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Welcome Spring has sprung once again in Yorkshire, and this is your guide to making the most of it. Winter is a distant memory, and the days are getting longer, so now’s a perfect time to get out there and explore Yorkshire. Here’s everything you need to know about great days out, from a relaxing visit to one of Yorkshire’s brilliant attractions, to something a bit more ‘high energy’ in the great outdoors. You’ll also find everything you need to know about the first edition of the Tour de Yorkshire, our brand new international cycle race. We hope this guide inspires you to spring into Yorkshire, and make the most of this wonderful county.
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Commanding coastal castles, magnificent moorland abbeys, grand country estates and an inspiring programme of live action events – Yorkshire has it all. Experience centuries of history brought to life at Clifford’s Tower in the heart of bustling York, the gothic icon of Whitby Abbey perched on the cliffs at the coast and the unique Victorian country home of Brodsworth Hall in South Yorkshire. Whether you love the city, coast or country you can always step into a great part of Yorkshire’s story.
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Cover images clockwise from top left: Brimham rocks © National Trust images/Paul Harris. Clifford’s Tower in York. The Hepworth Wakefield © Hannah Webster. Family fun at Ripley Castle. A view of Robin Hood’s Bay © National Trust Images/Joe Cornish. Family cycling day in East Yorkshire © Visit Hull & East Yorkshire.
Fit for a King Welcome to Yorkshire, the county with a royal seal of approval dating back centuries. The length and breadth of our wonderful county is blessed with historic palaces and castles, bloody battlefields, romantic retreats and country homes all of which have played host to the modern monarchy and their ancestors. Yorkshire’s relationship with royalty has been long, sometimes close and on occasion troublesome, since it became part of an English kingdom in 954. At times during the middle ages York served as the seat of royal government while England’s kings and queens, princes and princesses resided in Yorkshire’s royal castles.
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Doncaster
Battles fought on Yorkshire soil determined the crown’s fate at critical junctures such as the War of the Roses and the Civil War. It has also been a breeding ground for plots and rebellions against the monarch. The rebellion that prompted the
Clifford’s Tower stands as a proud symbol of the power of England’s medieval kings. Originally built by William the Conqueror to subdue the rebels of the north, it was twice burned to the ground, before being rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century.
Brodsworth Hall was built in the 1860s in the Italianate style also favoured for Queen Victoria’s Osborne House, though furnished on a more comfortable and domestic scale. Much of its original scheme survives today, making it one of England’s most unaltered Victorian country houses. The gardens, a collection of ‘grand gardens in miniature’, have been restored to their Victorian splendour, reflecting the desires and aspirations of Victorian country gentry.
Clifford’s Tower, York
Yorkshire is blessed with historic palaces and castles, bloody battlefields and country homes all of which have played host to royalty. ‘harrying of the north’ by William the Conqueror, the ‘pilgrimage of grace’ and the ‘gunpowder plot’ being the most famous of these. Although Yorkshire ceased to be a royal county in the modern period, it maintained close links with royalty, the Duchy of Lancaster’s estates bankrolling successive sovereigns while its racecourses and moors provided royal entertainment. Traces of Yorkshire’s royal past can be found across the county if you know where to look. Be inspired by Yorkshire’s Royal connections at the following attractions:
Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
The arms and armours from the royal houses of Europe and the kings of England have always been the centerpiece of the Royal Armouries collection. There are over 8,000 national treasures on display in five fascinating galleries – War, Tournament, Self Defence, Hunting and Oriental – including many objects with special royal connections.
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Whitby Abbey
Recently named Britain’s most romantic ruin and set high on a cliff above the Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby. Founded in 657 by St Hilda, over the years the abbey has been a bustling settlement, a kings’ burial place, the setting for a historic meeting between Celtic and Roman clerics, the home of saints including the poet Caedmon, and inspiration for Bram Stoker, author of Dracula.
Scarborough Castle
With over 2,500 years of turbulent history behind it, Scarborough Castle defends a prominent headland between two bays, with sheer drops to the sea. Before the castle was built, this natural fortress was favoured by prehistoric settlers before serving as a Roman signal station and Viking haven. This spectacular castle has also endured sieges from medieval kings and Civil War armies, and German naval bombardment during WWII. Now you can climb to the battlement viewing platforms for dramatic coastline views.
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Clockwise from top: Scarborough Castle. Clifford’s Tower in York. Jousting and getting into character at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Springtime at Whitby Abbey.
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Beautiful Brodsworth Brodsworth Hall near Doncaster is one of Yorkshire’s most intriguing historic properties. The restored gardens are a delight to explore, and Curator Caroline Carr-Whitworth describes how the now fragile Victorian interiors were created. A hundred and fifty years ago the proud owner of the newly built Brodsworth Hall was putting the finishing touches to its sumptuous interiors. Charles Thellusson had visited the vast Dublin International Exhibition in the spring of 1865 and bought several pieces by modern Italian sculptors. By the following spring the statues had been arranged in the main hallways, set against imitation marble paintwork or multiplied infinitely by opposing mirrors. They are still there today, a silent presence in the hall’s richly decorated interiors. Together with the many other
furnishings, now faded and worn with age, which survive from the 1860s, these allow us to imagine the effect Charles Thellusson and his wife Georgiana wished to create in their new country house. The Thellussons had been living on the south coast, where Charles was a keen yachtsman, until he inherited the Brodsworth estate in 1858. Deciding that the existing house didn’t meet their needs, they commissioned an entirely new one in 1861, landscaping the gardens and grounds around it
Left to right: The Summer House overlooking the formal gardens. The Drawing Room. Brodsworth Hall’s entrance front.
