A Guide to Autumn in Yorkshire 2013
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Autumn is an incredible time to explore Yorkshire. The changing colours of the landscape are matched only by the changing events programme across the county. It’s also a great time to treat yourself and kick back and relax in one of our huge range of spas, boutique hotels and country manors. If crisp evenings are more your thing, there are a huge range of outdoor activities best experienced at this time of the year. And with the Tour de France coming to Yorkshire in 2014, now is a great time to discover the county that will host the largest annual sporting event in the world. Whatever you do, have a brilliant Yorkshire.
Cover image: Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, North Yorkshire. Š National Trust Images/John Millar
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Escape to Lightwater Valley this autumn and discover a more relaxed atmosphere and an exciting programme of indulgent pastimes and events. Immerse yourself in a one-on-one pampering session at our shopping village holistic therapy centre - Naturally In Touch, uncover awe-inspiring bird of prey handling experiences and walks courtesy of Lightwater Falconry and enjoy the very best of festive North Yorkshire at our magical Dickensian Christmas Festival. Mark Bainbridge General Manager, Lightwater Valley
Clockwise from top left: Stunning climbs at Rivelin Crag. Paragliding over Marsden Moor. Discover stunning views over the Pennines. Mastering the Scarborough surf.
Amazing autumn Yorkshire is blessed with some truly beautiful and dramatic landscapes, offering a collection of sights and experiences. Whether you’re out for a stroll, hike or picking up the pace a little with a challenging bike ride, Yorkshire is made for exploring. 04
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Left to right: Robin Hood’s Bay. Family cycling days out in East Yorkshire.
Autumn is also a great time to get out and explore Yorkshire’s magnificent coastline and award-winning beaches. The dramatic seas turn from gentle calm waters to waves that are a surfer’s paradise! The 350 mile Trans Pennine Trail takes walkers on old railway lines and canal paths and weaves in and out of Yorkshire’s major urban cities – it’s up to you how far you want to go. In Wensleydale, the Cotter Force waterfall can be found in a secluded woodland with a path along the beck, which is suitable for wheelchairs. We’re lucky to have three national parks, with coastal cliffs and rolling heather moorland in the North York Moors, gentle valleys and some of the finest limestone scenery in the UK in the Yorkshire Dales and rugged gritstone in the Peak District. All of these offer a chance to see autumn in a very different way. Explore four of Britain’s finest National Trails here in Yorkshire. The Cleveland Way follows the edge of the North York Moors National Park from Helmsley to the dramatic coast. The Yorkshire Wolds Way rambles through peaceful fields and over gentle chalk-hills. For something more strenuous, the Pennine Way strides through the Yorkshire Dales on its mammoth journey from the Peak District to Scotland. Or maybe the purpose built Pennine Bridleway is your kind of walk?
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Head inland to enjoy more of Yorkshire’s magnificent countryside as the colours of the landscape change to earthy autumnal tones. Coastal havens such as Robin Hood’s Bay and Sandsend have been established as an out of season getaway for a number of years but now bigger resorts such as Scarborough and Whitby have plenty to offer all year round and are great destinations for an autumnal walk along the promenade! For those looking for a more active day out this autumn, cycling is the perfect solution. Choose from the Way of the Roses, a coast to coast cycle route linking Bridlington to Morecambe via the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, York and the Wolds or the Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route along the enchanted rolling hills and coastal cliffs. But there are many others definitely worth checking out, and as Yorkshire gears up to host the Tour de France Grand Départ, which starts in the county in Leeds on 5th July 2014, what better time to start exploring the routes than this autumn?
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Left to right: A beautiful silver birch forest near Sheffield. Cycling in the beautiful rolling East Yorkshire landscape.
Changing colours & inspiring landscapes
Experience Barnsley Award winning visitor attractions, beautiful places and a regency ball; Barnsley is the perfect welcome to Yorkshire. Just minutes from Junction 37 on the M1 you can take in spectacular views and the splendour of mighty Georgian estates at Cannon Hall, Wentworth Castle and Wortley Hall with great lakes, gardens, events and activities to make it a visit to remember. Stay over and experience all that Barnsley has to offer.
Clockwise from left: Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre. Wortley Hall. Deer Sculpture Cannon Hall Gardens. Georgian Splendour Cannon Hall.
