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The Atlas fountain at Castle Howard, York. Courtesy of Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Located just 15 miles north-east of York, Castle Howard is one of Britain's finest and grandest stately homes. Built in 1699, it remains the private home of the Howard family, but now receives hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

13 Mar - 31 Oct 2010 (various dates) - Castle Howard

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York Maze. Courtesy of Tom Pearcy

York Maze

A popular American pastime is to plant fields with maize, then cut paths to create a maze in the tall crop. The tradition has arrived in England and in late summer you can come and get lost at York Maze!

Jul - Sep 2011 (annual) - York Maze

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York Minster, York. © Dean and Chapter of York

York Minster

York Minster is the largest medieval building in England and the biggest gothic cathedral north of the Alps.

Daily - York Minster

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The Atlas fountain at Castle Howard, York. Courtesy of Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Located just 15 miles north-east of York, Castle Howard is one of Britain's finest and grandest stately homes. Built in 1699, it remains the private home of the Howard family, but now receives hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

13 Mar - 31 Oct 2010 (various dates) - Castle Howard

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York Ghost Festival, York. Courtesy of Past Images of York

York Ghost Festival

York might be famed for its historic centre, but it is also associated with metaphysical occurrences and ghostly goings-ons. York Ghost Festival invites courageous souls to engage with the "other side" as it delves into the city's supernatural past.

23 - 31 Oct 2010 (annual) - York

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Illuminating York, York. Courtesy of Visit York

Illuminating York

York is one of England's most beautiful cities, but during Illuminating York it takes on a special glow. For this innovative festival, the city's most beautiful buildings become canvases for a series of iridescent and immersive light projections.

22 - 31 Oct 2010 (annual) - York

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