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Clockwise from top left: Statues in the West Hall (Pietro Franchi’s ‘Application’). Characters from the busy events programme. Seasonal planting in the fountain garden. Matching tiles and carpets in the hallways. The Thellussons’ six children.
to provide an up-to-date setting for their new life in the county. The house was built, fully furnished and the family moved in within three years. Their London architect, Philip Wilkinson gave Brodsworth its elegant classical facades, an efficient layout for the family and their servants, modern gas lighting and flushing toilets, and the marbled and grained paintwork and hard-wearing Minton tiles which are all characteristically Victorian. One of the most important contributions was that of Lapworths, the London firm whose new furnishings and textiles pulled together the interior schemes throughout the house. Lapworths were principally carpet manufacturers, they also made up curtains and upholstery in everything from rich wools and silks to floral chintzes. With the passage of time, changes in fashions and in the fortunes of Brodsworth’s owners, it is remarkable that any of the Victorian furnishings have survived at all. english-heritage.org.uk
The fragile remains of the original vibrant schemes have been carefully conserved by English Heritage, together with repairs and additions made as later generations strove to live in this Victorian house. The result makes for a fascinating glimpse into both a Victorian vision, and the reality of life in a Yorkshire country house. From 28th March - 30th September 2015, the gardens, café and shop are open every day from 10am - 6pm, with guided ‘taster tours’ of the house at 11am and 12noon and full opening from 1pm. There is a full season of events with a focus on the Victorian period in May, July and August; Please see www.english-heritage.org.uk for admission prices and further details.
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Tour de Yorkshire Given the international recognition and benefits to the economy generated by the Yorkshire Grand Départ Tour de France 2014, the county is now playing host to a new international cycle race the Tour de Yorkshire. The Tour de Yorkshire will be a three-day race and its inaugural edition will run from 1 – 3 May 2015. The application to stage the new race as part of the international cycling calendar was made by Welcome to Yorkshire and Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) supported by British Cycling. Based on the strong collaboration that has been built up between Welcome to Yorkshire and ASO for the Grand Départ and working in partnership with British Cycling, the race will be a 2.1 UCI Europe Tour event, guaranteeing the participation of some of the world’s leading cyclists and providing a fitting legacy to last year’s Tour de France visit in ‘God’s Own County’.
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Stage One: Friday 1st May 174km Start in Bridlington and finish in Scarborough Stage Two: Saturday 2nd May 174km Start in Selby and finish in York Stage Three: Sunday 3rd May 167km Start in Wakefield and finish in Leeds Stage One will start in the seaside town of Bridlington and 174km later finish further up the coast in Scarborough. The riders, from all over the world, will pass through spectacular coastal scenery and the iconic North York Moors landscapes. From the start line in Bridlington the riders will head LETOURYORKSHIRE.COM
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along the Flamborough Head Heritage Coast before turning away from the coast into the North York Moors National Park, through Dalby Forest and towards Pickering. They’ll then take a spectacular journey back to the coast at Whitby, and then south to Robin Hood’s Bay with the ultimate race to the finish line on the seafront at Scarborough.
twist; starting in Wakefield, riders will travel south to Barnsley before heading to Holmfirth where they pick up the Grand Départ route in reverse, racing to Ripponden before riding the iconic Cragg Vale – which in the Tour de France was the country’s longest continual climb and now becomes the longest continual descent. The riders will then make their way to Hebden Bridge, Oxenhope and through the famous cobbled streets of Haworth, one of the most iconic images of the Tour de France in Yorkshire. After a steep climb at Goose Eye the riders will once again see Ilkley, with the famous climb up the Cow & Calf before a sprint point at Arthington and then what is expected to be a hugely popular finish line in Roundhay Park in Leeds.
Stage Two will see the race start outside the imposing Selby Abbey. The route takes in much of the Yorkshire Wolds, and from Selby will take the peloton towards Market Weighton, through North Newbald and on to Beverley, where they will turn north to Malton, then on to Stamford Bridge. Spectators will have the chance to see a circuit of York and organisers are hoping for a dramatic finish in the city. And as part of the legacy of the Tour de France to get more women cycling there will also be a dedicated women’s event on a circuit through York on day 2, the 2nd May.
Come along to the historic event as the first ever Tour de Yorkshire gets underway on Friday 1st May. See you there - it will be amazing.
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Left to right: Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield. Selby Abbey. North York Moors National Park © Mike Kipling/NYMNPA. Mark Cavendish in action. Beautiful beaches at Bridlington. Riding over the cobbles in Haworth.
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Tie the knot We have everything from country house hotels in stunning locations, to award winning unusual venues in no less than seven cities, numerous market, spa and coastal towns and set in glorious countryside including three National Parks. Black Swan, Helmsley
Quintessentially English, exchange vows before a roaring fire in the 15th century Tudor Lounge or in the beautiful English garden. This 45-bed hotel can be taken over for exclusive use.
The Devonshire Fell, Burnsall
Book the venue exclusively and have the luxury of enjoying exclusive use of the 16 bedroom hotel for the duration of your wedding celebration, including some with stunning views across the Dales. Images left to right: Denton Hall in Ilkley Š www.tierneyphotography.co.uk. The Black Swan in Helmsley.
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Holdsworth House, Halifax
Set in beautiful landscaped gardens this 17th century Jacobean manor has long been considered one of the best wedding venues for those looking to get married in Yorkshire and makes an idyllic backdrop for your special day.
Denton Hall, Ilkley
If you are looking for a professional yet informal atmosphere, Denton Hall offers a warm and friendly welcome and pride themselves on the flexibility of the venue. The hall is set in the heart of 2,500 acres of colourful, secluded, landscaped grounds.
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Wentworth Castle and Gardens, Stainborough
One of Yorkshire’s leading wedding venues that can offer civil wedding ceremonies, civil partnerships, receptions and banquets. Few venues can match its beautiful historical setting coupled with the experience and professionalism of turning wedding visions into a reality.
The Grand Hotel, York
Its sweeping staircases were surely made with sumptuous wedding day photography in mind! Its architecture is that of a by-gone glorious era when aesthetics held sway over functionality and its rooms are sanctuaries of calm and escape.