Barnsley, with its incredible heritage and lots to see and do is fast becoming one of Yorkshire’s emerging tourist destinations. At Wentworth Castle, a stunning Victorian winter garden conservatory nears completion after a year of delicate restoration. A more-than-fitting centrepiece for stunning Grade 1 listed gardens, tended by expert gardeners and well worth a visit throughout the year. Cannon Hall was built and its gardens and parks crafted 250 years ago. Now, it’s a FREE museum full of sparkling treasures and fascinating stories, sat in front of a fantastic open farm. Recently voted Yorkshire’s Best Tourism Experience, it’s packed with animals, fun and spectacular adventure playgrounds. The Earl Fitzwilliams, one of the wealthiest and most powerful dynasties in England from the 1790s crafted Elsecar, a unique industrial village, its buildings designed by the leading architects of the day. Ironworks, canal, park and steam railway, together with a calendar of big events, make this a mustsee attraction. Nearby, you can now arrange private tours of the Earls’ own home – Wentworth Woodhouse – the longest fronted stately home in Europe. A distinctive white clock-tower soars into the sky above Barnsley Town Hall home to Yorkshire’s newest attraction – Experience Barnsley. The new Barnsley Museum and
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Discovery Centre is FREE. Its galleries have been packed with excited visitors since it opened in summer. Hundreds of objects have been donated by local people and much loved celebrities - be amazed and moved by the stories and displays. ‘The Romans are Coming…’ has been curated by award-winning archaeologist Professor Joann Fletcher - star of a series of recent BBC documentaries. This FREE exhibition runs from September 8 until January 4. Find the rare Mark Anthony coin, discovered in Darfield… Yes!…it is here in the Experience Barnsley roman coin collection. After an exhilarating day exploring the attractions in and around Barnsley, hiking up high or biking along the Trans Pennine Trail, for a different experience have fun splashing around at the Metrodome Calypso Cove indoor waterpark, home to fantastic flumes, wonderful waves and sensational slides such as Terror Torrent, Eruption and Kraken. Worth a stay? Many think so. At night there are hotels and pubs aplenty with roaring fires and a warm welcome. Campsites and caravan parks lie nestled in the foothills of the Peaks. All are perfect to relax in. www.visit-barnsley.com 11
Places to stay For those in need of pampering, choose a vibrant city to enjoy an autumn break in Yorkshire and you’ll find both contemporary and historic accommodation. Old or new? Yorkshire gives you the best of both.
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In the north, just five minutes stroll from Ripon’s ancient market square is the delightful Ripon Spa Hotel. Standing in landscaped gardens, the hotel offers great Yorkshire fayre, real ale and log fires. Over in the historic city of York, the Hotel du Vin York is a beautiful Grade II listed building that dates back to the early 19th century. With the HDV trademark bistro, bar and two private dining rooms, it’s a real treat. To the east, The Mercure Royal Hotel in Hull offers the splendour of Victorian architecture with an impressive modern décor. In the west the super stylish bar and brasserie at the Malmaison Hotel in Leeds are seductively lit and are full of individual style, or you could admire the Art Deco style and a modern twist at Radisson Blu Hotel. Why not stay in the Midland Hotel Bradford or the Hilton Bradford? Located in the city centre, these hotels are perfect for a short break. Near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire is Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club, home to a championship golf course and spa.
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To the south, The Leopold Hotel in Sheffield has that little something extra and alternative to offer, it’s smart and sophisticated yet fun and just that little bit quirky, with beautiful views from the Terrace Bar’s arched windows. Staying in the city, The Copthorne Hotel Sheffield has a supreme location, and its legendary 18fifty5 Restaurant has been awarded a Rosette in honour of its cuisine. Sweet dreams We’ve hand-picked some of Yorkshire’s best luxury hotels to ensure you find the perfect romantic getaway. At the Talbot Hotel in Malton, classic British design meets traditional values with 26 bedrooms, landscaped gardens and a great restaurant, with Malton-born chef James Martin now in charge of the kitchen. In the bustling market town of Pickering, The White Swan Inn is exactly what a traditional family run inn should be... simple, luxurious and welcoming. Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is a luxury hotel, restaurant and spa, set in twenty acres of gardens and parkland, yet five minutes from York City Centre and staying in York, you’ll find the Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa, Yorkshire’s only 5 star hotel.
