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Some of the free entry places in England that you can
visit without paying for a ticket – all you need is the knowledge
English Free Entry Attractions, Heritage Sites, Events,
Museums, Galleries. Listed by County.
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, 1000-1430, 1400-1600, Thurs, Sat, 1000-1200
Admission is free!
Tel: 01677 423797
Fax: 01677 425393
Craven Museum
Town Hall
High Street, Skipton
North Yorkshire, BD23 1AH
Admission is free!
Tel: 01756 706407
Fax: 01756 706412
Guisborough Museum,
Sunnyfield House
Westgate,
Guisborough
TS14 6BA
MAP
Tel: 01287 634595 or 01287 633745
Website: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/sunnyfield
The museum is open on Thursday and Saturday between April and October 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
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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
MAP
Tel: 01439 772737
Fax: 01287 660308
Email: 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: April-October - Daily, 10.00 to 17.00
November, December and March - Daily, 10.30 to 15.30
January and February - 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 sermons. 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
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
Whitby Lifeboat Museum (RNLI)
Pier Road, Whitby
North Yorkshire, YO21 3PU
Admission is free!
Open 31 Mar-31 Oct, daily, 1000-1700.
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
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
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 September 30th
Monday to Friday 11.00 to 16.00 - Saturday and Sunday 12.00 to 16.00
Gift shop
MAP
Below this line, in the grey area, we are adding alternative days out to the free listings that DoFreeStuff is renowned for. This is to help you plan your family days out. The attractions listed below make a charge for admission!
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