been a few years since my last visit but this remains as a favourite museum... I'm sure I missed a bit but that could have been new areas that of change.Good value at £7 and that gives allows access all year. York Children go FREE.

Wow this was so so good! I took my three girls and they interacted with every single part. Lots of dressing up, learning, there is an outside part with games! We got awesome photos and your ticket lasts a full year. Really recommend

This place is wonderful! My husband's tolerance level for museums is about one hour...we were here for almost 3 hours. It covers a wide variety of subjects, from clothing, history, a Victorian street (fantastic) and historical artifacts.We would definitely recommend it.

Museum is well kept and all the notice boards are well maintained and full of interesting facts. The reconstructed street scene is amazing with lots of period shops. The prison has amazing graffiti. Kept my 5 year old entertained for 2 hours so would keep older kids or adults interested for much longer. Toilets are frequent/central and well maintained. Worth the entry fee definitely.

Last visited over ten years ago and it hasn't changed too much in the time from what I remember, but it is still a really good and interesting place to visit. The first world war exhibition was really good and well presented.

Great day out. Much bigger town expected and went on for much longer than expected too. The Victorian Street is amazing, like walking into a set. The staff/actors here were brilliant and very informative and loved giving out great details about the place.

What a gem of a place to visit to learn about the history of York and indeed you also learn about British and Social History. The museum guides you through a series of rooms, streets and shops that are all set up to allow you to see how people used to live and work. The setups include sounds, sights and smells of days long gone. Some of the rooms and spaces are very spooky which adds to the atmosphere. I would recommend taking a bag full of 20p's and 50p's to use in the very old amusement machines; it is something that everyone, young and old should have a go at to see how people used to entertain themselves. I would recommend this place and will go again when I visit York in the future.

A fun day out. Great for adults as well as families. Lots of interesting things on display throughout the ages. I was particularly interested in the temporary exhibition celebrating the rich history of the Gypsy and Traveller Communities (GTC) in York which has proven to be excellent and thought provoking.The museum is accessible with opportunities to explore using different senses.

Great indoor activity for all ages in the centre of York. It shows the history of York through the ages with real life set up of rooms, shops, streets and prisons. It is split in two halves allowing for a stop off in the middle at the gift shop and cafe situated at the main entrance / exit. 😋 See pictures for further info of what's inside. Limited public parking is available nearby but York's Park & Ride is certainly a great option when up to five can travel up unlimited on the bus for the whole day for only £10. 😮 Definitely recommend spending a few hours here especially on a wet day. 😎👍

Loved it here. Part of the museum was closed but that gives us an excuse to come back when it reopens again there's so much to see will definitely be back.

A beautifully laid out museum with plenty from the ages to look at. If you or a family member are benefits you can get in at a heavily reduced rate which is always nice. Unfortunately when we went half the museum is closed and will be for some time, with that said they have reduced the entry fee.

Well worth a visit if you love learning about the past, how people used to live, and to experience what it was like. The Victorian Street that has been constructed was the highlight for me. All the old shops and services are so interesting to look at and to see how people would have gone about their daily lives. Lots of other things to see, an old prison, a section dedicated to the 60's, a First World War museum, and not forgetting the castle. Loved it! We pre-booked our tickets, so just had to give our name and then went straight in.

What a fantastic museum, it is made up of two parts. The first is the recreated Victorian street complete with shop fronts and even a back alley slum. The second part is when the world changed forever during WW1, culminating with a 1960s street. The last part shows what the final use of the building was used for, which is a prison. They have a cafe and a gift shop, They charge for entry, but free entry is available to recipients of numerous benefits, so check the website.

We love York Castle Museum. You can spend hours in there, absolutely great value for money. We especially liked the Victorian street and the prison displays. There was a female member of staff on the Victorian street and she was absolutely lovely. She was a fountain of knowledge and allowed my son photos with her. We enjoyed the interactive machines that could be used also. Absolutely recommend and will return. The cafe in the museum is reasonably priced with lovely drinks and cakes. We didn’t eat so I can’t comment on the food available. Lovely day, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Spontaneous trip with 2 kids, age 10 and 13 who both really enjoyed their visits! There's so much to see and some fun interactive bits such as period dressing up stations.4 really well planned out areas in a clear to follow one-way system over 2 floors so don't miss anything. The WW1 area was especially interesting and the kids loved the cobbled streets and period shops and businesses.This would be fantastic for a school visit!There are toilets, a small cafe and a lovely giftshop. Entry was reasonable and we easily spent 2 hours here.Would definitely recommend!

Thoroughly enjoyed stepping back in time. Loved the cobble street and set up of shops. Very enjoyable hour. Enjoyed walking to the mill outside too. Very helpful friendly staff.Been back again with free entry for 12 months. A lot better and changed around which was a good. More new sections and interactive displays.

Great family afternoon, spent a good couple of hours wandering around and can highly recommend. The staff were very friendly and helpful (we lost a coat and they found it). Can highly recommend a visit and the best thing is after one visit you can go back for free for the year 😱

4th visit but 1st Post covid. Always something new and interesting to see. Nice leisurely walk around, prison definitely worth a long look. Early Dr. Who in the 60's section was a good find too.

We had a fantastic time today with my wife and youngest daughter. There was so much to see and do . It's definitely well worth a visit. The highlight of the visit was one of your team members ( Yaz ) who was very knowledgeable of everything. A credit to the overall experience of the visit. Please pass on our kind comments to them.

Best museum I’ve ever visited! This is really immersive and brings you back in time with interactive people/actors in 2 shops who will tell you about how things were. 100% recommend!Buy tickets in advance I think it’s a bit cheaper

Great museum! Booked tickets in advance which I definitely recommend. Staff who greet you are lovely and clearly very happy to help. Quite a lot to look at and read and was easy to work out which direction to go and easy to just follow it round. Love that it was a mix of things to look at, from ww1 to 60s to the York jail and the best to last, Victorian street where you can go in and out of shops etc.

Amazing museum. So much history. Could spend a whole day here. Brilliant even for adults. Shout out to the old police officer actor and happy retirement

It's a fantastic museum which felt very interactive. But was really disappointed to find out (after we had paid entry) that two of the main exhibits I was looking forward to were closed. Wish they had said something when we went in. Still a great place though.

Loved it in here. Loads to see. Walk down a Victorian street, visit the 60's, learn about the war. Brilliant. Well worth the £17 entrance fee

Excellent museum, with 4 themed areas. The first was a Victorian street. You next go into the trenches of ww1. You then go to the 1960s Street, and finally, you go into the old prison and walk through and into the old cells. We spent about 2 hours in the museum but could have stayed longer. Your ticket is valid for free returns for 12 months from purchase, so we will be returning. We had a brilliant time, and my daughter and I loved every part.

Very nice visit. The sets really do take you back in time, facts are well displayed and the prison is cool! Also a very lovely gift shop.

This is a very interesting museum covering various aspects of social history. It has recreation of historical streets and shops you can explore, and rooms reflecting different historical periods. It also has the former prison cells from when it was a court.There is an entry charge, or it is included in the York Pass.

Highly recommend and very interesting museum, especially the Victorian street. It will feel and relive the atmosphere during that period. There is as well the WW1 museum, the 1960s Street, and finally the old prison where you walk through and into the old cells.

The ticket is a bit expensive (like 16 or 18) but the ticket can last for a year so it's worth it. This museum is bigger and more impressive than I expected. They not only have individual spaces for displaying old-fashioned rooms, and cabinets for small and delicate trinkets but also have a big hall (kind like Beamish museum but indoors) to revive a whole retro town. You can walk into some shops but even if you can not go inside, you can still see lots of fancy items through the windows. There is also a prison and war-themed exhibit on a completely separate floor, and that floor is quite nice as well. Overall, I like this museum and will come back here in the future.

Last minute idea & it was worth it! The Victorian Street was so extensive to look around! You can buy some sweets there too (cash only). A great peek into history. The period rooms were nice to see with all the artifacts. The WW1 section was very interesting, with lots to see including a little trench (kids size) to go through with something to see inside! The Sixties was cool, especially the fashion and technology "artifacts" 😅 The York Prison was very interesting, with projection videos into some of its most famous "visitors". A reasonable price for the visit. Prams/pushchairs have to stay at the reception & there is always someone there. There is a little cafe and giftshop with some nice gifts to buy from the visit.

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York has retained so much of its medieval structure that walking into its centre or around its 3 mile long ( 4.8 km ) Ancient city walls is like entering a living museum. Amazing experience! Be aware of no security fences in place in some parts along the pathway. The wall's gates close at dusk. Must be seen. Such a free of charge wonder!

Great place to take a walk , with good weather ! Can't imagine it was built do ling time ago, it was so well maintained ! There are a lot to see on the wall , we could look over the city area from the wall. They have numerous sitting area that visitors could enjoy bathing under the sun.

Walking around the York city walls is a delightful experience. The path is pleasant and offers a great view, making it a must-see if you're visiting York. It's a fantastic place to visit and conveniently located near the city center. I highly recommend it. It was a very pleasant experience.

Really enjoyed being able to see and walk around the old city walls. Not something you’re still able to do in most towns/cities these days. Throughly pleasant for a stroll and gives some nice view points too.

this took us a few hours as we stopped frequently to look at the views. Was a lot of fun. Its around 4km distance to walk. Its not continuous- but easy to pick up when the wall runs out. Highly recommend

I love York!!Historic small little townBeautiful architecture all around!!Lovely walk along the walls of York with some amazing views. York looks different and majestic from every angle !The wall is surprisingly well kept for its age, really impressive and well worth visiting. great attraction :)

Amazing history. Love walking the walls. Every time I come back to York, it's on top of the list of things to do. And as an added bonus you get around the city nice and quick.

One of the main places we wanted to visit in York was the City Walls. I had initially thought it was one complete wall, but it's not; it's split into separate sections, so you'd walk a little bit, then climb down the stairs and then cross the road before climbing back up again; most of the walls I did safe, but some sections had no barrier so it felt a little unsafe, especially in wet conditions. Still, otherwise, I'm happy I went to because i got a taste of the history, and there are many facts to educate on what happened in Yorks past. All are free, and you do not need to pay, but I know there are guided tours available, too, but I don't think you'd need that because it's self-explanatory. I wouldn't say this is suitable for people with mobility issues because there are no ramps, only medieval stairs, and some parts do not have a barrier, so there is a high risk of falling.

A walk on the York City WallsThere are 3 main walls left in York and this is the walk from the cross junction of Jewbury x Peasholm to Bootham Bar. At the cross junction of Jewbury x Peasholm Roads, you will find the gate leading you to the top of the wall whereby you will walk towards Bootham Bar and it is located at the North-East side of York city. If you head in this direction, you will have the city on your left-hand side. You will walk pass historical houses 🏘️, hotels 🏨, beautiful houses 🏠 with huge lawns, Monk’s Bar🍷, medieval wall and eventually reaching Bootham Bar 🍺🍻. All this while, you will have the grand view of York Minster ⛪️ on your left hand side.This to me is the most challenging wall to walk of the 3 as there are several accent and descent to complete. However, that being said, there are railings to aid you. It’s gorgeous to walk this as it is adjourned with history. The Romans actually matched into the city from the Postern 🎠.There are a few things to look out for during this trail walk.1. History2. Mixed materials used in construction.3. Historical buildings along the way4. Beautiful trees and flowers5. A view of York Minster to behold.Pro Tip : Start this walk in the morning at the cross junction so that you will end at the back of York Minster. From there, you can visit St Mary's Abbey and York Minster followed by lunch out side York Minster before walking towards the Shambles. It would be a perfect itinerary to spend the day if you have nothing planned.#yorkcitywall#beautifultrail#gorgeousview

Our hotel thankfully collected our bags for us upon arrival so we entered the wall straight from the rail station and followed it to the other side of town. It was a pleasant walk, some parts fairly narrow, especially if there was a passing by group or family. Most dangerous parts did have a railing for safety.You do need to climb some steep stairs in some parts, particularly near the gates. I'd recommend a dry day over a wet one for this activity.Definitely do include at least some part of the wall on your visit to York

A great way to see the city.It's a very peaceful walk and so much to see along the way.The walls are so well preserved and well kept.

I had an amazing experience walking around the York city walls. You get a good idea of the the layout of the city. I would suggest you take a walk on the wall first.There are 4 sections of the wall. Each section is known as some gate.

You MUST walk the ancient walls of York City!Great history, lots of tower stop offs with convenient pubs nearby. Lots of historic views and photo opportunities.A beautiful way to see York.About 2 miles all around.All in the open - adverse weather beware and dress appropriately.Beware of rude people who take pushchairs up there, DESPITE some parts being barely single-file who think everyone (sometimes bottle-necks of 20+ people) should walk backwards or jump onto railings hangibg over edges to accommodate their selfishness! But that's some people for you.Some parts are narrow and barely single file, others have no railings with 8ft open drop sides. Children MUST be supervised!No pushchairs on some parts as it's just too narrow.No dogs.It's not good for people with a fear of heights and drop edges.Not good for elderly and infirm as lots lots of steps.Not disabled accessible.

What a fabulous walk,with much needed seats along the way. I read up about the wall before starting it and it all made sense why the wall isn't there in places and why some parts are a lot lower. The entrances are superb along the way with description boards explaining the history. It was great to see the original motte next to the wall. Micklegate bar was closed for the right side towards Marygate for repairs but as I write this I believe its now open. The walk around was fabulous and I would highly recommend you try it. Although approx 3 miles around,allow for plenty of time as like myself,you may stop many times to read the information panels and enjoy some of the unique views.

Nice to walk along here instead of through the streets. Nice viewing point of the minster. The part we walked was rather clean.

Approximately two miles in length. There's no cost unless you wish to have a guided tour but there is no need. There are plenty of information boards on the walls and you can see how York has grown over the centuries. You also get a great view of York Minster and the opportunity to start or finish your walk at various places around the city.

Beautiful city with historical buildings that truly take your breathe away. It was so nice to walk across the wall and just enjoy nature. Highly recommend

Only 2 miles in total distance, not too steep other than occasional climb up and down stairs as the wall breaks from time to time (which is a bit tricky to find the next continuous point). There are several nice views along the relax walk.

the wall is a good place to walk on a sunny day, there is a beautiful view of the cathedral from there

These are kind of defense walls around York downtown, were constructed in the Roman period.We walked through the trails on the walls seeing views of York downtown.It was nice and bright day, we were so delighted that whispered a korean song.I really recommend you to visit here if you go to York in England.