Standing on high ground in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside close to Leeds, De Vere Oulton Hall combines all the elegance of a Victorian mansion with modern facilities. Leeds is one of the North’s most cosmopolitan cities and Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa is just a stone’s throw from the best it has to offer - great shopping, vibrant night life and nearby Harrogate and York. East Yorkshire’s Tickton Grange Hotel near Beverley is a beautifully restored grade II listed Georgian country house hotel and superb country retreat, where you can relax in the award winning 2 AA Rosette Restaurant. Head to South Yorkshire and the luxury overflows. Mood lighting and sensuous soft furnishings make staying at the Crown Hotel Bawtry both a relaxed and chilled experience. Visitors have appreciated the Art Deco style and character of The Earl of Doncaster Hotel since 1938 and can now enjoy the new Art Deco restaurant too. Alternatively, relax in the elegant surroundings of Whitley Hall Hotel’s 16th century ivy clad mansion, set in rolling South Yorkshire countryside.
Clockwise from top left: Boutique Malmaison Hotel in Leeds. Enjoy a little something extra at Leopold Hotel Sheffield. Traditional elegance at The Talbot Hotel in Malton. The opulent Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa in York.
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Clockwise from top left: Buck at the gatehouse at Swinton Park. Self-catering at Scalby Lodge. Faweather Grange luxury lodges. The Duke of Devonshire’s 30,000 acre Bolton Abbey Estate. The luxurious surroundings at Raithwaite Hall near Whitby.
The land of luxury
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If the city isn’t your scene, head to the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, the perfect location for a sumptuous stay. Situated on the Duke of Devonshire’s 30,000 acre Bolton Abbey Estate in the Yorkshire Dales, The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel and Spa is the perfect base to explore the breathtaking countryside, visit Yorkshire’s great historic houses or to relax with a pampering spa treatment. Also on the estate is The Devonshire Fell, offering individually designed bedrooms. A family home since the late 1800s, Swinton Park in Masham is a luxury castle hotel set in 200 acres of parkland in the Yorkshire Dales and has played host to country house parties of legendary style and grandeur. For an award winning hotel with its own golf course, a visit to Rudding Park near Harrogate is a must. The hotel is set in 300 acres of outstanding parkland. For a unique self-catering property, The Old Vicarage near Richmond, offers luxurious 5 star accommodation and captures the elegance of a traditional country-style house. Peeping above the village of Austwick in the Yorkshire Dales, Austwick Hall, with its log fires and its
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wooded grounds is the kind of boutique B&B you‘d like to keep all to yourselves. At Yorebridge House in Bainbridge relax in the bubbles of your private hot tub, and look up at the stars in the midst of the Dales. Or perhaps you want to blow away the cobwebs with a stay at a coastal retreat. The Cliffemount Hotel in Runswick Bay enjoys a stunning cliff top position and a constantly evolving menu reflecting the season. When you decide to retire from the sights of Whitby, Raithwaite Hall can offer a spa, delicious food and stunning gardens. Further down the coast is Raven Hall Country House Hotel at Ravenscar, overlooking Robin Hood’s Bay. Choose to stay in the hotel or one of its eight environmentally-friendly lodges. Stay in luxury at places such as Wrea Head Hall in Scalby near Scarborough or relax in 18th Century Georgian splendour at Wrangham House Hotel in the pretty village of Hunmanby near Filey. But indulgence doesn’t have to be expensive, simply escaping to our spectacular scenery, cooking our delicious local produce and spending time unwinding is an absolute pleasure in itself.
Luxury with a difference Richmond is a haven for luxury self-catering breaks. You can choose from the stylish lodges at Brompton Lakes, enjoy the award winning design of the superb residences at Natural Retreats or the unspoilt peaceful valley in which Flowery Dell Luxury Pine Lodges are set, on the edge of a wood. Enjoy magnificent views at Falsgrave Leisure & Lodges in Scarborough or book a fantastic log cabin break at Keldy Cabins on the edge of the North York Moors.
Following a multi-million pound investment nine existing farm buildings have been renovated and two new cottages built to create 11 luxury self-catered holiday properties, complementing the 4 existing holiday properties at Scalby Lodge on the edge of the elegant seaside town of Scarborough. Treat yourselves with a romantic break at Faweather Grange luxury lodges in West Yorkshire, where all of the lodges have their own hot tub, or turn up the heat in the private outdoor hot tubs at Ashmount Country House Hotel in Haworth.
You can now step into a piece of York’s Medieval History with Gorgeous Cottages’ Lendal Tower, a spectacular Grade I listed luxury holiday home. At Bolton Percy near York you will find Hornington Manor, a Grade II listed manor house providing luxury selfcatering accommodation.
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Left to right: The famous limestone pavement at Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales. A great day out for the whole family at the magnificent York Minster.
