Historic Sites in Cawood

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Historic Sites in Cawood

York Minster
York Minster
4.6 (12374 ratings)4.5 (13961 ratings)
Gothic cathedral with vast stained glass windows, interactive Undercroft exhibition and tower tours.
Deangate, York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey
4.6 (3470 ratings)4.5 (1092 ratings)
Atmospheric, well preserved 12th-century abbey ruins with a visitor centre and tree-filled parkland.
Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkMuseumSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"It’s not just about shops and bars, there’s plenty of beautiful outdoor places in Leeds to photograph. Make sure you take the time to head slightly out of the city centre and visit Kirkstall Abbey to wander around the old ruins and capture amazingly atmospheric photos. Time your visit for a misty day for the best photo opportunities."
Mentioned by Flying Scots Girl
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"Kirkstall Abbey is a beautiful historic ruin in West Leeds that has some spectacular angles to photograph. The Abbey was founded over 800 years ago and is one of the most well preserved monasteries in the country. It’s free to step back in time into the Abbey to see the marvelous detail and architecture that it has."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Leeds, England
"Leeds' most impressive medieval structure is beautiful Kirkstall Abbey, founded in 1152 by Cistercian monks from Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire. These days the city makes good use of it as an atmospheric..."
Clifford's Tower, York
Clifford's Tower, York
4.2 (3127 ratings)4 (1966 ratings)
13th-century castle keep, built on a grass mound, formerly used as a prison and royal mint.
Tower St, York, YO1 9SA, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksFortressHeritage buildingHistoric SitesObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Small but perfectly formed, Clifford’s Tower offers, among other things, splendid views across the city and York Minster from its circular platform up high. It also tells an interesting tale, often referred to as York Castle, the site dates back to 1068 when William the Conqueror was busy trying to rid the north of Vikings and built a number of castles on his way. While many battles raged over the centuries (the murky Jewish massacre of 1190 cast a long shadow), York Castle’s role evolved, including stints as a prison and a royal mint."
Mentioned by viator.com
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"Clifford’s Tower, a semi-ruined 13th-century remnant of York Castle, is also one of the few Norman relics in a city dominated by Viking influence. Nowadays, Clifford’s Tower is one of the most popular and emblematic sights in York, and the panoramic views from the tower’s ramparts make it an excellent starting point for first-time visitors to historic York."
Mentioned by UniAcco
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"Students can find it right between the Castle Museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre. Clifford’s Tower offers visitors stunning panoramic views over Old York, thus making it the ideal starting point for any visit to the city. There’s plenty to discover here, including the remains of York Castle built by William the Conqueror, a prison and a royal mint."
Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam
4.6 (3473 ratings)4.5 (1012 ratings)
Grand residence standing in parkland and filled with priceless art and antiques plus a working farm.
Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds, LS15 0AE, United Kingdom
Nature & ParksEvent venueHistorical landmarkMuseumParkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by mummytravels
The best things to do in Leeds with kids
"Another great historic house with plenty to do in the grounds for kids, Temple Newsam is only around 15 minutes’ drive from Leeds city centre. The rare breed Home farm is a big hit with younger kids – and older ones, for that matter – with everything from the small and fluffy, including guinea pigs, to rarer farm animals, all set within the outbuildings and around the cobbled yard. There are some lovely walks around the grounds too, with nature trails and an adventure playground too."
Abbey House Museum
Abbey House Museum
4.6 (451 ratings)4.5 (371 ratings)
Family-friendly site opening a window onto 19th-century life in Leeds with shops, houses and an inn.
Abbey Walk, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, United Kingdom
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Abbey House promises to take you back in time to the Victorian Era with its recreated Victorian streets and residents wandering around in Victorian dress. Visit Stephen Harding Gate for the 19th century equivalent to a modern high streetoffering you a unique shopping experience and, after some retail therapy, stop off at the Hark to Rover Inn to grab a pint at a recreated model of a Victorian drinking house. Explore the social division of the poor and rich as you experience life both in poverty and as a rich pawnbroker in the residential districts."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"The Abbey House Museum, once the Great Gate House to Kirkstall Abbey, contains meticulously reconstructed shops and houses that evoke Victorian Leeds, plus rotating exhibitions mostly aimed at kids."
Saint Wilfrid's Catholic Church
Saint Wilfrid's Catholic Church
