Museums
The Yorkshire Dales and surrounding regions have a complex history, and particular cultures and skills relating to local crafts and industries have originated here. The areas museums give visitors a chance to experience the traditional ways of the Dales and to learn about other fascinating parts of the world. The Yorkshire Dales Countryside museum tells the true story of the Dales and is great family outing, located in the old railway station at Hawes. Other museums offer an incite into the mining industry or give you the chance to visit a Victorian parlour or Cobbler's workshop like the Nidderdale museum at Pately Bridge.
Oakworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire
Keighley Bus Museum houses a great collection of buses at its Riverside Depot near Keighley. The vintage vehicles are a delight for transport enthusiasts. The museum is open at weekends and twice a...
Sedbergh, East Cumbria
The amazing Farfield Mill Arts and Heritage Centre houses an extensive group of art studios and craft galleries as well as a cafe and a retail shop. A number of artists work on site and produce a...
Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire
The unique Nidderdale Museum recreates the past in a fascinating series of exhibits and displays. The museum is a replica of days gone by, set in an historic Victorian workhouse. This is definately a...
York, North Yorkshire
The York Dungeon takes you through a spine chilling experience, as tales of darkness and despair, horror and torture from the dark ages are recreated before your eyes. Visitors can expect frights,...
York, North Yorkshire
Fairfax House is a stunning, restored Georgian home in the city of York. Filled with impressive furniture, stunning collections of ornaments and decor of the era, it makes a fascinating day out for...
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
The World of James Herriot in Thirsk North Yorkshire is one of the country's premier attractions. The museum encompasses the very essence of the world renowned vet James Herriot and is set in the...