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Dare you enter the witches’ castle at Bolton Castle in the Yorkshire Dales and join them for their Halloween Party? With terrifying live action horror mazes and hair-raising frightmare zones, as well as gruesome Halloween shows and blood-curdling inhabitants, watch light turn to dark as Lightwater Valley near Ripon becomes shrouded in a scary cloak of supernatural delight. Delve in to the darker side of entertainment at The Halloween Adventure Scream Park, at Stockeld Park in Wetherby and unlock all three new experiences this Halloween. It’s a well-known fact that Guy Fawkes was born in the heart of Yorkshire. Whether your preference is a bonfire, a fireworks display or just a good old-fashioned get together, Yorkshire has it all. Stop by at Kaboom in York, one of North Yorkshire’s biggest firework spectaculars. Join the Devonshire Arms for their annual Guy Fawkes Night, near Skipton or alternatively, head for West Yorkshire and enjoy the spectacular bonfire and firework display at Thornes Park in Wakefield. Bonfire night at Hornsea Freeport goes with a bang and where better to visit the stalls and check out the rides!
A firework extravaganza at Ripley Castle.
No tricks just treats Zombies, ghosts, witches and goblins will be out in force this Halloween at events across Yorkshire. From a spooky pumpkin trail to a twilight ghost cruise, and from firework spectaculars to fire jugglers, there’s plenty to frighten the whole family. So grab your broomsticks, sharpen your vampire fangs and polish your cauldrons. Left to right: Frightwater at Lightwater Valley. Hide and seek at the National Railway Museum in York.
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This page: Stockeld Park’s Fright Night. Frightwater Valley and amazing pumpkin festivals.
in York, where the ghoulish ghost train and spooky museums are just part of the fun! For seven nights only, York Maze becomes your worst nightmare. Hallowscream is an advance ticket only night time event for teenagers and adults who should really know better! Join the resident explorer in the search for Lucifer’s Lair on the Halloween Ghost Trains at Kirklees Light Railway in West Yorkshire, or take the whole family to Standedge Tunnel, where they can enjoy a range of themed activities throughout the half term. Follow the spooky Pumpkin Trail on the woodland walk at Burton Agnes Hall near Driffield and receive a treat! In nearby Hull, take part in The Deep’s skull trail, make your own sticky slime blood, meet their 12ft pirate and get your face painted as your favourite scary character. Come face to face with ghosts and ghouls and take a Haunted Hayride around the Freaky Forest at the Tropical Butterfly House near Rotherham and Sheffield. Carve your own pumpkin and take part in a late night spooky ghost walk at Cannon Hall Farm in Barnsley or experience Fright Night, Britain’s biggest Halloween Carnival, attracting over 40,000 people to Sheffield each year!
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Heritage hotspots A walk among a backdrop of rich reds, oranges and golds as you are cosily wrapped up in hats and mittens must surely be one of the best delights this season brings – especially when it is in one of Yorkshire’s finest gardens or heritage sites. Extensive woodland walks, where piles of freshly fallen leaves may prove to be too much of a temptation for youngsters and adults alike, and dramatic landscapes at these attractions allow you to see this season in all its glory. Those seeking a brisk woodland walk will be spoilt for choice at Thorp Perrow Arboretum at Bedale, set in 85 acres of forest paths amid one of the largest collections of trees and shrubs in the North. Autumnal colour from many of the shrubs and trees in Ray Wood at Castle Howard, near Malton appear well into November. Gardens show their own beauty of the season at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, near Doncaster, and Ripley Castle, near Harrogate.
Clockwise from top left: The gothic splendour of Whitby Abbey. Fountains Abbey is Britain’s largest monastic ruin. Thorp Perrow Arboretum. Roche Abbey near Rotherham. Beautiful colours at Wentworth Castle Gardens. Burton Agnes Hall. Ripley Castle and Gardens. Brodsworth Hall near Doncaster.
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Further historic gems can be explored at Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens, near Driffield, with its award-winning gardens and woodland sculpture walk, and Wentworth Castle Gardens, near Barnsley. Catch some of the county’s most famous and impressive heritage structures under an autumn sky, such as Roche Abbey, Rotherham, the romantic ruins of Whitby Abbey, Helmsley Castle in the North York Moors or the World Heritage Site Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, near Ripon.
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Experience the charm of the county’s fantastic heritage and gardens. This is the perfect time of year to get out and about.
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Clockwise from left: Shopping in Holmfirth. Birds Yard in Leeds. Montpellier Quarter in Harrogate. Independent shopping in Hull. York Designer Outlet. Bombay Stores in Bradford is the UK’s largest Asian department store.
Bags of style A shopping spree in Yorkshire is like nothing else, with numerous towns and cities offering every option from boutique designer gear to contemporary crafts and great gifts. If you aspire to truly elegant shopping, then make your first stop the Victoria Quarter in Leeds. Here, sumptuous marble-lined Victorian arcades house countless high quality boutiques and no visit would be complete without a trip to Harvey Nichols. Saunter around Harrogate’s Montpellier Quarter, and savour the well-heeled ambience created by immaculate galleries and antique shops. If you’re shopping for antiques or enjoy browsing galleries for that perfect piece, then look no further than Tennants auctioneers in Leyburn and Harrogate, now established as a leading European salesroom. For visitors with designs on a high quality bargain, venture out of York city centre to the York Designer Outlet. Thanks to its overwhelming population of artists, writers and other fascinating people, Hebden Bridge’s vibrant streets are overflowing with independent book and
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craft shops. Mooch around the revitalised Byram Arcade in Huddersfield, or in the many market towns such as Helmsley, Malton, Beverley and Bedale. Explore an eclectic mix in Bridlington’s Old Town, brimming with fantastic shops and boutiques or the gifts and clothing at the The Carding Shed in Holmfirth. Travel to South Yorkshire and sample the continental atmosphere of leafy Ecclesall Road in Sheffield, with its fashionable boutiques and whilst you’re there, why not visit over 100 independent stalls in the covered market place at Crystal Peaks Shopping Mall and Retail Park. Alternatively, head east to Hull with its delightful mix of student bargains, High Street favourites and boutiques down Saville and George Street, or travel further north and discover the hidden gems of the Market Vaults in Scarborough. Explore a quirky collection of vintage fashion at Happy Days in Pocklington or fabulous art and handmade work at Cake Walk Handmade and Vintage in Ilkley.
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Amazing places to relax and indulge
Left to right: Shopping in the Victoria Quarter, Leeds. Relaxing in the Devonshire Health Barn at the Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel.
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Yorkshire’s confident and creative spirit can be witnessed across the diverse range of art galleries, craft centres and museums in the county. You will be spoilt for choice in East Yorkshire. Ferens Art Gallery in Hull boasts a diverse collection from European old masters to contemporary video portraits. The Chasing the Light gallery in Bridlington has works by award winning photographer Jean Illingworth and the Robert Fuller Gallery in the Yorkshire Wolds is dedicated to the work of leading wildlife artist Robert Fuller. In South Yorkshire, one of Barnsley’s landmark creative spaces is The Gallery@ The Civic, where you can enjoy design led touring exhibitions from National Galleries including the V&A and Flow Gallery London, as well as unique exhibitions. Home to Sheffield’s visual art collection, the Graves Gallery includes works by Cezanne, Burne-Jones, Bridget Riley and Damien Hirst, and it also has a number of Turner paintings.
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Space to create
Top left to right: Willow Otters at The Moors National Park Centre at Danby. Henry Moore Institute in Leeds. Scarborough Art Gallery. Sheffield’s Millennium Galleries. Jill Shaddock Ceramics at Snug Gallery - Hebden Bridge. Mezzanine Gallery at The Station in Richmond. Middle left to right: The Gallery@ The Civic in Barnsley. The Hepworth Wakefield. Staithes Gallery. Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Bottom image: Ferens Art Gallery in Hull.
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You can discover Dean Clough Galleries in Halifax, and inspiring spaces for contemporary art such as Water Street Gallery in Todmorden, The Elm Gallery in Ilkley, and a contemporary collection of crafts at the Snug Gallery in Hebden Bridge. And from design led, unique and unusual gifts to open studios, look no further than The Butterfly Rooms in Saltaire. The Station in Richmond is home to a spacious art gallery over two floors, hosting regular exhibitions of art and crafts. On the coast, Scarborough Art Gallery tells the story of Scarborough through art: its history, the influence of the sea, portraits and fashion.
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Experience the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle and celebrate 200 of the world’s greatest artists at four leading arts venues - The Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park in Wakefield, The Henry Moore Institute in Leeds and Leeds Art Gallery. Visit Scarborough’s Woodend Art and Craft Gallery, for a thought-provoking exhibition programme. In nearby Whitby, you will find the Turnstone Gallery sitting on the edge of the sea and offering the best in contemporary art and craft work. Not forgetting the Inspired By... gallery at The Moors National Park Centre at Danby, a magnificent showcase for local arts and crafts.