4.5 (16 ratings)5 (21 ratings)
Coltsgate Hill, Ripon, HG4 2AB, United Kingdom
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksSacred & Religious SitesEducational sitesHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Harewood House Trust
Harewood House Trust
4.5 (2607 ratings)4 (1132 ratings)
18th-century stately home with Robert Adam-designed interiors, priceless art and landscaped garden.
Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Clayton Hotel Leeds City
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"There is so much to do and see at Harewood House, that you may struggle to fit it all in!. This is the perfect family day out with both fun indoor and outdoor activities on site. A 25-minute drive from the hotel, this 18th century house is a popular attraction in Leeds, featuring over 100 acres of beautiful gardens containing a wide range of plants from all over the world."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Visitors to Harewood House will be pleasantly surprised by the array of attractions on offer. Not only can the house and gardens be admired, but there is also a farm experience and a series of interesting events including theatrical performances and costume exhibitions. Visitors can even visit the resident Humboldt penguins at feeding time!"
Castle Howard
Castle Howard
4.6 (4629 ratings)4.5 (3045 ratings)
Ornate, gilded 18th-century stately home set in landscaped grounds with fountains, trails and lakes.
York, YO60 7DA, United Kingdom
Country houseSights & LandmarksGardenWedding venueArchitectural BuildingsCastlesHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Yorkshire
"Stately homes may be two a penny in England, but you'll have to try pretty damn hard to find one as breathtakingly stately as Castle Howard, a work of theatrical grandeur and audacity set in the rolling Howardian Hills. This is one of the world's most beautiful buildings, instantly recognisable from its starring role in the 1980s TV series Brideshead Revisited and in the 2008 film of the same name (both based on Evelyn Waugh's 1945 novel of nostalgia for the English aristocracy)."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Yorkshire
"Standing in the Howardian Hills to the west of Malton, Castle Howard is an outstanding example of English baroque, with a distinctive…"
York Cold War Bunker
York Cold War Bunker
4.6 (522 ratings)4.5 (705 ratings)
Fallout monitoring centre in case of nuclear war until 1990s, now open and run by English Heritage.
Monument Cl, Holgate, York YO24 4HT, United Kingdom
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"The York Cold War Bunker has to be one of the city’s most captivating attractions. Tucked down a quiet residential cul-de-sac, you’ll find the inconspicuous entrance through an industrial-looking bomb-proof door. Go past the decontamination room, and down to the control centre, dormitory, and staff room where, for more than 30 years, this place hummed with activity, staffed by volunteers ready to map and manage the fallout from a nuclear blast."
Mentioned by History Hit
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"A mile outside of the city centre, York Cold War Bunker tells the story of a country on the brink of nuclear warfare. Designed to monitor nuclear fallout in the event of an attack in Yorkshire, the semi-submerged bunker affords visitors the chance to explore some of York’s more unusual history. Built in 1961, the bunker served as the regional headquarters for the Royal Observer Corps until 1991."
Mentioned by BSC (EN)
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"Experience life in a cold war bunker and discover the history of the volunteers who would have played a vital role in ensuring Britain could withstand a nuclear attack. Through a one hour guided tour, you’ll learn about this recent period in British history and how the people of York prepared for the threat of nuclear war."
National Trust - Treasurer's House, York
National Trust - Treasurer's House, York
4.6 (719 ratings)4.5 (1478 ratings)
Well-preserved house filled with 17th- and 18th-century furniture, ceramics, textiles and paintings.
Minster Yard, York, YO1 7JL, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"In the care of the National Trust since 1930 (it was one of its first major properties), and tucked away behind the Minster, the Treasurer's House has both a lovely garden and fascinating collection of art and antiques. The name derives from it being on the site of the medieval house of the Minster's Treasurer, a post abolished at the Reformation. The present building dates from the 17th century, but had been added to with various accretions and was actually three separate houses when in 1897 it was bought by Frank Green (1861-1954)."
Mentioned by viator.com
THE TOP 10 Things To Do in York | Attractions & Activities
"Explore one of the original National Trust properties at York’s Treasurer’s House, an opulent and eclectic 2-story mansion set amid landscaped gardens that has a fascinating history spanning 2,000 years. Highlights include the period rooms replete with historical artifacts, including a Queen Anne bedspread and a blown-glass chandelier, as well as the allegedly haunted cellars."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in York, England
"This historic home, which once housed York Minster's medieval treasures, is an anomaly: in the 19th century it was bought by Yorkshire industrialist Frank Green as a collection of rundown interconnected..."

Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Cawood

The Donkey Sanctuary Leeds
The Donkey Sanctuary Leeds
4.6 (224 ratings)4.5 (111 ratings)
Swan Ln, Eccup, Leeds LS16 8AZ, United Kingdom
Non-profit organizationNature & ParksAnimal protection organizationAnimal rescue serviceNature & Wildlife Areas
Tropical World
Tropical World
4.3 (4527 ratings)4 (2104 ratings)
Greenhouses filled with UK's largest tropical plant and animal collections outside of Kew Gardens.
Princes Ave, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2ER, United Kingdom
ZooNature & ParksCafeGift shopGardensNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by mummytravels
The best things to do in Leeds with kids
"One of the largest parks in Europe, Roundhay Park – not far from the city centre – stretches over a whopping 700 acres. With lakes and woodland in the park, as well as activities galore and some open-air theatre in summer, you can also visit Tropical World, the largest collection of tropical plants outside Kew Gardens. There are also a string of walking routes, including past the castle ruins and around the lake, and several play areas to entertain younger kids."
Mentioned by LeedsLive
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"Boasting the largest collection of tropical plants outside Kew Gardens, Tropical World is also popular for its adorable meerkats, terrapins, turtles, tropical birds and butterflies (which are free to flutter around the attraction). As the name suggests, the tropical origins of its inhabitants mean the attraction is kept warm and humid - but you soon adapt to the balmy setting. Tropical World, Princes Avenue, Roundhay LS8 1DF (within Roundhay Park)."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"Fitting in perfectly with our list is Tropical World, which is actually situated in Roundhay Park. This is fantastic for you, not only is it a popular attraction but it will also offer you some shelter from the weather should it turn bad. There is a small admission fee of £5 for adults, or £2.50 for children, but it’s more than worth it for what you’ll be seeing."
Askham Bog
Askham Bog
4.6 (194 ratings)4.5 (14 ratings)
Lush, marshy nature area with a wooden walkway, plus wildlife such as birds, deer & horses.
Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3QX, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Most Beautiful Parks in and Around York
"A survivor of Yorkshire’s ancient fenlands, dating back 15,000 years, Askham Bog is considered one of the most ecologically diverse sites in the UK. The bog itself is made of boulder clay and fen peat, while the land around it is home to roe deer, foxes, newts and frogs. Plants include royal ferns, rare gingerbread sedge and whole rivers of water violets."

Best Breweries and Beer Places in Cawood

Quirky Ales
Quirky Ales
5 (38 ratings)5 (32 ratings)
3 Ash Ln, Garforth, Leeds LS25 2HG, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & DrinkBarBrewpubPub
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"It is a pleasant Sunday afternoon at Quirky Ales and Monkey is starting his afternoon off with a Hip Hop. Is that wise Monkey?"
Rooster's Brewing Co. Taproom
Rooster's Brewing Co. Taproom
4.6 (83 ratings)
Unit H5, Fifth Avenue, Hornbeam Park Ave, Harrogate HG2 8QT, United Kingdom
Brewery
BrewDog York
BrewDog York
4.5 (959 ratings)4.5 (705 ratings)
No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
130-134 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX, United Kingdom
BarFood & DrinkBeer gardenBeer hallBreweryPubRestaurant
Mentioned by YorkMix
York’s 7 best craft beer bars
"Sited at the top of Micklegate a few yards from the city walls this bar from independent Scottish brewing giants Brewdog opened after a protracted court battle with a local trader – much to the relief of their loyal following of fans in the York area. I say fans because Brewdog as a company have so far attracted investment in their crowdfunding equity scheme from over 100,000 loyal drinkers. The multi-roomed bar is huge."

Best Museums in Cawood

White Cloth Gallery
White Cloth Gallery
3.9 (59 ratings)4.5 (67 ratings)
Showcase for emerging and established artists hosting workshops, screenings and book signings.
24 Aire St, Leeds, LS1 4HT, United Kingdom
Event venueMuseumsArt galleryBarCafeFunction room facility
Art of Protest Gallery (York)
Art of Protest Gallery (York)
4.2 (60 ratings)5 (6 ratings)
11 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TX, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt centerArt dealerArt studioArts organization
Royal Pump Room Museum
Royal Pump Room Museum
4.1 (353 ratings)4 (644 ratings)
Museum in the pump house recounting Harrogate's story as a spa town, plus sulphur water tasting.
Crown Place, Harrogate, HG1 2RY, United Kingdom
History museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums

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