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Local countrysideThe Alders Caravan Park is ideally located to explore many of the varied attractions of North Yorkshire. Amongst those on offer are……

York
Visit the Viking City of JORVIK (www.vikingjorvik.com): the Castle Museum with the recreated street of Kirkgate for 19th century window shopping. The Yorkshire Museum; The National Railway Museum; The City Walls and York Minster.

Castle Howard
With fountains, rose gardens and lake this Magnificent 18th century palace was chosen as the setting for the television series 'Brideshead Revisited'. (www.castlehoward.co.uk)

Duncombe Park
A mansion near Helmsley dating from 1713. Sixty years a school, restored over the last five years to a superb family home by the present Lord & Lady Feversham.

Nunnington Hall
A beautiful 17th century National Trust manor house on the banks of the River Rye 4.5 miles SE of Helmsley. Wander through the magnificent hall and family bedrooms. See the collection of 22 miniature rooms, furnished and decorated in the style of different periods. (nunningtonhall@ntrust.org.uk)

BeningboroughBeningborough Hall
York's 'country house and garden', this imposing Georgian mansion was built in 1716 and contains one of the most impressive baroque interiors in England. Exceptional wood carving, an unusual central corridor running the full length of the house and over 100 pictures on loan from the National Portrait Gallery can be found inside. There is also a fully equipped Victorian laundry, delightful walled garden and some interesting sculptures in wood

Eden Camp
A visit to the unique Museum at Eden Camp will take you back to wartime Britain. Depicting the home front during World War Two, this POW Camp allows you to experience the sights and sounds of the Blitz, U-Boat attacks on Atlantic convoys, the Home Guard, rationing, the Sounds of the 40s plus much more. Allow at least 3 hours for your visit. (www.edencamp.co.uk)

Flamingo Land Zoo
Set in 375 acres at Kirby Misperton near Malton this Fun Park boasts over 50 different attractions and contains Europe's largest privately owned collection of animals. Ride the looping roller coaster or view the Dolphins.

Helmsley Walled Garden
5 Acres of walled gardens set amongst the backdrop of Helmsley Castle. (www.helmsleywalledgarden.co.uk)

Castle HowardNorth York Moors Railway
The country's most popular heritage railway. 18 miles of line running through the beautiful North York Moors.

Thorpe Perrow Arboretum
Close to the historic town of Bedale, Thorpe Perrow Arboretum is one of the finest collection of trees and shrubs in the country. Covering 85 acres of woodland walks this is an exciting place for all the family to explore. Home to one of the country's largest collection of birds of prey. (www.thorpeperrow.com)

The Black Sheep Brewery
Situated in the gateway to Wensleydale. Masham is home to the Black Sheep Brewery. Discover how fine beers are brewed. Sample the Award winning ales in the Black Sheep Bar. (www.blacksheepbrewery.com)

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