Free Attractions in Yorkshire
National Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum in York is home to 300 years of rail history and offers a fabulous day out for all ages.
National Coal Mining Museum For England
The National Coal Mining Musuem for England preserves the heritage of the coal mining industry through informative and fun interactive exhibits. The museum offers indoor, outdoor and underground areas to explore.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
The Yorkshire Sculpture celebrated 40th years of art without walls in 2017. Discover more with a visit - culture, outdoors, exercise, fresh air - a great day out.
Hull Maritime Museum
Discover the whaler’s craft of Scrimshaw and see a full sized whale skeleton, alongside superb ship models and stunning artefacts from Hull's whaling, fishing and merchant trade.
The Hepworth Gallery
The Hepworth Wakefield is an award-winning art gallery in the heart of Yorkshire. Named after Barbara Hepworth, one of the most important artists of the 20th century who was born and brought up in Wakefield, the gallery presents major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art and has dedicated galleries exploring Hepworth’s art and working process.
Millennium Gallery
The Millennium Gallery is the permanent home of Sheffield’s unique Metalwork Collection and Ruskin Collection of art and artefacts and plays host to major temporary exhibitions of art, craft, fashion and design.
Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds is home to the national collection of arms and armour. Visitors can explore arms and armour from across the world and throughout time in six themed galleries.
National Science & Media Museum
Explore the science and culture of sound and light technology on our lives over eight floors of exhibits, including the wonderfully fun WonderLab and three cinemas.
Experience Barnsley Museum
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre is dedicated to the history and people of Barnsley. Unique, hands-on and interactive exhibits encourage visitors to explore the people and places of Barnsley, ultimately leading them to discover a town with amazing stories and a rich and diverse heritage.
Kirkstall Abbey
One of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country, founded over 800 years ago. Explore the historic ruins of Kirkstall Abbey and learn all about its history in the Visitor Centre. Enjoy wandering through the park and woodlands, and take a leisurely stroll beside the River Aire.
Hands on Museum Hull
The Hands on History Museum, in the old Grammar School where William Wilberforce studied, houses the story of Hull and its people. Entry to the museum is free.
Streetlife Museum
Climb aboard at the Streetlife Museum of Transport and enjoy all the sights, sounds and smells of the past. Experience 200 years of transport history as you walk down a 1940’s high street, board a tram or enjoy the pleasures of our carriage ride.
Country Parks in Yorkshire
Country Parks offer an easily accessible opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, wildlife and nature without getting too far off the beaten track. The range of activities varies from family friendly trails to windsurfing.
Wilberforce Museum
Wilberforce House is the birthplace of William Wilberforce, famous campaigner against the slave trade. Admission to Wilberforce House is free. The museum tells the story of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition, as well as dealing with contemporary slavery
The Hepworth Gallery
The Hepworth Wakefield is an award-winning art gallery in the heart of Yorkshire. Named after Barbara Hepworth, one of the most important artists of the 20th century who was born and brought up in Wakefield, the gallery presents major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art and has dedicated galleries exploring Hepworth’s art and working process.
Free Outdoors
A to Z of Free outdoor spaces and beauty spots to visit in Yorkshire. Escape to the outdoors for a picnic, a family walk or just some space for free.
National Coal Mining Museum For England
The National Coal Mining Musuem for England preserves the heritage of the coal mining industry through informative and fun interactive exhibits. The museum offers indoor, outdoor and underground areas to explore.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
The Yorkshire Sculpture celebrated 40th years of art without walls in 2017. Discover more with a visit - culture, outdoors, exercise, fresh air - a great day out.
Hull Maritime Museum
Discover the whaler’s craft of Scrimshaw and see a full sized whale skeleton, alongside superb ship models and stunning artefacts from Hull's whaling, fishing and merchant trade.
The Hepworth Gallery
The Hepworth Wakefield is an award-winning art gallery in the heart of Yorkshire. Named after Barbara Hepworth, one of the most important artists of the 20th century who was born and brought up in Wakefield, the gallery presents major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art and has dedicated galleries exploring Hepworth’s art and working process.