A Guide to Winter in Yorkshire 2013

A Guide to Winter in Yorkshire

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When we welcome winter across Yorkshire, a new kind of beauty emerges across our county.

Frost glistening on the stunning Yorkshire Wolds, snowflakes sprinkled across the iconic Yorkshire Dales, a gentle mist rolling across the breathtaking North York Moors and the bright lights and bustle of the cities.

Each one conjures up images to explore.

But the county is much more than dramatic views and there’s a host of fantastic events taking place through the winter months, from some of the best Christmas Fairs in the country to spectacular Santa grottos that the children will never forget! Shopping, adventure and festivity are all well covered and our latest handy guide will help you get started on your journey of discovery.

Cover image: Fountains Abbey ©National Trust Images/Andrew Butler

Whether you’re looking for roaring log fires and hearty food, some of the best coffee and cake or an adventure in the great outdoors – get togged up and discover Yorkshire’s winter wonderland.

Don’t forget to check out www.yorkshire.com/christmas every day from 1st December for our amazing Interactive Advent Calendar, showcasing a massive array of offers, competitions and prizes for you to get your hands on.

This is a festive treat truly not to be missed.

Gary Verity Chief Executive, Welcome to Yorkshire

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Crisp, chilly, blue skies & breath in the air...

Wrap up well and be exhilarated by a winter walk through snowy hills, take a gentle stroll along a canal or climb up a dramatic waterfall trail. There is just so much to choose from! And to warm up, there’s nothing better than a steaming mug of hot chocolate in a relaxing café or a pint in a friendly pub with a roaring fire and the more-than-hearty food - just the thing to finish off a trek. So get out and explore this winter wonderland.

The walks around the North York Moors National Park are stunning, with around 2,300 km of paths and tracks, it’s a walker’s and cyclist’s paradise.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park offers a bounty of fantastic walks for everyone this winter. Follow the 5 mile moderate Malham Landscape Trail, which takes in the popular visitor sites of Malham Cove, Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar.

Explore the National Trust’s Marsden Moor Estate on the northern edge of the Peak District National Park, spreading across

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6,000 acres of open moorland, peaks, crags, and reservoirs.

Watch the dramatic changing seas and see the surfers taking to the waves along the Yorkshire coast, before taking a brisk walk along The Cleveland Way. The Standedge Trail is located in the heart of the Pennine countryside. This challenging 10 mile circular trail gives you an insight into the county’s industrial heritage and follows some of the original roads across the moor.

We’re lucky to have four of Britain’s finest National Trails here in Yorkshire. So take your pick. The Cleveland Way roller-coasts around the North York Moors from Helmsley to the coast. The Yorkshire Wolds Way rambles through peaceful fields and over gentle chalkhills. 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 purposebuilt Pennine Bridleway is your kind of walk, bike or horse ride?

Clockwise from left: Winter sunlight on Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire, with sprinkling of snow on ground. Walking through the grounds at Rievaulx Abbey.

Marsden Moor. The famous limestone pavement at Malham Cove. Wrapping up on the Yorkshire Coast. Taking advantage of a bright winter day near Langsett, South Yorkshire.

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Magical markets

Yorkshire has an abundance of magical Christmas markets, offering an array of craft and food stalls with seasonal gift ideas for everyone, from handcrafted toys, jewellery and decorations to traditional food everything you need for the perfect celebration. You’ll also encounter plenty of festive fun, with music, entertainers, carousel rides, twinkling lights, carol singing, Santa’s Grotto and even in some instances open-air ice rinks and deer parks! Get into the spirit with our pick of Christmas markets across Yorkshire...

Embrace the magic of the season at the Country Living Fair in Harrogate this November. Treat yourself to hand-made decorations, jewellery, traditional toys and unique home accessories.

The Christkindlmarkt takes place in Leeds in November and December, attracting thousands of people every year to the unique continental-style German market, set in the stylish surroundings of Millennium Square.

The Grassington Dickensian Christmas Festival takes you on an historic journey to an era where street entertainment, buskers, shoe-shine boys and chestnut sellers were part of everyday life. Over in Malton celebrate a Dickensian Christmas in December and enjoy the award winning monthly food market. You’ll find many gifts, stocking fillers and hand painted pottery at the Dickensian Festival this winter at Lightwater Valley Shopping Village near Ripon.

