Best History Museum in Hensall

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Best History Museum in Hensall

National Railway Museum York
National Railway Museum York
4.7 (18135 ratings)4.5 (16474 ratings)
Railway history and artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard.
Leeman Rd, York, YO26 4XJ, United Kingdom
Rail museumMuseumsHistory museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by viator.com
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"Step inside the only bullet train outside of Japan, peer into royal carriages, and watch model trains chug around a small-scale landscape at the National Railway Museum. With over one million pieces of railway memorabilia—including steam locomotives and vintage posters—the museum provides an immersive insight into the British rail industry."
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
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"This part of the UK often conjures up thoughts of the great age of the railway. York’s National Railway Museum does the train-era serious justice, and you’ll get some cracking old-school photos when here. View this post on Instagram"
Mentioned by greatvaluevacations.com
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"Good news: the largest railway museum in the world is also open year-round!. This museums offers tons of free activities as well as a railroad-themed play area for the kids, which makes it a slam dunk for the entire family."
Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum
4.4 (989 ratings)4 (950 ratings)
Five galleries showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils.
Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York YO1 7FR, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Blending natural history with archaeology and more, it’s hard not to be overwhelmed by how much there is to see and take in. Everything from Roman artefacts and detailed descriptions of the history of the region, to Iron Age jewellery, extinct species, fossils, and star pieces including the Viking sword and York Helmet reside here. Take a stroll through the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey in the Museum Gardens, and don’t miss the oldest working observatory in Yorkshire, hidden by trees in front of the museum, with an engaging astrology exhibition of its own."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Offering a variety of both local and historical artefacts originating from the Roman and Viking period, Yorkshire Museum is comprised of four insightful collections which include biology, geology, archaeology and astronomy. Situated in the beautiful area of the York Museum Gardens, the Yorkshire Museum was one of the first purpose-built museums in the country. Hosting a variety of community projects for adults and workshop programmes for children, Yorkshire Museum provides a vast array of history and knowledge."
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
4.6 (684 ratings)4.5 (609 ratings)
1350s building where merchants congregated, with a chapel & an alms house (open daily in summer).
Fossgate, York, YO1 9XD, United Kingdom
History museumSights & LandmarksEvent venueHistorical landmarkNon-profit organizationWedding venueArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Around York
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"The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is a museum, wedding and hospitality venue, regularly hosting vintage and wedding fairs. The museum hosts collections including silver, furniture and paintings and is open during the summer months. 721 metres from the Minster.Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9XD, United Kingdom"
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is a restored medieval guildhall dating from the 14th century. The Great Hall is Britain's largest timber-framed building still used for its original purpose. The hall is still used by the Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York, now a charitable organization."
Barley Hall
Barley Hall
4.4 (426 ratings)4 (557 ratings)
Restored former priory dating from 14th century, with high-ceilinged great hall and exposed timbers.
2 Coffee Yard, York, YO1 8AR, United Kingdom
MuseumsHistorical landmarkHistory museumArchitectural Buildings
Mentioned by viator.com
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"This historic site was discovered by accident, when it was scheduled to be destroyed. The oldest parts of Barley Hall date from about 1360, but until the 1980s the house was hidden under a more modern brick façade. The medieval house was once home to the Priors of Nostell and the Mayor of York."
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"Barley Hall is a (somewhat controversial) restored medieval townhouse and hospice dating from 1386. The building was built by the monks of Nostell Priory and was once home to the Lord Mayor of York. The house is decorated to recall the late 15th century home of William Snawsell."
DIG: An Archaeological Adventure
DIG: An Archaeological Adventure
4.4 (337 ratings)4.5 (357 ratings)
Archeology museum where children unearth replica historical finds in hands-on excavations.
St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NN, United Kingdom
Archaeological museumMuseumsChildren's MuseumsHistory Museums
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Under the same management as Jorvik and housed in an atmospheric old church, Dig gives you the chance to be an 'archaeological detective', unearthing the secrets of York's distant past as well as learning..."
M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time
M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time
4.4 (65 ratings)4.5 (20 ratings)
Michael Marks Building University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9LP, United Kingdom
MuseumArchiveHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
South Yorkshire Transport Museum
South Yorkshire Transport Museum
4.7 (103 ratings)4 (37 ratings)
Historic vehicles including cars, buses & a tram on display, along with related artifacts.
9 Waddington Way, Aldwarke, Rotherham, S65 3SH, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
York Army Museum
York Army Museum
4.5 (221 ratings)4.5 (200 ratings)
Snug war museum spotlighting local WWI regiments, with military exhibits & interactive activities.
3 Tower St, York, YO1 9SB, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory MuseumsMilitary Museums
Mentioned by viator.com
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"With one of the country’s most important regimental collections, York Army Museum offers visitors an immersive insight into 300+ years of Yorkshire military history. Learn about the Royal Dragoon Guards and Yorkshire Regiment through interactive exhibits, centuries-old artifacts, and audiovisual displays."
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"York has been an important military base since the IX Legion was here in Roman times. York Army Museum displays a large and diverse collection dedicated to The Royal Dragoon Guards, The Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire and The Yorkshire Regiment. All have a long connection to the city."
Greenwoods Clothing Jewellery
Greenwoods Clothing Jewellery
4.4 (26 ratings)
3 Church St, Dewsbury, WF13 1JJ, United Kingdom
JewelerLocal history museumOutdoor clothing and equipment shopWork clothes store
York Mansion House
York Mansion House
4.5 (85 ratings)4.5 (68 ratings)
Tours are offered of this historic home, built for the Lord Mayor in 1732 & still in use.
St. Helen’s Square, York, YO1 9QL, United Kingdom
MuseumsHistorical landmarkLocal history museumWedding venueGovernment BuildingsHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsSpecialty MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"The Georgian-style Mansion House in York is the home of the city's Lord Mayors during their term in office. This is the earliest purpose-built house of this sort still in use – it predates the Mansion House in London by at least 20 years. The foundation stone for the building was laid in 1725, and it was completed seven years later, in 1732."

