http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/ York Press /tourism/whattosee/whattosee/ en-gb Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:19:30 +0000 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:19:30 +0000 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/resources/images/1001327/?type=rsslogo http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/ http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/3978174.Skipton_Castle/?ref=rss Guardian of the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales for over 900 years, this unique fortress is one of the most complete and well-preserved medieval castles in England. Standing on a 40-metre high crag, fully-roofed Skipton Castle was founded around 1090 by Robert de Romille, one of William the Conqueror’s Barons, as a fortress in the dangerous northern reaches of the kingdom Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 ed538faac85cff9d2d203463988374d6 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/4160577.Duncombe_Park/?ref=rss Duncombe Park, which has been the home of the Duncombe family for over 250 years, is situated on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors and adjacent to the picturesque market town of Helmsley surrounded by over 300 acres of stunning grounds and parkland Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 770418ee45baafc1d433a0718e42902d http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/746126.York_Minster/?ref=rss York Minster is definitely the jewel in the historical crown of York. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:10:00 +0100 444588145e47f29ef6ef655eab048c03 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/3973176.Selby_Abbey/?ref=rss Iconic architecture; sacred space and a vibrant worshiping community make Selby Abbey the place it is today. Men and women have worshiped here and served the wider community for over 900 years. Selby is a small Yorkshire town, 12 miles South of York with one of the most superb Abbey churches to be found anywhere in England. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:01:22 +0000 b47a85a99d771514f64643c670700efd http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/754590.York_Racecourse/?ref=rss York Racecourse is one of the finest racecourses in the world, let alone Britain, and attracts thousands of visitors each year to take advantage of top quality racing, outstanding facilities, great viewing across Knavesmire and a wonderful atmosphere that makes a day out racing a real treat. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:30:00 +0100 e2d4763b119254d4c5ef166a21a9729e http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/746175.Bar_Walls/?ref=rss Visitors who enjoy a walk and have a couple of hours to spare can get one of the best views of the city by strolling along the city's medieval walls. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:20:00 +0100 2a783a3c1d0980fa4d132d4e45c5bb55 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/753558.Museum_Gardens/?ref=rss One of the largest of York's attractive parks and a real favourite with visitors and locals alike. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:20:00 +0100 dcdc3ad74bc16c19ae193bf6dd7f591a http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/753451.Jorvik_Viking_Centre/?ref=rss Explore York's Viking history on the very site where archaeologists uncovered remains of the Viking-age city of Jorvik. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:30:00 +0100 59122695d22e3e9bcde519085f28a17d http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/753448.National_Railway_Museum/?ref=rss The world's largest railway museum is home to a wide range of railway icons and literally millions of artefacts, from Mallard - the world's fastest steam locomotive - to a lock of Robert Stephensons hair. Fri, 30 May 2008 11:20:00 +0100 e4810de14269d4cd5b5f4ed769dea986 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/754565.Rowntree_Park/?ref=rss Situated on the bank of the River Ouse, this park sprawls over approximately 30 acres. Fri, 30 May 2008 11:20:00 +0100 df368d0f954f9dd8c35bd078286967e1 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/754496.York_Art_Gallery/?ref=rss The permanent collection, which is renowned for its old masters, as well as a collection of British paintings spanning six hundred years is now displayed along themes including people, places and landscapes. Thu, 08 May 2008 11:10:00 +0100 8af866fc6ef7dfba2f8ea7aebc7a6f1d http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/753438.Clifford_s_Tower/?ref=rss For the sheer drama of its setting, and its chequered history, there is little in York to rival Clifford's Tower. Thu, 08 May 2008 11:10:00 +0100 b3e010600204cfed9b15e61f7fafd10a http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/753419.Shambles/?ref=rss Tourists from all over the world come to visit Shambles, one of the best preserved medieval streets in Europe. Thu, 08 May 2008 11:10:00 +0100 e5d1e9fc9ec50c99dc0128cee10b7eba http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/tourism/whattosee/whattosee/1317856.DIG/?ref=rss Have you ever wanted to take part in an excavation and discover real objects from ancient civilisations? Thu, 08 May 2008 10:40:00 +0100 3c92ae49837525951970e3df16d7b261