A SIGHTSEEING pass giving access to more than 70 attractions has been launched in the region.

The Yorkshire Pass, entitles holders to visit historic stately homes like Castle Howard, near Malton, as well as York Minster.

Gary Verity, chief executive of tourism body Welcome to Yorkshire, which is promoting the pass, said: “The pass gives people entry to some of the county's crown jewel attractions and the more it is used, the more savings are made, so people can explore more of Yorkshire.

“It is the first time anywhere in Britain that a regional pass has been introduced, so once again Yorkshire is leading the way in putting tourists first.

“Yorkshire’s 209 million visitors a year will find it fantastic value for money and it gives them more reasons to stay longer in our fabulous county.”

For more information, visit yorkshire.com