Going to Yorkshire

What to do in Yorkshire

by Alistair Wearmouth

One of England's loveliest regions, and home to some of its friendliest locals, the northern county of Yorkshire is packed with fun things to do with kids. Visits to this area combining scenic countryside and historic towns should start with a trip to York, a fascinating medieval town with everything from Roman ruins to the world's largest railway museum.

Only two hours by train from London and on the main line north to Edinburgh, York is ideal for a two- to three-day stopover for those traveling without a car. One of the first things you'll see as the train pulls into the main railway station is the impressive bulk of York Minster, one of Europe's great cathedrals. Here, kids will enjoy climbing the central spire for 360-degree views of the city, or delving underground to ogle Roman and Norman ruins deep in the...

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