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Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

Whitby’s hilltop church is known for its coastal views, varied architectural influences and sacred history, as well as the famous vampire who stalked the cemetery.

Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

Revolving exhibits and extensive permanent collections make this museum Harrogate’s center for fine art from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

The Ingilby family lived in this mansion for 700 years, amid tales of treason, executions and ghosts. Tour the lavish estate with a docent for the full story.

Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

Piece together works of art, maps and letters to see the first major European expeditions through the eyes of its master.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.

Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

The Ingilby family lived in this mansion for 700 years, amid tales of treason, executions and ghosts. Tour the lavish estate with a docent for the full story.

Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

See a real Halifax Bomber and learn about aircraft technology during World War II at this intriguing museum in a former bomber command station.

See a real Halifax Bomber and learn about aircraft technology during World War II at this intriguing museum in a former bomber command station.

Examine a Viking sword from 1,000 years ago, Roman and medieval remnants and the skeletons of extinct animals in this revered museum.

See the pretty city of York from above and discover dark secrets at this 13th-century tower on a scenic hilltop.

Examine a Viking sword from 1,000 years ago, Roman and medieval remnants and the skeletons of extinct animals in this revered museum.