Places to Visit

North Yorkshire, Durham and the surrounding areas have numerous places of interest to visit, with magnificent countryside and scenic routes to drive. Classic Car Garage is situated in the centre of five of Englands ten national parks, making it the ideal location to visit the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors, Peak District and Northumberland.

With so much to see and do, we have listed some sites below for ideas of places to visit. Don't just travel there, enjoy the journey and tour in style in one of our classic or supercars.

North Yorkshire

Yorkshire Visitor

The official Yorkshire Tourist Board website. Plan your holiday, browse for accommodation, events and attractions.

Yorkshire Moors National Park Authority

The North York Moors National Park is one of the finest landscapes in Britain. Miles of stunning heather, towering sea cliffs, secluded beaches and grassy dales give it a character all of its own. Discover wildlife, historic buildings, archaeology, ancient woodlands and picturesque villages. This site will help you make the most of your visit.

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority

The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers some of England's most beautiful and inspiring countryside. If you would like to travel round the Yorkshire Dales then check this site first to plan your visit.

The BBC's "Where I Live" page

Some of the things going on in North Yorkshire, places to visit and things to do.

Yorkshire Net

From Yorkshire tourism to Yorkshire business.

The World of James Herriot

The World of James Herriot is a tribute to vet and author James Herriot (Alf Wight) and it is the only centre of its kind in the UK dedicated to Veterinary science. Based in his original surgery at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire - the 'Skeldale House' of the Herriot books - it takes visitors on a journey back to the 1940's and 1950's with recreated living quarters and sets from the TV series All Creatures Great and Small.

Glendale House, Goathland - Heartbeat country

Glendale House is situated high on the North York Moors and is famous as Dr Ferrenby's surgery in the Yorkshire TV series, "Heartbeat". If you need accommodation then a stay here for Bed & Breakfast would help keep you 'in the spirit'.

Heritage Britain

Check out places to visit in Yorkshire, accommodation, museums and art galleries with Heritage Britain.

Phrame.co.uk

Buy original framed landscape photographs of North Yorkshire and the UK.

County Durham

County Durham - Land of the Prince Bishops

Uncrowded roads lead to unspoilt countryside, including some of the highest, wildest and finest scenery in England. Much of the west of the County, including Teesdale, Weardale and the Derwent Valley, is included in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Durham City Tourism

Find out attractions to visit, things to do and places to stay in the wonderful City of Durham. Durhams exceptional castle and cathedral are designated a World Heritage Site.

Northumbria

Northumbria's Official Visitor Website

All you need to know about visiting the North East of England, including places to visit and stay.

Northumberland National Park

Northumberland National Park, the land of the far horizons - a landscape of limitless beauty from Hadrian's Wall to the Cheviot Hills.

Tyne and Wear's Official Visitor Website

An official guide to the area around Newcastle and Sunderland, including accomodation, places to visit. Lots of castles, monasteries and of course Hadrians wall starts (or ends!) here.

Cumbria

The Lake District National Park

The Lake District National Park is the largest in England, covering fells, lakes, villages, towns and beaches.

Lancashire

The Official Website of Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board

One of Britains best known seaside resorts and a 300 squre mile Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Almost as good as Yorkshire, but of course that old rivalry has long gone!

BBC's "Where I Live" site

News, views and entertainment from the other side of the Pennines

West Yorkshire

Visit Bronte Country

Official Website of the Bronte Country Partnership. A good guide to what there is to see and the Yorkshire moors that inspired the Bronte sisters.

Harewood House

Harewood House, home to the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood, provides a wonderful day out for all the family.

South Yorkshire

Sheffield City Tourist Information

Sheffield is always worth a visit, but when you add Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley into your schedule you really have a great reason to stay longer and see more.

IKnow Yorkshire

IKnow covers all of Yorkshire region including South Yorkshire. Accomodation, information about the TV programmes made in Yorkshire and many places to visit

East Yorkshire

Official East Yorkshire visitor Website

Visit East Yorkshire and you will discover a different world. Award-winning sandy beaches for endless fun with the family. Picturesque villages for a perfect pub lunch. Gently undulating countryside for walking, cycling, even horseriding. Unspoilt havens for birds, butterflies, wildflowers and marine life. Medieval minsters and historic houses for culture vultures.

General

North Pennines

Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covering just under 2,000 square kilometres, the North Pennines is host to one of the country's last expanses of wilderness. Stunning landscape with an abundance of wildlife and plenty of places to visit.

Visit North East England

North East England is made up of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley. Visit North East England, the official visitor guide to Englands North East has everything you need to plan your visit.

Peak District National Park

A bit further away, but the Peak District National Park is within easy reach of a days touring.