Amazing walk today on these walls will definitely recommend to do as you get to feel history of city trough times

Ich habe selten so eine gute Stadtmauer gesehen. Man kann auf der Stadtmauer einen Teil der Stadt umrunden. Der Zustand der Mauer und der Stadttore ist perfekt. Es wurde offensichtlich viel in den Erhalt investiert. An vielen Stellen hat man sehr gute Fotomotive für die Daheimgebliebenen. Es war uns eine Freude auch dieses erleben zu dürfen. Vielen Dank und Grüße aus Sachsen(Translated by Google)I have rarely seen such a good city wall. You can walk around part of the city on the city walls. The condition of the wall and the city gates is perfect. A lot has obviously been invested in its preservation. In many places there are very good photo opportunities for those at home. It was a pleasure for us to be able to experience this too. Thank you very much and greetings from Saxony

It is a lovely walk around the York city walls nice little path around it, a great thing to see if you are going to York it doesn't take that long only a few minutes but the one thing that makes it four stars not five stars is that when there is someone walking in the other direction it is quite hard to make room for them to walk past you but besides that is is a great place to go I would recommend if you are going to York as it is near the centre so easy place to get to.

Medieval walls and it's free to walk this pathway, a great way to feel the history and enjoy the overall view of the city. Just be aware, some of the path had no barrier and narrow without handrail. With ancient steps on the windy day it can be hazardous.

Beautiful old city wall at York. It is a very walkable wall with many gates and key attractions.

Walk the Walls of York (Like a Medieval Defender, Without the Black Death)5 out of 5 starsYork's city walls are basically a giant time machine. You can walk the battlements like a grumpy old knight, pretend to defend the city from invaders ( squirrels mostly), and get some pretty epic views of York. Just watch out for rogue pigeons and tourists wielding selfie sticks like swords. All in all, a fun way to spend an afternoon and feel a bit historical (without the inconvenience of actual plague).

Lovely walk , lots to see and we'll maintain. I probably wouldn't take small children along the wall. Absolutely Heaps of photo opportunities and some benches to take in the view

Enjoyable walk free to access at any point. Be mindful if you have small children with you. Otherwise enjoy the views.

Really cool and interesting addition to the city. Not something you get to do everywhere and it was fab to see the city from a different perspective.Would be middle of taking young children up there as the side is open to a sheer drop.

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Charming house with 2 main floors and an attic which often houses limited exhibitions. Well maintained interiors and restored tapestries, along with info about the various occupants over the centuries. All staff and volunteers seemed very friendly, helpful and approachable.The tea room and book shop are unusually situated inside the main house rather than in outbuildings. Food selection is slightly limited although was nice.The gardens are fairly small compared to many NT houses, but photogenic and graced with the presence of a couple of peacocks strutting around. A big theme on bug hotels and nature-friendly gardening, with activities to get children interested too.

Beautiful Building & GardensSituated on the banks of the River Rye near Helmsley is the beautiful National Trust property of Nunnington Hall. Admission prices are reasonable and we paid a few pounds extra to go on a behind the scenes tour. Which consisted of a volunteer taking us into some of the storage and restoration rooms. Where we were told how they decide which exhibits go on display and why some don't make the grade. Fascinating to see the restoration process in progress.Nunnington Hall can be described as very quirky! The rooms open to the public allow you to wander around the furniture and make you feel the atmosphere of the once grand dwelling. No roped off exhibits here. There are a lot of stairs, and some of the floors and corridors do slope, so you must be quite steady on your feet to explore the house.The gardens are captivating. Beautiful borders, gorgeous vegetable plot, a tranquil orchard with meadow grass. The massive bug hotel encompasses the organic, wildlife garden ethos. There were so many butterflies, bees, hoverflies, wasps and bugs fluttering around the flowers, absolutely wonderful.We had some lovely sandwiches in the garden tea room, then later a dream tea in the dining room inside, also scrumptious.Well worth a visit if you enjoy period halls and tranquil gardens.

A beautiful hall set within the North Yorkshire countryside.The houses has a varied history and has been preserved very well by the National Trust. A good gallery on the top floor and the Carlisle exhibition is a must of mini furniture that is exact in detail.The place feels like a home rather than a museum which is testimony to the staff and Trust.Excellent knowledgeable and friendly guides and good information boards. We even joined at the site for the year.There is a very good cafe on site which does excellent meals.Recommend membership and support preserving our historic houses.

Well we were told this was one of the trusts smaller properties ... but it still took us over 2 hours to look round the house and beautiful gardens. One of those 'good feel ' places. 3 floors mixing very very old (1600s) to relatively modern (70s). Lots of well furnished rooms, paintings, amazing 'miniature' rooms and wooden panelling. Informative guides. Outside coffees/cakes. Deck chairs, childrens games, veg plot and currently beautiful purple tulips flowering. Second hand, well managed, book room. Parking very close to the house, plenty of large vehicle places. We really enjoyed this house.

Nunnington Hall turned out to be a fascinating surprise visit. From the warmth of the entrance room with a lovely log fire, to the fascinating history of the families during the ages. All the house although small is warm and inviting. All the staff were friendly and so happy to inform on the house. The gardens are beautiful, the fruit tree were in bloom. I enjoyed cake and coffee in the gardens by the flowing river listening to the crows building their spring nests. All in all a house well worth a visit.

A beautiful mansion set in beautiful grounds however.... Prepare yourself for the first room, what beautiful animals so why are their heads and skins stuck to the wall. ☹️ It is a difficult issue to discuss but with 15-20 heads looking down at you it stops you in your tracks and makes you think! The house has lots of lovely rooms and the Trust has done loads to keep the kids entertained with games in the gorgeous gardens. Perfect for a sunny summers day. The cafe is reasonable and we highly recommend the big fruit and cheese scones. The top floor exhibition of 'dolls house' scenes and kids area is great for rainy days. Finally a 2nd hand books library is worth a look before you head home. Would have scored higher if the first room was different. 😎

A lovely place to visit. Very friendly helpful staff and the children's games (archery etc) are a great idea for kids to let off steam prior to entering the house. As are the badminton sets and deckchairs in the gardens a really good addition, just make sure you check the peacocks haven't visited the picnic table before you. The house and gardens are lovely and we really enjoyed the children's author exhibition too.

The best NT site we’ve ever been to. Very friendly staff, wonderful history, we’ll laid out, great food. The best aspect are the gardens, we went today, May 24 2022, and the gardens were immaculate: well groomed grass, some wonderful flowered areas but the best part was the wild garden areas. Simply stunning visits. Thanks NT 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Really enjoyed visiting nunnington hall. How the other half live ! Lovely place to spend an afternoon. But of history, the house is impressive although not enormous like some are. The gardens were the best bit for me. Some lovely roses and other fascinating flowers. Lovely areas to sit and enjoy the views , but you do need good weather. There was a peacock strutting his stuff. He looked huge ! Nice coffee shop and loads of places to have a picnic . Well worth it if you get a nice day. We had no trouble parking.

Nunnington Hall is in a quite location beautiful settings and scenery the gardens are stunning and the atmosphere of the hall takes you back in time. Staff are very knowledgeable and will answer any questions about the place. The tea rooms is set beside a lovely river so if you don't want to stay inside you can sit out and watch the river flow by. It is good for wheel chairs outside but in the hall itself there are two staircases to enter Upstairs. Full of history great for young and old pently to keep small children interested. Well worth the visit.

Lovely few hours spent wandering the interior and exterior of this old county house. The ticket accesses both the garden and the house. We used our RHS membership to get a 2 for 1 on the ticket price, so really good value. The inside of the house is interesting and has some good information boards as you go from room to room. Their was a wildlife photography exhibition on the top floor when we visited. The gardens are a lovely mix of formal, wild and kitchen gardens. There were deckchairs, croquet sets and a badminton net set up on the main lawn for visitors to use as well. We didn’t visit the cafe, but it looked quite good with external seating for a nice sunny day too. We’d visit again when in the area.

Loved it...gorgeous gardens and an interesting house. We had a sandwich in the garden and icecreams outside in the cafe.Will definitely go back 👍

We had a lovely day at Nunnington Hall. Really well set up for summer fun too, there was hoopla, wheelbarrow racing, archery, badminton, croquet and a tin can alley. My kids were kept very busy! Loads to explore, from the house itself to the beautiful gardens and playground. Loved that there was a shed with paper and paints hidden in the garden so the kids could pause to paint what they could see. Children have really been considered and well looked after. Amazing scones fresh out the oven too!

Nunnington Hall stands on the banks of the River Rye. A dwelling has been recorded from 1249 but the existing house has grown out of a Tudor Hall. Over 450 years it has been altered to suit its owners and tenants. We visited on a gold but bright and sunny afternoon in late February. The house is fascinating and the garden simple but lovely all the same.

Lovely place for a visit at a weekend. Car parking is decent, with overflow should it get busy.There’s a lovely bridge that crosses the river that leads to the house grounds, great photo opportunity!The house itself is full of history and currently had a painting exhibition on when we visited. The grounds are lovely to walk around, not as large as some Halls I’ve visited in the past but they are lovely nonetheless. Loads for kids to do, the event today was Easter activities, but there are hidden play areas amongst the grounds to keep them entertained.The cafe is nice and large inside, and outside you can lounge on a deckchair with an ice cream or a coffee overlooking the river that runs past the house.All in all a lovely place to visit. Highly recommend!

Our first visit to Nunnington Hall. We were up in North Yorkshire and it was close by so we decided to go and have a look.We received a very warm and friendly reception when we went to the ticket office and were provided with information and a map to guide us around the property. We chose to have a look around the garden first as it was a lovely day.Although it was the end of the main season we were able to get a clear understanding of the layout and what to expect from the gardens at other times of the year. There are little information signs dotted about which provide information about the development of the space and it's future.We called into the tea garden next, having a dog with us, but found a nice sunny spot and soon chose some food for a light lunch. Service was good, as was the food.Next, we entered the house to explore and learn about it's history. We were aided by plenty of informative boards which, in different parts of the building highlighted periods of the early history and then later, 20th century events, thus providing a sense of the changes time brought and also the continuity of human habitation. There are volunteers in some of the rooms who provide information and other perspectives about the hall and it's inhabitants.We had a very interesting and enjoyable time exploring this little gem of a property tucked away in this little corner of North Yorkshire.

Such a serene gem. Small but well kept estate with a charming atmosphere. Perfect on a spring, summer day

There are miniature rooms upstairs which are extraordinarily beautiful. Not just one but there are like 10 of them. They are like a doll house but much better, and more beautifully made. There are photo exhibition about farming and sustainability which are very educational, and they are very good photographs, all in high resolution. The cafe (tea room) is good, the food is delicious, friendly service and quick too. And good price. The staff are all very friendly (I talked to about 6 of them) and very useful (knowledgable). There are beautiful peacocks walking the grounds. The toilets are super clean, super modern too. The antelope trophies on the wall are quite a collections. The ones I like best are the little paintings which are on the walls of nearly every room. And the colourful flowers which are just started to bloom near the bridge. Thank you for maintaining such as beautiful place. I wholeheartedly recommend this place.

Nunnington HallI spent an enjoyable couple of hours here.The gardens features a range of flower beds, a wild meadow, an orchard and a kitchen garden. Whilst the outside was attractive to wander around the grounds are not as large as some other places I’ve visited recently. There are plenty of places to sit and soak up the tranquillity of the gardens or have a picnic.For anyone visiting with family there is lawn tennis, skittles, jenga, croquet, and a playground.The house was interesting with information boards and knowledgeable volunteers.There is currently a wildlife photography exhibition that contained some very impressive pictures.The cafe does a lovely vegan scone with jam & cream. However it is expensive - a flat white and the scone came to over £8.There was plenty of parking when I arrived at 11am on a Thursday and there was still spaces available when I left at 1pm.

Fabulous place to visit. Plenty to see and you can even have lunch in the tea room which is actually in the dining room of the hall

I said it before and I will say it with every occasion, NT membership - best decision ever, NT volunteers - best humans ever and so helpful and know.Nunnington Hall is full of history and stories. We visited during summer holidays, so lots of activities for the children. Very well kept and we even got to see the collection of miniature rooms. An excellent place to visit, have fun and learn.

We went whilst the 'fun at the fair' event was on. Absolutely beautiful place. Very dog friendly outdoor area

We went on a free open day so were surprised how many people also took this opportunity. As a result we had to park on the cricket pitch up the road which was being used as an overflow car park. The grounds were much smaller than expected. The hall itself was interesting with a lot of minature models on display. I wouldn't have wanted to pay a lot to visit the place though.

Nunnington Hall is a stately home and country house in picturesque Ryedale, North Yorkshire.It was first mentioned in the thirteenth century. The present building dates from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, with a major renovation in the 1920s.The different rooms give a good idea of well-to-do country life at the time. Each room has a volunteer guide, who are well-informed and helpful. There is an interesting range of furniture, paintings and ceramics. In some of the upstairs rooms are temporary exhibitions.There are eight acres of grounds, including a walled garden, formal flower gardens and orchard.There is a tea-room with a range of food and drinks.There is no extra charge for parking.Well worth a visit.

The garden is not at its best in mid-October but is well kept and still worth a visit with some fragrant roses in bloom. The house is a treasure trove of interesting artefacts from individual pieces of jewellery to the large collection of dolls house accessories beautifully displayed. The central staircase is very impressive and visitors are encouraged to take a cloth and do a bit of dusting on the way up or down! The volunteer guides are very knowledgeable and bring the individual rooms to life. You get to know the main family members through the displays of personal items including portraits and photos. We were too slow to book a place on the "Behind the scenes" guided tours so don't make the same mistake. Will definitely go again probably next spring.

Lovely day out, enjoyed the gardens in particular and the peacock display.

Been a few times over the years. Still well worth a visit. Nice photos/explanatory display of farming in Bransdale on for a limited time. Beautiful cleaned/restored tapestries on walls and more to get done yet ( they need money to carry it out so please donate). Mrs Carlisle’s miniature ‘rooms’ displays always worth a ‘see’. Grounds worth a walk around/sit and enjoy on a sunny day. Car park a bit muddy in places !

Nice site, lots of history and plenty to see in the house and gardens.Adequate parking available on site.Cafe open with indoor and outdoor seating.Excellent photography display on 16.06.2024

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Absolutely recommended. Lovely walk round seeing all the varying animals including polar bears. They have an abundance of wildlife. Lots to do as you walk round from lots of food courts and play areas doted around as you go. Staff friendly and always helpful with informative talks. Food and coffee is good. Toilets doted all around as well. Plenty of parking.

