Discover Yorkshire

Yorkshire is a land of contrast, from the miles and miles of stunning countryside, vibrant cities and market towns, magnificent stately homes and historic sites. Indulge your self with some shopping at some of the best shopping destination in the country; immerse yourself in a rich history with many fascinating historical sites or discover the adventurer in you with many walks, climbs and other sports on offer.

Cultural life in Yorkshire is blooming like never before. Take in a film at the Bradford International Film Festival showing some of the finest movies from across the world, marvel at the spectacular dance productions from the Northern Ballet Theatre and visit the fascinating David Hockney 1853 Gallery at Salts Mills. We even have some world class Opera to entertain from Opera North.

Throughout Yorkshire there are plenty of local fairs and festivals each with their own individual charm. Villages, towns and cities are transformed by colourful celebrations of events such as Chinese New Year, Festival of Food & Drink, which is nationally renowned, and a Roman festival celebrating the areas past where battles are reenacted and even chariot racing can be seen. Plenty more festivals are found throughout the region during the year, so keep your eyes peeled as there is always a festival just around the corner.

Get away from the daily grind of the rat race by heading to over 100 miles of stunning Yorkshire coast line. The varied coastline means that whether you are looking for golden sandy beaches, quite coves, rugged cliffs or picturesque fishing villages, you will find it hard to choose where to go first. Look for fossils on the Dinosaur Coast, take up surfing at a Scarborough surf school or take a relaxing fishing trip from one of the many fishing towns and villages along the coats.

Walk in Dracula’s foot steps when you visit Whitby. Famously Whitby was a location in Bram Stokers Dracula where the count first set foot on English soil. When you visit the town it’s easy to see why Bram Stocker was so inspired and wrote a majority of his book at a local hotel.

There is so much more to do in Yorkshire that you will have to keep coming back just to try and experience it all.

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This article was written on behalf of Raven Hall North Yorkshire Hotel who are a country house hotel Yorkshire

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