What to do
Trains
North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway provides some 18 miles of preserved steam railway running through spectacular scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors.
The Yorkshire Wheel
The Norwich Union Yorkshire Wheel is 54 metres into the sky and has a diameter of 50 metres, offering spectacular panoramic views of York’s historic city centre, including the Minster, the River Ouse and the countryside beyond the city. The Norwich Union Yorkshire Wheel comprises 42 enclosed, air conditioned pods accommodating up to 8 people at a time, with a luxury VIP pod sporting a leather interior and offering something extra for special occasions. It's an unforgettable experience for all the family
http://www.nrm.org.uk/home/menu.asp
Boats
York Boat, York
Cruising on the picturesque River Ouse through the walled City of York, you can enjoy a range of public and private cruises, daytime and evening.
Riding the Yorkshire Wolds
"Bridle Rides arranges bridleway riding holidays for people with their own horses in 16 different parts of England and Wales, including the North York Moors and some brand new rides in the Yorkshire Wolds, which will be available for booking from mid-May 2005".
http://www.bridlerides.co.uk/index.html
Farms
Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre, Bagby
Located at Bagby near Thirsk in the heart of the Yorkshire Countryside and on the fringes of the North York Moors National Park near to the famous White Horse of Kilburn.
Castle Howard Farm
http://www.castlehoward.co.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=4170&isa=Category&op=show
Flight Simulation
The Yorkshire Flight Centre
The Yorkshire Flight Centre operates two Flight Simulators. Both our Boeing 737 and F4 Phantom simulators are available for anyone who wants to try their hand at piloting a professional flight simulator.
www.yorkshireflightcentre.co.uk
Theme Parks and Zoos
Flamingoland, Kirby Misperton
“Thanks for a cosy, warm and well equipped cottage. One of the best we have stayed in. Also thanks for the goodies on arrival & the welcoming letter prior to arrival. Lovely area and great shopping in York. Your Cottage provided a peaceful break from the pressures of work. ”
Graham and Marilyn Oates, Warton, Preston