Absolutely superb. Brilliant range of animalsz great attractions and reasonably priced.Huge!!! Make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes as you'll be non stop walking. If you want to do the shows you could easily spend the full day there and not manage to do everything.The Hive is also a brilliant addition next to it.Get there when it opens!!!!!!

Great place. We come every other year and this was our best visit yet! We got there for 10am and saw many of the animals coming out of their shelters for breakfast! We had a great time. We took our own picnics and there was plenty of seating available. We only boughr coffees at a stand and they were lovely. The kids really enjoyed themselves too l.

The winter illuminations were fabulous, really good value for money. Good food available from the cafes, restaurants and stalls on the way around. So much to see and the hyenas even put in a night time appearance! We will definitely be back next year.

The condition of the animals was second to none. All of them seemed content in their huge enclosures.The staff were also attentive and very knowledgeable. An amazing day out, and when you ask how much the food for certain animals costs, the ticket prices are good value for money

Absolutely LOVE Yorkshire wildlife park fantastic location with a wonderful variety of animals, great for kids with multiple outdoor play areas and an indoor soft play. Wonderful day out for the family.The park itself is very large and admittedly a lot of walking so take into consideration before your visit (wear comfortable shoes).I reccomended if you can afford it getting the annual passes they are definitely worth it.Photos from the winter illuminations.(Christmas Event)

Very nice day out. Clean / tidy.Lots of animals. Nice feeding time slots, you can use the app to find the times and where they are going on and how to get to them, the app is very useful.Easy to get around. Lots of play areas. Plenty of Seating. Lots of places to eat and drink. A couple more little shows like Bug show experiences could be nice, as only 2 a day and both different.Couldn’t fault the day. Will be visiting again. And planning an experience tip to get up close with some animals.

One of the best wildlife parks in the UK by far!Everything is clean and tidy. Lots of staff around, very organised when guiding cars to parking spaces.Lots of options for food, plenty of picnic tables. Toilets are clean and they don't smell! Also plenty of loo roll!Great for children with different sizes of play areas and climbing frames.Walking around we saw everything, we never felt lost or that we had missed any animals, plus... plenty of viewing areas.Animal enclosures are brilliant, so much space for them and well designed.The polar bears are the reason to go for sure!Lots of space for them to expand too (elephants please! 😁)Will definitely be returning!

First time visiting will definitely be back. Kids and ourselves loved it. Initially animals hiding but as we walked around the vast areas we spotted them. Loved the tigers and feeding time.Took picnic therefore can’t comment on food but lots of eating places and great coffee.

It's a beautiful place but if you have kids that love dinosaurs it will probably be better. In my opinion it is too expensive for what it offers. There aren't that many animals and we didn't even see some of them.1. It was quite fast to get in2. The bathrooms weren't too bad for this type of place but it could be majorities. There was a huge queue.3. There are several cafes around which can be nice but it also gives the impression that it's just a huge park full of places selling coffee and ice cream and it happens to have some animals.Note: Of course it is more expensive than usual.. but I didn't find it that much more expensive than expected. (you're gonna pay around £3 for a popsicle)4. The store outside is great. A lot of nice stuff and the price is reasonable.I found it a little disappointing, especially compared to other zoos but it must be great for kids since there are many playgrounds around and the part with dinosaurs is a great plus for the little ones.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is afantasticplace to visit if you’re looking for afun-filledday out with family and friends.The park is home to over 400 animals, including majestic lions, tigers, giraffes, and the largest collection of polar bears in England. The enclosures areexcellentand well-maintained, providing ample space for the animals to roam around. The staff isfriendlyandknowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. The park also offers various talks and experiences that are botheducationalandentertaining.Overall, it’s a great place to visit if you’re looking for an exciting day out in nature.

The illuminations were great! I was expecting just a small part of the park to be open but we walked round almost the whole park looking at all the amazing illuminations. It took us around 2 and a half hours to see everything ( we stopped for a hot drink half way round) The illuminations were great, the staff were really helpful and spread out throughout the park so always available if we needed help. We had a really enjoyable evening and would definitely recommend.

This is a really good moderate size zoo. There’s lots to see for the kids without it being too big to walk around. So a great choice especially for the younger animal enthusiast! There have more polar bears than I have seen anywhere else, which are worth the visit alone. Lots of big cats, lions and tigers. Giraffes, rhino, and lots of others. O and dinosaurs, yep dinosaurs!

A great day out. Friendly staff who were knowledgeable of the animals. The park was clean with lots of areas to dispose of rubbish and plastic bottles. Plenty of shelters, seating areas and toilets around the park. It was wheelchair accessible - muddy in parts but it was mostly gentle inclines and flat. Spent all day there and there was plenty to see and do. If you’re doing the whole park we walked around 7 miles in total going back and forth from different areas.

Had a lovely day. We went as a large family group. The park was very large, clean, and had lots of places to eat either your own picnic or buy food. The animals all looked well cared for, and their enclosures were very well maintained. Definitely a good day out, we stayed six hours and could have easily stayed longer.

When you are visiting the park with a school group, the staff was definitely nice and supportive in accommodating us all. We saw polar bears, red panda, lions, lioness, tigers, camels,giraffe, monkeys, gelada(a rare specie) and there was a nice park for kids to play on the swings or build sandcastles.The walk, however, was very long to see all the animals and the weather, freezing while we were doing a tour. I wish there were more Guides, to tell us better about different animals/species or a safari to carry us long distances!!

Great Park. Can almost be described as a waking safari. Have a good range of animals. Amazing to see polar bears! Couldn’t see any leopards when we visited. Tip: Book tickets online in advance as ticket lines can be big. Fair bit of waking so wear comfy shoes. Allow at least 2-3hrs. Food and drink is very expensive inside. Slush drinks are rubbish. Machines didn’t work on the scorching day we visited.

I absolutely adore this place. The layout and space they have means the animals have loads of space, but you also get to see them so clearly. No staring through little glass windows or queuing up to get a great view.The way the snack stations, picnic tables, play areas, and places to buy food are spread out means you can really pace your day however you like.We've been loads and feel you can have an amazing time whatever the weather. Staff are friendly, helpful, and really knowledgeable. We'll be back!

Brilliant for kids. The mini playgrounds dotted around were amazing for keeping my little brother entertained when we were looking at the animals for to long 😂 . I love that every time I visit there is a new animal or place to look at. It is a little bit pricey but that doesn't matter when I have a brilliant day out. I was definitely expecting it to be packed because of the summer holidays but luckily it wasn't. Keep up the brilliant work 👍

This is a great place to come and have a nice day out alone or with family or friends.The park has many animals and even some you can interact with in there designated space and is safe.Children would love this place and there is a lot of educational values.There are plenty of restaurants and gift shops available but it is not cheap.Parking is more than ample.Toilets are available all around the the park:Disabled toilets and disabled access is good but could be made better.All in all this is a fun day out and you will have a great time I am sure.I fully endorse this wildlife park

Visiting Yorkshire Wildlife Park was truly an extraordinary experience that I can't recommend enough. The £39 admission fee felt like an incredible value for the amazing day we had. My son had an absolute blast exploring the park's diverse and captivating wildlife. From the moment we stepped through the entrance, we were immersed in a world of natural wonder and beauty.The park's layout was well thought out, and we appreciated how close we could get to the animals in their spacious enclosures. The habitats were beautifully designed to mimic the animals' natural environments, making it an educational and eye-opening experience for both children and adults.We were particularly impressed by the wide variety of species housed at the park. From majestic big cats to playful primates, the array of animals was simply astounding.Overall, Yorkshire Wildlife Park offers an unforgettable day out for families. It's a perfect blend of entertainment, education, and an opportunity to connect with the natural world. We left with a deep sense of gratitude for the experience and memories that will last a lifetime. It's more than just a day at the park; it's a journey into the heart of the wild, and it's worth every penny.My advice is for you travel by car to this place because it might be stressful with public transport .

Probably one of the best wildlife parks in the UK! I love it here. I'm so impressed by the size of the exhibits, the animals are actually happy they're out and about playing. It's so nice to see, especially the polar bears, the animals don't seem stressed at all.I highly recommend this park, it's brilliant!

Absolutely amazing day out... we go often has its that big it's difficult to see it all in 1 day and each visit is always different too! Their events are always high grade and first class entertainment team.

Fabulous place, just a wonderful experience to visit. The food and drink was surprisingly reasonably priced. Good stuff served too! A proper brew, Yorkshire Tea at all outlets I visited 👌🏻Spent 8 hours there so that speaks for itself really.

Our family had a lovely day!It's the cleaned wildlife park we have ever been to! My children enjoyed seeing the polar bears, sealions and giraffes! Although a strange addition, the dinosaur trail was really engaging for the kids.Be prepared to walk a long way!!! The site is very big.The play parks are fantastic!Prices are steep... we had some tickets on offer which made it reasonable. Food and drink inside the park aren't bad prices.Definitely worth a visit

Came here with my 1 year old for a day out and we both loved it!At first I wasn't sure how big the Park was but it's huge! I loved everything about it. The cafes dotted along the way, the animals, the enclosures, even the main entrance which had a load of things and shops to go into.The parking also had EV slots which were great for me as I just drove 60 miles to get there and knew I would have to charge coming back so charging on site was a weight off my shoulders.There weren't many tours there when we came but it was quite quiet which may be why.My personal favourite was the Rhino.

Massive and much improved from last visit 7 years ago. Loads to see and do, plenty of places to eat and refresh and one of the better aminal experiences as their environment is much larger than other places. A thoroughly good day and a great walk, for those less mobile you can hire scooters and pushchairs for little ones which I would look at if needed as it is a trek to see it all

An Amazing Wildlife Park, so big and interesting, we could have spent two days here, we actually spent seven hours on the visit, arriving at 10:00am and departing at 5:00pm.Walked around six miles, pushing a wheelchair, the paths are very good for wheelchair use, the majority of the paths, are very compact and well maintained.The animals were just mind-blowing in big open spaces, with a bit of imagination you could be transported to the Serengeti.Too many to mention individually.Also a wildlife area for the native birds, saw a Common Tern, and Green Woodpecker in the woodland.So good we will have to visit again.Very child friendly also, with lots of different things to entertain the youngsters.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, the Hex Hotel and the Yorkshire Hive are amazing; I could not recommend them highly enough. My wife and I stayed for one night with our two boys and enjoyed every second of our time, visiting the Uproar soft play, the Evolution restaurant, the Wild Bistro, several of the shops and - of course - the Wildlife Park over one afternoon and a significant chunk of the next day. Every single member of staff we met was beyond helpful, approachable and courteous, and the facilities were excellent. A particular mention should be made about the number of cafes and play areas inside the park itself, meaning there were loads of places to stop and grab a bite or a drink, or to let the boys play. The play areas are varied but all superb, and there's even an indoor soft play (included in the price) that is easily better than the average. Finally, no review of an animal park would be complete without some mention of the animals - and there are tonnes. The park is really well designed around the wildlife and, whilst it is big, it's all on the flat and there is loads to see. Too much to mention here (see photos) but, when you do visit (and you will), make sure you make a point of going to see Rocco - their brand new baby rhino! So cute.

Really great day out for all ages, but especially great for families. I'd recommend going when the weather is dry so that you get to see as many of the animals as possible, but we went on a wet day and it was still enjoyable. I'd recommend bringing snacks/packed lunch as the food here is quite expensive for what you get.

I had an awesome time at the Yorkshire wildlife park! As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by mechanical dinosaurs that look like they could've escaped from Jurassic Park—terrifyingly awesome. The kids were over the moon. We saw everything from monkeys to giraffes, zebras, meerkats, and even lions and lionesses (no, we didn't feed the kids to them, though it was tempting at times).The food? Went to a café expecting an ice rink-level of disappointment but was pleasantly surprised. The food was actually good quality, not just overpriced rubbery pretzels and mystery meat. So, the price didn't make me cry.After a day of playing animal paparazzi, we found a couple of kids' parks. The kids went wild (pun intended). If you're looking for a fantastic family day out and the weather behaves, this place is a roaring good time! Definitely worth a visit—unless you have a phobia of robot dinosaurs.

Brill weather helped the day along. Loads of space since our last visit. Generous. Car park, swift admission. Great to be able to loan a mobility scooter too. Lots of varied animals.Great day out.

Amazing family day out! Very accessible too! I hired the scooter for the day and it was fab. All paths were great to move around and the toilets were all easy to access too. It is a bit of a trek to the reception area to get your scooter, it would be helpful if we could have had the scooter brought to the car park. The animals are all well looked after and the place was just amazing. Kids and adults all enjoyed it.

I’m going to give this wildlife park 5 stars because it has a wide variety of animals to see and learn about. The layout of the park is very nice however it could do with much better signage both at the front of the park and for some of the enclosure’s within, (for example it was tricky to find the camels due to poor signage) also the leaflet maps and the park maps on the boards do not match up, so it can get a bit confusing. It’s never great to see the animals in captivity (they pace around the same paths that they’ve made in their enclosures and are very bored/some are stressed).. there are educational/informative signs about the different species around the park, so you can learn quite a lot about the animals on your visit. It’s a nice enough park and is good for a visit to learn about the different animals.

Went with family and had a great day. Lots of animals to see which even a bit of rain could not spoil. Large park to wonder rou d all day a d plenty of pla es to eat if you have not brought a picnic. The keepers were very friendly and knowledgeable and were happy to chat and advise on what the park were doing to look after and help support the endangered ones. Great experience will definitely be going back

Perfect for a day out on your own, with friends, other half or family. It is great to see animals playing and having fun in their enclosures rather than them being crammed into too small spaces. There are play spaces for children, picnic areas with benches or just grass to lie on, cafés and restaurants throughout the park.

A lovely day... lots to see, lots of loos, several places to eat and different picnic areas. Lots of animals with what looked like quality enrichment activities. My personal favourite was the polar bears playing. They would get one of their toys from the water, stand on a rock, throw it back in the water and then belly flop after it repeatedly. Highly entertaining for the bears, and me. I'll be revisiting in the not too distant future.

Great place, lots of animals we haven't seen elsewhere. Lots to see and worth the money. Only downside was it's a bit of a trek from the new car park through the shops to get to the zoo, felt a bit like going to an airport when you have to walk through duty free shops before getting over the bridge to the main event! It feels as though it's the start of a new space that they'll expand over time. But for now, keep going because it is worth the walk and we would go again.

