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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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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, York

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Victoria Simmonds as Pinocchio and Mary Plazas as the Blue Fairy n Jonathan Dove and Alasdair Middleton's The Adventures of Pinocchio

Opera North at home

Opera North begins and ends its autumn season at its Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House home. Joining the revival of Jonathan Dove's wonderful The Adventures of Pinocchio are new productions of Britten's Turn of the Screw and Lehár's Merry Widow.

16 Sep 2010 (various dates) - Grand Theatre & Opera House Leeds, Leeds

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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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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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