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Top 27 Things To Do in North Yorkshire

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#1York Pass

Explore York's rich cultural legacy with a pass that gives you the freedom to travel and explore the city to your heart's content. See the top cultural landm...

recommend92% of travelers recommend

$53
per adult
York Pass

#2York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Set off through York—a city steeped in rich Viking and Roman history—at your own speed on this hop-on hop-off tour. From the top of a double-decker bus, scop...

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$18
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York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

#3Full-Day Lake District Tour with Afternoon Tea

Depart from Oxenholme and embark on a tour of the Lake District, also known as Lakeland. Shimmering lakes, lush forests, and towering mountains enchant you f...

$284
per adult
Full-Day Lake District Tour with Afternoon Tea

#4Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Afternoon Tea

On this adventure to the Lake District,board a train in London and travel northwest to the area that inspired many of the author's pastoral tales. After a sc...

recommend50% of travelers recommend

$268
per adult
Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Afternoon Tea

#5Day Trip to York via Train with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Clatter through the English countryside by train to reach the charming straights and medieval architecture of York. Enjoy popping around town on a convenient...

$210
per adult
Day Trip to York via Train with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

#6City Cruise on the River Ouse

Get to know the sights of York with a trip along the River Ouse that takes you away from the urban rush and lets you enjoy the city from a new perspective. A...

recommend92% of travelers recommend

$13
per adult
City Cruise on the River Ouse

#7Haworth, Bolton Abbey & Steam Trains Full Day Trip

Crest rolling hills as you sail through the English countryside during a guided tour to Haworth where the Brontë family lived, as well as Bolton Abbey. See r...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

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$56
per adult
Haworth, Bolton Abbey & Steam Trains Full Day Trip

#8Full-Day Lake District National Park Tour with Windermere Cruise from York

Depart York for a day and spend time in the Lake District National Park. Discover quaint villages, market towns, and the gorgeous natural landscapes surround...

recommend80% of travelers recommend

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$93
per adult
Full-Day Lake District National Park Tour with Windermere Cruise from York

#9Full-Day Tour of North Yorkshire Moors with Castle Howard from York

Spend a day exploring the reaches of the North Yorkshire Moors, a national park containing one of the largest heather moorlands in the United Kingdom. During...

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$62
per adult
Full-Day Tour of North Yorkshire Moors with Castle Howard from York

#10Ultimate Lake District Tour Visiting 10 Lakes

Your day starts with a climb, all the way up to the Kirkstone Pass Inn for a stop to take in the views back down the valley right the way down to Lake Winder...

$130
per traveler
Ultimate Lake District Tour Visiting 10 Lakes

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Things To Do In North Yorkshire

You're ready to set a course in a different direction. Perpetually prepared for broadening your horizons and imaginative ways to get inspired, you're eager to discover a new destination like a pro. Next stop: North Yorkshire! It's not challenging to fill an itinerary, because Expedia makes it easy to book tons of things to do. Book your activities now, and the only thing you'll have left to do is count the days until your getaway and prepare to have fun.

  • The activities in North Yorkshire are not only among the best, but they won't bust your budget. We have 27 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just $13. Get your favorite excursion on Expedia at an ideal value, and you'll still have money for a dream hotel or fine meal while you're visiting.
  • North Yorkshire is a favorite among sightseers like yourself. In fact, many travelers have been visiting North Yorkshire to learn about local culture and explore the best things to do, and a good portion of these travelers cannot wait to come back. The most popular things to do can earn the curiosity of even seasoned travelers, and one look at our list explains why. Our list includes a wide range of entertainment and opportunities for adventure. With unique ways to see the best this area has to offer like a Guided Day Tour of Haworth & Bolton Abbey via Minicoach to one-of-a kind ways to check out the best this area has to give like a Heartbeat Filming Locations Tour, there is a huge selection of things to do at your disposal when you check out the best tours and excursions here at Expedia.

Our activities are the ideal way to organize your trip. You'll want a little planning to make the most of a trip to North Yorkshire, especially when you long to pack in trips to museums and outdoor activities. And it's evident that you don't plan to sleep all day—you're ready to get out and see what life is like for locals. You look forward to checking off the best activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighborhoods is always time well spent. Book group tours on Expedia, and you don't need a map.