Great place for children and adults. Lots of animals to see, dinosaur walk, parks and restaurants. Lots of walking involved so wear comfy shoes. Would recommend and we had a great day out. Loved the cute Red Pandas, seeing the magnificent Polar Bears and the California Seals have a beautiful pool. Gift shop, toilets, proper paths to walk on.

Booked our tickets from 10.30a.m. A short wait to park the car but ample parking spaces with a large area dedicated to blue badge owners. A few EV charging points were also available and all parking is free.Almost all pathways are suitable for wheelchair and pushchair access. The wooded area may be a little difficult. There is also one viewing platform that has stairs.Ample grassed areas and outdoor table/seating areas for picnics. Food and drink cabins are situated around the site but as always in these places a bit pricey.The first area of the park is given over to a large collection of animated Dinosaurs with audio effects. Our Grandsons loved this and I was very impressed.A great selection of animals can be seen on the tour of the park. As it was a brilliant day, weather wise, all the animals were out of their dens and could be seen. The tiger was well hidden in the undergrowth, so took a while to be seen.The park does put on special events and on our visit Bluey and Bingo put on story telling sessions in the amphitheatre.There were three generations of family in our party and we all enjoyed the day. To visit all areas of the park, you need to walk about 6 miles but you can bypass areas if it's too far.A great day out, helped of course by the good weather.

Great place! Very clean well presented, all the enclosures were massive which after visiting other zoos around country is great to see. Staff very friendly no question left unawnsered. Well done will visit again when in the area! It's a 10 from us had a great day... Keep it up! Thank you👍

My first visit, I must say how impressed I was. The last time I visited anything similar was years ago when a lot of the animals were just in cages. So it was good to see the animals in their compounds in a semi natural surrounding. The pathways and mapping guide were very easy to follow, even for younger ones.

The Dinosaurs were absolutely amazing, and my son loved it. Unfortunately we haven't seen lots of the animals. They were either too far or hiding from the heat. Giraffe feeding was lovely, and the tiny monkeys are super cute.Polar bear looked very sad, panting heavily in his cave.The play areas are really good for kids.Overall, we had a great time but wouldn't go back any time soon, maybe in a few years.

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Good weekend gateway experience. Lots of items for kids of different ages. They have multiple play areas, farm animal experiences, water park, kids golf and a lot more. Water park is limited entry and you can choose the hour while booking the ticket online. There are multiple toilets 🚻 facilities with disabled ♿ access and baby 🤱 changing rooms. There are some special programs like farm experience and painting it all depends on the season.

It's a lovely day out for the kids. Recommend ages 7 and under.They need a few more rides, but it's lovely looking at the animals.The place is now getting dated and is definitely due a clean-up.Also, they desperately need a security system in place when the soft play gets busy. There were 5 children I saw losing their parents when I stayed for a short time. The poor lad on the door didn't know what to do. The soft play is brilliant but probably too big, and this is a reason why children are losing their parents.It would be worth the money if it had an upgrade, but at the moment, sadly, there are better places to go.

Today the weather wasn't the worst, although there was no sun, it rained only at the very end, around 4 p.m., so you could enjoy all the attractions. The great hill from which you slide down on a so-called carpet/doormat deserves great recognition, great fun! I went with my son several times! What really surprised us was the pedal helicopter! It was the first time I saw it and it's really cool, suspended high among the trees, just waiting for your muscular legs to start pedaling and then move through the unknown! Really a firecracker! Unfortunately, the splash area was open but due to the weather not being the best, there were only a few people there, we walked in for a while, walked up and left, we will definitely come back next year to check out all the slides when there is sun ☀️ There is also a place with animals, of various kinds such as carousels and super cool two-person pontoons on the water, which by pressing one button you can spin tops or move in the direction of the steering wheel, there are two cannons on the side, so spectators or people standing on the shore can throw in £1 and then give back £10 shots, but both cannons did not work, although the staff was very nice because when they noticed that someone had put money in, they quickly returned it. The cannons fired at random times. Mini golf is also cool, but it should be added that it is included in the ticket price because there are parks where you have to pay extra for it. You can eat or drink something at every step, I also have a problem with the toilets, although unfortunately they are not fully functional, because I was in two different toilets and neither of them had hand dryers and both doesn't work. As my son said, a large wooden castle with large slides also works. There is one place that looks like a big fun place inside, but in the middle there is an attraction for children that has chairs around a pillar, goes up and falls down helplessly. Very nice, you can eat something downstairs, there is soft play for the little ones and upstairs for the bigger ones, but unfortunately despite the relative weather - it was cloudy, about 20°, it was very hot upstairs and after half an hour we had to go out to get some fresh air :) overall, the park is 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the friendly team working there is always helpful, so keep it up and I'll come back next year :))) thank you again 🥰🥰

We took our 4 year old for an Easter treat, and it certainly was a very fun filled day out!Plenty for a child that age to be interested in and get excited about. From that perspective I cant fault the place. Animals, rides, bouncy castles, adventure playgrounds, a maze, mini golf, splash Park, play town, sand pit and amusement arcade machines....its all there!But heres the thing, they don't say to bring cash, make sure you do. Some of the extra activities such as a "unicorn" ride only take cash. If you want to feed the animals, that's 50p in a slot machine too.Second, a lot of the park needs a bit of TLC. Amongst other things i observed, you can see in my pictures the dead plants in the tropical house and the carousel pony that needs restoration. Some of the ball blaster guns weren't working and the the vacuums to take the balls up were weak, some of the air jet pods weren't working either...I was also baffled about some of the height and weight restrictions , I could send my child on a runaway train - the biggest ride there, but not get on the campervan due to being too short and a weight restriction so adults can't ride. Terribly frustrating for all.Another frustration was that booking a 1 hour slot at the splash Park is ESSENTIAL if you want to go in. Not sure how i missed it when booking the tickets on line, thankfully it was a relatively quiet day and we managed to book on to a late slot at the splash gate. Very lucky. On A hot and busy day I am certain we would not have been so lucky.I wasn't impressed to see parents smoking cigarettes on the park (golf course and maze) and no staff around these areas to challenge it. There is a no smoking policy on the park so parents that do smoke should consider this - I understand it is possible to get stamped so you can leave the park and come back which may be helpful for you.Finally, the ice cream/ice lolly prices are extortionate. Hoping my short term memory serves me right (happy to be corrected!) - A rocket lolly was over £2, a twister the same, Magnums were over £3, and let's face it they are no where near the size they used to be! Its a shame for such a thing to be so ridiculously priced at a place that is otherwise good value!These are the reasons why I have marked down to 4 stars.What I was impressed with was how safety conscious the park "rangers" were. Every single ride attendant measured all the children before they could get in, they were quick to respond to sneaky queue jumpers and had everything bolted and chained up while a ride was in motion. Nice work 👏For the very reasonable grand total of under £50 plus food (food menu and prices in the photo below), 2 adults and a 4 year old had a lovely day out in a safe and child friendly environment.It's a yes from me. But a definte no to ice lollies.

This is a brilliant small theme park for the young children.We felt very proud introducing our friends and their child here, as it's on our doorstepIt is a fantastic fun filled day out.Plenty of different things to keep you entertained.

overall a nice day out and great when the weather is good. visiting the animals was fun and watching the falconry display was very interesting. the otter feeding event / talk was not as displayed, we just watched a member of staff throw the food to them and when asked questions from others, received one word replies from the staff member. the water park is great fun and was the perfect end to a hot day. prices of drinks is a bit ridiculous, food was adequate but nothing amazing for the price. overall a fun day out if you have smaller kids but other than that i wouldn’t pay the entry price again

I was expecting the usual overpriced and rundown park. I was completely wrong. Yes, there were some parts that needed some attention, yet it was, in a much greater part Very well cared for. Our two grandchildren were very busy going from one place to another. Spotting the dinosaurs, going on ride, climbing, bouncing etc. the water park kept them enthralled for a good few hours. Plenty of staff there to keep the place safe too. There are plenty of well placed toilets. Places to buy drinks and food . Car parking aplenty, well staffed too.Any criticisms? Not really. A touch of paint here and there maybe. A bit of maintenance too. Personally we thought it was good value for money and we are highly likely to visit againA word of praise to the staff there. Throughout the day we only encountered a happy and helpful bunch of staff. It's always easy to complain about things, yet I would like to thank all the staff there. Thanks for making our grandchildren's day so memorable (and our day so easy)

Great place for kids of all ages, my toddler who is 2 years old loved it, maybe too much, as she didn't want to leave. There's parks and play grounds for all ages and sizes, fair ground rides such as a merry go round and a small rollercoaster. But also inside places with food and drinks and soft play places with arcade style games, we also really liked the indoor and outdoor mazes apart from getting lost our toddler enjoyed it all. There's also lots of animals there in short alot of things to see and do, well worth the price and a great day out. Oh There's also a water park there but we did t use it as it was April when we went and an overcast day, but a really good place for families of all ages.

First visit since 2010 and what can I say, its beautiful. What BBB Leisure have done with this place should be highly praised, the farm park was full of happy animals the indoor areas looked wonderful and had plenty to do and then there is the water park. On a hot day there is nothing better. Far better value for money than Gullivers. Thanks all for a good day

Great day out with the grandkids. Well spread out with lots to see and do in doors and out doors. We spent 7 hours there and didn't see it do everything available. Fab on a nice day and if you get caught by a shower plenty of indoor areas to dive into but you might struggle to get the kids out. The water area is really good on a nice day. Bit cold at Easter but didn't stop a lot of kids going in.

Could be so much more if the staff weren't all children with very little customer service skill or confience, they were all so shy and no one looked happy to be there! Overall nice place but probably wouldn't return, just needs a bit of love and a revamp as tired looking. No queues to get in though and easy parking. The princesses they had hired in from an external company were excellent.

We have annual passes which are the best idea as Christmas presents with the Black Friday deals they do every year. I personally don’t think adults should pay the price they do for both normal entry and an annual pass. However I still pay for the sake of my children.My kids loooove wheelgate! Especially the indoor soft play and the animals. My children are 2, 6 and 12 and they absolutely thrive off a day at wheelgate. So much to do so much fun and can truly spend the entire day here. I however recommend taking plenty of picnic foods and drinks to save money (foods not great personal opinion).

Reasonable priced food not to bad ticket prices covers all rides our nearly 7 year old had a fantastic day busy from minute arrived to going home at 4.45 the only disappointing thing was the toilets a bit worse for use. I have to say the shop stuff where brill a young boy started with a nose bleed and the young man there sorted it straight away .

This family attraction park is great value for money. Entry was £14 each but for that everything was included, from rides, boats, shows, etc. the playground was great fun for our kids 10&12. Although the park best caters for younger children, there was plenty to keep the grown ups entertained. Highlights include the bird show, the boats, the indoor fun zone. Pizza was good value for money and all of the staff were friendly and helpful.

Great place to take the family. Went recently with my daughters and the grand kids…. Everyone had a blast. Indoor play areas are great fun and the outdoor splash park is fabulous - if not a little chilly unless the day is REALLY HOT….Difficult to get in if you don’t have any kids with you…… crazy rules dictate unaccompanied adults won’t be let in…. We got there after the family so they’d had to come and meet us at the gate to prove who we were - even though I had paid the complete entrance fee online and had printed proof of this with us…..just a little OTT if you ask me……In general, a great day out for families of all ages.

Probably my new best day out place for toddler's. Once we had paid to get in almost was included, except food obviously, and a hand fully of amusement games. My little grand daughter came home really tired, she play all day. Lots of little kid rides, soft play, bouncy castles type things and a massive water park, many under cover and plenty of places for us old ones to sit and have a coffee while they play. Even lunch was reasonably priced, just slightly more tha MCDONALD'S prices for a 100% beef burger and chips we had. Two extra things worthy of a special mention. There was lots of places to eat a picnic on a nice day and the atmosphere was very relaxed, so much for kids to do and even on a hot summer Saturday the queues for the rides were very small, 5 to 10 mins max for us.

Went here first the first time with my kids car parking was easy and no queue to wait in , several play parks dotted throughout , slides, some small roller coasters and small theme park rides as well as animal corner and 2 indoor areas with mazes, small theme park rides etc , the park is definitely for small kids, some areas of the park needed some tlc , lick of paint or general tidy up and some toilets had no hand drying facilities , would recommend bringing your own drinks snacks & food

(Reviewing the illuminations event that they have). All I have to say is WOW 🤩. There were absolutely mountains of lights to walk around and see. All of the rides were also open apart from a couple which were closed presumably because it was too dark in the ride area itself. Both the alien and also the Pharaohs play area was open which was also good. In summary I would definitely recommend visiting!!!

It is a good theme park for the kids and family. We came here, and our daughter enjoyed all the rides. There are plenty of things to see and do from the toddlers' rides to the indoor rides and soft play for little kids.The cafe had a nice selection of food which we enjoyed.

Kids 8 and 3 yrs old both absolutely loved it, from the outdoor and indoor play areas to the animal hands on, the tropical plants & pond area, the water splash area were all great. Kids had a great time and so did their grandparents and myself. They didn't want to return home in the evening. Can't recall anything really bad to point out. Staffs were great. Overall a Fab dayout. Recommended highly for kids 3 to 10 yrs.

Attended the winter illuminations with the granddaughters. Definitely recommend. Wasn't expecting a lot but exceeded my expectations and there were rides lit up and jncluded in the trail.

We were really looking forward to coming here but I was highly disappointed. There are so many silly height restrictions on the rides. I've never attended a children's theme park where small children in arms can't ride a train, for example. My 13 month old is fully mobile but just under 0.8m. There was one ride in the entire place I was allowed to take him on & that was a carousel. I was able to sit him on a horse with nothing holding him in place, yet not allowed to take him on a car ride with safety belts, etc. Completely backwards. There was a ride with the height restrictions covered over, making it seem like any height could ride & still he was turned away. I'd obviously planned to take him on everything that seemed suitable with an adult, I wouldn't expect for him to ride alone. At sundown, little ones can ride virtually everything with a parent, and those rides are absolutely no different to the ones at wheelgate. If anything, they're bigger (longer tracks, etc). Our older son went on the bouncing pillow & he came between the heights that it stated needed an accompanying adult. The girl letting children on and off said he had to go on alone as no adults are allowed, until we pointed out the sign she was standing in front of. The splash park was good, and that's about the best part of our visit.

Had the best day from 10am till 5pm!!had everything a 3 year old could want..rides ..water park. Sand pit..animals..soft play..just fab..the staff today were all 100% spot on..well done team!

Great family place, lots to do for kids of all ages.

