Newsletter: Friday 10th January 2025

Welcome to Yorkshire

Inspiration • January 10th, 2025

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we’re excited to share a year packed with breathtaking events, family-friendly adventures, and awe-inspiring experiences across our stunning county.

To kick things off, we’re thrilled to announce our New Year’s Giveaway: your chance to win a family ticket to “Solar System Wonders” with Chris Higgins at the breathtaking Broughton Sanctuary on Saturday, 15th February 2025.

Feeling frosty? Take these tips on cold weather activities in Yorkshire - or if you prefer a brew at home, read about the salt used to grit icy UK roads in winter, which often comes from Boulby Mine in Yorkshire, the country's deepest mine, which not only produces rock salt but also hosts dark matter research and has a fascinating geological and historical significance.

Yorkshire news

Yorkshire in 2025 promises a diverse array of attractions, including major music festivals, challenging physical activities, unique cultural events, and stunning natural landmarks, offering something for everyone.

Fat Hippo has teamed up with Miami Foods to launch the limited-edition Miami Spice Burger, a bold, plant-based creation available from January 7, 2025, at Fat Hippo locations including Sheffield, Leeds and York, perfect for Veganuary and offering indulgent flavors for vegans and meat-lovers alike.

Opening on February 7, 2025, Tenpin Dewsbury offers a three-floor entertainment hub with bowling, laser tag, escape rooms, karaoke, and more, making it the ultimate destination for family fun and community gatherings.

The film Silent Night documents the Yorkshire Aid Convoy’s courageous journey to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Kyiv, showing at Harrogate Everyman cinema next week.

Bradford's Alhambra Theatre's pantomime Pinocchio offers a festive family treat with a star-studded cast, spectacular effects, and timeless magic, running until January 19, 2025.

York Minster's Colour & Light show, running February 12 to March 2, 2025, offers a free, stunning display of wildlife-themed projections celebrating York's heritage, combining art and technology to light up winter evenings for visitors and families.

Wakefield Rhubarb Festival 2025, running from February 21–23, promises a fun-filled weekend of food stalls, live music, family workshops, and rhubarb-inspired treats, celebrating the city’s iconic pink vegetable with something for everyone.

Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have an exciting lineup for 2025, featuring exhibitions like Sirens: Women and the Sea, Hull’s annual Open Exhibition, and Cześć Hull to My!, alongside creative workshops, family-friendly events, and large-scale festivals, all offering something for everyone to enjoy.

Sheffield Museums offer a diverse lineup of free art, history, and family-friendly events this January 2025, including exhibitions, hands-on workshops, and community activities for all ages.

Bradford 2025, as the UK City of Culture, offers a vibrant year of events and festivals, starting with the mesmerizing RISE outdoor spectacle, alongside creative workshops, diverse attractions, and a packed calendar of unmissable cultural highlights.

The villagers of Spennithorne saved their 200-year-old Old Horn Inn from closure by uniting to buy, renovate, and transform it into a thriving community hub, earning them CAMRA's 2024 Pub Saving Award and national recognition.

Cirque de Celine, a dazzling tribute to Celine Dion featuring acrobatics, dancers, and her iconic hits, will bring an unforgettable blend of music and circus artistry to Sheffield City Hall on April 11, 2025.

A look at the history of Whorlton Castle with Dr Emma Wells

"...Strategically positioned on the western edge of a spur of the Cleveland Hills, the structure provided a commanding view over the surrounding landscape..."

Advent winners

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For those with a winner's notification, please email back with a postal address - if your email is not getting through, please try info@yorkshire.com:

Day 12: Vintage Map of Yorkshire - Winner: M. Pears
Day 13: Yorkshire Relishes & Preserves - Winner: H. Shearsmith
Day 14: Bettys Christmas Afternoon Tea Gift Box - Winner: J. Gale
Day 20: Two winter-theme mugs by Emma Bateman - Winner: D.Smith
Day 24: An Aga-style teapot - Winner: S.Ward