The Deep, Hull
A range of options await you at The Deep. Whether you are planning an intimate day or a much larger event catering for 100s of guests, this is one of the most unique wedding venues in Yorkshire and is licensed for civil ceremonies throughout the building.
Cutler’s Hall, Sheffield
The majestic setting at Cutlers’ Hall offers the perfect venue for your wedding. From the grandeur of the Main Hall, to the peacefulness of the Drawing Room, the venue can accommodate ceremonies and weddings of many styles and sizes.
Skipbridge Country Weddings, nr York
Are you looking for a bespoke, unique wedding venue? Look no further. Skipbridge Country Weddings offers a delightful country venue with unique features for purely venue hire or the complete package, and caters for up to 200 guests.
Swell, Robin Hoods Bay
Swell is the only venue for civil weddings in the quaint historical lower Robin Hood’s Bay and is truly a unique venue for your marriage. You can have the entire venue to yourselves from the arrival of your first guest to finishing your last dance.
Clockwise from top left: Raithwaite Hall near Whitby. Wentworth Castle Gardens. The Deep in Hull. The Grand Hotel in York.
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Top to bottom: Rudding Park near Harrogate. Lindrick golf course. Bunker at Moortown Golf Club. Courses by the sea with fantastic views. Ilkley Golf Club.
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Hole in one Golf in Yorkshire means quality in quantity. Here we highlight venues across the region offering all the ingredients for a memorable day. The tree-lined course at Ilkley Golf Club is one of the most delightful in the country and a fine test of golfing performance, with golfers benefitting from hitting straight, rather than long. Leeds’ Moortown Golf Club displays the hallmarks of legendary golf architect Dr Alister MacKenzie, the man who went on to create no less than the Augusta National, immaculate home to the US Masters. It staged the Ryder Cup as early as 1929. On a warm summer’s evening the setting of Bradford Golf Club’s Club House, with its breathtaking vistas over Baildon and Rombalds Moors, is hard to beat. One of the oldest and finest championship venues in the north, Huddersfield Golf Club is what you might call a ‘fair’ test, with
an enjoyable challenge. Minutes from the A1, Catterick Golf Course is a gem, blending seamlessly with countryside and offering a choice of tees. On the edge of the North York Moors, Kirkbymoorside Golf Course boasts breathtaking views, unique holes and a state-of-the-art clubhouse. Located just outside of the ancient city itself, Ripon City Golf Club is a delight for golfers of all abilities. Yorkshire’s finest golf resorts offer spectacular surroundings, fine accommodation and gorgeous golf courses. De Vere Oulton Hall is great for relaxing and perfecting your golf in luxury. It takes golf seriously, with an Academy and performance centre with state-of-the-art facilities.
Yorkshire’s finest golf courses offer spectacular surroundings, fine accommodation and fine tests of golfing performance. a balance of challenging holes, spacious fairways and excellent putting surfaces. The 18-hole parkland course at Leeds Golf Club was founded in 1896 and is the original home of the Leeds Cup, the oldest trophy in professional golf. A glance at York’s Fulford Golf Club and its championship winners says this is no ordinary place; Jacklin, Lyle, Torrance, Norman, Weiskopf and Trevino all triumphed here - this 6,884 yard par 72 is a challenge for any golfer. York Golf Club near to the city, has a reputation for some of the finest greens in Yorkshire and is a fair and enjoyable test for all levels of golfer. Sandburn Hall’s 6,700 yard, par 72 golf course challenges golfers of all abilities as it weaves its way through beautiful streams, lakes and woodland. What you get when you arrive at The KP golf course is the striking backdrop of The Yorkshire Wolds and an 18-hole championship golf course that tests every aspect of your game. Harrogate’s Pannal Golf Club’s 18 hole, par 72, 6,614 yard long course is a regional qualifying venue for the Open Championship and represents YORKSHIRE.COM/GOLF
Rudding Park Hotel, Spa & Golf has been voted Best Hotel in the UK outside London for the third year running in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2015 and its showcase golfing experiences are the Hawtree, 18 championship holes in 19th century parkland, and the imaginative 6-hole Repton Short Course. The golf at Aldwark Manor is glorious, an easy-walking course in 100 acres of parkland, with the 18th hole inviting a tantalising water shot. On the coast, Raven Hall’s setting is dramatic, and its golf course even more so, with the 9-hole course located on a cliff. In 1957, Lindrick Golf Club received international recognition when it hosted the first Ryder Cup victory by ‘Britain & Ireland’ since 1929. Here you’ll find silver birch and gorse lining the fairways. Many professional and leading amateur events have been held at Ganton Golf Club, including the Ryder Cup in 1949. Since then it has been the venue for matches and championships of the highest quality. Established in 1894, Saltburn by the Sea Golf Club’s beautiful parkland course measures 5,974 yards, par 70 for men and 5,561 yard par 72 for ladies.