A place worth visiting. Lots of fun for the family. It's a full day out too. Wit has rides, a toy town, under 5s play section, a climbing park that is fit for adults to enjoy too. There is also a splash park which you can book hour slots for. Feels like your abroad when the weather is right. Perfect spots for picnics too.

Lovely theme park for younger children, no waiting times and plenty for them do to. There were a couple of big adventure playgrounds, farms animals, a maze, giant soft play area, a mirror maze, and smaller fun fair type rides. The animals here were lively and the kids got to feed some of the animals as well as stoke some of the smaller animals. You can easily spend the whole day here with plenty of food and drink options in indoor and outdoor areas or bring a picnic. Best of all no waiting times for any of the rides.

We had a fantastic day out here yesterday. Our kids (4&6) really enjoyed it. There's loads for them to do and it's all included in the admission price. I would recommend looking at Planet Offers for discounted family tickets (usually half price). Free parking and food and drink was reasonably priced. Huge indoor area if it's raining as well. The water park is superb.

We came here for the reptile house as my 9 year old son wanted to hold a tarantula. Unfortunately the tarantula wasn't available on the day but he did get to hold a python which he really enjoyed. It was raining so we couldn't go on any outdoor rides but he did have fun on the soft play and loved the birds of prey. He had a really good time. We were there for 3.5 hours. Lunch was good too - chicken chunks and chips which was a lot nicer than it sounds!

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Everything about this aircraft is completely awesome. To be in a hangar with it, to be able to walk under it, see up into the crew area and to talk to people who've flown and maintained it, is utterly wonderful.Well worth the entry fee. I just hope when the old bird ends her flying days in Oct, they will allow entry to the cockpit and crew area as well. Not possible when I visited (due to ejector seats being "live"), but it would be the icing on the cake for anyone who loves this icon of British cold war engineering.

Dear Vulcan to the sky.Today my wife and I attended a coffee morning in the hanger of XH558. We thoroughly enjoyed our time viewing this amazing aircraft. We would like to mention Danial who took us around the aircraft. Not only was he very knowledgeable but he was also very capable of explaining in a way that was accessible to non-technical people like us. 5 stars to Vulcan to the Sky and 5 stars to Danial. Thank you for a most enjoyable visit.

Attended a event here for work. A fantastic venue to engage with clients under the backdrop of the magnificent Vulcan Bomber. All the staff were excellent and provided a great experience for all visitors (about 1000) attending.The gift shop was reasonably priced giving the chance to pick up a few interesting mementos.

An amazing experience, and the best bit of our holiday. Spending 2 hours with the Vulcan was truly amazing. The chap who gave the speech was really interesting and the time flew by (sorry for the pun). I would love to come again.

A wonderful fun and fact filled tour for young and old alike. As well as THE VULCAN there is a brilliant array of artefacts to view. Staff are all volunteers but as professional as any I have encountered.The ladies tend to enjoy the tours much to their own surprise 😉

AMAZING day out for the whole family, everyone enjoyed it from my 80 year old father in law to my 4 year old son and all of us in between. The trip was well worth it and they both got an ice cream at The Doncaster Dome in the end for being good boys on the journey.

Lucky enough to fly in one of the VC10s in formation with XH558 in June 2009. I was also stationed at RAF Finningley instructing on Dominies and Hawks between 1992-1995 (adjacent hangars).

Excellent day out covering the history of Vulcan XH558 and also the V force as a whole. Chance to get up close to XH558 and a number of other exhibits (Canberra & Supermarine Swift).Sadly closed at present, however they are still completing engine ground run experiences - get yourself along for a feel of what the vulcan howl sounds like up close & personal!!

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What a great day out! A tour around the castle proved really interesting and included an exhibition of films and TV shows set at the castle. A delicious lunch in the café and then a walk around the wonderful park, by the lake and through the woodland. Some great follies to investigate. The walled garden is stunning and peaceful. All in all, a great destination.

Stunning estate! Being from the U.S., we don’t have anything so grand—so you can safely ignore reviews that say it’s not as fancy or fabulous as another castle in England. If you’re a foreigner, you’ll find it amazing nonetheless!The rooms available to tour are beautiful. There were friendly guides in each area to share a little bit more detail—helpful if you’re not using the audio guide. In addition to touring a portion of the home, you can also walk around the gardens and grounds. To get the most out your visit, I’d definitely recommend staying for the day.If you’re coming from York like us, you can take the Transdev Castle Line bus. We caught it at York Station Avenue (stop RM), which is across the way from The Grand York hotel. It goes directly to the Castle car park (parking lot) and will return there a couple times throughout the day (check the current schedule though). So easy!

We went to the Christmas Neverland experience, and was brilliant, the place was adorned with Peter Pan Christmas decorations , loved it, although we gave a 5* rating, there was one small disadvantage, we wanted to book afternoon tea on their website at the time of booking tickets, but there was nowhere where you could book, well disappointed, we were told when we arrived in the day that afternoon tea was sold out, so why wasn't it shown as sold out on the website even though it was advertised that you could book? Bad point...but apart from that the whole experience was brilliant, even real fires were burning.

We only did the gardens, and because we didn't get there until just after 3, there was a reduction on the entrance fee. The gardens are lovely and we were lucky to catch the Tony Cragg sculpture exhibition, which was a great bonusThe following day we popped back to the courtyard, which is free to access, to buy some bits from the lovely shop, garden centre and cafe

It's a beautiful house and the grounds are fantastic. There's a bit of everything lake, woodland, meadow and pond. I particularly liked the focus on attracting more wildlife. It's good value at £65 for a family of 4 as we spent the whole day there. There's a good adventure playground for children.

We couldn't get the tickets for the house. But the walks around were amazing. Wellies preferable for a wet day. The play area is amazing. Definitely warrants a visit in better weather.

At £25 a head it is not a cheap day out although the gardens were very interesting and colourful. The house was good but would have been nicer to have seen more behind the scenes. Lunch in the cafe was tasty and not too expensive and the rest of the grounds meant you could easily pass a few hours.

Great day out. We stayed at the castle Howard lakeside holiday park & got 2 for 1 entry which was brilliant. Had lunch at one of the many cafes which was lovely. Had ice-cream at the boat house - banoffee was amazing! The kids play area was brilliant and there was so much to explore and see. It wasn't very busy which was nice. The walled gardens were amazing & I would come to visit again.

A good half-day excursion from York, just a 20’ drive.It loses its fifth star because it’s pricey (£27), but both the house and the gardens are top attractions.Don’t forget to visit the farm shop, it’s a bonus!

Lovely historic house with an interactive online guide that you scan the QR code to get access to. It talks you round each room and is easy to use. There was also guides in a lot of the rooms sharing knowledge and information. The grounds are large and beautiful. Ranging from grassland to forest to lakeside. A children's play area and places to get refreshments while away from the main house. We had a lovely ice cream sat by the lake. Not the cheapest of places to visit but well worth the money.

Spent a couple of hours exploring the grounds and gardens. On a sunny day would recommend taking a picnic as lots of nice areas to sit. We didn't get to explore the house as we had our dog with us so instead just bought the tickets for the garden, a bit pricey but you could spend a good few hours here on a nice day.

We visited Castle Howard in the summer and it was very impressive. The house itself is utterly stunning especially the interior dome. You will not be disappointed when you venture around the grounds. Look out for the magnificent fountain.

It was a good day, the sun shining made the garden flowers look great. The baked potato was one of the best I have had. The upside down pineapple cake was lovely

We spent a lovely afternoon exploring the house and gardens. The house is beautiful and amazingly still a work in progress. The staff were very friendly and helpful to our mobility needs. The disabled access is great. The Gardens are extremely well kept. We were able to get around the grounds thanks to the Train. Which is frequent.

A stunning stately home with wonderful grounds and surrounding parkland. The excellent landscaping makes for stunning vistas and guided viewpoints.The Christmas at Narnia event is possibly my favourite Christmas event of all time, and certainly my favourite stately home exhibition. I cannot congratulate or thank those who designed and installed it enough.The farmshop is also excellent, especially the pate and scotch eggs!

Well worth a visit. Didn't know much about it so the house condition was a bit of a surprise, but interesting nonetheless. Gardens good for wandering. Had wanted to visit last year but was closed, turns out some godawful-looking American reality show was being filmed.

Absolutely lovely day out, beautiful gardens,a huge play-area for big and little kids,really nice coffee shops if a bit pricey for me.Paid for a private tour of the house wow it was outstanding and I was overwhelmed by the beauty,furniture and stories our guide told us about.💯% worth a visit and would visit again in a heartbeat

Very cool and under-the-radar place to go and see if you're in the area, very down-home with mostly volunteers working the grounds and tour information. Great for photo opportunities and hanging about. Multiple gardens about and other things to see.

Stunning interiors with a rich history of the building. Don't hesitate to ask for more information from the employees in the many rooms. Take your time walking around the Castle grounds and (depending the season) enjoy the beautifully designed gardens.

Delightful half day. The house is amazing with very helpful staff & interesting history to tell. The grounds are lovely too. Staff are so good especially Paul on the Kelly car ride & Linda in the house,you made our visit special. Thank you.

House is beautiful,especially at Christmas. A bit disappointed with the outdoor areas however, no where to sit outside if its raining (which it was). I compared it to Chatsworth that had under cover gazebos in the courtyards. Also no christmas lights in the gardens. They could do so much more with it. But overall happy with the house

The long drive approach is impressive. Plenty of parking with adequate disabled spaces. The house is very disabled friendly with wheelchairs available and a stairlift to overcome the only flight of stairs. Staff were friendly, welcoming and informative. The cafe was popular with a decent range of food and drinks available. The extensive grounds could be wandered for hours but soft grounds and a lack of stoned paths limits those dependant on wheelchairs.

A rainy day visit, lovely day out with family despite the weather. We got garden tickets only and there was plenty to keep us occupied.Skelf island is perfect for kids to burn some energy and have fun.The courtyard cafe, offered a decent amount of food all of which was tasty. I recommend the buddah bowl tasted fresh and light.The grounds are dog friendly and a decent walk, which you can make as long or short as you wish.

Absolutely stunning, there are no other words to describe it. While it's not the least expensive of such places to visit, in my humble opinion it delivers in spades! The staff are lovely too, a warm welcome and a smile from every one we met, and it makes such a difference to the overall experience. The food here is exceptional too, with almost all dietary needs amply catered for.But, in order to experience Castle Howard at its best, give yourself plenty of time to soak up everything it has to offer - it cannot be rushed!!A stately home that will easily stand toe to toe with the likes of Longleat and Blenheim Palace!!

Castle Howard was not what I expected at all. A beautiful house set in a beautiful part of Yorkshire. There is an artist installation on the grounds and throughout the house until this September. An amazing house which appears to be set in a time long past, and it's amazing that the very same family is living in it all these centuries later. The staff throughout the house, shop, café, and garden centre are all very helpful. The grounds are just amazing. It's definitely a little oasis away from the bustle of everyday modern living.

What a wonderful example of architecture, landscaping, and art. We were at Castle Howard for three hours and if we didn’t have somewhere else to be we could have spent another couple of hours exploring the grounds. Definitely worth a visit, but take your time and enjoy what Castle Howard has to offer. They have a cafe on site.

A beautiful house and garden with a terrific adventure playground too. Though I am a bit of a Brideshead fan, you don't have to have seen the film/TV series to enjoy Castle Howard.Highlights include lots of Greek and Romany statuary, the incredible ceiling frescoes in the great hall and dome, the richly decorated rooms, the temples in the garden. Our children (4, 8 &9) all enjoyed the adventure playground too. There are a couple of rooms that are waiting to be restored (after the fire of '41, which reveal the stone walls behind the finery. Good tea rooms too.

The house and gardens were beautiful. The history of the castle was engaging and the guides were all knowledgeable and willing to answer additional questions. Being only a short drive from York, it is well worth the trip!

This place is a must visit for history buffs traveling in the UK. My wife and I visited during our honeymoon and were blown away by the architecture such as the staircases, and the Great Hall. The chapel alone made me drop down to a knee and pray. The guides were all very knowledgable and happy to answer any questions you may have.

Always love visiting Castle Howard and at this time of year (early June) without the Christmas decorations you can experience the true beauty of the house in a way that you probably wouldn't be able to do at busier times. This time we walked the sculpture trail through the grounds which took us to areas we hadn't visited before. Really impressive views and sculptures and as always very knowledgeable staff and volunteers.

if you only go out once .. go to castle Howard. we all thought wow wow. stunning place little train that goes round the estate. history so fascinating and the lake rides are so interesting. we will be back I would go every day if I lived nearer. also go to the farm shop we stocked up and had a great barbecue that evening

Title: A Majestic Experience at Castle HowardAs I stepped into the grand entrance of Castle Howard, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the sheer scale and majesty of this stunning estate. The moment I walked through the doors, I knew I was in for a treat. The exhibition was impeccable, with each room meticulously curated to showcase the beauty and history of the castle.The first thing that struck me was the incredible collection of artwork on display. The walls were adorned with masterpieces by some of the world's most renowned artists, including the impressive collection of paintings by Paninni. The vibrant colors and masterful brushstrokes transported me to a world of elegance and refinement, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the talent on display.But what truly made my visit unforgettable was the Tony Cragg sculpture exhibition that was on display during my visit. The intricate and thought-provoking pieces were a feast for the eyes, and I found myself lingering in front of each one, taking in the intricate details and marveling at the artist's skill. The way the light danced across the sculptures, highlighting the textures and shapes, was truly breathtaking.As I made my way through the castle, I was struck by the impeccable condition of the estate. Every aspect of the castle, from the lavish furnishings to the meticulously manicured gardens, was clearly lovingly maintained and cared for. It was clear that the team at Castle Howard is dedicated to preserving this piece of history for future generations to enjoy.One of the highlights of my visit was the stunning architecture of the castle itself. The grand halls and sweeping staircases were a sight to behold, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the history that had unfolded within these walls. From the intricate stone carvings to the ornate ceilings, every detail was a testament to the craftsmanship and skill of the castle's creators.Throughout my visit, I was struck by the sense of history that permeates every aspect of Castle Howard. From the artifacts on display to the very walls themselves, every element of the castle tells a story of the people and events that have shaped this incredible estate over the centuries. Whether you're a history buff, an art lover, or simply looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, Castle Howard is a must-visit destination.Rating: 5/5 starsPrice: Moderate (£28 per person)Recommended for: Art lovers, history buffs, and anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable experience.

