Yorkshire has a wonderful literary history dating back hundreds of years and the county's stunning array of offerings continues to inspire authors, poets and playwrights today.

You may have a sense of déjà-vu as you travel across Yorkshire for it has provided the perfect backdrop for many much loved and widely seen television and film productions. In fact, such is Yorkshire's close relationship with the film industry, that Bradford has recently been honoured with the title of the world's first UNESCO City of Film.

Performing Arts in Yorkshire Home to the Northern Ballet, Opera North, Phoenix Dance Theatre and Yorkshire Young Sinfonia, Yorkshire has to be the northern capital of world-class performing arts...

Yorkshire has captivated the imagination of many writers. The Brontë sisters are indelibly linked to the dramatic, highly atmospheric moors around Haworth. J. B. Priestley hailed from Bradford. You can see a statue of the prolific writer outside the city's National Media Museum.

Yorkshire has a vibrant network of galleries with exciting programmes of many free contemporary art exhibitions, talks, film screenings and other events. Some of the venues are large and easy to find, others a bit off the beaten track. Enjoy exploring Yorkshire's art with our selection of trails below and get ready to admire art, craft, sculptures and other art forms in the various locations.