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The North Yorkshire Moors

July 1, 2022September 3, 2021 Laura GinnThe North Yorkshire Moors, Yorkshire0 comment

Located in north-eastern Yorkshire, England, the North Yorkshire Moors is an upland area that includes one of the biggest expanses of heather moorlands in the UK. In 1952, the area was designated as a National Park, through the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949. The North Yorkshire Moors cover an area of 554 square miles, and it has a population of over 23,000 people. With its crinkly coast, sweeping moorland, ancient woods, timeless villages, and amazing wildlife, the North Yorkshire Moors is an outstanding place to…

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Yorkshire Dales

March 1, 2022September 3, 2021 Laura GinnYorkshire, Yorkshire Dales0 comment

The Yorkshire Dales is home to some of the most magnificent peaks in England. A large area of the Yorkshire Dales has been designated as a national park. Over 4.7 million people from far and wide visit the Yorkshire Dales every year. Known for its lush green valleys and unusual natural features like the towering white cliffs, here are some things you can do during your visit. Yorkshire Dales National Park The Yorkshire Dales National Park is bursting with some of the most iconic scenery and attractions Yorkshire has to…

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Beningbrough Hall, Yorkshire

May 1, 2021January 15, 2021 Laura GinnBeningbrough Hall, Yorkshire0 comment

This stunning Georgian mansion is what most people picture when they think of a traditional English stately home. The home was constructed in 1716, but the identity of its architect remains a mystery to this day. It is a perfect example of the style of construction that was dominant at the time, with huge red brick walls and large picture windows. Much of the interior of the hall is in the Baroque style, with ornate wood carvings and central corridors that run the length of the home. It is also…

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Castle Howard

January 15, 2018August 7, 2017 Laura GinnCastle Howard, Yorkshire0 comment

Castle Howard is an impressive stately home in North Yorkshire. Built in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Castle Howard should be top of your list of things to do when you visit Yorkshire. This magnificent 18th-century house and gardens are a popular visitor attraction and many describe it as the UK Palace of Versailles. There is a huge amount to see and do, from carefully curated exhibitions in the main house to exhibitions, displays, sporting events, and lavish gardens. There are a thousand acres of parkland to explore, as…

England Huddersfield

Huddersfield

July 15, 2016May 31, 2016 Laura GinnHuddersfield, Yorkshire0 comment

Huddersfield in West Yorkshire is a vast, sprawling market town situated halfway between Leeds and Yorkshire. To get a good sense of how large Huddersfield is, head to the top of Castle Hill and you can enjoy a fabulous view of the town. In many ways, Huddersfield is very much a traditional northern town. Born and bred in the Industrial Revolution, Huddersfield is full of wonderful examples of Victorian architecture, most notably the town’s railway station, which was once described by poet John Betjeman as “the most splendid station façade…

Barnsley England

Barnsley

June 1, 2016May 31, 2016 Laura GinnBarnsley, England, Yorkshire0 comment

Barnsley’s cultural heritage is firmly rooted in the industrial age, with much of the local industry centred on coal mining and glass making. The coal mining industry has long since disappeared and for many years, the once majestic town of Barnsley slumped into a steep decline. But like many proud Yorkshire mining towns, Barnsley picked up the pieces and its fortunes have much improved in the last decade. Location is always an important factor in the fortunes of a town, and the fact that Barnsley is judiciously located between Sheffield,…

Bradford England

Bradford

February 28, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnBradford, England, Yorkshire0 comment

Bradford is a large, multi-cultural city in West Yorkshire, adjacent to Leeds and nestled at the foot of the Pennines. Despite its industrial heritage, Bradford has award winning museums, many examples of fine 19th century architecture, and plenty of great things to see and do. Thanks to the success of the wool trade, the city of Bradford expanded massively in the 19th century and people came from all over to work there. Today, many of the old mills and Victorian buildings have been restored and put to a different use…

England Helmsley

Helmsley

February 25, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Helmsley, Yorkshire0 comment

If you were to try and describe what you would imagine to be the ideal image of an English market town, the image that you describe would almost certainly match that of the town of Helmsley in North Yorkshire. The pretty market square is still a hive of activity and you will find tea rooms serving the quintessential English afternoon tea, as well as county pubs which have altered little over the centuries. As if this wasn’t picturesque enough, the town is rather romantically surrounded by the stunning North Yorkshire…