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Natural beauty Yorkshire’s great outdoors is brimming with opportunities for fun and exploration. The Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is an unusual land form shaped on Jurassic limestone, with a tapestry of rolling hills, arable fields, pasture and woodland. Walk through the open fields and woodlands or visit one of the area’s historic houses. Nidderdale AONB is a land of contrasts from heather clad moorland, to quaint villages, a tapestry of lush green meadows and the long majestic dale of the River Nidd. Wander around the amazing collection of weird and wonderful rock formations at Brimham Rocks, which makes a great day out for families and offers magnificent views. A popular Yorkshire Dales beauty spot, the Malham Estate is set amid rolling hills and rugged moorland. This outstanding area of limestone pavements, upland hill farms and flower-rich hay meadows provides a marvellous setting for walking or cycling. Nearby Gordale Scar is a dramatic limestone ravine not to be missed. Explore the unique landscapes of the Yorkshire Wolds with their low, rolling hills rising from the River Humber and the dramatic cliffs of Flamborough Head and Bempton. At RSPB Bempton Cliffs, in spring, the air is filled with birdsong as they compete to establish territories and attract a mate. Hardcastle Crags near Hebden Bridge, is a beautiful wooded valley with 19th century Gibson Mill at its heart. A beauty spot with more than 400 acres of unspoilt woodland, it has tumbling streams and glorious waterfalls to enjoy. Overlooking the town of Otley, Chevin Forest Park Local Nature Reserve consists of woodland, meadow and heathland, with outcrops of millstone grit. The whole park was designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 1989 in recognition of its wealth of wildlife. Nestled in the heart of the Dearne Valley RSPB Old Moor near Barnsley is a nationally recognised nature reserve, with its 250 acres of nature and wildlife to explore. The Langsett Reservoir is
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around a mile long, with over 100 square miles of moorland stretching away to the south and west. The moorland is a mosaic of blanket bog and dry heath and is one of the world’s rarest habitats. Stanage Edge is the largest and most impressive of the gritstone edges in the Peak District National Park. It stretches for around 3.5miles from the northern end to the southern point. The North York Moors National Park’s spectacular heritage coastline is 26 miles of remarkable fishing villages to explore, wide sandy beaches to lounge on, cliff top footpaths to walk, rugged cliffs with views to savour and hidden bays to discover. Whilst on the coast, explore the intriguingly named rocky cove Boggle Hole, a 1 mile walk along the shore from Robin Hood’s Bay. Enjoy the signs of spring on a circular walk of just under 5 miles from Grosmont that starts with a shady woodland stroll through the bluebells of Doctor’s Wood and Crag Cliff Wood. The halfway point is the charming riverside hamlet of Beck Hole, before returning alongside the tumbling waters of the Murk Esk. If you climb the heights of Highcliff Nab or Hanging Stone at Guisborough Forest, on a fine day you will be rewarded by fantastic views over the coast. YORKSHIRE.COM/OUTDOORS
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Clockwise from top left: Visitors exploring at Brimham Rocks Š National Trust images/ Paul Harris. Flamborough Head. Puffin at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales. Spectacular views of the Yorkshire Coast. Skidby Windmill in East Yorkshire.
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Waterside walks Walking is one of the nicest ways to explore our beautiful canals, rivers and waterfalls. Whether you fancy a 10 minute stroll or a vigorous all-day hike. The River Aire and Leeds – Liverpool Canal
If you’re looking for variety then this route is for you. Beginning at Apperley Bridge, the walk teeters along the edges of the River Aire before returning on a charming section of towpath down the Leeds – Liverpool canal. The walk is relatively flat apart from the occasional incline and there are various opportunities to pause, have a breather and take a minute to reflect on the beautiful surrounding countryside. Reward yourself after your hearty walk in one of the many nearby cafés.
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Helmsley and Rievaulx Abbey Walk
Taking in some fantastic scenery, this walk mainly follows the Cleveland Way, and involves climbing from the town on a hedge lined path and across fields which provide great views back towards the imposing ruins of Helmsley Castle. You will pass through woodland, a delightful little gatehouse and then more woodland before emerging into sunlight near Ingdale Howl and Abbot Hag Wood. After which the route follows the road to Rievaulx Bridge, and on to Rievaulx Abbey. Be sure to enjoy a stop off at the Abbey tearooms, whilst you await the Moorsbus to take you back to Helmsley.
The River Ouse, York
The length of the Ouse is a fascinating area to explore. A succession of historic towns and the city of York are connected by this wide waterway, with expansive water-meadow scenery and a YORKSHIRE.COM/WALKING
wide variety of wildlife. The Millennium Bridge, creates an interesting 2 mile circular walk from the city centre. It joins the north and south banks of the river from New Walk to Terry Avenue and creates a short cut to Rowntree Park and York racecourse. There are many cafés to explore along Bishopthorpe Road and within the city centre.
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Take a leisurely stroll by river and canal from Driffield, and keep your eyes peeled to spot the variety of bird life on and by the canal, on Nafferton Mere, and trout idling against the current in the clear waters of Wansford Beck.
Follow the 4.5 mile Ingleton Waterfalls Trail through ancient oak woodland and magnificent Dales scenery via a series of spectacular waterfalls and geological features. There’s also a refreshment centre ideally located about halfway along the trail.
Left to right: Rievaulx Abbey. The LeedsLiverpool Canal. Hull Marina. Ingleton Falls. Aysgarth Falls. The River Ouse in York. Beautiful woodland at the Strid near Bolton Abbey.
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If you are looking for a pleasant 6 mile circular walk through a wooded valley with an easy pathway alongside the river, then the Rivelin Valley Nature Trail walk near Sheffield is for you. There’s a café along the way and a large children’s playground at the back.
Explore the miles of footpaths on the beautiful Bolton Abbey Estate and take a gentle stroll by the River Wharfe to see the Strid, where the broad River Wharfe becomes suddenly narrow and the water rushes with great force. The Cavendish Pavilion is the perfect riverside venue for a bite to eat.
Farm shops Local produce, freshly baked bread and exotic treats… is your mouth watering yet? It will be after a visit to one of Yorkshire’s farm shops. Providing everything that you need for a fab meal, Farmer Copley’s in Purston, West Yorkshire offers a butchery, a lovely delicatessen supplying local cheeses as well as steak and pork pies all made by in-house bakers. Passionate about provenance and local sourcing, Keelham Farm Shop in Thornton near Bradford provide you with great tasting, fresh and affordable food. Enjoy local award winning food homemade and prepared by experts, at Blacker Hall Farm Shop in Wakefield. It’s a bustling hive of activity with a butchery, bakery, delicatessen, coffee shop, gift shop, florist and wine loft. Hinchliffe’s was established in 1929 as a butchers shop in the town of Huddersfield and then went on to open one of the country’s first farm shops. They are famed for their home-reared beef herd.
