History

Castles, Abbeys and Historic houses are in abundance in North Yorkshire. Fountains Abbey is a World Heritage site near Ripon and is Yorkshires finest Cistercian Abbey. The Abbey dates back to 1132 and you can imagine life of long ago as you stroll the elegant grounds with follies, temples and ornamental lakes and adjoining is Studley Royal Deer park.

The story of the rich historical past of East Yorkshire is told at the numerous stately homes centralised by Beverley Minster.

Steeped in history West Yorkshire has many attractions offering an insight into life from years gone by.