Best History Museum in Thorpe-on-the-Hill

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Best History Museum in Thorpe-on-the-Hill

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 History Hit
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"The National Railway Museum in York is home to some of the country’s greatest feats of engineering, and tells the story of Britain’s railway innovation. The museum was founded in 1975 on the site of the former North York locomotive depot, where it still stands today. In the early days of locomotive transport, York was revered as the heart of the rail networks of the north."
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 The Ladybirds' Adventures
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"There are so many play spaces for kids scattered throughout. My two loved the Dinosaur area where they put on these cute little dinosaur backpacks which had a few bits in like magnifying glasses. They loved hunting for fossils in the fake soil, dressing up as knights, walking on the original medieval mosaic floor and playing with the wooden knight’s castle."
Mentioned by South Yorkshire 4 days itinerary
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"Having parked right next to the museum gardens, our very first destination in York was the Yorkshire Museum. The Yorkshire museum is set within a ten-acre botanical garden, established in the 1830s by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. This garden is incredibly peaceful and the perfect place to walk around ."
Mentioned by BSC (EN)
A Guide to the Best Museums in York | York Attractions
"Displaying four separate exhibitions focusing on York throughout history, including York in the Jurassic world, you’ll learn so much about the city that’s been at the heart of UK life for centuries."
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 viator.com
THE TOP 10 Things To Do in York | Attractions & Activities
"As the name implies, York’s Merchant Adventurers were merchants. They traded along the English coast, northern Europe and sometimes as far as the Baltic and Iceland, bringing back an assortment of desired goods to York. The city was an important river port and the wealthiest city in Northern England, second only to London for most of the Middle Ages, allowing the merchants to make enough money to build the Hall between 1357 and 1361."
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
THE TOP 10 Things To Do in York | Attractions & Activities
"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."
Salts Mill
Salts Mill
4.6 (3322 ratings)4.5 (1727 ratings)
Imposing and elegant former mill housing art galleries, select shopping outlets, a cafe and a diner.
Victoria Rd, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3LA, United Kingdom
Art centerMuseumsHistoric SitesHistory Museums
Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar
Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar
4.3 (253 ratings)4 (178 ratings)
800-year-old landmark with displays on the history of the city's walls and its inhabitants.
Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"This exhibition, housed inside York's most impressive city gate, explores the reign of Henry VII (r 1485–1509), the first Tudor king of England, who defeated Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, the..."
The Peace Museum
The Peace Museum
4.6 (29 ratings)4.5 (5 ratings)
Small anti-war museum, with exhibits on peace & social reform, in a historic Victorian building.
10 Piece Hall Yard, Bradford, BD1 1PJ, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Creative Tourist
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"The Peace Museum, 10 Piece Hall Yard, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1PJ - Visit now. Don’t be fooled by the size of The Peace Museum, this collection of peaceful objects has a powerful message behind it and makes for fascinating exhibitions."
Royal Armouries Museum
Royal Armouries Museum
4.7 (8266 ratings)4.5 (4131 ratings)
Modern building for displays including Henry VIII's armour, war histories and experimental weaponry.
Armouries Dr, Leeds, LS10 1LT, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory museumTechnology museumWar museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"Leeds' most interesting museum was originally built in 1996 to house armour and weapons from the Tower of London, but subsequently expanded to cover 3000 years of combat and self-defence, becoming home to the national collections. The exhibits are as varied as they are fascinating, covering subjects such as jousting, fencing and Indian elephant armour. To get here, walk east along the river from Centenary Footbridge (approx 10 minutes), or take the free boat from Granary Wharf outside Leeds train station's southern entrance."
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 york360.co.uk
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"At DIG, you get to discover only the most exciting archaeological artefacts from the 2000 years of history hidden under the streets of York. Our four excavation pits are filled with Roman, Viking, Medieval and Victorian finds, so you can grab a trowel and dig up the clues that show how people lived in these times. DIG, St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NN"
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
City Walk: York's Historical Architecture, York, England
"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."
Mentioned by viator.com
THE TOP 10 Things To Do in York | Attractions & Activities
"Located in the center of the city, the Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York. But along with being a home, this historic house is popular with visitors. The Mansion House exhibits an impressive collection of paintings, silver and furniture."