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Top to bottom: Face painting at Skipton Yuletide Festival.

Pickpockets at Kelham Island Christmas Market Island

Clockwise from left: Leeds Christkindlmarkt. A Dickensian sing-song at Lightwater Valley Shopping Village. York sparkles at Christmas.

Skipton, the ‘Gateway to the Dales’, hosts the famous Yuletide Festival and market each December. Skipton’s famous market will be in full festive flow over two days, running the length of the High Street.

A truly magical experience awaits you at the 21st Victorian Christmas Market at Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield. Join in the festive fun and shopping with over 100 stalls set in five ambient market quarters.

The St Nicholas Fayre in York is one of the most popular Christmas markets in the UK, offering a range of markets specialising in gifts, crafts, and the very best in local farm produce. Carol singers flock to the city to perform to thousands of festive shoppers.

Visitors to The Christmas Craft and Food Fair at Sledmere House, near Driffield are welcome to walk in the gardens (not normally open during the winter) and meet Father Christmas in his magical Grotto.

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All the family can enjoy a tractor and trailer ride to the Deer Park, set within the House’s Capability Brown designed grounds.

Also in East Yorkshire, a visit to the Christmas Craft and Gift Fair held in the historic stables at Burton Constable Hall presents the perfect opportunity to find a unique Christmas gift.

At the Beverley Festival of Christmas in December, you can find over 100 festive stalls, alongside a display by Bernese Mountain Dogs and a re-enactment of a street battle by the Sealed Knot. Santa will also be taken through town on his sleigh.

You can browse the many colourful stalls selling unusual gifts and deliciously tempting seasonal food and drink at Wakefield’s Victorian Christmas Festival and also at the Harrogate Christmas Market held on The Stray. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a traditional Victorian Christmas with carol singers, street theatre, craft activities and music.

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Cold on the outside & warm on the inside

Left to right: The striking Yorkshire Dales at Christmas, near Grassington.

Interactive displays at Magna Science Adventure Centre near Rotherham.

Clockwise from left: Yorkshire welcomes Keith Harris and Orville.

Berwick Kaler as a Viking at York Theatre Royal. Ben Faulks as Dandini and Jonathan Ansell as Prince Charming in Cinderella at the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield.

Perfect Pantos

He’s behind you... A visit to the pantomime is as much a part of Christmas as decorating the tree and giving presents. Whether you go for the terrible jokes or to see your favourite television personalities, Yorkshire has some fantastic choices to keep the whole family entertained.

This winter join the Theatre Royal Wakefield for an amazing pantomime adventure, retelling the timeless story of Cinderella and her magical quest to find her Prince.

Based on the traditional fairytale featuring the beautiful Belle, and a handsome Prince struck down by an evil spell, Beauty and the Beast at the Civic Theatre in Rotherham, is a show not to be missed! Packed full of amazing characters, songs, laughter and dazzling special effects.

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Whilst in South Yorkshire, polish those glass slippers and get ready to have a ball! Cinderella is a truly spectacular show, which combines the classic fairy tale with brilliant singing and dancing, side–splitting comedy, truly amazing illusions and lots of audience participation at The Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield. Scarborough will also be entertained by a Tony Peers Production of the beautiful rags-to-riches fairy-tale of Cinderella at Scarborough Spa in December.

Join Dick Whittington and his cat at the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield.

This classic pantomime features all the

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usual traditional characters, including Dame Dolly Dumpling and Idle Jack, creating hilarious chaos wherever they go.

Bradford pantomime king Billy Pearce returns to the Alhambra Theatre as Aladdin, joined by X Factor star and singing sensation Chico, as Slave of the Ring.

With hilarious acrobatics from The Acromaniacs as the Chinese Policemen and sensational special effects, including a very fabulous genie and spectacular flying carpet, this year’s Bradford pantomime will make all your wishes come true.

Photo: Robert Workman

Dedicated panto fans from York can see Aladdin and the Twankeys at York Theatre Royal. Be prepared for riotous levels of unpredictable chaos, paired fantastically with eye-popping sets and their unique brand of humour.

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Christopher Biggins and Keith Harris are set to star in Hull New Theatre’s giant family pantomime adventure ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’.

Biggins will make his Hull debut in the role of Dame.

Jack and the Beanstalk features magnificent scenery, beautiful costumes, and a larger than life beanstalk with one very mean giant at the top of it.

