Family is visiting us from the States for 10 days in August this year.

For activities and day trips, here's what I've chosen so far:

- Brimham Rocks (just a few miles from my house, for a picnic)
- The Forbidden Corner
- Riveaux Abbey or Fountains Abbey (not sure which, yet)
- Brymor Ice Cream Farm
- The Teapottery
- Hadrian's Wall
- Edinburgh (day trip only)
- Whitby
- London (Big Bus Company tour, spend one night there)


One of the people who's visiting us has MS, and has limited mobility on some days. However, he's got an adventurous spirit, and he has requested things like Hadrian's Wall and a tour of Edinburgh. Even though some of the activities might be a little rugged, they're at his request. I know we'll just have to play things by ear, as far as how much walking we do, etc.

My question is..... do any of you have suggestions or recommendations as far as festivals or historical events/places in the Yorkshire region, that we might like to include?

Thanks!

I don't know about festivals this year - would have to do some research.

But a couple of other suggestions (you may already know about all of this, but just in case).

Be sure to take the N Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering and back.

If you can squeeze them in do both Fountains and Riveaux. At Riveaux drive up above to Riveaux Terrace. The views down over the abbey and across the vale ar lovely.

Castle Howard is magnificent - and sometimes has historical re-enactments and special days in the summer.

At Hadrian's Wall Housteads is the biggest site - but also the hardest to get to for someone w/ mobility problems. So try Vindolanda or Chesters instead. And Lanercost priory near the wall is lovely and easily accessed.

In Edinburgh take the hop-on-hop-off tour like the one in London. You will be able to see everything from the bus and save a LOT of walking/climbing.

Thanks!

Anyone else with ideas?

Can also recommend Castle Howard but you might want to contact them before you go as I am unsure how someone would get round with ease if they have amobility problem.

Why not try York itself - there are tons of things to do, you could do a cruise down the river or walk round the city walls, go to the different art galleries, see York Minister (really worth a visit). There are an awful lot of things to do in York that are free. Also you must visit the famous tea rooms "Betty's'. Further afield Harrogate is very pleasant.
Amanda

Sorry, I should have specified.... I live not far from Harrogate, and know about the things you mentioned. I know about York, too. We really enjoy that wonderful city, and go there often.

I love both Fountains and Riveaulx Abbeys, and if we had more time, we'd show our guests both. However, of their 10 day trip, realistically they only have 8 days. The first day they will be tired and just wanting to get their bearings a little. The last day they fly back, of course, so subtracting those 2 days, it leaves us with 8 "real" days for sightseeing. I can easily combine activities, such as Riveaulx Abbey, the ice cream farm, the Teapottery, the Forbidden Corner - since they are relatively close, geographically.

What I wanted to know, really, was about festivals and historic events/places throughout the Yorkshire region, not just in and around Harrogate. Things that might not get so much "touristy" attention, but would be enjoyable for visitors who have never traveled abroad before, and who would like a taste of the real flavor of England.

I realize I have listed quite a few activities, and that I'm asking you folks to come up with even MORE ideas (feeling ambitious, I guess) but in the end, I'm sure we won't do some of the things on the final suggestion list. Still, it's great to have options in case of inclement weather, the MS flaring up, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

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