Wakefield heritage properties undergoing restoration
in Wakefield
A building in Wakefield city centre is being restored as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone scheme by Wakefield …
History
Win a one hour genealogy consultation to help trace your past
To celebrate the release of the new Bronte film: EMILY, Findmypast have partnered with Welcome to Yorkshire to giveaway a one-hour …
Adventure to Yorkshire and unlock your heritage today
So, you’re US-born, but the search for your ancestors has taken you across the pond to the county of Yorkshire in …
Bronte Parsonage Museum Walk
in Haworth in Keighley
It is impossible to really appreciate the work of the Brontes without understanding the landscape they lived and wrote in. Darkly …
Learn about Shakespeare in Yorkshire
in Richmond
From Shakespeare-themed exhibits to superb productions, there are a great range of Shakespeare visitor attractions in Yorkshire to help support a …
Visit Hawes for incomparable views and reasonably priced fuel!
The Dales market town of Hawes has been hitting the headlines all year, not for being the home of the world …
Charlotte Bronte manuscript returns to Haworth
A rare miniature manuscript written by Charlotte Bronte has returned to the Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth following a purchase by …
Stepping into the past: immersive historical experiences
Dress up as a Viking, join 1940’s nostalgia or cruise through motoring history with these immersive historical experiences in Yorkshire: Haworth …
A Taster of Yorkshire’s Tasting Menus
It’s no secret that we think Yorkshire’s food and drink excellence puts it firmly on the map amongst the best in the world. We are spoilt for choice; incredible local produce, excellent chefs and top-class service – a recipe for success.
One way to get a taster of the offering is, of course, tasting menus. Some top restaurants provide tasting menus for those seeking a special experience full of mystery. Put your taste buds in the hands of the chefs, and enjoy the theatre of being served a thought-through series of courses, expertly crafted. Often you’ll have the option to add on drinks pairings too!
Following the footsteps of iconic Yorkshire women
in Keighley
There is no shortage of iconic Yorkshire women. From athletes and aviators breaking world records to authors and aid-givers challenging society …
8 Best Winter Walks in East Yorkshire
As we wallow in the bleak midwinter, what better way to beat the blues than with an uplifting winter walk in …
A Very Merry Walkshire Christmas
Here at Welcome to Yorkshire, we have spent a year celebrating walking in Yorkshire. Inspired by the local community as we …
Views along the River Ouse
Today’s walk of the day is a York walk taking in the views along the River Ouse in Yorkshire’s oldest city. …
Woodhouse Ridge Circular
Today’s walk of the day takes you along Woodhouse Ridge on the outskirts of Leeds in an easy two-mile circuit. This …
Thixendale, Wharram Percy and the Yorkshire Wolds Walk
Walk the deserted medieval village of Wharram Percy in the Yorkshire Wolds. Walk Route OS Route Map & GPX Download The …
Towton Battlefield Trail
in Tadcaster
Today’s walk of the Day is the Towton Battlefield Trail. The trail takes you through the site of “probably the largest and bloodiest battle ever fought on English soil”.
Leeds Owl Trail
Spot owls in the daytime with the Leeds Owl Trail! Set out of on a voyage through the history of Leeds …
Best Pubs – 10 of Yorkshire’s Favourites
As chosen by the people of Yorkshire! Not an exhaustive list, but a good start to finding the best pubs in …
Barlow Common Wildlife Trail
Once a neglected area used as a dumping ground for waste, Barlow Common near Selby is now a scenic nature reserve …
Tatton Sykes Monument and Cottam
A wonderfully quiet and scenic walk. Starting and finishing at the impressive and towering Tatton Sykes Monument, it takes you through …
The Hidden Histories of Cataractonium
in Richmond
Cataractonium – or, to use its modern name, Catterick – in North Yorkshire was once a Roman Fort and boasts one …
Audio Walks from Open Country
Bringing the outdoors indoors… ‘There’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes’ so the age-old saying goes. But …
3 Walking Trails through Skipton Woods
in Skipton
Discover three accessible, family-friendly nature trails through Skipton Castle Woods.
7 Walks in the East Riding of Yorkshire
For week 36 of our year-long Walkshire campaign, we’re doing an East Riding of Yorkshire Takeover, sponsored by Visit East Yorkshire. …
Heritage Open Days in Yorkshire 2021
Use this round-up of our favourite events, split into handy categories, as your guide to Yorkshire’s Heritage Open Days for 2021.
Explore Chesterfield Canal during the Walking Festival
The third Chesterfield Canal Walking Festival will run from 11th to 19th September 2021. It is believed to be the biggest …
Horse Hair Jack Trod of The Wold Rangers Way
This is a glorious 9-mile circular walk through the stunning Yorkshire Wolds countryside. This is a smaller walk encompassing much of …
It was 40 years ago today – Cricket’s Walking Legend
By Stuart Raynor It was July 20th 1981 when Ian Botham went from outstanding cricketer to sporting immortal at Headingley in Leeds. The out-of-form, …
A Circular Walk From Roche Abbey
in Rotherham
This is a beautiful walk near Maltby, to the east of Rotherham in South Yorkshire. It is full of history, nature, …
Canklow Woods Heritage Trail, Rotherham
This is a 2-mile circuit walk through ancient woodland and a historical archaeological site on the outskirts of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. …
A journey to Yorkshire’s Land’s End: Walking at Spurn National Nature Reserve
Yorkshire’s beautiful landscapes have so much to offer, particularly those off the beaten track – or those at the county’s extreme …
Heber’s Ghyll, Ilkley
in Ilkley
Heber’s Ghyll is a cracking family-friendly walk in Ilkley. Given it is less than 3km in length, this is a wander …
Walking the Huddersfield Narrow Canal – Huddersfield to Marsden
Canal walks have a strong pull with their unfolding landscapes, wildlife, alternative and intriguing lifestyle options and the general calm and …
How a stroll along your local canal can help protect the environment
With 500km of towpaths and beautiful waterside vistas steeped in history, Yorkshire’s canal and river network offers some truly memorable walking …
Campus Connections: the LBHW team offer a snapshot of shared histories
Leeds – a magical city in a majestic county. Heritage Corner’s Leeds Black History Walk is a fascinating revelation of historic Yorkshire links …
Valley Gardens, Harrogate to RHS Harlow Carr
One of the most popular walks in Harrogate takes you from the Royal Pump Room Museum to RHS Harlow Carr. The …