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Winter cycling Slip-sliding in mud and powering through sandy or loose terrain is great fun and where better than along Yorkshire’s varied terrain. So put on your mudguards and get a taste for the landscape that will soon feature in Yorkshire’s Grand Départ of the Tour de France in July 2014.

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On a fine day nothing is more relaxing than the York to Selby Cycle Route. This gentle 15 mile ride along one of the first traffic-free cycle paths takes you from the walled city of York south to the historic abbey town of Selby.

Journey from Hull, along the River Ouse at York and the quiet country roads of the Vale of York, before climbing onto the foothills of the North York Moors on the White Rose Cycle Route.

The Yorkshire Wolds also offers some inspired and rewarding routes. Don’t miss Big Skies Bike Rides that take in the rolling chalk hills, long views and of course, big skies. Or how about the Calder Valley Cycleway in West Yorkshire?

This picturesque 14 mile route between Sowerby

Clockwise from top left: Cycling up Kidstones Bank on Stage 1 of the 2014 Tour de France. One of many beautiful cycling routes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Tough rides and challenging winter routes.

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Bridge and Warland is fun for everyone. The well constructed paths, quiet roads, sections of canal towpath and collections of public art en route all make for a great ride.

Check out the new website launched by The Yorkshire Dales dedicated to mountain bikers with over 20 graded routes throughout the National Park.

No cycling tour of Yorkshire would be complete without climbing the famous Cragg Vale incline - the longest unbroken ascent of any road in England. From the village of Mytholmroyd, the road rises 968 feet over a distance of five and a half miles to open moorland.

Enough to give your gears and lungs a tough workout.

Passing through South Yorkshire, the Trans Pennine Trail is a network of cycle routes and pathways that runs through areas of natural beauty combined with glimpses of city life, historic buildings, industrial heritage and even Meadowhall. The Elsecar Greenway passes through Elsecar Industrial Heritage Centre, whilst the Timberland Trail passes the village of Wortley.

Quiet country roads, byways and a network of cycle paths, there’s a lot to see and do, so get on your bike and discover Yorkshire from your saddle.

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Left to right: Visitors at the Temple of Fame, Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire. Staithes under a blanket of snow on the Yorkshire Coast.

Coastal breaks & historic landscapes

Clockwise from top left: Santa’s Grotto at Stockeld Park. The Santa Furnace Shaft at the National Coal Mining Museum for England.

Steam through beautiful winter scenery on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway where all children get a present.

Brodsworth Hall in the snow.

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Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is a busy man, but he’s never too busy for Yorkshire! We’ve put together a list of places that you can find this festive hero and, if you’re nice to him, he’ll probably give you a present!

You don’t need to go to Lapland this year for a true Christmas experience. Stockeld Park’s winter season is now open for magic and adventures with Adventure Zones, a magical gift emporium and café just waiting to be explored.

Travel in style with a Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Santa Special through delightful countryside aboard the historic steam trains, decorated specially for Christmas, with festive music to get you in the mood.

Stay on board and join Santa at Elsecar Heritage Railway near Barnsley, where Dads will receive a bottle of Wentworth Christmas Beer, there is wine and mince pies for Mums and a wrapped present for boys and girls. You can also join the Santa Express on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Kirklees Light Railway for a magical adventure.

Join Xscape Yorkshire for a magical adventure this December, down at their giant snow globe or come and explore the floodlit gorge at How Stean Gorge, near Harrogate on the Father Christmas Trail.

Meet Father Christmas in the entrance hall of Brodsworth Hall, dressed in sumptuous traditional colourful costume to tell tales of Christmases past and recite famous Yuletide stories and poems. Join the audience to relax and listen to these heart-warming stories.

Dive into The Deep this winter! Get into the festive spirit at Hull’s award winning submarium and talk to Santa live from the North Pole! Make the most of the opportunity to make your very own festive calendars at the Explorers’ Den. Travel 140m down a coal mine to deliver your Christmas list to Santa at the National Coal Mining Museum for England near Wakefield.

Visit the pit ponies and discover what life was like as a child growing up in Victorian times.

Santa’s Big Breakfast is back at Cannon Hall Farm in Barnsley. You’ll get a delicious cooked breakfast, full day admission to the farm and a tractor and trailer ride to Santa’s amazing grotto!

