CASTLES - FORTS - RUINS - RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS

Bamburgh Northumberland. Tel 01668 214515 Probably the finest castle in England which is perched on a basalt outcrop on the very edge of the North Sea where it commands stunning views. Visit the panelled King's Hall, see tapestries and portraits. Not forgetting the Keep, armoury and passageway to dungeon.

York North Yorkshire. Tel 01904 557216 The Minster is a glorious medieval architectural achievement with one of the finest collections of stained glass in existence. Visit the Undercroft and listen via antenna audio to the history of the minster, treasury and crypt bringing to life the past of York Minster.

Skipton North Yorkshire. Tel 01756 792442 The medieval castle is over 900 years old with an impressive history and which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War. Explore the banqueting hall, kitchens, bedchambers and privy. Climb from the depths of the dungeon to the top storey of the watch tower.

Skipton North Yorkshire. Tel 01756 718000 The estate covers 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, moorland, woodland and riverside footpaths where you will discover and explore the various medieval buildings such as, Bolton Priory a 12th Century church, 15th Century Braden Tower. Shops and coffee shop.

Chillingham Northumberland. Tel 01668 215359 Experience a real medieval castle in England's historic northern county of Northumberland. Enjoy day visits, banquets, weddings and holiday accommodation. A wide diversity of rooms and style gives a refreshing difference to the Castle. Click fore more info.

Harrogate North Yorkshire. Tel 01423 770152 The castle and gardens are open to the public all year round and make a really interesting and entertaining day out. No visit would be complete without a stroll around the walled gardens, ornamental lake across the waterfall to the deer park. Guided tours are available.

Darlington Durham. Tel 01833 660202 Despite its powerful exterior of towers and fortifications, the castle has fabulous art collections and splendid interiors. Treasures include an important collection of Meissen porcelain, tapestries, furnishings and paintings by leading artists. All rooms give a great insight to life in that period.

Durham Co Durham. Tel 01913 342932 Visits to the castle are by guided tour only. Tours are led by our guides who explain the history of this iconic building and tell you what it’s like to live in today. The collections focus fine & decorative art, architecture and stained glass to arms and armour ranging from civil war to Georgian flintlocks.

Leyburn North Yorkshire. Tel 01969 623981 A spectacular medieval fortress situated in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. It was built in 1399 by Richard le Scrope, 1st Lord Scrope of Bolton and Lord Chancellor of England. We have a civil wedding license and receptions grand or small can be held.

Ingleton North Yorkshire. Tel 01524 241244 The longest cave show in Britain and a huge ice-age cavern adorned with thousands of stalactites. While on the tour you will learn and see the long's dummy, first waterfall, grotto, judges head stalagmite, the squeeze, gour pools the face and the battlefield cavern.