Historic Sites in Yorkshire

Centuries of history are written into Yorkshire's landscape. Roman roads, medieval market crosses, Civil War battlefields, and industrial revolution landmarks tell the story of a region that shaped the course of British history. Every town and village has layers of heritage waiting to be explored.

Highlights include Sowerby Bridge Canal Wharf Landmark Sign, Filey Rocket Pole and The Last Trip Memorial.

Visitors exploring historic sites may also enjoy castles and fortifications, abbeys and priories and heritage museums.

Historic Sites across Yorkshire

Sowerby Bridge Canal Wharf Landmark Sign - Historic Site in sowerby bridge
Historic Site

Sowerby Bridge Canal Wharf Landmark Sign

Wharf House, Unnamed Road, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2AG, UK

Discover the rich industrial heritage of Sowerby Bridge with a visit to the historic Canal Wharf Landmark Sign, offering tranquil canal-side strolls.

Filey Rocket Pole - Monuments in filey
Monuments

Filey Rocket Pole

Filey YO14 9ET, UK

Discover the Filey Rocket Pole, a unique historical landmark offering a fascinating glimpse into Filey's past on the Cleveland Way.

The Last Trip Memorial - Monuments in hull
Monuments

The Last Trip Memorial

Zebedee Yard, Hull HU1 2JT, UK

Discover The Last Trip Memorial in Hull, a poignant artwork honouring the lives lost at sea, deeply valued by visitors.

Burton Constable Hall, a grand historic building, surrounded by lush parkland and under a partly cloudy sky.
Historic Site

Burton Constable Hall & Parkland

Skirlaugh, Hull HU11 4LN, UK

Burton Constable Hall & Parkland offers convenient pay-and-display parking for visitors exploring this grand country estate. Located in Skirlaugh, Hull, the site features a historic 16th-century hall with numerous rooms and a fascinating Cabinet of Curiosities. Enjoy a leisurely day out with knowledgeable guides and delightful grounds to wander.

Tagashira Tokuo Grave - Historic Site in middlesbrough
Historic Site

Tagashira Tokuo Grave

96 Thornfield Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 5BY, UK

Discover the unique Tagashira Tokuo Grave in Middlesbrough, a poignant historical landmark honouring a Japanese legacy.

Pocklington Canal - Historic Site in pocklington
Historic Site

Pocklington Canal

Opposite Canal Lane (off A1079), Pocklington , East Yorkshire, YO42 1NW

Thorpe Prebend House - Historic Site in ripon
Historic Site

Thorpe Prebend House

14 High Saint Agnesgate, Ripon HG4 1QR, UK

Discover Thorpe Prebend House, a historic gem in Ripon renowned for its incredible features, just a stone's throw from the cathedral.

Historic Skipton Castle features stone walls, turrets, and a grand entrance under a bright blue sky.
Attraction

Skipton Castle

The Bailey, Skipton BD23 1AW, UK

Explore Skipton Castle, a beautifully preserved medieval fortress where centuries of history unfold around every corner.

Aslars Seat - Historic Site in ilkley
Historic Site

Aslars Seat

Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley LS29 9RF, UK

Discover Aslars Seat, a captivating historical landmark nestled in the beautiful Wharfedale area near Ilkley, offering stunning views.

Bolton Abbey - Historic Site in bolton abbey village
Historic Site

Bolton Abbey

Estate Office, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6EX

Earlsheaton Tunnel - Walks & Hiking in dewsbury
Walks & Hiking

Earlsheaton Tunnel

Middle Rd, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury WF12 8JY, UK

Explore the Earlsheaton Tunnel, a hidden historical gem in Dewsbury offering a unique and cool walk perfect for all ages.

Middlesbrough Hydraulic Clock Tower - Attraction in middlesbrough
Attraction

Middlesbrough Hydraulic Clock Tower

Middlesbrough TS2 1AD, UK

Discover the iconic Grade II listed Middlesbrough Hydraulic Clock Tower, a historic beacon of industry and a unique local landmark.