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Left and right: Have a magical experience at Stockeld Park this Christmas. Sheffield sparkles at Christmas time.

Get your skates on It’s that time of year when we don our warmest hats and gloves and take our loved ones for a spin on the ice.

Clockwise from top: Skating in Leeds. These boots were made for skating.

Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland.

Festive fun with friends at Stockeld Park.

Experience the magic of open-air ice skating on one of Europe’s largest outdoor ice rinks at the Ice Cube in Millennium Square, Leeds.

The UK’s only split-level ice rink can be found at The Dome in Doncaster. Also in South Yorkshire, discover two Olympic-sized ice rinks at iceSheffield.

Want to learn all those fancy skating moves that you see on TV? Sign up to one of Hull Arena’s National Ice Skating Association Skate UK Learn to Skate courses.

Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland at York Designer Outlet is an exciting event based on the outskirts of York, incorporating The Ice Factor, York’s award winning ice rink.

At The Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park, near Wetherby, visitors will find a huge outdoor rink set within beautiful parkland.

You can also enjoy the magical illuminations.

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Winter wonderland Winter’s the perfect time for a retreat to a luxury hotel, B&B or even a log cabin in Yorkshire, for a little bit of pampering and self-indulgence. It’s hard not to relax when you’re surrounded by the lush, breathtaking Yorkshire countryside.

Situated in a picturesque elevated setting with some of the finest views in Yorkshire, Wood Hall Hotel in Wetherby radiates warmth and hospitality with its harmonious combination of period features and contemporary styles.

The Cleveland Tontine is something of an institution in beautiful North Yorkshire. Eclectic with a hint of English eccentricity, there is an award winning bistro and restaurant with a rustic and indulgent charm, alongside a boutique hotel offering unique rooms that can match the best in terms of funky luxury.

Arrange your winter break in one of England’s most wonderful locations.

Wrea Head Hall on the edge of the North York Moors is perfect for a fabulous meal

Clockwise from left: The traditionally grand Hazlewood Castle near Leeds.

Warm up with your dog at The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel. Get cosy at The Woodman Inn at Kirkburton. Beautiful interiors at Hornington Manor.

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or luxurious stay. Also on the Yorkshire Coast, enjoy wonderful food and wine, walk along the beach and get cosy over the festive season at The Downcliffe House Hotel in Filey.

Relax, unwind and make Wentbridge House near Pontefract your home this winter. Set in beautiful West Yorkshire countryside, indulge in a lovely festive afternoon tea next to a cosy fire, attend midnight mass in the local church and retire with a glass of spiced mulled wine and mince pies.

Enjoy a joyful break at historic Hazlewood Castle near Leeds, where the warmest of welcomes awaits you. Arrive for a traditional cream tea in the library and work up an appetite for dinner by

of Bolton Percy near York. The Grade II listed 17th century manor farm house and associated buildings, have been lovingly restored to their former glory to provide luxury self-catering accommodation.

The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel near Skipton has all the ingredients to make your winter break go with a bang. Delicious food, sparkling Champagne, warming log fires and of course the magical setting of the Bolton Abbey Estate. exploring the extensive woodland gardens or maybe just settling into your luxury accommodation.

At Uppergate Farm near Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, you can self-cater in a wing of the farmhouse or in the superb Uppergate barn conversion. The Woodman Inn at Kirkburton is nearby for a relaxing pint in a cosy corner.

Enjoy a luxurious winter escape to Hornington Manor in the historic village

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Warm up beside the roaring log fires, before collecting your cricket ball key to an English country-styled bedroom at The Blue Lion in East Witton. Each room has its own unique design; it might take a couple of visits before you can decide on your favourite!

During select holiday periods Green Farm in Ramsgill will be tastefully decorated to feel extra special. It will be like coming home to your haven in the countryside.

Dine in the champagne restaurant at Tickton Grange in Beverley and enjoy a ‘party’ night or retreat from the festive madness.

With the beautiful Peak District just a few miles away, the truly unique Earl of Doncaster Hotel has an original Art Deco style. Sit back and listen to the baby grand piano and enjoy a fantastic evening meal in its glamorous restaurant.

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Exciting festivals & inspiring culture

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Left to right: Escape the winter cold and be inspired at The Hepworth Wakefield.

Isaac Lee-Baker as the Prince & Michela Paolacci as Cinderella in Northern Ballet’s Cinderella.

