Explore the oldest church in Wensleydale with Dr Emma Wells
Hidden away down a mile-long track, those lucky enough to find this treasure at the end of the journey will be …
Bring the past to life in Yorkshire’s historic site. Yorkshire’s castles and ruins hide a wealth of history along with a little mystery. Wander through magnificent World Heritage Sites or into quiet crumbling monasteries to get a sense of how lives were led hundreds of years ago.
Hidden away down a mile-long track, those lucky enough to find this treasure at the end of the journey will be …
Burrowed among the bustling suburban sprawl of the city of Sheffield, this timber-framed marvel is in fact the city’s best-preserved example …
Oft overlooked, this medieval treasure located on the outskirts of Sheffield overflows with a rich history that spans centuries. Originally established …
After the foundation of a monastery at Beverley was undertaken by John, Bishop of York in 721– the future Saint John …
Situated as a gateway to the stark and imposing topography of Wensleydale, Bolton Castle emerges as a giant fortress from the …
Picture this: You’re walking along the rugged moorlands of West Yorkshire, enjoying the simple pleasures of nature and the refreshing northern …
Jervaulx Abbey is quite an extraordinary property in this day and age, being in private ownership rather than a property of …
Now a beautiful Victorian country estate with a spa and hotel, Swinton Park, which lies 1km south-west of Masham in the …
11 miles south of Richmond perches the historic market town of Middleham, located within the Wensleydale valley of North Yorkshire, and …
Many unsuspecting visitors who stumble upon this deceivingly stark honey-brown church dedicated to St Michael and All Angels are entirely unaware …
Perched like the delicious, iced decoration atop a wedding cake Richmond castle stands proud above the sprawling medieval market town of …
Even though Wentworth Woodhouse stands as one of the most spectacular Country Houses anywhere in the world., most visitors in fact …
13 miles north of York within the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire the few serrated shapes of a picturesque 14th-century castle …
As the undulating road veers down from the Wensleydale Railway track and you enter the market town of Bedale in North …
Set within 12 acres of picturesque, landscaped gardens within the sleepy village of Goldsborough, just 15-minutes’ drive from the historic spa …
An unexpected gem, just off the beaten track, is Burneston’s St Lambert’s church, near Bedale, North Yorkshire. While its medieval architecture …
The remains of the abbey lie in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales near Skipton, along the banks of the River …
Snape Castle, near Bedale, is best known as the residence of Cecily Neville, Duchess of Warwick, Countess of Worcester, and mother …
Another site which has played witness to a large portion of York’s history, the guildhall is a 15th-century building, perched right …
The official seat of the Archbishop of York, Bishopthorpe Palace is situated three miles south of the city, alongside the meandering …
In the heart of St Helen’s Square, lies this rather understated yet radiant architectural gem hidden in plain sight amongst bustling …
Halfway along York’s bustling Fossgate, an orange-pink ornate gateway takes any passing onlooker by surprise. Crowned by an elaborate Dutch gable, …
Situated to the rear of Exhibition Square in York, Kings Manor was originally constructed in the 13th century as the abbots’ residence …
Pope Gregory I chose York as the seat for a northern English archbishopric at the end of the sixth century. Thirty …
As the UK welcomes President Joe Biden, we celebrate Yorkshire’s connection to the Mayflower. In this post, Welcome to Yorkshire describes …
Find out how the American War of Independence reached the Yorkshire Coast… When the American colonies declared their independence, Great Britain …
Tension between Charles I and Parliament over the king’s governing methods led to the king moving his court to York in …
The series of conflicts that wracked the kingdom of England between 1455 and 1487 are today collectively known as the Wars …
Scottish Wars of Independence in Yorkshire The death of King Alexander III of Scotland in 1286 left the Scottish throne empty. …
Take an unforgettable steam train ride through spectacular Yorkshire countryside. Jump onboard and experience the chug of the engine and shriek …
Yorkshire’s grand stately homes tell the region’s vivid history. Many of them have been lived in by the same families for …
Historical military re-enactments bring Yorkshire’s past to life, whether it is a display of knights battling it out on horseback, a …
For those intrigued by medieval fortifications and regal residences, Yorkshire’s castles offer a treasure trove of historical insights and architectural history. …