Enjoy local award winning food homemade and prepared by experts and relax in beautiful, spacious tearooms. For a coastal treat, Redcliffe Farm Shop, situated between Filey and Scarborough offers a butchers selling their own 100% grass fed beef, plus pork, lamb and chicken all from local farmers, and a great range from their farm bakery. Visit The Grainary Farm Shop at Harwood Dale near Scarborough and take some Grainary goodness home with you! See what’s in store in the Cedarbarn Farm Shop in Pickering; an Aladdin’s Cave of the most delicious food you can imagine. Beautifully located in a converted cart shed on a traditional working farm, the Whole Hogg Farm Shop and Tearoom enjoys a picturesque and tranquil setting close to Malton. The shop at Lordstones offers high quality produce from local suppliers as well as providing the amenity items for their campers and visitors alike.
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Near to York, Home Farm Beningbrough Farm Shop is stocked to the rafters with seasonal and local produce and their award winning Aberdeen Angus cattle can be seen grazing from the windows. For a multi-award winning farm shop and café, The Balloon Tree Farm Shop at Gate Helmsley near York specialises in ‘superfresh’ home-grown fruit and vegetables and rare breed meats. Hear the stories behind the wide range of local produce and try some local fodder in the cosy café at Roots Farm Shop near Northallerton. Ninety per cent of the food sold in Newby Hall Farm Shop near Ripon is sourced from within 40 miles, including traditionally reared meat and game from the estate’s own farms. Berry’s Farm Shop at Swinithwaite in Wensleydale features the best in food and innovation from Yorkshire and British producers and its local handmade preserves, oils and chocolates compliment the range of pottery and gifts.
and learn exactly where their food comes from. Famous for its notoriously good home produced beef, pork and lamb, Cannon Hall Farm Shop near Barnsley use traditional farming and butchery methods handed down through generations. The award winning Drewton’s Farm Shop at South Cave in East Yorkshire, sells a huge selection of fabulous food and drink grown and produced in Yorkshire, from fruit, vegetables and meat to homemade pies. Set in tranquil Raywell in East Yorkshire, Millers Tea Room and Farm Shop has a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere and a lovely outside terrace to enjoy the fresh air. Fresh local food is waiting for you at Marton Manor Farm Shop near Bridlington, where you can relax in their beautiful, spacious tearooms.
Providing a great day out in Rothwell, Leeds, Swithens Farm has plenty to offer whatever your age. Stock up and take the kids for a stroll around the open farm where they can feed the animals
Opposite top to bottom: A bag full of goodies from Keelham Farm Shop. Pies at Blacker Hall Farm Shop. On the farm at Farmer Copley’s. Lord Stones Country Park. This page clockwise from top left: Hunter’s of Helmsley. Newby Hall. Delicious produce at Hinchcliffe’s. Keelham Farm Shop near Bradford. Making bread at Blacker Hall Farm Shop.
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Big adventures When staying in Yorkshire you will not be short of ideas for outdoor activities to keep the whole family entertained. Take on the Via Ferrata at How Stean Gorge, Pateley Bridge, where you can traverse rock walls, wade through gushing water, jump boulders, abseil off a bridge and much more, all with professional guides for an unforgettable experience. Experience the high-level thrills of the North Bay Railway’s Sky Trial Adventure, one of only a few in the country. If you’re after an adrenalin rush, rise to the challenge around a 2 level rope bridge and beam course. See the birds flying free against the spectacular backdrop of the Duncombe parkland at the International Centre Birds of Prey in Helmsley. There are three demonstrations each day, with different birds flown in each, so why not stay for the whole day and see them all?
Lost Earth Adventures are based out of York and provide many courses across Yorkshire, from rock climbing at Brimham Rocks and the Cow and Calf Rocks at Ilkley, to exploring an ancient gorge, carved out over millions of years in the heart of Yorkshire whilst gorge walking. Your adventure starts by entering into the chasm on an exhilarating, free hanging abseil! Venture into Yorkshire’s most exhilarating 4x4 offroad driving course for a spectacular experience at Yorkshire Outdoors near Thirsk. Nothing matches the white-knuckle, adrenaline-fuelled challenges of handling a four-wheel drive vehicle over rugged terrain. Learn to wakeboard or water-ski at the North of England`s premier full-size cable and wake park, Sheffield Cable Waterski. Wakeboarding is one of
Left to right: Paragliding at Marsden Moor. Rother Valley Country Park. Pony trekking in the Yorkshire Dales. Sutton Bank. Mountain Biking and Go Ape! at Dalby Forest. The Cow & Calf Rocks in Ilkley. Wired @ The Web Adventure Park in York.
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the fastest growing water sports in the world, so why not try out this fun, adrenaline fuelled sport for yourself. Over in Rotherham, learn how to wakeboard or waterski at Rother Valley Country Park, where a large range of recreational activities are available from windsurfing and sailing to fishing, walking and bird-watching. In Yorkshire the Trans Pennine Trail covers a network of routes, linking major urban centres including Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Wakefield, Leeds, North Yorkshire, Selby, York, East Yorkshire and Hull with many attractions on the way and the chance to explore lots of fantastic countryside in between.
visiting Boltby Pony Trekking and Trail Riding Centre can access a wide variety of excellent bridleways, forestry, hills and moorland trail. For something a little more fast and furious, experienced power kiters will find some great spots with ideal wind and wave conditions. Bridlington’s breezy beach is a favourite, great in early spring as the beach is quieter so you have even more room to scud around on your kite buggy. Or find the ultimate treetop adventure at Log Heights, tucked away in the grounds of Ripley Castle near Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
Wetsuits at the ready because Yorkshire has some great surf beaches. Scarborough’s North and South Bays have nice rolling beach breaks and are gentle enough for beginners to try.
Travel over the various rope and wooden obstacles and conquer your fear at Wired @ The Web Adventure Park in York. If you fancy something really daring then Summit - Vertical Ropes Adventure is for you.
