Staithes is a perfect ‘picture postcard’ village with its higgledy-piggledy streets and alleyways which plunge dramatically down a steep bank to its harbour and the wind-battered Yorkshire coast. The village has changed little since the 1800s when it was home to a fleet of fishing boats known as […]
It’s hard to imagine that the sleepy town of Aldborough was once on the front line of the mighty Roman Empire. Today, it’s a charming but sleepy backwater in north Yorkshire, by-passed by motorists who zoom past on the A1 on their journeys to bigger places. But back in the 2nd Century, Aldborough was […]
Saltaire is a strong contender for the title of ‘coolest day out’ in Yorkshire. It’s a fantastic place for anyone who loves that heady mix of heritage, culture and retail therapy. This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of my favourite places in northern England – and winter is a great time of year […]
How do you raise your spirits on a dreary, rainy day in Yorkshire? Drinking beer is the obvious answer. The Black Sheep Brewery in Masham runs an entertaining hour-long tour which is the perfect antidote to a lack of Yorkshire sunshine. Although I visited because it was a ‘rainy day’, it […]
What could be better than a leisurely walk in the park especially when you’re surrounded by priceless sculptures worth millions of pounds? The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is one of my favourite places to enjoy a gentle stroll and a dollop of culture. It was recently voted Britain’s Museum of […]
The Tour de France in Yorkshire has got everyone in Britain going crazy for cycling. The nation has fallen in love with bikes in a big way. Standing by the roadside at East Witton on the opening stage of this year’s Tour in Yorkshire is like a surreal dream. I never thought […]
Spring is one of my favourite times of the year when nature wakes from its winter’s slumber. The first green shoots peek through and the wild flowers start to bloom in profusion. It’s an invigorating season as everything starts to come alive. Farndale is renowned for being the […]
York is one of my favourite UK cities with its fabulous mix of Romans, railways and ruins as well as one of the best cathedrals in Europe. It’s the perfect weekend break especially in autumn when its street markets, specialist shops and cosy historic pubs become increasingly inviting as the […]
Camper vans are one of life’s great leisure pleasures. I love camper vans and the lure of the road… the sense of freedom, independence and a home-from-home. This week our old but perfectly-formed camper van celebrates its 4th anniversary (see Tony van Diesel’s guest post). Over the last […]
Barbara Hepworth is arguably the world’s most famous female sculptor so it’s a real treat to discover a new gallery celebrating her art and life . Earlier this month I visited the Hepworth gallery in Wakefield, Yorkshire which features over 40 of her works. Designed by David Chipperfield Architects, the gallery […]
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