15 completely free things to do in Yorkshire

By The Newsroom
Published 11th Apr 2018, 11:47 BST
Updated 11th Apr 2018, 12:06 BST
There's a great array of free things to do across YorkshireThere's a great array of free things to do across Yorkshire
There's a great array of free things to do across Yorkshire
A great day out doesn't have to cost the earth.

Luckily, Yorkshire is home to broad variety of things to see and do which are completely free of charge - ideal if you're looking to save on the pennies.

Here are just a few activities and attractions which you can enjoy around the region.

Wander the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

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Climbing the 199 steps to reach the ruins of Whitby Abbey is certainly worth it for the viewsClimbing the 199 steps to reach the ruins of Whitby Abbey is certainly worth it for the views
Climbing the 199 steps to reach the ruins of Whitby Abbey is certainly worth it for the views

This popular circular trail stretches for 7km and runs close to the edge of the River Twiss and the River Doe, offering glorious views of the many waterfalls along the way.

Go see some sculptures

The Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield is an impressive open-air gallery which boasts an array of exhibits from some of the world's finest artists, and it always has an exciting line-up of exhibitions to enjoy throughout the year.

Go cycling in Dalby Forest

The National Railway Museum in York houses more than 300 years of fascinating rail transport historyThe National Railway Museum in York houses more than 300 years of fascinating rail transport history
The National Railway Museum in York houses more than 300 years of fascinating rail transport history

Fuel your adventurous side with a thrilling day out at Dalby Forest, where you'll find more than 70km of thrilling cycling trails which meander across 8,000 acres. Renowned as one of the best places in Britain for off-road biking, it can be enjoyed by both novice and experience bikers alike.

Visit The Piece Hall

Following a multi-million pound resoration in 2017, The Piece Hall in Halifax has been transformed into a 21st century town square complete with shops, restaurants, cafes, independent bars and an art gallery.

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To delve further into the intriguing history of the site, visitors can enjoy a heritage tour held every Friday to Sunday until October this year - completely free of charge.

The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail follows a circular 7km route which is wonderfully scenicThe Ingleton Waterfalls Trail follows a circular 7km route which is wonderfully scenic
The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail follows a circular 7km route which is wonderfully scenic

Climb the steps to Whitby Abbey

Take on the challenge of climbing the 199 steps leading up to Whitby Abbey and enjoy the rewarding views across the harbour and town once you reach the top, before heading off to roam the abbey ruins which famously inspired Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'.

Discover some rail history

Telling the story of rail transport in Britain, the National Railway Museum in York houses more than 300 years of fascinating history with 1,000,000 objects to discover, including around 100 locomotives and rolling stock.