North, East and West, Yorkshire has something for everyone.

Steeped in history Yorkshire, incorporating the North, East and West, is a region that has a plethora of attractions and activities to keep even the most active children entertained all day long.

Below is a selection of attractions and days out in Yorkshire from across the county and combined will not fail to keep the whole family happy.

Black Sheep Brewery
Situated at the gateway to Wensleydale, Masham is the home of the Black Sheep Brewery. On this site you can learn how the Black Sheep Brewery was established in the early 90’s, find out about our range of traditional ales, discover how they are brewed and where to drink them. You can also see what our Visitor Centre and famous Bistro have to offer, and can buy on line from the Brewery shop.

Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe. With just under 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, over 80 miles of footpaths and ample space to run around and enjoy the fresh air, there is something for all ages. Explore the ruins of the Priory and discover a landscape full of history and legend, wander along the riverside, woodland and moorland paths, enjoy local produce in the excellent restaurants, tea rooms and cafes, treat yourself in the quality gift shops and food shop or simply relax beside the river with a picnic whilst the children play.

Bondville Miniature Village
Bondville Miniature Village is a masterpiece, surely the finest model village in the country, renowned for its incredible attention to detail. There are over 1000 handmade and painted character figures, over 200 individual and unique buildings, and carefully crafted scenes of everyday life, all set in a beautifully landscaped 1 acre site. Take a leisurely stroll around Bondville, and see its little inhabitants going about their daily lives. Watch the steam train pull its carriages round the track, crossing the river and passing the harbour, where fishing boats and cruisers and moored.

Castle Howard
The Gardens
In keeping with the grandeur of the house, Castle Howard’s grounds are designed on an heroic scale. The 1,000 acres are dotted with statues, lakes and fountains, with memorable sights such as the Temple of the Four Winds and the Mausoleum. The charming 18th-century Walled Garden, with its collections of roses and delphiniums, is filled with fragrance and colour for much of the summer; while the ornamental vegetable garden provides a delicious harvest into the autumn. Ray Wood, their enchanting woodland, is home to unique collections of trees and shrubs. Beautiful displays of rhododendrons, magnolias and azaleas can be enjoyed in season.

Flamingo Land
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo is one of the UK’s top 20 attractions receiving over 1.1 million visitors per year. Flamingo Land offers 375 acres of fun-filled activities. This is one of the largest and most popular fun parks in the UK with more than 100 white-knuckle rides and slides, spectacular shows and wildlife from all over the world. It claims to hold Europe’s largest zoo and houses exotic birds, mammals, fish and reptiles with camels, lions, tigers, and polar bears. Top thrill rides include the Cliff Hanger, Corkscrew, Flip Flop, Kumali, Sky Flyer and Velocity. The Zoo is home for over 1.000 animals, including: flamingos, lions and, zebras, sea lions, reptiles and the penguins. Many of the animals are endangered species and would be threatened in the wild.

So, for the whole family, these attractions can’t be beaten for Yorkshire days out.

It was reported that around 24% of the British adult population went away for the 2009 August Bank Holiday weekend.

The August Bank Holiday weekend has always been one of the busiest and most popular Bank Holidays to go away. It is in a prime summer month and also the last Bank Holiday before Christmas. The weekend is one of the last before children return to school and the timing of it is ideal for both tourists taking their first break of the summer or as a short get away for those who have taken a holiday earlier in the summer.

Getting away for August Bank Holiday in the UK is a great idea especially in 2010. The Sterling to Euro exchange rate is still fairly poor and with holidays and prices abroad rising, staying in the UK has been a popular choice this summer. A long weekend is an excellent choice if money is tight and a holiday for a whole week is unaffordable. Another reason could be or if the time off work cannot be had.

Cumbria – The Lake District is a great place to visit for a Bank Holiday weekend as it is easily accessible, has a wide range of locations, activities and places to stay and visit and offers something different from a city break or holiday abroad. Keeping children entertained is easy in the Lake District with such a broad range of Cumbria activities. Listed below are a selection from across the region.

A World in Miniature, Houghton Hall, Carlisle
This truly amazing museum contains of one the world’s top three collections of quality miniatures, from remarkable 1/12 scale copies of antique furniture, paintings and china in beautiful room settings, to everyday items at sizes you just won’t believe! Made with breathtaking skill and craftsmanship and displayed with care and attention to detail, our museum is sure to thrill and delight collectors and the curious alike. We even have the world’s smallest teddy bear!
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