Clockwise from left: Warm up at Magna Science Adventure Centre.

Get face to face with Vikings. Become James Herriot for the day. Try your hand at making chocolate. See some magnificent engines at the National Railway Museum.

Family February fun Quicker than you can say, “Hang on, wasn’t it Christmas a few weeks ago?!” it’s the first half term of 2014. Luckily, Yorkshire is at hand to help you keep the children entertained.

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At Flow House at Xscape Yorkshire, book on to the Kids Surf Academy for children 16 years and under, to improve their Bodyboarding and Flowboarding skills.

on weapons used in the epic The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, at the Royal Armouries in Leeds which are there until the end of February in the War Gallery.

Try your hand at becoming a vet in the interactive gallery or get behind the scenes of the BBC series “All Creatures Great and Small” and step onto the set to become one of the cast members in the Herriot series at the World of James Herriot in Thirsk.

Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham is a fantastic day out for all ages.

Packed with interactive exhibits and fascinating displays to help you explore the wonders of science.

Make the most of the 500 acres of historic parkland at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield or visit Eureka! the National Children’s Museum in Halifax, recently voted one of the Top Ten Great British Family Days Out 2013 it is sure to keep the kids entertained this February.

Head down to the National Railway Museum in York and get hands on in the play areas and workshops and enjoy rides of all shapes and sizes. Staying in York, the exhilarating spectacle that is the Jorvik Viking Festival will once again come to town. Many of the activities are free and you can wander through the Viking market, meet the Vikings of Coppergate, chat to archaeologists about the latest excavation finds in the city and take part in the Viking battle drill.

Don’t miss out on viewing the four heroic swords based

Bring the family to York’s Chocolate Story this halfterm and get hands-on making chocolate lollies and sampling the delicious heartshaped chocolates created by the Head Chocolatier.

By the end of the session you’ll be a real chocolate connoisseur, and of course you’ll be given plenty of opportunities to sample the choccy delights you learn about.

Splash out as a family at Calypso Cove waterpark at the Barnsley Metrodome.

Young and old alike are invited to walk the Plank, brave Eruption and take on Terror Torrent, one of the fastest indoor water slides in the UK, before retreating to The Hideout on poolside to re-fuel and relax!

For something a little different, visit John Bull Candy Kingdom in Bridlington, where kids get to roll their own rock with their initial inside and make chocolate lollies – a unique way to spend an afternoon.

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Winter warmers Whether you’re looking for a countryside pub with a big log fire, a coastal pub with stunning sea views or a city centre pub full of character and friendly faces, you’re in luck when you’re in Yorkshire.

The Carpenters Arms is a traditional village inn located in the heart of Felixkirk, where guests can enjoy a decent pint next to roaring open fires. Perfect for those winter months.

Ale is still served in the time-honoured fashion of ‘from barrel to glass’ via a porcelain jug at the The Falcon Inn in Arncliffe in the Yorkshire Dales.

The Foresters Arms in the picturesque village of Carlton in Coverdale is a traditional gem of a Yorkshire Dales pub, where you can enjoy a delicious winter warmer.

Over near Market Weighton, The Star @ Sancton represents everything that’s great about East Yorkshire under one roof! A traditional village pub for drinking and dining, they are devoted to sourcing and using local produce.

Nestled in the heart of beautiful Linton, near Wetherby, the 450 year old Windmill Inn is proudly packed full of old English character.

The Fleece is one of the oldest pubs in the market town of Otley. It offers WharfeBank Brewery beers on tap, as well as lots of other local guests, lagers and fine wines.

Located at the heart of the Round Foundry development, reputedly the oldest set of industrial buildings in the world, The Midnight 34

Enjoying panoramic views of the village of Rosedale Abbey, The White Horse Farm Inn has a bar full of old world charm.

Bell in Leeds has a fine reputation for locally sourced, freshly prepared food and boasts one of the best beer gardens in Leeds.

Downstairs in The Wortley Arms pub in Sheffield, you will find many features that have given this historic building its renowned character, including its revolving doors and solid oak beams.

Over in Doncaster, The Hare and Tortoise is a country pub and restaurant oozing rural charm and rustic character. Dating back to the 1700s, one of its guests could have been the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin!

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Clockwise from top left: Escape the cold at The Falcon Inn in Arncliffe. Roaring real fires. Delicious food at the Town Hall Tavern in Leeds.