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Stunning Skipton Autumn is the perfect time to pay a visit to Skipton. Boutique shopping, country walks, friendly folk and welcoming pubs are just part of the charm on offer in this beautiful market town. Shopaholics will love the High Street, which has previously beaten the likes of Portobello Road and Kensington High Street to win ‘Britain’s Best Street’. On cobblestones from a bygone age, market stalls pop up every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The shops are an enviable mix of unique independents and famous brands, whilst the beautiful Victorian indoor arcade Craven Court, Victoria Square and historic High Corn Mill also offer a plethora of shopping delights. The wonderfully preserved medieval Skipton Castle is
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just a stone’s throw away, where you can explore every nook and cranny. Enjoy the falling autumn leaves with a stroll through Skipton Castle Woods, or wander down to Skipton’s colourful canal basin for a narrow boat trip on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. With the heat of summer behind us, the ‘Gateway to the Dales’ also makes a fantastic base for activity holidays in the surrounding countryside. For more information go to www.welcometoskipton.com or call 01756 792809 for a free guide.
Clockwise from top left: The colourful Skipton canal basin. Autumn is perfect for exploring Skipton Castle Woods.
Autumn events Skipton International Puppet Festival 27th – 29th September An international festival celebrating the puppet art form in all its guises - fantastically entertaining! Yarndale 28th – 29th September An exciting new event for established and new creative talents, celebrating the beauty and diversity of wool, cotton, linen and silk. Coming soon…. Yuletide Festival and Christmas Market, 8th & 15th December Guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit! More than 150 stalls line the High Street, selling original gifts and festive food and drink. Free to attend.
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Calm & charm Whether you are visiting Yorkshire for a spa break or to enjoy one of the many day spas on offer, Yorkshire has an abundance of choices for you to be pampered in magical, peaceful settings.
Enjoy an idyllic pamper day in the stunningly beautiful historic city of York, and combine a walk through The Shambles with a stop off at Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa. The thick vault doors make ideal soundproofing - a true escape from the hustle and bustle! The Spa offers a stunning range of therapeutic and rejuvenating face and body care treatments. Enjoy a treatment or two by the sea at the Crown Spa Hotel in Scarborough, and take in the sea air in this perfect sanctuary, while you’re having a pamper day to revitalise you. Or if city life is more your scene, gravitate towards the urban charm of Sheffield and Spa 1877, set in the vibrant Devonshire Quarter. Elegantly combining Victorian architecture with modern technology, the spa offers a beautiful setting in which you can experience the latest health and beauty treatments.
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All treatments can be tailored to your needs whether you want to feel revived, de-stress, have room to think or spend some quality time with friends or loved ones. Calm and relaxation is immediately apparent as you arrive at Alexandra House in Huddersfield. All treatments can be tailored to your needs whether you want to feel revived, de-stress, have room to think or spend some quality time with friends or loved ones. Also in Huddersfield, the Titanic Spa has an extensive heat experience area, where the body is heated and cooled by a series of experiences with the ultimate aim of inducing deep relaxation. In addition there is an Egyptian Mud Chamber and Turkish Hamman. At Harrogate’s Turkish Baths & Health Spa, amidst surroundings that are pure Victorian, the Baths’ Moorish design with great vaults and arches soar to a high arabesque ceiling, ornately decorated with colourful stencilled design. Spoil yourself and escape the pressures of day to day existence. Situated on the edge of the North York Moors in the picturesque market town of Helmsley, the Verbena Spa at The Feversham Arms Hotel has won the coveted 5 bubbles from the Good Spa Guide and has been named one of Tatler’s 101 Spas of the World.
Clockwise from top left: Spa 1877 in Sheffield. Verbena Spa at the Feversham Arms Hotel in Helmsley. Titanic Spa near Huddersfield. Cedar Court Grand in York. Harrogate’s Turkish Baths. Relaxing spa treatment.
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You’ll be spoilt for choice in East Yorkshire. You can find the usual treatments at Driffield Spa, but the Rasul (Turkish style mud room) and floatation tank offer something different for anyone wanting to enjoy the ultimate in relaxation. For a real ‘gem’ located in the picturesque village of Patrington, you will find Diamonds Beauty & Spa. The beauty area consists of three climate controlled purpose built treatment rooms.