With a wide range of trekking centres across Yorkshire, it’s easy to find your feet, and a good horse. Enjoy riding through fields, ancient woods, streams and moorland, with the sea nearly always in sight at Farsyde Stud and Riding Centre at Robin Hood’s Bay. On the edge of the North York Moors and with a range of horses and ponies for beginners as well as experienced riders, riders
For experienced paragliders, wild and windswept West Yorkshire is a dream. Try Buckstones Edge on Marsden Moor. This dramatic location, with its magnificent views and drop-off, is an ideal paragliding and hang gliding jump off point. If you have always fancied a go at mountain boarding or kart racing, a visit to Another World Adventure Centre in Halifax is a must.
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Attractions Yorkshire is home to some fantastic attractions that will inspire great days out for the whole family. With plenty to keep you entertained, get out and about in Yorkshire and start making memories of a lifetime. With seven unique themed areas, including Children’s Planet, Flamingo Land’s latest active play zone for younger guests, you’ll find just one day is never enough. Journey through The Lost Kingdom’s vast African plains, the clear blue skies of Swoosh! and the wet and wacky world of Splosh! We’re sure you’ll discover that this theme park has something for all ages to enjoy. A visit to Scarborough Open Air Theatre, which is one of Yorkshire’s premier outdoor concert venues, will present you with a mass of options for year round performances, from James to Blue and Atomic Kitten. There’s something for everyone at East Park, Hull’s largest park - you can take a stroll around 130 acres of parkland, visit the animal education centre or even brave a ride on the Wicksteed splash boat. Situated in a dramatic cliff-top position with spectacular views over Bridlington and set in 50 acres of early 19th Century parkland, Sewerby Hall and Gardens offers something for everyone from the magnificent award-winning gardens to the deep rooted heritage of the grand hall. All aboard at the National Railway Museum in York, the largest railway museum in the world. The museum has three giant halls packed full of incredible trains and interactive fun for the whole family. The world famous JORVIK Viking Centre is a ‘must-see’ for visitors to the city of York. Journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets, as they would have been 1000 years ago. Whether you’re looking for a fun family day out, a unique shopping destination or world renowned art collections Castle Howard is the perfect day out in Yorkshire. Home to the Howard family for over 300 years, this magnificent 18th century residence is set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape. Bradford’s National Media Museum has nine floors of galleries to explore and three cinemas including Yorkshire’s biggest IMAX screen; an ideal day out for inquisitive youngsters. Don your hard hat and grab your torch at the National Coal Mining Museum for England near Wakefield, before experiencing what it was actually like to be working in a mining industry. Visit The World of James Herriot in Thirsk, recreated as it was in
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the 1940’s. See TV sets from ‘All Creatures Great and Small’, explore the children’s interactive gallery and enjoy three rooms dedicated to the history of veterinary medicine. There’s a wide range of activities to suit the whole family at Kirkleatham Museum, nr Redcar. On display are some of the rarest Anglo-Saxon finds ever discovered, shedding light on the extraordinary life of the Anglo-Saxon princess. Experience the underground world of Cleveland’s ironstone mining past at the Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum near Saltburn. On the site of Loftus mine, this museum offers an exciting and authentic underground experience. Built in 1853, Oakwell Hall & Country Park at Birstall is furnished as a family home in the 1690s and offers visitors a real insight into a post-English Civil War household. The site also includes over 100 acres of Country Park, a nature trail, six wonderful gardens and much more. Discover romantic follies, tranquil gardens and exquisite collections of flowers to delight garden lovers, history buffs and family visitors alike at Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley. After 10 years the restoration of the fragile Victorian Conservatory is now open to visitors. Time really does stand still at Brodsworth Hall near Doncaster. Inside this beautiful Victorian country house almost everything has been left exactly as it was when it was still a family home. Possessions from the grandest piece of furniture to family mementoes and humble domestic items, are still in their original places. Step inside and explore a new look Museum amidst the sights and sounds of industrial Sheffield at Kelham Island Museum. Wander through the interactive galleries that tell the story from light trades and skilled workmanship to mass production. Discover the history and heritage of the world’s only Real Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese at the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes. Find out how the art of Wensleydale cheese-making has evolved over the centuries before trying it out for yourself in the Visitor Centre. YORKSHIRE.COM/ATTRACTIONS
Top to bottom: The North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Grosmont. A family picnic at Rievaulx Abbey Š Chris J Parker/NYMNPA. Nunnington Hall. National Coal Mining Museum of England in Wakefield. Wensleydale Creamery.
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Cool camping Stay in a luxury caravan and enjoy peaceful surroundings or choose a family holiday centre with all kinds of leisure facilities. Get back to nature at a rural hideaway, or enjoy a few home comforts at one of Yorkshire’s many glamping hot spots. Lebberston Touring Park at Scarborough is a small family-run park offering wonderful surroundings and caters for those seeking a quiet relaxing break. With extensive views over the Vale of Pickering and Yorkshire Wolds, you can really enjoy being right in the middle of the countryside. Rosedale Abbey Caravan & Camping Park at Pickering meanders through majestic countryside, surrounded by breathtaking views of the North York Moors National Park. Touring, camping, hiring a camping pod or a luxury holiday cottage, this is the ideal holiday destination where you can relax in peace and quiet. Orchard Farm Holiday Village is maintained to the highest standards and is the perfect place to stay in Filey, offering a great caravan site and campsite. The Caravan Park is set in 14 acres of grasslands. Alternatively enjoy a stay in a beautiful Glampit bell tent in the stunning grounds of Deighton Lodge near the historical city of York, their first permanent site in Yorkshire. Camp Katur near Bedale is a secluded glamping village offering a mix of quirky accommodation including hobbit pods, safari tents, bell tents, tipis and yurts plus camping, all set within a beautiful 250 acre Country Manor Estate. Masons Campsite is the perfect place for a glamping, camping and caravanning break in the picturesque village of Appletreewick in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Bring your fishing rod and arrive early to bag a sought-after riverside pitch.
Clockwise from top left: Yurt and open spaces at Camp Katur. Castle Howard. Sand le Mere in East Yorkshire. Rosedale Abbey Caravan & Camping Park. La Rosa traditional caravans. Camp at National Trust’s Nostell Priory © National Trust Images/John Millar.