Popular Gardens in Thorpe-on-the-Hill

Lakeside Lake
Lakeside Lake
4.6 (832 ratings)
Doncaster, DN4 5NX, United Kingdom
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Goddards House and Garden
Goddards House and Garden
4.6 (462 ratings)4.5 (409 ratings)
National Trust stately home, built for the founder of the famous chocolate company, Terry's of York.
27 Tadcaster Rd, Dringhouses, York YO24 1GG, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by GPSmyCity
City Walk: York's Historical Architecture, York, England
"Thomas Atkinson, an 18th century English architect, is famous for remaking the Bishopthorpe Palace in York in the Gothic Revival style. Though a rather influential figure of his time, very little is known about Atkinson's private life. His house, located at 20 St. Andrewgate, is one of the sparse evidences of his life in York."
Canal Gardens
Canal Gardens
3.9 (7 ratings)4.5 (33 ratings)
Princes Ave, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8, UK, United Kingdom
GardenNature & Parks
Mentioned by Flying Scots Girl
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"Just below Tropical World are the beautiful Canal Gardens which again, despite being in the area many times exploring Roundhay Park I had never noticed before I ran past them during a lockdown run. I came back again a couple of weeks later with my new tripod (best purchase!!!) to photograph them. In Spring the rhododendrons are in full bloom in this peaceful place."

Best Dessert in Thorpe-on-the-Hill

Sweet Centre
Sweet Centre
4.2 (1184 ratings)
106 Lumb Ln, Bradford, BD8 7RS, United Kingdom
Breakfast restaurantAsian restaurantCatering food and drink supplierDelivery serviceDessert shopIndian restaurantIndian takeawayTakeout Restaurant
Nando's Leeds - The Light
Nando's Leeds - The Light
4.2 (951 ratings)
Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
The Headrow Unit 4, The Light, Leeds, LS1 8TL, United Kingdom
Chicken restaurantChicken wings restaurantDessert restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurantPortuguese restaurantRestaurant
Icestone Gelato
Icestone Gelato
3.8 (260 ratings)
St Johns Centre, Albion St, Leeds LS2 8LQ, United Kingdom
Dessert restaurantIce cream shopRestaurant
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"Head to Ice Stone Gelato where you can devour over 30 crazy flavours. We’re talking everything from popping candy to raspberry pavlova, bubblegum to blueberry muffin. There are so many imaginative creations you’ll be spoilt for choice."

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Thorpe-on-the-Hill

Taco Bell
Taco Bell
3.9 (518 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Bradford Broadway Shopping Centre Food Court, Bradford, BD1 1US, United Kingdom
Taco restaurantBurrito restaurantFast food restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantTex-Mex restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Roots and Fruits
Roots and Fruits
4.5 (254 ratings)
Light and airy cafe within Grand Arcade for vegetarian and vegan food and a wide menu of exotic tea.
10- 11 Grand Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6PG, United Kingdom
Vegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Leeds
"Another small spot (it might be worth booking ahead) with mouth-watering vegetarian food, Roots & Fruits has been a favourite of vegetarians in Leeds for 25 years, tucked inside the beautiful Grand Arcade. Choose from a variety of classic dishes such as veggie lasagne, falafel or a variety of vegetarian burgers, alongside a rotating array of specials and the taste medley of the jerk jackfruit. If you’re not feeling particularly peckish, this is also a great spot to pop in for a light bite or a delicious cake and a cup of coffee."
The Kashmir Restaurant
The Kashmir Restaurant
4.1 (822 ratings)
27 Morley St, Bradford, BD7 1AG, United Kingdom
Indian restaurantGrillAsian restaurantChicken restaurantDessert restaurantHalal restaurantPakistani restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurantVegetarian restaurant

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