Yorkshire – Travel Britain – United Kingdom Travel Guide for England, Scotland, Wales, & Ireland

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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Mother Shipton’s Park

February 15, 2019November 6, 2018 Laura GinnKnaresborough, Mother Shipton’s Park, North Yorkshire0 comment

Situated in the small town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, Mother Shipton’s Park is a woodland that spans over a mile long and is all that remains of the Royal Forest of Knaresborough. However, the main attractions of the park are Mother Shipton’s Cave and The Petrifying Well. For a fun-filled family day out, be sure to stop by if you are in the area. Who was Mother Shipton? Mother Shipton, also known as Ursula Sontheil, was a prophetess who was born in 1488. Legend has it that she was born…

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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…