Lovely day out at Castle Howard. Enjoyed lunch and tea and scones in 2 different cafés. The grounds were immaculate. The wooded area with its azaleas and rhododendrons were beautiful. A choice if marked trails to follow. A tractir pulled train is available to bring you back to the house or entrance if you find you have run out of energy after exploring the grounds. The house was interesting there were people based in the rooms, they were knowledgeable about the house and conversations with them enhanced the visit. A lot of information about the damage to the house from the fire and its restoration were also available. There was a sculpture trail both inside and outside in the grounds when we visited.

Excellent English country manor and surrounding gardens/land. Definitely worth a visit if staying nearby or coming from York (1 hour bus ride). The house is stunning from the outside, and the inside rooms equally as ornate and interesting to wander around. Large grounds and gardens to explore too, with a few options dotted around to eat and drink at.

Beautiful historic house with stunning grounds. Plenty of woodland walks. Loved the walled garden. Some quite nice little eateries but a little pricey. We also visited the well stocked garden centre. All in all a beautiful day out.

Attending the silent disco at Castle Howard was an unforgettable experience! The event was perfectly organised, allowing us to dance the night away surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the castle's grounds. The weather was on our side, which made the evening even more magical.The combination of great music, a lively crowd, and stunning scenery created an atmosphere that was both energetic and serene. It was a unique and enjoyable way to spend an evening, and I can't recommend it highly enough. If you're looking for something different and fun, the silent disco at Castle Howard is a must-try!

Lovely gardens. Lots of places to walk. Some stunning views. Good playground for the kids.Only let down is the cafe with average food and high prices.

It is very grand and well manicured. Plenty of walking and gardens to look at. I dont know where Google got their entrance fees from. Today it was £15.95 each adult just for the gardens - nearly double that to include the house ( closed today so my wallet got away with that one 😑).

Beautiful place, great for the nature walks and exploring arts. Good for whole families with children to enjoy a boat ride, walks, and adventure playground by the lake. Has a disabled access to the castle.

A great morning at Neverland. Highly recommended. We have never been before and our adult group.of 3 all.enjoyed it.We had off peak tickets which were good value but peak prices are think would be a bit expensive. It's also a bit cheeky to ask for £6 to park the car I think, this should be part of the ticket price.Lovely mulled wine from the van outside.Beautifully decorated inside and not too busy because of the timed entry.Pretty shop and an extra marquee for food and drink. Lovely day

Rather expensive entry charge. A quality stately home with several areas inside and out to visit. Good restaurant/cafe. Grounds huge and walled garden was beautiful.

Purely magical at Christmas. I have been in all seasons and love it here. Book early on line and you won’t be disappointed. The Christmas afternoon teas are always fantastic. The walks around the grounds can be enjoyed by all with lovely views. The kids play area is great and lovely to have a picnic here in summer.

A beautiful historical building and surrounding landscape. There’s a farm shop and several food options available. Lovely walks around the grounds, perfect place to bring the family and dogs are very welcome.

Love Castle Howard. It's stunning. Visited Sunday over the BH weekend. Beautiful House, gardens are delightful and it really is a full day out. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. Especially the chap on reception/ticket desk, sorry don't remember his name. Toilets spotlessly clean.

Thursday 6th JuneGreat place to visit, the house and gardens are pristine.All staff on site are friendly and knowlegeable.Plenty to see and do.Adequate parking on site, and refreshments available in more than one location.Good walks around the grounds, through the wood and towards the lake.Even a good sized kids play area down by the lake.

First time here and we were pleasantly surprised. Its not cheap but now we've experienced the place we believe it's well worth a visit. The staff are very helpful and friendly & each one them informed us of a different aspect of the castle as you pass through each room. The walled garden was the best we've ever seen.

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Beautiful gardens with many different areas to explore. The children really enjoyed feeding the fish who were in a frenzy and nearly throwing themselves into the bank!The cafe was pleasant but there were a lot of wasps when we went. It might help to move the sugar from the outside tables and move the bins further away from the diners.All in all, a very nice visit for all the family and we will return.

This was a stopping point with my two young daughters to break a long journey up. We had a lovely few hours in the gardens, the playground and the cafe. We could have spent longer within the grounds but time was restricted with our travels. My two year old was amazed with the fish and even my 11 month old showed interest. The playground is lovely and an added bonus as we didn’t expect a children’s play area. Fortunately I had a towel in the pram to dry the equipment down after last nights rain. There was lots to do in the playground and we could have spent longer than we did.The grounds are just beautiful and very well maintained.The cafe which is separate from Burnby Hall (I assume privately owned?) was very good. The children’s menu is very well priced and the hot cheese scones were delicious. My only complaints would be that I wasn’t checked up on during the meal to order more drinks and the coffee wasn’t the best. Traveling solo and being seated outside meant that I was unable to attract the waitresses attention to order more drinks and I was unable to go inside as it would mean leaving my two children unattended.

A lovely place to walk round, any time of year, though the high light must be the water-lilies in the warmer months. In spring the rock gardens come to the fore, with all the heathers, bulbs & rock plants. The stumpery is also delightful. At the end of your visit there is a nice cafe & shop. Not forgetting the interesting museum housing the varied collection of natural & man made curiosities collected by the original owner of Burnby.

I thought £7.50 for an adult ticket for a garden was steep but instantly changed my mind upon entry. This is a lovely day out for anyone. A really nice place to find some tranquility and headspace. The whole place clearly is very well kept and no doubt takes a lot of work to maintain. The fish are frenzied and entertaining to feed! I really like it here. The museum is small but informative, not to be skipped.

Delightful grounds to walk around. Really friendly volunteer staff. Excellent cafe serving all manner of treats. Thoroughly enjoyable place to visit with fascinating family history.

Been today, was wet but peaceful and was a lovely day out . Cafe staff were excellent, polite and happy. The museum was great my kids loved it. And was lovley to see all the snow drops and the other pretty flowers around the gardens

The kids loved the ice cream but more importantly they loved feeding the fish. They literally jump out of the water to get fed and my kids loved it. The play area was a great break for the adults and the walks were great for inquisitive minds. Great fun in the sun.

Lovely tidy gardens to wander around, interesting plants, water lilies, flowers, bumblebees and birds complete with a large lake with some CRAZY CARP to keep the kids amused!!The cafe looked good but there was a large queue so we settled for some fabulous ice creams and had our picnic sitting on one of the numerous wooden benches. Get there nice and early if you need a car parking space - as this was fairly limited/compact.Also visited the museum which is next to the restaurant: interesting - but basically consists of animal and warmongering British Empire trophies courtesy of the trigger-happy benefactor/local lord of the manor, a distant relative of Churchill🫤

A pleasant walk around the lakes is just the tonic. Feeding the fish is an astonishing pleasure. There's a small aviary with lots of small birds ,the one that amazed me was the smallest pigeon I have ever seen. All in all worth the money.

Burnby Hall Gardens are just lovely. Easy access all around every path. Lots of seated area to rest. Beautiful flower beds (thanks to the gardeners xx). And the variety of wonderful trees...... I wanted to hug them all!Watching and feeding the Carp was hilarious, they almost climbed out of water to get the food.The beautiful lily pads flowers.... so colourful and perfect.The cafe sells a variety of delicious food. Wonderful friendly service, thank you.A very interesting museum.And a wide range of instruments band playing sing-a-long songs.We had 4 + hours of enjoyment. Thank you.

Only 3 pound entry and free parking. Really nice gardens with different aspects to explore. Well worth a visit. Cafe on site as well as a really cool small museum documenting who founded the gardens and his life

The tulip festival was amazing. The weather was fantastic the day we went and the tulips were gorgeous. The cafe was very busy so we ordered from the take away section and sat on the bench and ate

Beautiful gardens with a wonderful cafe that has delicious food and great service. A peaceful oasis with 2 lakes full of water lillies, birds and fish. Fish food to buy at the shop. Different areas of the garden to see. A rockery, stump garden, herbaceous borders, birds, and the lakes. Lots of benches and spots to relax. Children's play area, a museum about the original owner and toilets. £9 for an adult ticket. Recommended

A lovely garden to visit. The beds are planted out expertly.My only criticism would be the cafe is a bit pricey.Toilets are good

A beautiful tulip festival adorned the gardens. A very impressive selection of flowers, with over a 100 varieties and all looking in fantastic condition.The gardens are a lovely setting even without the tulips, with many areas of beautiful sights and very well looked after.The cafe was also a treat with a good selection, tasty food and friendly staff.

Absolutely beautiful gardens with lake, fine example of well looked after garden with walk ways, wheelchair friendly. Massive carp that greet you on arrival so don't forget to buy the fish food from the reception area.

Fantastic place for a walk around ..there is a cafe on site but also lovely areas to sit and have a picnic.. fish food is a definite must . Also do yearly passes with are extremely good value .so you can return as many times as you want over the seasons to see the beautiful gardens

I used to go all the time as a kid with my parents and I have so many fond memories. It was such a lovely place but... is it a lovely place for a neuro spicy child like William? Today we found out.We booked tickets online and, as a carer I got in for free which made it what I would class as a cheap day out. It was about £25 for all of us and a bag of fish food each.We had made a picnic to take with us, making the day even more inexpensive. Plus, it guaranteed that we had William's safe foods. There are plenty of picnic tables in brilliant locations plus loads of green spaces to set out blankets.There are plenty of disabled parking bays directly in front of the visitors center, which made it super easy to transfer William from his car seat into his adaptive stroller without risk of elopement.A lot of historical places or outdoor gardens aren't particularly chair friendly, but today we found almost all of the grounds and museums fully accessible. There were some steps going to the bridge across the pond, but we could easily access this via a slope on the other side.There were signs near the rock garden stating we may find it difficult to navigate it with a chair, but we managed it quite well, which is impressive considering I crash the stroller all the time 🤣Disabled toilet facilities themselves were brilliant. They have a movable bed to facilitate in changing. It was so refreshing not to have to change William on a toilet floor, which can be stressful for both of us and desgrading for William. The only disappointment in the facilities was that between us arriving and leaving, it didn't look like they had been cleaned and they were very dirty.I'm surprised at how hungry the fish were considering how much they get fed 🐟 William and Little miss loved getting them into a feeding frenzy, resulting in the fish splashing their feet 🤣The kids both loved the new adventure, it's definitely something we will look at making a tradition. We even treated ourselves to a cheeky on-site Mr Moo's Yorkshire Dairy Ice Cream, which was very reasonably priced. Lemon curd is to die for as is the blue candyfloss! 🍦All in all, it probably cost us including fuel and a cheeky fridge magnet from the gift shop about £45 for several hours of inclusive quality fun. Highly recommend for everyone to go and visit whilst the weather is so nice. Xx

Nice little gardens. Well laid out for easy access if you're not that agile. The lily ponds are beautiful, although being approached by a shoal of hungry carp is a bit disconcerting...! Only marked down for the captive finches that looked pretty sad and some were very badly pecked

Absolutely gorgeous display for the tulip festival. The food at the cafe was brilliant too. The only issue is the availability of parking, but they are very up front about that on the website/social media so plenty of notice to find alternative spaces. Will definitely visit again!

One of my favourite places to visit! There’s always something new to see in this beautifully managed garden.January 2024: I’m updating this review as it’s a while since I visited.This is probably the earliest that I’ve ever visited in the year but we had a cool crisp day with no rain or wind so I took advantage of the better weather.Visiting out of season it costs just £3 but when the season starts it will be over £7 so I’m looking at the annual membership.There are lots of Sunday afternoon concerts which are included in the entrance ticket so I’m hoping to take advantage of that.The garden lacks a little colour in January as you might expect, but look closely and you’ll see that bulbs are pushing through everywhere.The snowdrop festival takes place in about 3 weeks and it will be amazing if the early snowdrops in the Rockery are anything to go by.The gardens are beautifully kept and in a constant state of upgrading; I noticed the path around the back to the Walled Garden and Rockery are looking really good.I didn’t use the cafe today but it was pretty busy; no-one was brave enough to sit outside today but when it’s better weather there’s plenty of outdoor seating.

Beautifully well kept gardens and rockery. Not a great deal to do for older children but there is a park for 12 years and under. Lots of places to sit outside, benches and picnic tables. The cafe was extremely busy when we attended and it was very cold because both doors kept opening. They do cater for Coeliacs but we decided not to eat and grabbed takeaway drinks to walk around the grounds again. Definitely recommend going in warmer weather with a picnic.

Went to Burnby Hall Gardens for the tulip festival. Thoroughly recommend the place. The tulips were amazing. The stampers has a magical feel to it. Great to see tadpoles in the rock pool. Well maintained and a delight.

Excellent afternoon here with the family. Busy cafe but food is excellent. Fish food available to buy as you buy your entrance tickets. Very hungry fish and will feed from your hand as indicated in the welcome leaflet. Just make sure you wash your wash your hand after, due to the presence of algae.

This place is magical. The tulip festive was well worth a visit even in the rain. We fed the fish and walked around the gardens. Mostly flat with plenty of benches to sit and rest along the way. The cafe was lovely aswell.

Fantastic place for a walk around and a bite to eat. The museum is a nice addition which has plenty of interesting things to explore.Stunning gardens and ponds, loads of fish to feed (keeps the kids happy!).The cafe serves high quality food at great prices.There's a kids play area which was tidy, and bathrooms were clean too.We went on a Sunday and there was a brass band playing, lovely atmosphere and overall a really enjoyable day.

Tucked away in Pocklington, but we'll worth a visit. Amazing stump garden, utilising nature's own structure to give interest. The rockery is an abundance of spring flowers and heathers, with winding paths that reveal hidden features. There are large lakes which are planted with water lilies, not in bloom yet but great reason to return...and I haven't even mentioned the magnificent tulips and sensational blossoms. Oh and also lovely tea room with really friendly staff!

Beautiful gardens with plants, trees, shrubs and flowers of varying types. From lily pads on the lake to silver birch trees to a wild woodland walk to rockery shrubs with huge stones to a walled garden.A lovely day out.The Cafe is a bit expensive but it's quality produce and the service is excellent.The small museum is also fascinating.BUT the big attraction has to be the fish! You'd best buy a load of fish food from the entrance and enjoy feeding the masses!Every member of staff we encountered were friendly, helpful and upbeat.