The White Rose Award winner for 2014 was Studfold Caravan & Camping Park, Harrogate. Superbly situated in Lofthouse, at the heart of Nidderdale, in beautiful hill country close to How Stean Gorge. It is a working farm rearing cattle and sheep - lambing time being a particular favourite with children. The Alders Caravan Park has been sensitively developed in historic parkland on a working farm in the pretty village of Alne, near York. Visitors can enjoy the peace of the countryside, the woodland and a water meadow. Take a relaxing break at Cawood Park near York, set amongst 12 acres of parkland with its own lake and an idyllic village location. All are super pitches with astro turf awning areas.
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Clarion Lodge Campsite at Menston near Ilkley, is a small family run campsite on Otley Chevin with spectacular views over the attractive countryside in mid-Wharfedale accommodating tents, caravans and motorhomes. The ‘Chevin’ is a great place to visit and is open all year round with walks and crags to climb. If you’re looking to get away from it all and want a break that won’t cost the earth you’ll love Holme Valley Camping and Caravan Park, nestling in a corner of the valley on the edge of the Peak District; it’s a perfect base for exploring the outdoors. Fox Hagg Farm Caravan and Camping Site is a family run working farm and caravan and camping site near Sheffield, in the beautiful Rivelin Valley surrounded by open countryside with many local walks. Situated in unspoilt countryside on the north side of Bridlington, Fir Tree Caravan Park’s superb location enables visitors to discover a wealth of attractions, offering both holiday homes for sale or seasonal touring pitches. Sand le Mere Holiday Village is a fantastic holiday park on the East Yorkshire coast overlooking Tunstall beach. The holiday village has a covered leisure complex with an indoor pool and waterslides, restaurant, bar and entertainments lounge. Glamp in beautiful woodland near to the Yorkshire Wolds at Jollydays. Camp in huge vintage style lodge tents with 4 poster beds, log burners, kitchens, loos and even roll top baths. Thrybergh Country Park Campsite is located in beautiful countryside on the edge of Rotherham. The 60-acre site has a 35-acre reservoir with woodlands, picnic and barbecue areas, and there is a children’s play area, a shop and café on site. YORKSHIRE.COM/ACCOMMODATION
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Top to bottom: Scarborough Open Air Theatre. Don’t miss the Tour de Yorkshire. Jousting at the Royal Armouries. The Easter Fair at Castle Howard.
Events Yorkshire has a fantastic choice of events and things to do this spring. From Easter Egg hunts and egg decorating, to a stay on a working farm during lambing time and working alongside the owner and from fun scarecrow trails, to great ways to introduce your little ones to live ballet, music and theatre.
Henry Moore: Back to a Land
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park, nr Wakefield 7th March – 6th September A fresh perspective to the work of Henry Moore (1898-1986) in a major exhibition of more than 120 works considering the artist’s profound relationship with land.
Holmfirth over the Easter Weekend Lambing, egg hunt and themed craft activities. See the newest additions as they’re being born and watch the lambs taking their first sips of milk, before discovering hidden treats on the Egg Hunt and an enjoyable Easter Afternoon Tea.
Heptonstall, nr Hebden Bridge 3rd April Head along to see a part of history, performed since before records began in the 1500’s. Help the locals in their offerings of good luck to the new season with these traditional plays.
Northern Ballet: Elves and the Shoemaker The Civic, Barnsley, 18th March A poor and kind-hearted shoemaker receives some much needed help when his last piece of leather is magically transformed into the most magnificent pair of shoes overnight. Retelling the famous Brothers Grimm story.
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Easter Adventure Stockeld Park 28th March – 19th April An egg hunt that includes giant hand painted eggs and bunnies hidden within an enchanted forest; it must be Easter at Stockeld Park.
Easter Tournament 2015 Royal Armouries, Leeds 3rd – 6th April Enjoy a thrilling day out in Leeds as knights in armour on horseback battle to be champion in the first tournament of the jousting season. Jousting at 12 noon and 3pm.
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Rievaulx Abbey, 3rd – 6th April Join our costumed master medieval falconers, Raphael Falconry with demonstrations of the Sport of Kings. Witness spectacular aerial displays of birds of prey in flight and discover how these birds were used by the nobles of the Medieval period.
Castle Howard, nr York 4th – 6th April A real nostalgia trip with coconut shy, hook a duck and much more. A traditional day out in a traditional setting. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for Molly the rabbit who’ll make a special appearance.
8th – 10th May The town and the festival are steeped in history and for over 30 years old this festival has filled the pubs, the streets and the air with music.
Easter Adventure Quests
Ride 2 Stride – The Settle to Carlisle Walking Festival
Brodsworth Hall, Whitby Abbey, Scarborough Castle, Richmond Castle 3rd – 6th April It’s time to get clue-cracking. Find characters from the past to help you solve the challenge and seek out your chocolate reward.
The North York Moors National Park At Sutton Bank National Park Centre and The Moors National Park Centre in Danby, 3rd – 6th April Some eggstra special fun awaits on these egg hunts. The beautiful surroundings are for the adults to enjoy whilst the kids can use maps to explore… find all ten eggs and a tasty treat could be yours.
Explore the Brilliant and Bizarre! Hands on History Experience Barnsley 3rd and 10th April Go along and check out some real historical treasures…they’re not behind glass though…these are ones that you can touch.
28th April – 4th May Really stretch your legs and soak in the views with this fantastic train to countryside event. Everyone can take part end enjoy the walks, the music or just listen to the walking tales in the pub.
Tour de Yorkshire 1st – 3rd May The event of the year! Don’t miss a brand new international cycle race. You’ll regret not being able to say I was there when Yorkshire was shown off to the world.
Meltham Scarecrow Festival near Huddersfield, 4th May Crows may keep their distance, but crowds flock to Meltham for the village’s annual Scarecrow Festival, where the odd characters pop up all over the village.
