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England - North Yorkshire & Cleveland

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There are 7 Free Entry listings in North Yorkshire and Cleveland - Free Days Out For Kids

Bedale Museum
Bedale Hall, Bedale
North Yorkshire, DL8 1AA

Open 1 Aprl-30 Sep, Tues, Fri, Wed, 10.00 -1430, 14.00 - 16.00, Thurs, Sat, 10.00 -1200

Admission is Free!

Tel: 01677 423797
Fax: 01677 425393

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Craven Museum, Town Hall
High Street, Skipton
North Yorkshire, BD23 1AH

Admission is Free!

Tel: 01756 706407
Fax: 01756 706412

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Guisborough Museum, Sunnyfield House
Westgate, Guisborough TS14 6BA

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Tel: 01287 634595 or 01287 633745
Web: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/sunnyfield

The museum is open on Thur and Sat between Apr and Oct from 10.00 to 16.00

Admission is Free and special opening times can be arranged for groups and school visits by appointment.

Facilities: Parking available
Facilities for the Disabled visitor

This small volunteer-run museum in the town of Guisborough focuses on the town’s social, agricultural and commercial history. The museum displays a wealth of artefacts and photographs unique to the town and its people. Of particular note are the photographs taken by the Guisborough photographer, George Page, at the turn of the last century.

National Railway Museum
Leeman Road, York
North Yorkshire, YO26 4XJ

Full Steam Ahead for the National Railway Museum
Over 200 years of life on the railways.

The golden age of steam travel with the mighty Mallard - holder of the steam world record at 126mph.
Queen Victoria's luxurious royal carriage. View "Shinkansen" - the only Bullet Train outside Japan.

Open all year except 24, 25 26 Dec

Admission is Free!
However The National Railway Museum reserve the right to charge admission to the Museum during special events

Please call the the NRM for up to date info before your visit.
Tel: 01904 686 286
Fax: 01904 611 112
Visit Website

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North Yorkshire Moors National Park

in the North York Moors National Park you'll enjoy miles of stunning heather, towering sea-cliffs, sandy beaches, ancient woodland and grassy dales as well as pretty villages, historic sites and a wealth of wildlife.

If cycling and walking is what you enjoy, then the North York Moors has to be for you.

The Moors Centre - The Moors National Park Centre
Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby
North Yorkshire YO21 2NB

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Tel: 01439 772737
Fax: 01287 660308
E-mail: moorscentre@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk

The Moors Centre is the North Yorkshire Moors National Park flagship visitor centre, set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Esk. From the doorstep, you can see pretty much everything that makes the North York Moors National Park so special: moorland, woodland, farmland, miles of hedges and drystone walls, historic buildings – all basking in glorious peace and quiet.

The Centre has recently been refurbished from top to bottom. There are loads of fun and fascinating things to see and do, inside and out, and admission is absolutely Free.

• Brand-new exhibition and gallery area
• Indoor climbing wall and outdoor play area
• Gift shop – local books, crafts and souvenirs
• Tearooms
• Fantastic walks, events and activities

Open: Apr - Oct - Daily, 10.00 to 17.00

Nov, Dec and Mar - Daily, 10.30 to 15.30

Jan and Feb - Weekends, 10.30am to 15.30

Some of the places you can visit or see for Free:

Ayton Castle - The first 'castle' to occupy this site was built by William de Aton from whose family the nearby village takes its name. The present fortified tower house was built by Ralph Eure (c.1400). Access Free of charge. View from field. MAP

Cawthorn Roman Camps - In 1999 and 2000 Centre for Archaeology (CfA) undertook excavations on what is one of the most enigmatic sites of Roman Britain. The excavation started as a joint project between CfA and the North York Moors National Park Authority (NYMNP) who own the site and open it to the public. MAP

Cropton Castle - Commanding an excellent defensive position, overlooking Rosedale, Cropton Castle was built of wood by Robert de Stuteville. Today eartworks of the motte and bailey remain. MAP

Skelton Tower - Built in the early 19th Century by the Reverend Robert Skelton of Levisham as a folly. It is thought that he used it as an over-night lodging when out shooting on Levisham Moor, or perhaps he used the magnificent views when looking for inspiration for writing his serMon. MAP

Wheeldale Roman Road - grid ref. SE806975 - English Heritage - Emergency Information! During winter  due to heavy snowfall in this area, visitors are advised to use extreme caution when visiting this site. A mile-long stretch of enigmatic ancient road - probably Roman but possibly later or earlier - amid wild and beautiful moorland, still with its hard core and drainage ditches.
Opening Times: All year round at any reasonable time Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. How much does it cost? Free for all. MAP

Whorlton Castle - The castle was originally a wooden keep with a motte and bailey. The existing gatehouse was built in the 14th century by the Meynell family. The magnificent gate house displays the family crests. Whorlton is a hamlet and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England. It is very near Swainby and the A19, and 6 miles south west of Stokesley. Other feature - the Church of the Holy Rood. MAP

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The Teapottery
Leyburn Business Park, Leyburn
North Yorkshire, DL8 5QA

The Teapottery makes handmade, collectable teapots at it's two centres in Leyburn, in the Yorkshire Dales, and Keswick, in the Lake District. Visitors are invited to watch the craftspeople at work and browse in the teapot shop.

At Leyburn refreshments are served, take tea from one of their unique teapots.

Open all year. Closed 25-26 Dec, 1 Jan

Admission is Free!

Tel: 01969 623 839
Fax: 01969 624 079

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Whitby Lifeboat Museum (RNLI)
Pier Road, Whitby
North Yorkshire, YO21 3PU

Admission is Free!

Open 31 Mar - 31 Oct, daily, 10.00 - 17.00.

Tel: 01947 602001

York City Art Gallery
Exhibition Square, York
North Yorkshire, YO1 7EW

Walk through galleries spanning six hundred years, from the time of the Wars of the Roses right up to the present day.

Open all year

Admission is Free!

Tel: 01904 697 979
Fax: 01904 697 966

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York Observatory
Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York
North Yorkshire, YO1 7DR

Open Dec - Feb, 1800 - 2000, by appointment and special occasions ring for details.

Admission is Free!

Tel: 01904 629745

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Zetland Lifeboat Museum
5 King Street
Redcar, Cleveland TS10 3AH

See the World's oldest lifeboat; built in 1802 and used in the saving of over 500 lives.

See the 'Fisherman's Cottage' and other facinating displays.

Tel: 01642 494311

Free Admission

Open: May 1st to Sept 30th
Mon to Fri 11.00 - 16.00 - Sat and Sun 12.00 to 16.00

Gift shop

MAP

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