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33 The Balk, Pocklington, York YO42 2QF, United Kingdom

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One of the best places to take kids in England. Both adults and kids had great fun. Every single thing, site, ride was full of adventures and fun. Kids were completely amused. Even at the end when they already had no power, they wanted to stay and have some more fun. Unbelievably good 👍

Best day out in the midlands by far! Lots to see & do, lots of fun for kids but also adults. Value for the money & well worth the drive! Will definitely visit again

Awesome time off with family! 🥳Great day out, luckily we came early in the morning, so we had plenty time for all activities. Few new places, that wasn't there 5-7 years ago plus old ones equals amazing day out! 👌Definitely impressive for the first time visitors and indelible memories for everyone every time! Thank you 😃✌️

Sundown Adventureland is an absolute gem for families with small and young children! From the moment we walked through the gates, we were immersed in a world of fun and excitement. The adventure is beautifully designed with whimsical themes that capture the imagination of kids and adults alike.The attractions are perfectly suited for small children, offering a mix of gentle rides, interactive play areas, and charming themed zones. Our little ones couldn't get enough of the Robin Hood ride and the fantastic Angry Birds play area. The storybook village was another highlight, where the kids could explore and let their imaginations run wild.What really sets Sundown Adventureland apart is the attention to detail and the friendly, welcoming staff. Everywhere we went, we were greeted with smiles and helpful service. The park is clean, well-maintained, and there are plenty of picnic spots and dining options that cater to families.The value for money is excellent, especially considering the sheer amount of entertainment available. We spent the entire day there and still felt like we could come back for more. Sundown Adventureland truly understands what families need for a memorable day out. We can't wait to return and create more magical memories. Five stars all the way!

Staff very nice. Santas sleigh ride was great with a brilliant queue. Park has a very nice atmosphere. Good few rides for the little ones. Food was okay for what we had. Lots of parks for kids to enjoy, great day out all round

First time I have been here before. Was great my kids enjoyed it especially the tractor ride and Giddy Pig ride. The park was clean and tidy with plenty of places to sit. Free parking too which is rare nowadays. My only criticism is some of the character figures are looking dated now and either need replacing or in need of some TLC. We'll be back though

Fab little place!My children thought it was magical we’ve had a great week here staying at wild acre village! The soft play in crash landings is one of the best we’ve been too! The park is clean and really well maintained.A little bit of advice: We’ve come out of season/ midweek so watch out for ride opening times and food places being closed.

Absolutely the best place for little ones! Rain or shine! I have had an annual fun pass for a few years now and visit once a month and i still always spot something i haven't seen before. Staff are always friendly and food is reasonably priced too

Such a lovely place my children 3, 11 and 15 didn't stop exploring all day. Felt so festive and all the staff were smiling and very friendly. Some lovely memories and our pictures with Santa were great. What a lovely day, thankyou 😊

This Adventureland is absolutely wonderful, from an outstanding park full of Nursery Rhyme attractions, musical play and sing along, lots of adventure playgrounds and even magnificent soft play areas. Cafes all the way through the park, and seating picnic areas. Every one in my group, adults and children laughed all day and will all be back again and again. Every member of staff was friendly helpful and supportive in every way.

I went with my 9 and 1 (nearly 2) year old girls. It was a wet, cold day but they had so much fun regardless. It was the week before Christmas and we did all of the extra festive activities. A really enjoyable day for everyone! Both girls enjoyed every ride and attraction. The staff were welcoming and friendly and the site was clean. I will definitely but returning again in the summer and already looking forward to a Christmas 2022 visit!The only downside was the huge queue and lack of available tables in the indoor play area/Cafe. Probably because of the weather. Trying to balance a tray of food, a buggy and a wriggly toddler was difficult. In summer I would take a pack up.

I took my 2 year old granddaughter for the first time. Christmas ride, decorations were all set up and was lovely. Paid the extra 4 pound to see Santa, lovely sleigh ride first before you see him. Nice present as well. Lovely Indoor play area with plenty of space to eat. Would definately take her again when it's not so cold and dry.

So much to do there. There's a couple of rides. Many outdoor play areas as well as an indoor play areas too. Hot and cold food served in the indoor areas. Brought the tickets online. But I think you can do either online or whilst there.

This is a lovely place for a family day out with the young ones. So much to do and see. The themed areas range from the enchanting to the exciting, the hilarious and the very slightly scary (halloween feature). We spent the whole day there with never a dull moment and our 7 year old loved it.We didn't use the indoor play areas as the weather was good, but I can see them being useful on a less favourable day. However, when we popped in for ice creams the main one was crowded even though the sun was shining so......The only improvement I would suggest would be online booking to reduce the long queue for entry.

What an excellent family day out 😀For the price we were pleasantly surprised and managed to keep our 18 month old daughter entertained the whole day.She absolutely loved it. Particularily the Robin hood ride and the tractor ride.The staff were nice and friendly, the place itself looked clean and tidy, there was plenty of parking and it wasn't too busy which made it easy to get around. If you want food then go just before 12 otherwise it gets quite busy.Loved the Royal mint which did smell minty and of sweets further in to add to the experience. Loved all the displays they have, great for photos. Recommended as an easy fun day out for the little ones.

Visited today with family and friends. Arrived there around 1.00pm and returned at 17:30 when the park was closing.We regretted, we should have come bit earlier to experience everything. This place is great to have good quality time with kids for a full day. Both kids and adults got many things to do.Very clean and well maintained place. Staffs are welcoming. Since we visited on Weeksay, there was no queue at all for any rides. Will visit again after sometime.

First visit and it was the Xmas Celebration being delivered! What a fantastic destination with little surprises and remarkable things around every corner!We had pre-booked an early slot with Santa, to find a Sleigh Ride journey to get there was brilliant. Other rides included a water barrel ride and then a tractor too.Soft play with loads of seating, one of several refreshments kiosks too was welcome for the Adults.Theme of Xmas was there throughout with some beautiful scenes created. We will be back but perhaps when it's warm and sunny 🙂.

A great place to have lots of family fun. Excellent and well worth the money. Great indoor play area. Sand pits and you can buy buckets and spades. Themed adventures. Very clean and staff very friendly. Great day out.

Great theme park for young children , slightly bizarre but that adds to the charm ! The staff were lovely and the facilities were very clean , Fab day out with my 1 & 5 year old.

Brilliant place for kids up to 10yrs of age. Kids will not get tired of spending hours on end there as there is always something to do for for everyone. The place is clean, well maintained and fun. You have to visit to really appreciate what they have to offer. All rides are included in the entry ticket and are very well maintained. Friendly staff and ample parking.

is it worth paying over 20 pounds (for an adult) ?I think not! WAY overpriced for what ot is and how badly it's looked after!Paint had been chipping away for years on end, nothing apart from the angry birds playground is new!You can see things have cracks in them, ect, it does not look nice at all!Map, not really that well planned out, no direction to it at all. No organisation. you're just left to find everything by yourself tbh!The food places were OK, quiet, and expensive for what you get tbh to say it's a kids' place. they are definitely making a lot of the food!The gift shop is EXTREMELY expensive, maybe grab a loan before you head here with your kid!

What a gem of a place we hadn't heard of it before. We went over the Easter Bank holiday with three kids aged 4,8,10 and spent pretty much all day there. Loads of parking and blue badge and parent and child places right in front of the entrance. The staff were amazing, and we found they all were so helpful credit to themselves and the park. The park itself was so much fun for my three kids loads for them to go on and interact with. Two rides I think it was have a max height to ride limit one being the driving safari where your child can get a driving licence.So much to do with the kids loads of picnic areas outside and covered. We took a picnic with us, but the price of food is pretty much like every other theme park or anywhere these days.. ICECREAM was so TASTY found in the western section. Definitely, we will be back soon. We noticed they also have logdes next to the site with hottubs, so I think maybe be back some weekend soon. 100% recommend visiting was worth the drive for us..

Great theam park for children under 10 years. There is no much rides but the few tides they have are really theamed . We really like the robinhood ride and x ma's center caluse ride a lot. And there were few great animatronics too my kid loved it. Food is reasonably priced and great souvenir collection we spent 5 hours with in the ground

First time visit. For children up to 10 years.Thoroughly enjoyed the day. There is so much for the children to do/explore.It has an old charm, which makes it feel special.Definitely will be visiting again.There are places to eat that are reasonably priced as far as I can tell.We took a picnic which we ate on benches.

I'm writing from based on my experience who has been to Dosneyland Paris, and so many other theme parks such as Legoland, Cbeebies-land (Alton Towers), Thorpe Park etc.Family price of 4 for £80. Decent size area. A lot of kids ride. Queues <5 mins each, except driving car, a bit of wait but still less than 10 mins.Overall, well worth the money. Will definitely come again and strongly recommended.

What a lovely experience with my daughter and grandchildren. Perfect for the 3 year old. Sweet ride in the sleigh on our way to see Father Christmas, who I have to say was very good.Only criticisms would be that the sleigh could go slightly slower on its way to see Father Christmas, in order to allow the children to take in everything they are seeing. It was a long queue once off the sleigh, which, given the children were all very young in a confined space, wasn't great.All in all a super visit, but I have to say we were very lucky with the weather.I must mention the Carol singing reindeer, they were brilliant 👏 😀

This is my daughters’ all time favourite place. We’ve visited countless times and never had a bad experience. We both enjoy it so much that we are now the proud owners of an annual pass! Perfect for the age range of children up to 10 and lots to do even on rainy days. Some nice nostalgia for grown up’s who can remember it as ‘Pets Corner’ too! Well worth a visit.

I can't believe the reviews for this place. For £20 pp including our 4 year old, I dont think it has been renovated since the 70s apart from angry birds land. Literally the creepiest place I have ever been. Would be perfect for a horror movie. Could be great but needs some serious upgrades. Best bit was the monkey driving school

Five stars for a fantastic family adventure at Sundown Adventureland Retford!We had an amazing time at Sundown Adventureland Retford recently. The park was perfect for a day of fun with the grandkids. There were small rides and other attractions to suit all ages, nice gentle rides perfect for little ones. We especially enjoyed the tractor ride.The staff at Sundown Adventureland Retford were fantastic. They were friendly, helpful, and always had a smile on their faces. They made sure we had a safe and enjoyable experience throughout the day.The park itself was clean and well-maintained. There were plenty of places to sit and relax, and the food options were good value for money.Overall, we had a fantastic day at Sundown Adventureland Retford and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun-filled family day out. It was the perfect way to spend a day at sundown, creating lasting memories with our loved ones!Tips when you visit:Arrive early to avoid the queues, especially during peak season.Pack comfortable shoes as there's a lot of walking involved.Don't forget the sunscreen and hats!Take advantage of the park's picnic areas if you're on a budget.We can't wait to visit Sundown Adventureland Retford again soon!

Excellent park it's a shame we had not come across here earlier! We have been to most theme parks across the uk with our young children, and this was the first one where they both managed to get on every ride with no restrictions and interact with everything. Nice and compact and not much walking around to different sectors like most other parks. Picked a lovely sunny day for it, and it was surprisingly quiet in the morning but got a lot busier by early afternoon. A great selection of activities for all young children inside and out. The food and refreshments are also reasonably priced for a theme park. We will definitely be back again soon.

It might seem a bit pricey for many families but you get a full day of adventure for all of the children. Parents have plenty of seats which come in handy. Take a pack up and save money to buy an ice cream.We were impressed that staff were friendly and were active cleaning around the site. They displays looked recently painted/refreshed. Plenty of parking which is free.Would have given 5 stars but for the cost of £78 for 3 adults and a 5 year old. It would have been £88 if we paid on the day so make sure you book online the night before.

Perfect for young children, has tons of interactive play and activity for all the family. Perfect for nice days with all of the outdoor play areas and themed zones; equally perfect for when it rained as there are two indoor play areas!Three occasions we’ve been and the kids loved the Xmas special they had on!High recommend to all families with kids

This place was so strange, we laughed the whole way round.Best bits, driving school, tractor ride and play areas.Worst bits. Scary dolls everywhere!Cost £60 for a family of 3.Save your money and go elsewhere, the place needs a huge makeover. Very tired!

Loved going here!A great theme park for mainly younger (and older) kids and adults!There are so many areas within the park to see… there are several play areas including an Angry Bird play area.The play castle was full of smells ( mint / chocolate, bubble gum etc), good rides, good softplay.Great place!

Great for the little ones. Took my 2 year old cousin and she was entertained all throughout the day. There are plenty of themed attractions and rides for the demographic as well as walk-through experiences and interactive elements too. The queue for the rides were almost non-existent. The train ride was closed for maintenance when we went which was a big shame as it is one of my favourites. Food and souvenirs are well-priced. You could definitely spend the full day in this park but due to the weather being quite miserable, we left a little early. We will definitely be coming back however.

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Treswell Rd, Rampton, Retford DN22 0HX, United Kingdom

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We spent a whole day here and probably could have filled another two more! I visited with my two children (3+7) and they loved exploring the different activities. The mini tractors were particularly popular as were the hay bales, giant bouncy pillows, toboggan ramp, indoor soft play and go karts.We tried going through the woodland trail but the nettles had rather taken over the pathway. The paid for digger also was a bit of a let down as its functionality seemed to have seen better days.We ate very well in the cafe and enjoyed the kids picnic boxes and yummy sausage rolls.Nice clean facilities, including toilets, and friendly staff.The dressing up area looked great but we ran out of time to play there, so will have to visit again!

Lovely day at The Pink Pig to visit Santa.As soon as we arrived my two children ( 5 and 3) were drawn into the magic with the explanation of the Elf Passport and the activities to complete. One was the gingerbread decorating, with hot chocolate and mince pies for the grown ups- which went down very well! The meeting Father Christmas experience was very well organised and COVID safe without taking any of the magic away. Buddy the elf did a fantastic job, my children are still talking about him today! The whole grounds were well looked after and we enjoyed playing in the outside area. All the elves and Mrs Claus were brilliant with our children, taking time to speak to them and ask them about Christmas. A great day out!

Visited pink pig a number of times a few years ago and revisited this summer with an 18 month old.Positives - the food in the main cafe was amazing! Great choice, delicious food and served quickly. Friendly and helpful staff.New imagination area was brilliant!! We could have stayed in there all day. Although it could do with a good clean.Playbarn soft play remains a great feature with a limited range of items available from the cafe for eating and drinking.Investment has been made into the outdoor play facilities too. More ride on tractors as well as a range of play frames and sand pits.Disappointing part was the animal area. Only 1-2 of each animal and the enclosures looked sad and run down, which is not how it had been in previous years. Summer holidays and no tractor ride through the pig fields which had been a great feature in the past was not there.

My children love it here. You need a nice day as most activities are outside. My children love the animals and the hay barn & air bouncers. The food is excellent too. A great family day out. ☺️

Very nice experience with my son and all family. We spend all day there. The staff was plesant and helpfull.