A cosy atmosphere at the Blue Lion in East Witton. Traditional and friendly service.

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Events & Festivals

There’s plenty going on in Yorkshire this winter. From festivals of contemporary and new music, to classical romantic productions and from events that include giant puppets to time travelling! Here are just a few…

Leeds International Film Festival

Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival

An inspirational programme presenting the best new and unseen films from around the world and includes world premieres of new releases and outstanding new world cinema.

Over 10 days featuring approximately 50 events, including concerts, music, theatre, dance, multi-media, talks and film.

6th – 21st Nov 2013

Twilight Evening

Burton Agnes Hall near Driffield 5th December 2013 Join in at the evening of carols, mulled wine and mince pies in the courtyard, and see the Hall and its spectacular decorations lit at night.

BetVictor National Hunt Christmas Raceday Doncaster Racecourse, 14th December 2013

Ho ho ho! Get into the festive spirit with some cracking jump racing action at Doncaster, to help you warm up!

The Children of the Snow and the Boy with the Little Idea City Park, Bradford Sat 21st December (until it melts)

For something a little different, come and marvel at the beautiful and enchanting ice sculptures and follow the story of a boy from the North Pole.

15th – 24th Nov 2013

Thought Bubble, Leeds Leeds, 17th – 24th Nov 2013

An annual celebration of sequential art in all its forms, including everything from superhero comics to independent and small-press artists and writers.

Victorian Christmas with the Butler

Mount Grace Priory, Sat 30th Nov and Sun 1st Dec 2013 Meet our Victorian Butler, Meakins, and hear his tales of Christmases past. Traditions that we still enjoy today, foods and festivities will all be explained and demonstrated.

Festival of Light

Huddersfield, 6th – 8th Dec 2013 Free street theatre and extraordinary light installations, a winter food market, live music stage and firework finale on Sunday from 4.30pm. Be amazed, delighted and inspired!

Victorian Weekend

Robin Hoods Bay, 6th – 8th Dec 2013 A great opportunity to dress up in traditional Victorian costume!

Coastival

Scarborough, 14th – 16th Feb 2014 The programme will include music, dance, theatre and activities for young people.

Tudor Family Fun Trail Scarborough Castle, 15th – 23rd Feb 2014

Can you find Henry VIII and his six wives?

You’ll need to keep your head to complete this trail and receive your certificate!

Alice in Wonderland Trail Brodsworth Hall nr Doncaster 22nd Feb – 3rd Mar 2014

Enter the magical world of Lewis Carroll in this enchanting trail around the gardens at Brodsworth Hall.

Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb Wakefield Cathedral Precinct 21st – 23rd Feb 2014

Offering the finest regional produce and showcasing the most talented local chefs.

For more events and festivals, go to www.yorkshire.com/events

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How to get here For more travel information go to www.yorkshire.com/travel Yorkshire By Rail You can get to Yorkshire by high-speed train from London or Edinburgh in less than two hours with East Coast and Grand Central services. The Midlands is even nearer to Yorkshire’s cities, while TransPennine services offer direct links from the North West and the North East.

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YORKSHIRE BY SEA Ferry services to Hull and Newcastle link Yorkshire with Holland, Belgium and Germany.

P&O Ferries operate overnight services to Hull from Rotterdam and Zeebrugge.

YORKSHIRE BY ROAD Britain’s biggest and fastest motorways cross Yorkshire from north to south and east to west, making getting here by car or by coach very simple indeed.

YORKSHIRE BY AIR Leeds Bradford International Airport is our busiest air gateway, with UK flights from Aberdeen, Belfast, Bristol, Exeter, Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Isle of Man, London Gatwick, Newquay, Plymouth and Southampton. You can also fly to Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, Humberside Airport and Durham Tees Valley Airport.

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Clockwise from top left: Family cycling in East Yorkshire. Clifford’s Tower in York. Robin Hood’s Bay, Yorkshire Coast.

Great outdoors, magnificent heritage, tasty food, hair-raising attractions, a country inn where the afternoon flies by in company and conversation, the excitement of world-class nightlife and stylish café culture, rolling coastlines and mile upon mile of untamed nature where you can ramble in seclusion through the crisp clean spring air. You want it? We’ve got it in Yorkshire this spring. Pick up your free guide in March to find out more.

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