August bank holiday 2022: Best days out in Yorkshire including Flamingo Land, Castle Howard and Lightwater Valley

From observing rare wildlife at Yorkshire Wildlife Park to riding the wildest rollercoasters in Flamingo Land there are plenty of places to spend the day in Yorkshire.
Liana Jacob
By Liana Jacob
Published 21st Aug 2022, 17:44 BST
Updated 26th Aug 2022, 12:07 BST

The region is filled with fun things to do with your friends and family.

Whether you’re in the mood for a historical tour of Castle Howard or a walk through the village of Emmerdale in Leeds, these activities and venues are suitable for all ages.

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We have compiled some of the best days out in Yorkshire according to TripAdvisor.

The Mighty Zulu Nation – dressed in traditional Zulu costumes in a tribute to the film The Lion King at the York Maze. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)The Mighty Zulu Nation – dressed in traditional Zulu costumes in a tribute to the film The Lion King at the York Maze. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)
The Mighty Zulu Nation – dressed in traditional Zulu costumes in a tribute to the film The Lion King at the York Maze. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

York Maze

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 2,767 reviews.

Address: Dunnington Lodge Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT.

Stockeld Park, Spofforth

Flamingo Land. (Pic credit: Richard Ponter)Flamingo Land. (Pic credit: Richard Ponter)
Flamingo Land. (Pic credit: Richard Ponter)

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 5,017 reviews.

Address: Wetherby Road, Wetherby, LS22 4AN.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 8,592 reviews.

Address: Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3HQ.

Flamingo Land, Malton

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It has a rating of three and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 4,595 reviews.

Address: Kirby Misperton, Malton, YO17 6UX.

National Railway Museum, York

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 18,700 reviews.

Address: Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 5,482 reviews.

Address: North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 12 Park Street, Pickering, YO18 7AJ.

The Forbidden Corner, Middleham

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It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 3,358 reviews.

Address: The Forbidden Corner, Middleham, Leyburn, DL8 4TJ.

Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 4,621 reviews.

Address: Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT.

Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 2,289 reviews.

Address: Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT.

Bawtry Paintball & Laser Fields, Doncaster

It has a rating of five stars on TripAdvisor with 1,502 reviews.

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Address: Bawtry Forest, Great N Road, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6DG.

Emmerdale Village Tour, Leeds

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 1,931 reviews.

Address: New Inn Pub Eccup Lane, Leeds, LS16 8AU.

Yorkshire Air Museum, York

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 1,824 reviews.

Address: Halifax Way, Elvington, York, YO41 4AU.

Tropical Butterfly House, Sheffield

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 2,420 reviews.

Address: Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4EQ.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield

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It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 4,327 reviews.

Address: Wakefield, WF4 4LG.

Lightwater Valley, Ripon

It has a rating of three and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 2,596 reviews.

Address: Water Lane, North Stainley, Ripon, HG4 3HT.

Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Sewerby

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 1,851 reviews.

Address: Sewerby, Bridlington, YO15 1ED.

Bridlington Animal Park

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 1,244 reviews.

Address: Covert Lane, Carnaby, Bridlington, YO15 3QF.

Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton

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It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 2,990 reviews.

Address: Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton, YO17 6RT.

Brimham Rocks, Harrogate

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 2,530 reviews.

Address: Brimham Moor Road, Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4DW.

York Bird of Prey Centre, Huby

It has a rating of five stars on TripAdvisor with 1,977 reviews.

Address: Baston Lane, Huby, YO61 1JB.

National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield

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It has a rating of five stars on TripAdvisor with 3,563 reviews.

Address: Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH.

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Skipton

It has a rating of five stars on TripAdvisor with 1,250 reviews.

Address: Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6AF.

Castle Howard, York

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 3,674 reviews.

Address: Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA.

York Castle Museum

It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 9,539 reviews.

Address: Tower Street, York, YO1 9RY.

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