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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!

17 Jul - 5 Sep 2010 (annual) - York Maze, York

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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, York

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Harewood House, Leeds. Courtesy of the Harewood House Trust

Harewood House

Just beyond Alwoodley, on the edge of Leeds, Harewood House is a vast estate with a beautifully furnished 18th-century stately home, a superb art collection and fascinating exhibition on servant life. It's set in landscaped grounds perfect for country walks.

2 Apr - 31 Oct 2010 (annual) - Harewood House, Leeds

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Moor Music Festival. © Gavin Freeborn, courtesy of Anita Morris Associates

Moor Music Festival

The Moor Music Festival brings live music and festival fun to Heslaker Farm in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Three main stages host live music from all genres with performances by bands and DJs.

12 - 15 Aug 2010 (annual) - Heslaker Farm, Skipton

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Limetree Festival, Ripon. Courtesy of Limetree Promotions Ltd

Limetree Festival

For people who moan about festivals not being what they used to be, there's the laid-back Limetree Festival at North Yorkshire's Lime Tree Farm. It features up-and-coming bands, comedy, cabaret, street theatre and a stone circle, minus the corporate feel.

27 - 29 Aug 2010 (annual) - Lime Tree Farm, Ripon

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Dress to Impress, Fairfax House, York. Courtesy of Melanie Paris

Dress to Impress

York's Fairfax House is touted as the finest Georgian townhouse in England, and is therefore a suitably opulent location for Dress to Impress. This special costume exhibition explores elaborate and extravagant clothing worn by members of 18th-century polite society.

18 Jun - 29 Aug 2010 - Fairfax House, York

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