Yorkshire

Explore abbey ruins, magnificent houses, glorious gardens and some fantastic stretches of coast and countryside including the Dales and the North York Moors in the beautiful county of Yorkshire.

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Child playing in the fallen leaves in the park at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

Ancient abbey ruins and an awe-inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site.

Visitors in the garden at Wentworth Castle, South Yorkshire

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Wentworth Castle Gardens

Glorious gardens, woodland and parkland, created for the privileged few and preserved for everyone to enjoy.

View over a garden with two people sat on a terrace in front of a bricked house

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Goddards

A hidden garden on the edge of York, designed in the Arts and Crafts garden style with formal terrace, wildlife pond, herbaceous borders and historic glasshouse.

Autumn view of the house at East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire

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East Riddlesden Hall

Historic house and intimate gardens, a surprise oasis on the edge of a West Yorkshire town.

A family walk in the garden at Nunnington Hall in late autumn

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Nunnington Hall

A picturesque Yorkshire manor house, nestled on the quiet banks of the River Rye with organic gardens and changing exhibitions.

Visitor walking their dog in the garden in autumn at Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire

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Nostell

Discover one of the great treasure houses in the North of England, and explore the surrounding parkland, lakes and formal gardens.

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Ormesby Hall

Explore the rooms of this grand house, and discover the décor, paintings and furniture that tell the stories of the many Pennyman’s who have lived there.

Stone wall covered with yellow leaves, open gateway with a view to historic house in the background

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Beningbrough

Explore art exhibitions and history in the 300 year old hall, evolving gardens on this family friendly estate in the Yorkshire countryside.

Ghostly looking sculpture of a gentleman made from mesh in a garden with a house behind

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Treasurer's House, York

Join a tour in this house of contradictions in the centre of York, created as one man's vision to house his eclectic collection of furniture, art and tapestries.

View along the Terrace towards the Ionic Temple at Rievaulx Terrace, North Yorkshire

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Rievaulx Terrace

Explore one of Yorkshire's finest 18th-century landscape gardens with two temples and views to the Abbey in the valley.

An autumnal afternoon stood in North Moor looking at Mushroom Rocks

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Brimham Rocks

Discover the dramatic rock formations with views of surrounding heather moorland and beyond.

Gibson Mill in autumn at Hardcastle Crags, West Yorkshire

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Hardcastle Crags

Meander through this spectacular wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heart.

Visitors walking through a corridor at Nostell with Christmas tree in the foreground

Places to eat

Explore days out in nature for all the family, activities to book or get stuck into and what's coming up in the next school holiday.

Family walking through fallen leaves on autumnal day

Family-friendly places in Yorkshire

Plan an adventure in Yorkshire this autumn, with play areas, activities for kids, wildlife to spot and plenty of things to do when it rains. Bring the whole family to make memories during your time together.

A child holds a cooking apple at Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire

October half term events

See what special events are going on in Yorkshire during the next school holidays.

Young visitor and family meeting Father Christmas by the open fire at Nostell

Upcoming events in Yorkshire

There's always something new to see or do at a National Trust place near you - join a host of seasonal events and adventures for all ages. Or plan ahead and book tickets for a memorable time with family and friends. Popular events can sell out so don't miss your chance to book - new events are added regularly.

Travel by train, bus, bike or on foot for a sustainable day out in Yorkshire.

A couple walking through the garden in spring at Goddards, North Yorkshire

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Using public transport to travel to places in Yorkshire

With just a short walk, many places can be access using local bus routes or trains. Here are a few to help you start planning your adventure from the moment you leave your doorstep. Many places are on established cycling routes as an alternative method of transportation, a great way to earn that slice of homemade cake.

From path repairs, combating fires and improving habitats to building new gardens and planting trees. Our day to day work goes further than just wonderful days out. See some of the work going on near you and across Yorkshire.

Hillside in Close Moss, Marsden Moor with tree planting

Landscapes for Water

See how West Yorkshire uplands are being restored with ambitious woodland creation, peatland restoration and natural flood management by the National Trust and partners.

Photo competition launches in Skell Valley

Skell Valley project

Sixteen organisations are working together to create a sustainable future for the Skell Valley. See the latest updates of this essential work to protect the area.

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Improving paths at Roseberry Topping

The National Trust and National Park Authority are working in partnership to repair and resurface the path network and damaged landscape.

Recently planted trees at Crook Gill in Upper Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales

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Making the Yorkshire Dales sustainable for all

Our work in the Yorkshire Dales is as much about future generations as it is about caring for its magnificent landscapes today. We recognise the Dales as an important place for agriculture while balancing the need to restore more of the natural environment, and we increasingly consider the impacts of climate change on communities further afield. Discover more about our day-to-day work here, from creating new treescapes to managing sites of special scientific interest.

From sharing stories, to hands-on labour, giving talks or working behind the scenes, there are many ways to get involved and support our work.

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Two visitors with a volunteer looking at furniture in the Saloon at Nostell Priory in West Yorkshire

Volunteering in Yorkshire

Find out more about how to join one of our teams of volunteers that look after some of Yorkshire's best-loved places, and the opportunities that are available.

National Trust staff talking to volunteers before beginning work on Brean Down, North Somerset

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Supporter groups in Yorkshire

Find out about National Trust supporter groups based in Yorkshire. You can support the places you love by volunteering or enjoying a programme of trips and talks.

Whether you're planning a weekend away or have a longer trip in mind, Yorkshire has some great places to stay.

The views around Chapel Cottage, Ravenscar, Yorkshire

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Coastal cottages in Yorkshire

You can't beat picking up a trail from your doorstep or watching the sun set at the end of a day exploring. Plan a holiday and stay near the Yorkshire coast.

Dog sitting in the grass next to its owner, on Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire

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Dog-friendly cottages in Yorkshire

When they're part of your family, they don't need to be left at home. Many cottages are suitable for dogs so they can join your on your Yorkshire stay.

The exterior of Whitefields Cottage, Ripon, Yorkshire

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Large holiday cottages in Yorkshire

Big enough for that special occasion, or just an opportunity to get together, explore the largest cottages Yorkshire can offer.

The exterior of Middlethorpe Hall Hotel, Restaurant and Spa, North Yorkshire, part of the Historic House Hotels group.

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Middlethorpe Hall Hotel and Spa

Just two miles from York's vibrant city centre, Middlethorpe offers the best of both worlds, a pretty country house and spa in 20 acres of beautiful gardens.

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Autumn leaves trail

East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire

Join us throughout Autumn for a leaf spotter trail around the gardens.

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Skell Valley Voices Exhibition

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire

Explore the histories of the Skell Valley through stories from people that have lived and worked there.

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Garden and abbey tour

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire

Join one of our volunteer tour guides to see the abbey as the Georgians once did; incorporated into the dramatic designed landscape.

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Ghosts in the Garden

Treasurer's House, York, York, North Yorkshire

Join the York wide search for the garden ghosts, back by popular demand. Get up close and personal to the three new temporary residents on open days from 21 September and throughout October.