Best & Cool Bars in Hensall

Hyde Park Book Club
Hyde Park Book Club
4.6 (579 ratings)
Hip, casual bar for music, comedy and other live events, plus cocktails and eclectic meals.
27-29 Headingley Ln., Headingley, Leeds LS6 1BL, United Kingdom
Vegetarian cafe and deliBarLive music venue
Mentioned by Faraway Lucy
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"Hyde Park Book Club’s extensive menu caters exclusively to vegetarians and vegans!. They use meat substitutes from The Vegetarian Butcher, which allows much of their menu to be vegan, too, and the dishes that aren’t can usually be made vegan, which is great. They have everything from “chicken” sandwiches to breakfast muffins, and all of it is seriously yummy."
Mentioned by Confidentials
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"If you’re trying to say ‘I’m wavy, listen to acid jazz and eat vegan chicken wearing Carhartt,’ Hyde Park Book club is the choice for you. Even if you’ve never had a housemate who DJs here on weekends, it’s a sweet option for laidback vibes, affordable larger and serious culture points. Hyde Park Book Club, 27-29 Headingley Ln, Leeds LS6 1BL"
Pixel Bar
Pixel Bar
4.8 (461 ratings)
25 Great George St, Leeds, LS1 3AL, United Kingdom
BarCocktail barPubVideo arcade
Craft Asylum #1
Craft Asylum #1
4.4 (403 ratings)
Candle House, Granary Wharf, Leeds LS1 4GJ, United Kingdom
BarBeer hall

Best Breweries in Hensall

York Brewery Ltd
York Brewery Ltd
4.8 (98 ratings)
A viewing gallery, beer sampling and a visit to the Tap Room pub are all part of the guided tour.
12 Toft Green, York, YO1 6JT, United Kingdom
BreweryBarPub
Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room
Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room
4.6 (222 ratings)5 (209 ratings)
Unit 6, Enterprise Complex, Walmgate, York YO1 9TT, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & DrinkBarBeer distributorBeer gardenBeer hallBeer store
Mentioned by YorkMix
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"Unit 6, Enterprise Complex Walmgate, York, YO1 9TT01904 848448Website. No venue has made a bigger impact on the recent York pub and brewing scene than Brew York Brewery and Tap. It’s already hosted numerous beer festivals and a major expansion in 2018 will see it take over the whole of the former Maltings next door to make it a one-stop food and beer mecca, as well as expanding its brewery capacity."
BrewDog Leeds
BrewDog Leeds
4.5 (815 ratings)
No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
The White Cloth Hall, Crown St, Leeds LS2 7DA, United Kingdom
BarBeer gardenBeer hallBreweryPubRestaurant
Mentioned by DesignMyNight
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"Of course, Scottish craft brew purveyors BrewDog have earned their title as one of Leeds' best spots for a craft brew. With a dazzling array of creations on tap alongside a fridge full of bottles to explore, they're a top choice for refeshing beer and juicy burgers."

Best Cake Places in Hensall

Cakes By Corinne
Cakes By Corinne
4.9 (10 ratings)
Cake shopService establishment
Patisserie Valerie
Patisserie Valerie
4.1 (443 ratings)
Long-standing chain patisserie serving coffee and light meals, plus fancy pastries and cakes.
5 Feasegate, York, YO1 8SH, United Kingdom
PatisserieCafeCake shopCoffee shopRestaurant
Emma's Custom Cakes & Figures
Emma's Custom Cakes & Figures
5 (2 ratings)
4 Fernlea Cl, Cusworth, Doncaster DN5 8HE, United Kingdom
Cake shop

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Hensall

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Sallow Tree House
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Hollicarrs - Stag Lodge
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$222.75 /night
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4.7 (87 reviews)
Maypole Farm
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$47 /night
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