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A taste of autumn Top of the teapots
Cooking up a storm Whether you are a novice or a kitchen pro, cookery schools across Yorkshire have something to offer everyone. Take a look at the following for a delicious and educational treat... Get in the know with spicy secrets, favourite tried and trusted recipes, top tips and techniques at the Curry Cuisine Cookery School in Wakefield. You too can know how to create authentic Indian dishes that make your taste buds sing.
Afternoon tea brings a refinement to dining whatever the occasion. Freshly baked cakes are accompanied by dainty sandwiches and that all important perfect cup of tea. Hidden away from all the hustle and bustle, Cocoa Wonderland in Sheffield is like taking a step into the past. Packed full of treats with rows and rows of every kind of sweet imaginable and, of course, exquisite chocolate! Maybe you’ll be tempted by the organic free range delicious food at The Rowan Tree in Bridlington, the charming treats at Lempicka in Beverley or on those colder autumnal days, the cosy open fires at McCoy’s in Hull. Indulge in afternoon tea at Lavenders Tea Room and Delicatessen in Thornton-le-Dale on the edge of the North York Moors, where even the clotted cream is from Yorkshire! Over in West Yorkshire, relax in the beautiful vintage tea room at Dulcie Butterfly in Swillington, near Leeds, where you can enjoy a selection of teas all served in vintage china or try out the gluten-free menu at the Café Society in Huddersfield.
If you are a novice, the courses at Harmony House Simply Cooking in Stillingfleet will give you confidence that cooking can be straightforward and easy. For those of you who just love to cook, enjoy a chance to experiment and try something different. Swinton Park Cookery School in Masham is housed in the former Georgian stables at a luxury castle, with a wide range of residential and day courses designed to suit all levels of experience and ages.
After a leisurely stroll through York, rest your feet at the Vanilla Café, next to York Minster or, who can forget the world famous Betty’s Café Tea Rooms. Sarah Muir is the grand doyenne of catering to the stars and has worked with everyone from Radiohead to George Michael via Bob Dylan and The Prodigy. She is bringing her considerable talents to a completely different audience, with The Arches Cookery School at Grinkle Park Farm in North Yorkshire, bringing rock star catering to the individual at home. These courses intend to bring out the real cook in you and give you some great dishes and new insight into cooking, so that your friends will all be waiting to be asked back to your home for dinner!
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At the Yorke Arms near Pateley Bridge, Frances Atkins’ cooking is based on simple ideas and well-tried combinations, but still contrives to introduce new twists and original touches. Dating back to the 15th century, The Pipe & Glass Inn stands on the site of the original gatehouse to Dalton Park, still the residence of Lord Hotham. Enjoy a warm, bustling atmosphere and generous portions. The Black Swan at Oldstead, which is the only pub in Yorkshire with 3 AA Rosettes, has that rare ability to be relaxed whilst serving seriously good food. The original building dates back to the 16th Century and is set in a quiet haven on the edge of the small village of Oldstead, amidst beautiful rolling North York Moors National Park countryside. The General Tarleton Inn, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire; Vennell’s, Masham, North Yorkshire; Artisan, Sheffield, South Yorkshire and the Rose & Crown, Sutton-on-the-Forest, North Yorkshire all feature in The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2012 and are some of Yorkshire’s Bib Gourmand restaurants. Top to bottom: Frances Atkins at The Yorke Arms near Harrogate. Delicious cuisine at The Burlington Restaurant.
Home to a larger number of Michelin Starred restaurants than any other county, you’ll discover fine dining provided by award winning chefs in Yorkshire. Boasting a Michelin star and 4 AA Rosettes, The Burlington Restaurant at the Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel is the most highly regarded restaurant in Yorkshire. Over in Ilkley the modern French classical menu and extensive wine cellar at The Box Tree offers food lovers an unforgettable experience. Tessa Bramley, owner and chef of The Old Vicarage near Sheffield, was awarded a coveted Michelin Star for 1998 and has maintained this great honour every year since then. She is also a long standing fellow of the “Master Chefs of Great Britain”.