DIG After Dark Jorvik Viking Centre, York, 16th May Explore the wild side of archaeology. Clues and secrets will lead you on an adventure before ending up in a torchlit pit digging for the next big discovery.
James Scarborough Open Air Theatre 22nd May Europe’s largest open air theatre is hosting James this May. Rock along to some of the biggest hits from the past 30 years.
Malton Food Lovers Festival 23rd – 24th May All the usual fun including 150 food stalls and cookery schools, plus this year for the first time the exciting new night market with a street food party.
Duncombe Park Country Fair 25th May Spend the whole day immersed in traditional fun for all the family. Watch one of the many animal shows or grab a treat from the farmers market, so much to do, where will you start?
Left to right: Yorkshire Sculpture Park © Jonty Wilde. Malton Food Lovers Festival. Medieval Falconry at Rievaulx Abbey.
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Child’s play Come to Yorkshire and be inspired by some amazing things to do with the kids this spring. Outside fun
Children of all ages can play, explore and learn in Sci-Tek at Magna Science Adventure Centre. It’s a wonderland of textures, colours and fascinating features including linked trampoline nets, spinning bowls, tilted roundabouts, twisted slides, rockets and castles. Come to the UK’s No 1 Walkthrough Wildlife Adventure at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, and step into the world of the animals. Visit one of the largest polar bear reserves in the world and the only one in England, don’t miss Lion Country, and meet some of the most beautiful and endangered animals in the world, the Amur Tigers at Land of the Tiger and the Amur Leopard.
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Steam into spring!
Jump onboard and take an unforgettable steam train ride through spectacular Yorkshire countryside on one of our many steam railways, including Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Kirklees Light Railway, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, to mention but a few.
A world of animal magic
Come and see hundreds of animals at Cannon Hall Farm near Barnsley; a large farm attraction with lambs, goat kids and piglets born each year so there’s always something new and exciting to see every time you visit. Over in Hull,
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The Deep is home to a whopping 3,500 fish including a stunning pair of green sawfish, spectacular sharks and rays. Enjoy a hands-on rockpool experience and learn some amazing facts about the underwater world we love so much at Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary. Why not meet some fury friends at Bridlington Birds of Prey & Animal Park? Where the animals are all rescued and love lots of attention.
Discover hidden treasures‌
There are many hidden treasures to hunt for, with 60 works in the open air, at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield. Unlike traditional galleries, at YSP you can even touch the sculptures! Family favourites in the Park include Playground by artist collective Greyworld, a musical sculpture that children will love to step across, and Crawling by Sophie Ryder, a half woman, half hare made from domestic items and plastic toys. Explore the underground secret chambers and beware of the many hidden doors that might lead you away at The Forbidden Corner at Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales.
Clockwise from above: Another World Adventure Centre. Magna. Yorkshire wildlife Park. Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Fly birds of prey in Yorkshire.
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Top to bottom: North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Getting hands on at Cannon Hall. Eureka! in Halifax. Embsay Steam Railway.
Archery and magnificent flying displays…
Families will find a raft of sights, sounds and smells which bring Bolton Castle in Leyburn alive. Witness magnificent flying displays from Hawks and Owls and learn more about archery in sport, hunting and warfare during the Medieval Archery talks. You’ll have the opportunity to get close to, handle and even fly the owls, falcons, kestrels and hawks at SMJ Falconry in Oxenhope, West Yorkshire.
Get interactive
Learn all about yourself and the world around you by playing, imagining, experimenting and – above all – having fun, at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax. Get interactive in the six themed galleries, including: Living and Working Together, the SoundSpace gallery, SoundGarden, Desert Discovery and Our Global Garden gallery,
before awakening your senses on the Wonder Walk sensory trail, outside in the Eureka! Park. Go Ape! is the UK’s No.1 Forest Adventure, where you can fly down zip-wires, leap off a Tarzan Swing and tackle the crossings whilst enjoying some of Britain’s most breathtaking scenery.
Get close to nature
Spring is prime breeding time for many birds so it’s a good time to get outside and observe our feathered friends as they get geared up for the new season. Much of the moorland of the North York Moors National Park has special national and European recognition and it is a superb place to see golden plover, curlew, lapwing, red grouse and Britain’s smallest bird of prey, the merlin. Red kites in full flight at Harewood House near Leeds, are a sight that leaves many in awe and with their numbers gradually increasing each year, spotting a few should be pretty easy. Hiding on the south bank of the River Ouse where it widens to become the Humber Estuary is the RSPB’s magical reserve, Blacktoft Sands. A wonderful variety of wildlife, from birds of prey like marsh harriers to mammals like hares and water voles, make their homes there.
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U T IN M A Y 2 0 15 Top to bottom: Byland Abbey. Bridlington beach. Rockpooling and cycling in East Yorkshire Coast.
Rockpooling, beach and cycling images © Visit Hull & East Yorkshire
Summer is a great time for families to get out and about in Yorkshire. Explore one of our national museums, go fossil hunting on the beach, climb a huge hill or a vertical face, go on a white knuckle ride, find your own waterfall, or visit one of the many award winning attractions. Visit some of the county’s most stunning and historically rich heritage sites. Yorkshire’s cities deliver a fabulous mix of fashion, fun, culture and heritage, clubs, music and mouth-watering food; you’ll be simply spoilt for choice. As well as many great summer festivals and events the county will be hosting the first ever Tour de Yorkshire cycle race on the 1st – 3rd May 2015.
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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 highways cross Yorkshire from north to south and east to west, making getting here by car or by coach very simple. For details of the quickest (or the most scenic) driving routes see the AA or RAC websites www.theaa.com and www.rac.co.uk YORKSHIRE BY AIR Leeds Bradford International Airport is our busiest air gateway, with UK flights from Aberdeen, Belfast, Exeter, Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Isle of Man, London Gatwick, Southampton and many more. You can also fly into Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, Humberside, Durham Tees Valley, Newcastle and Manchester airports.
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