Art & Crafts
For people who have in interest in buying arts and crafts, the North York Moors are a great destination. The traditional way of life in the region relied upon living off the land. This helped the locals to develop many skills, particular to the region like the North York Moors style of dry-stone walling. These skills have developed into craft with many artists fusing traditional materials or local skills to make contemporary art. The villages and towns of the region have lots of quaint and independent studios and craft centres that will provide you with the ideal souvenir of your stay.
Harrogate, Vale of York
Victoria Shopping Centre in Harrogate is the perfect place to spend some time browsing the wide range of shops and enjoying the atmosphere of this lively centre. Plenty of cafes and restaurants offer...
Scarborough, Yorkshire Coast
The Stained Glass Centre celebrates the colourful art which originated in medieval times and is still popular today. The workshops stock all manner of hand crafted items for the home, made by...
Scarborough, Yorkshire Coast
The Scarborough Art Gallery commands a fine position in the Crescent Gardens and is a magnificent building in its own right. The gallery has a fine collection of artworks on display and often hosts...
York, Vale of York
Past Images offers a unique and imaginative photographic service from premises around the North York Moors. The specialist Victorian images make an ideal gift for that special occasion and capture...
Northallerton, North York Moors
Art lovers and artists alike will enjoy a trip around Hollow Creations gallery. The gallery is filled with a wide range of exhibits from artists who are scattered throughout the country. All the...
Leeming Bar, Northallerton, Vale of York
Simply Dutch is a specialist importer of fine oak and reclaimed pine furniture. Renowned for it's quirky ornaments and unique pieces it commands a prominent place on a Leeming Bar high street....
Thirsk, North York Moors
Sutton Bank Visitor Centre is a great place to spend the day. Walkers and cyclists will appreciate the wildlife and surrounding scenery, which is breathtaking. There is so much to see and do. The...
Filey, Yorkshire Coast
The Yorkshire Wolds Gallery and Coffee Shop is an excellent visitor centre which has been created from original farm buildings. The coffee shop, studio and gallery provide the perfect place for...
Thirsk, North York Moors
The Mouseman Visitor Centre offers an amazing insight into the craft and talents of Robert Thompson, as visitors wander through rooms full of his works. Hand carved furniture and beautifully crafted...
Malton, North York Moors
The Milton Rooms is the place for all budding artists and performers to make their mark. Based in Malton, North Yorkshire, the theatre offers a broad programme of events and a diverse range of...