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Fabulous food and drink is in abundance across the county. Enjoy a first-class dining experience at 1884 Dock Street Kitchen or venture in to Hull’s Old Town and discover the quirky real ale pubs such as Walters Bar, WM Hawkes, Oscars Bar and the Lion & Key. By night, Leeds really comes alive with its wide array of restaurants and bars, including Cuvee Cellar champagne bar and the bars within The Electric Press in Millennium Square. Also in West Yorkshire, you will find the AA rosette The Olive Branch Restaurant in Marsden near Huddersfield. Discover fine dining at Montagu’s Restaurant at The Wortley Arms near Sheffield or on the outskirts of Harrogate, the chefs at Rudding Park create special menus to celebrate the changing seasons and why not enjoy a pint and spectacular scenery at Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub, The Carpenters Arms located in the heart of Felixkirk village, near Thirsk.
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Events & Festivals
There are some frighteningly good goings on in Yorkshire this autumn. From walking festivals to flower shows and from spooky spectacular weekends to film festivals. Here are just a few... Hull Freedom Festival 6-8 September 2013
An annual highlight of Hull’s artistic and cultural programme. Enjoy a blend of street theatre, music, comedy and performance, with renowned national and international artists.
St Leger
Doncaster, 11-14 September 2013 The highlight of the year at Doncaster Racecourse and one of the most important festivals in British Racing. Enjoy a fabulous programme of race day entertainment and an even greater sense of style and spectacle.
Black Sheep Boots and Beer Walking Festival
Yorkshire Dales, 13-15 September 2013 Walking and beer seem to be natural companions and both are celebrated at this festival. Enjoy a choice of walks ranging from easy to challenging and a great line up of evening entertainment.
Saltaire Festival
14-22 September 2013
Ilkley Art Trail 9-13 October 2013
Great painting, sculpture and textile art from local and regional exhibiting artists. Venues on the trail range from living rooms, working studios, gardens and a church sanctuary, to quirky and unusual spaces.
Railway in Wartime Weekend Pickering, 11-23 October 2013
Something to entertain everyone with music, art and a popular continental market. Saltaire is vibrant and buzzing with activity for much of the year, but at Festival time it’s extra special.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railways recaptures the spirit of the Second World War, with its Wartime Weekend. They’ve turned the clocks back to 1943, with entertainers, street parades, vehicle displays and re-enactments.
Chris Watson, Millennium Gallery 12 September 2013 – 23 February 2014
York Festival of Food & Drink
Spooky Spectacular!
Sheffield-born musician and sound recordist Chris Watson’s new exhibition at the Millennium Gallery will be a ‘map’ of his home city solely through sound.
There’ll be something for all tastes during these 10 special days in September right in the heart of historic York, a veritable banquet of daytime and evening events.
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show
UK Pro Surf
A Sheffield Sound Map
13-15 September 2013
The autumn show offers thousands of gardeners the chance to celebrate the year’s successful harvest, as well as looking forward to the new growing season.
20-29 September 2013
Scarborough, 5 - 6 October 2013 This is an Xtreme sports extravaganza not to be missed, with amazing surfing plus skateboarding, BMX & extreme sports. Also enjoy live music, DJs, performances, drive-in movies and much more.
Bolton Castle, 28 October – 1 November 2013 Dare you enter the witches castle and join them for their Halloween Party? With spooky activities including witch and wizard hat and wand making.
Leeds International Film Festival 8-22 November 2013
The largest regional film festival in the UK, showcasing the very best new cinema from around the world to an audience of 40,000.
For more events and festivals, go to www.yorkshire.com/events
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WINTER GUIDE
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Clockwise from left: Christmas in Leeds. Snow on the Yorkshire Dales. The cellarium at Fountains Abbey.
Looking ahead to winter It’s the most wonderful time of the year, to spend in one of the most wonderful places in the world. It’s a time for romantic breaks away in luxury lodges and cosy cottages in stunning locations, for trips to historic pubs in hidden valleys, for wrapping up warm on frosty walks through the forest, for cuddling up next to an open fire and for spending time with the family.
Crisp clean air, quiet roads, stunning scenery and great attractions are just a few reasons to visit Yorkshire this winter. It’s also a great time to explore Yorkshire’s atmospheric villages and cities, relax and do a bit of shopping. Browse an antique shop or art gallery, pop into a local restaurant or amble around the local museum. Leading up to Christmas, Yorkshire lights up with fantastic illuminations. Stately homes with their great halls bedecked with festive decorations open their doors and around the county food festivals give you a chance to sample the local seasonal fare. As the light fades, it’s time for late nights at the theatre and choir services in the magnificent York Minster, for huddling close on ghost walks and fine dining in restaurants full of Christmas cheer. And don’t forget New Year - as Yorkshire comes alive with celebrations, fireworks and parties in every corner of the county.
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