York, North Yorkshire Moors and Coast - Historic and Architectural Properties and Gardens

Castles, Abbeys, Churches, Houses, Estates and Gardens, Industrial Heritage attractions and museums (English Heritage / National Trust / others)

Along with the attractions listed on this page you may also find places of interest on the York, Moors and Coast Attractions and Nature pages. We suggest that you also visit the pages for the neighbouring counties to see what else there is in the area.

We support ‘Accessible Countryside for Everyone’ in providing a brief guide as to the access / facilities for the sites listed, where we have them.

Ampleforth Abbey, Grounds & Tea Room - tour of the Abbey, walks, Tea Room, Visitor Centre - Ampleforth - Disabled access and facilities, some restrictions, please see the website (link to access statement)
www.visitors.ampleforth.org.uk

Barley Hall -  medieval townhouse decorated to replicate the Snawsell home around 1483 sit on the chairs, handle the objects - York - very restricted disabled access please see the website
www.barleyhall.org.uk

Beck Isle Museum - Pickering - 27 rooms of local, social & family history, re-created period shops, events, crafts, print room, blacksmiths, hands on exhibits with object handling,  - Pickering - Disabled & Pushchair friendly / baby changing see website
www.beckislemuseum.org.uk

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens - National Trust - Georgian house and gardens, 18th century portraits, gardens guided walk, wilderness play area, family events and activities - York - Disabled friendly / baby changing see website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Breezy Knees Gardens - extensive herbaceous borders, rock garden, fountains, a shrub garden, pond, a conifer & grass garden, annual meadow, rose garden - Warthill, York - we have no disabled access info for this site
www.breezyknees.co.uk

Castle Howard - York - 18th century house built by Sir John Vanbrugh, set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape, home to the Howard family for over 300 years, walled garden, woodland walks, adventure playground, events, exhibitions - Disabled access and facilities please see website
www.castlehoward.co.uk

Clifford's Tower - English Heritage - (ruin) It’s the stunning view you get of the historic city of York that makes Clifford’s Tower one of the most popular attractions in Yorkshire - York - not wheelchair accessible (55 steps)
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Fairfax House - York - 18th century, an architectural masterpiece of its age,  Noel Terry collection of Georgian furniture, clocks, paintings and decorative arts - disabled access is limited and only possible with assistance at a ground floor level
www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk

Goddards Garden - Dringhouses, York - National Trust - formal terraces, wilderness gardens, herbaceous borders, ponds and greenhouse - Grounds partly accessible, steep slopes, some cobbles and uneven paths, Accessible route available
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/goddards

Helmsley Castle - English Heritage - 900 years of history, from a mighty medieval fortress to a Tudor mansion, a Civil War stronghold and a romantic Victorian ruin, fun hands-on exhibition in the mansion house - disabled access and facilities, virtual tour of less accessible areas - please see the website
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Helmsley Walled Garden - An historic garden, displays of flowers, fruit and vegetables, Clematis garden, Vinehouse Café, Garden Shop and Plant Centre - dogs are welcome on leads - Full disabled access
www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk