North Yorkshire
Properties and events in North Yorkshire
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Abbey House Whitby
A rare opportunity to visit Abbey House next to the iconic Whitby Abbey on Wednesday 11th September from 10am to 3pm.
All Saints Church Settrington & Scagglethorpe and The Orangery, Settrington House
Look around this historic church and then visit Settrington House Orangery for refreshments.
All Saints Church, Helmsley
All Saints stands on the market square in picturesque Helmsley. According to the 19th century wall-paintings in the north aisle, a church has been on this site since AD 200. The present building, built on Norman foundations, was dedicated in 1838.
All Saints Church, Kirby Hill
Visit the ancient church of All Saints in Kirby Hill; historical information will be on display; light refreshments will be available. A warm welcome to all.
All Saints Church, Weston
The ancient church of All Saints is a Grade 1 listed building. Of special interest are the triple decker pulpit and Squire's Parlour, the family pew of the Dawson family, descendants of the Vavasours lords of the manor of Weston.
All Saints' Church Kirk Deighton
Come along and explore this historic Grade I listed church and take the opportunity to visit the bell-ringing chamber.
Amotherby St Helen's Church: Ryedale networks and connections. What did the Victorians do for the Street Churches?
As part of Ryedale networks and connections, discover this fascinating church, its hidden medieval treasures and the story of its Victorian restoration with mini talk, tour and free coffee and refreshments.
Barton le Street St. Michael’s Church: Ryedale networks and connections. What did the Victorians do for the Street Churches?
As part of Ryedale networks and connections, take advantage of a free lunch in Barton le Street’s village hall, before losing yourself in the beauty of this exquisite 12th century church and a recital of internationally-renowned composer and former York Minster organist, Philip Moore. Then discover the story of its archaeological reconstruction with buildings expert, Dr Dav Smith (University of York).
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
Sneak a peak behind the scenes at the museum. Meet our curatorial volunteers, see how we store and care for objects and follow the route of an object from donation to display.
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens
Explore the evolving gardens and watch the harvest grow in the walled garden. Step inside the grand hall and uncover the architecture and collections which tell the story of a country house and the people who have shaped Beningbrough.
Byland Abbey in 90 seconds
A 'Tick-Tock' Tour for a Time-Pressed Generation.
Canal Art Demonstration with Fred Worthington
Join expert sign writer and canal artist Fred Worthington at Beeforth’s Hive as he demonstrates the heritage craft of canal sign painting.
Church of Saint Chad, Sproxton
This little church, allegedly the smallest in Yorkshire, has nine pews. Built in the 1640s in a field a mile away, in 1879 was moved and rebuilt stone by stone by George Gilbert Scott Jnr and Temple Moore, keeping its original unusual square shape.
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, East Moors.
A hidden gem of a church -near a red telephone box, along a grassy track and behind a copse of trees! Built in 1882 by Temple Moore. Sir John Betjeman wrote a poem about it - the only church in the Diocese of York to receive this distinction.
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Rievaulx
This church, formed from the ruins of the Abbey's slipper chapel, serves those who live in the hamlet of Rievaulx, next to the world-famous Rievaulx Abbey. It was rebuilt by the architect Temple Moore in 1906-07.
Connecting to our Ancestors at Thornborough’s South Henge
From the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, the Thornborough landscape was important to our Ancestors This tour helps identify the South Henge features, most of which are invisible, and understand their significance as well as their links to the landscape.
CWGC Tours 2024 - Harrogate (Grove Road) Cemetery
Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves tour of Harrogate (Grove Road) Cemetery
CWGC Tours 2024 - Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery
Join us for a Heritage Open Days tour around Stonefall Cemetery in Harrogate and learn about the people from across the world who travelled to Britain's aid in the Second World War never to return home.
Dissolution and the Monasteries - Tour of Byland Abbey
Join us as we look at the impact of Dissolution, with a Volunteer-Led Tour of Byland Abbey.
Dr Buck's House Open Day
Explore Dr Buck's House - a derelict Georgian Townhouse being restored to community use in Settle.