There seems to be a lot less animals now than last time we visited. I informed a staff member that there was no soap in the toilets. Went back a few hours later and still no soap. Also no soap at all at the hand washing station - where they have signs asking people to wash their hands after visiting the animals.We went into the hut where the benches are for picnics and the tables were disgusting... Covered in bird poo and brown with dirt.In general the whole place seemed really outdated, the tractors were contactless which we didn't realise. My children went and put money into the machines which we didn't get back. The toys were broken. The main reason we went was for the foam party, when we arrived we was told it might not happen as there's faults with the machine. Thankfully it worked and the kids enjoyed it, although the staff were not interacting with the kids at all, seemed like a big chore for them.

Went today with my mum and baby of 8 months old. It was very good for older children, lots of outdoor activities. But felt it needed more animals and more variety for children to be able to pet and feed them. Also was told we couldn't have a tractor ride as they were preparing for an Easter egg hunt. Overall good, but was abit disappointed

Really great place for a day out the kids.Really looking forward to visit again

I have visited The Pink Pig Farm today with my family and the place looks very nice. A lot of attractions for children and adults and also lots of activities. They got some animals and outdoor playground. There also is a small indoor soft play area. Suitable for kids any age. My daughter was very excited and we spent a good time. Nice atmosphere. Definitely good place for visits at summer time. There also is a Caffè and some food but we didn't try this yet. Definitely will come back.

Had a great day at The Pink Pig Farm. My wife, grandson, and myself. Lots to do games, activity area inside, then all the activities outside. Live animals. There is so much to do. A visit to the restaurant at lunchtime where the meals are great variety and very nice. All the staff throughout were great. Would definitely go again.

We visited the farm today as we are on holiday in the area. We were so disappointed to discover it was £12 pp to enter including our one year old and the adults. We had taken grandparents too so in total it would have been nearly £60 for the five of us. We didn’t go in as that price is extremely expensive and we haven’t often come across places where the adults have to pay to experience soft play. It’s a shame as it looked nice from the outside. Wouldn’t recommend and won’t be back.As an edit and response - we were told that £12 was for an hour in the soft play when we arrived. Even given the other activities available on the farm we still would not have paid £60 entry for an hours access! There wasn’t even a reduced price for our one year old or for concessions. The staff need to be clearer and the price needs to be reduced!

A good family day out. The indoor play area is really good with plenty of facilities. Although there is lots to do outside including sand pits & animals to visit, go-karts etc it does seem that the outdoor area needs a bit of a spruce up as certain areas do look tied.Quite expensive compared with some of the other farm parks we’ve been to worked out at £50 for a family of 5. I would give the park 5/10 for value for money.

We used to love this place , not been for years ans came today for the half term activities.Have to say it wasn't great ! A little circle of wood to decorate and a badge , marshmallow roasting and I think that was it.Hardly any animals to be seen , the new carts were enjoyable for the children and the new wooden frame with the house but I do feel outside does need more things adding to it. The entry prices must put people off because for half term it wasn't busy at all.I wouldn't rush back because I don't feel there is really an awful lot to do for a full day there. The water near the giant pillows wasn't working nor was one of the pumps on the duck racing nor one of the little go carts you have to pay for.

Tried to come just for the end of the afternoon. Two small children both needing different nap times only to find it closed at 4 and there are no price concessions for coming for the last hour. £24 for two adults for one hour is a bit steepShame we have been before and was looking forward to spending a little time here. Would be nice to consider dropping the price after a certain time

Really great place for young families. Plenty to do. Lots of fun activities for the children outside and then they have a softplay area inside. We didn't eat there as we took a picnic as there were 7 of us. Plenty of picnic benches to take your own food and some sheltered. We bought our tickets in advance as saved 50p per person. Staff very friendly and helpful.

We called in for a coffee, a very pleasant visit, we were allowed to take our dog through the cafe to the quadrant, the staff we met were welcoming and friendly, the drinks we had were not too expensive. We'll worth a visit if your in the area

We visited for the first time a few days ago, we had a wonderful family day out. There are so many different areas to play and explore from the sandpit to rope swings & bouncing pillows plus an indoor role play and soft play area and the farm.We went during half term which had a themed Bushcraft week, there were extra activities taking place including den building and marshmallow tasting. There is a nice cafe and plenty of sheltered seating outside if you want to bring your own picnics. Our daughters had a wonderful time as did we, we will most definitely be returning. Thank you for a great day out.

Lovely place to take the family. Nice inside barn with cafe and play area inside for the children. Plenty of outside adventure activities for families, zip wire, trampoline to name a couple but so more. Then there's another building serving food which is more for adults. Parking is plentiful and well worth a visit.

What a poor establishment... wouldn't recommend.A family of 6 person's (x2 OAP's, x2 adults and x2 children under 8 years) cost us £72 to pay on the door.The place was poorly kept with very overgrown grass, faded/worn/damaged rides and dirty picnic benches covered in bird poo. Several animal pens empty on the short animal trail and x2 pigs to be seen... at Pink Pig Farm. Expensive Cafe and x1 toilet out of order.Really disappointed in somewhere that should be free for adults because the visit is really only for children.The business really needs to re-think admission costs and how it's kept. We stayed for around 1 hour before running out of things to do. I'm genuinely staggered at other reviews that say they ran out of time there...Brigg Garden Centre was a better day out with more to look at and free to get in.

What a wonderful day was had by my Grandchild and I. The Big Machines weekend was the icing on the cake. The variety of activities, the friendly staff and the gorgeous food made this a day and a half!. My 19 month old grandson Stanley is still raving about the 'Bombine' ( Harvester). Highly Recommend

Lovely place but should be called ‘pink pig adventure play’ as it’s not like a farm. There is a few animals but the focus here is clearly the play equipment. Most farms like this we get the opportunity to feed and handle etc but not here. The fields with the animals were pretty much empty - the odd goose and a few donkeys. Much prefer hall farm park which is not too far from here.

Love this place and so does our two-year-old son. Lots of great things to do including zip wires swings, bobsled thingymabobs 👍🏻😂, air pillows, soft play, animals to see and much more

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Holme Hall, Holme Ln, Scunthorpe DN16 3RE, United Kingdom

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Gardens need a little bit of work, but enjoyed the visit. Lunch was good quality, even if choice was limited.

Doddington Hall is a rather unique Elizabethan Manor, having been privately owned since it was completed in 1600 and passed on through 5 generations of the female line. It retains furniture, paintings, and personal effects through the generations. To help visitors explore the house, free audio guides are provided, and you can request the loan of a book explaining the various paintings, which are conveniently numbered. Timed entry ensures the hall is never crowded. We found the room guides enthusiastic to answer questions. The gardens are a delight, and we were fortunate to visit when approximately 60 sculptures were on display. These are on display until 8th September 2024, and the is no additional charge to view them. Entry to the Hall and Gardens is very reasonably priced at £13 per adult

Fantastic, we've been this afternoon to look at the Christmas decorations a Wonderful display , the hall was lovely and warm and no big Crowds of people so you could a good roundThe guides were very helpful and Polite

I can't even begin to describe how beautiful this place is. We've just been on the twilight tour and it was beautiful and amazing! The tour guide, Hannah (who's also the building manager) was friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to meet.A glass of bubbly and a savoury treat on arrival and the wild tour begins.. fantastic locally made designs in each room and responsibly sourced materials along with a story to tell and history to be revealed in each room you visit.

Beautiful place to spend an afternoon. Booked afternoon tea for four. Clean, tidy and well presented. We chose the traditional tea. Absolutely delicious... So much food we took some home. Service was 5 star. Staff very polite and accommodating. Highly recommend. (sausage rolls are easily the best in the county!)We also visited the shops. Beautiful boutique style. Again, all the staff were lovely.Great size farm shop, offering a great variety of stock. Some very tasty treats... Enjoyed the bakewell tarts. We will definitely return. Great place!Looking forward to visiting the hall itself next time!

If you enjoy historic house and gardens visits add Doddington Hall to your list. A late Tudor stone mansion with Georgian interiors as the house was updated 300 years ago by the family. The guided tour is included and you get a really good look at the three levels of the house. With all the layers of time and family life that ate so interesting. Stunning gardens, and great farm shop, garden shop, restaurant and Homewares. A lovey choice for afternoon High Tea and shopping. Highly recommend.

Every two years Doddington Hall has a Sculpture Exhibition and this year the opening day was Saturday 20th July which also happens to be my birthday! We arrived in glorious sunshine and thoroughly enjoyed the day.This was our third exhibition.The parks and gardens looked stunning; the perfect setting to display the amazing sculptures-I truly believe there was something for everyone, no matter what your taste.I think there were fewer kinetic pieces this year but I loved the tiny mole, the stunning horse and the heads.I would also visit Doddington just to see the gardens-the formal gardens were a riot of colours and scents and I’m always impressed by the vast array of produce in the kitchen garden.Lots of opportunities for food and drink, a well stocked shop, a bike shop and lots more means that this really is a great day out!

Just brilliant! The house is incredibly interesting and the guides are very knowledgeable and have so many fun facts about the house. The gardens were just as great if one better! I am a professional gardener and I was so impressed by the upkeep of the formal gardens and topiaries. The walk around the gardens have a very fun activity to complete, the group I was with are all above the age of 25 and we had so much fun completing the activity and playing the games set out along the way! There is never a dull moment along the walk, and it was lovely and quiet as well despite being a bank holiday Monday! Will definitely be coming back again

What an amazing day at Doddington Hall and Gardens. It was our first time to go for Pumpkin picking, so was just fantastic. We really enjoyed every part of it. The fall spirits is so cozy, the Halloween decorations so lovely.Then we headed to the pumpkin field, people from every where gathering there and searching for the perfect pumpkin, all smiling and enjoying it. Thank you very much for making it simple and easy for everyone to enjoy the Halloween. Will come again next year 😍😍😍

We didn't actually go to the hall or gardens but had lunch at the cafe. The food was absolutely delicious- we ordered some adult and children's meals - and it was served quickly. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Hopefully next time we'll have time to explore the rest.

A house full of history. Many fine paintings, furniture, and porcelain. Staff are very friendly, polite and impressively knowledgeable. I do recommend a visit to this house, gardens, cafe and nice shops.

Friendly staff, tasty food and a beautiful location. Would recommend a visit and a walk around the estate. Two areas for food, but we visited the Grainstore Cafe, Bar and Restaurant.

We had our wedding at Doddington Hall in the Coach House in May 2024 and it was perfect beyond our wildest dreams! Every single detail is thought of and managed seamlessly by the incredible wedding team. The food and drink was stunning, the accommodation was perfect for our families and they worked with us to create a perfect blend of Spanish/English culture for our day. We were in safe hands from day one with Andrew and Justine and their professionalism and care runs through the entire team. Every single person loved the wedding and said the venue was so so beautiful. We couldn't recommend it enough for your perfect day, you will not be disappointed! Georgina & Lorena

We visited for the 12 days of Christmas, it was lovely, we arrived at 4 pm so it looked stunning in the dark. We visited the cafe and had coffee and cake, cake was super good, a very generous portion. The shop is well laid out and has a lot to offer. The staff and the volunteers here are so Happy, helpful and very informative about the hall.

An absolutely gorgeous Elizabethan mansion... it has never been sold since being built! We enjoyed a magical visit ✨️ viewing their creative and thoughtful Christmas Displays 🎄 You can feel the affection the family have for their home and a visit is a must if you are able...We came back today... May 2024 and it is even better wd had an amazing breakfast in the cafe and toured the house and gardens... just splendid!

A fantastic house, crammed with treasures, artworks and curios. Something different around every corner. Loved the house and the knowledgeable guides, who were happy to share stories and anecdotes about the place. Beautiful gardens and a kitchen garden that supplies much of the food produced in the cafe. Some of the best and highest quality cafe food I have ever eaten - never seen pheasant sandwiches before and the cake portons were massive! A great farm shop, filled with temptations.

COUNTRY HOUSE. Last visited 2023. There is plenty of car parking and some wonderful gardens with spectacular views. The house is rich in history, although only one half is open to the public as the owners occupy one side. The staff are informative and approachable. There is a nice restaurant and some good shops. The church is interesting with some notable graves.

Excellent Farm Shop, full of foodie goodness. Excellent selection of cheese, bakery, drinks, sauces and delectable treats. The cafe is good too and all coffee lounge too that also serves hot food throughout the day. Dog friendly outside and within the coffee lounge. Always nice to drop in, with friendly and helpful staff. Some nice walks round the estate and gardens too.

What a lovely place. The grounds and buildings are beautiful, free parking too. We took a 30min stroll round the pond (shortest if the estate walks) followed by afternoon tea. Tea is served in the coach house tea room and garden which is their wedding venue. No dogs allowed inside or out so leave pooch at home. Definitely book as this seemed to be the way to assure a seating. The garden is quiet and beautiful just the place for afternoon gluttony. My partner and I are both veggie and went with my Dad and his partner who are not. (Separate menus) All the food seemed fresh and definitely delicious. Sandwiches , coronation chickpea in Brioche bun was a delight with a plate of small cakes/pastries with scones, jam and clotted cream in case you have a spare slot. All presented beautifully with fantastic service. Worth your time and pennies.

Review from a Wedding PhotographerAn absolutely stunning venue to get married. Probably THE nicest venue in Lincolnshire. Excellent facilities, amazing staff and awesome food! From a photographers point of view the reception areas are bright and airy, full of natural light. Amazing gardens and grounds, great for endless photo opportunities. Lovely cafe and farm shop on site too!

We visited the 12 days of Christmas display and it was magnificent. Timed booking only. Lots to see and do, shops, cafes, gardens, Christmas trees. Highly recommend a visit.

Gardens were very impressive, eating areas were fine and plenty of seating.Not enough loos.The exhibits were not that interesting but the guides were happy to talk about the house and their knowledge was extensive.

Met up with a friend for brunch on this grey grisly January day. We left feeling much better for the fabulous scrambled eggs & smoked salmon on sourdough toast & lovely coffee. A nice amble outside, too early in the year for the Hall & Gardens, that’s for another day. We explored the farm wagons, the food shop and fancy goods , somehow we managed to while away 3 hours….. just like that 😊

Fabulous house beautifully decorated for Christmas. A great place to visit with children and make memories. The rooms are fabulously decorated in the nursery rhyme themes. The knowledgeable staff keep the children entertained & the cafe serves delicious home cooked food 10/10

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Main St, Doddington, Lincoln LN6 4RU, United Kingdom