Category Archives: Yorkshire Trips and Places
Whitby Swings Open 100 Year Old Bridge
This is a 100 year old view from Whitby’s famous wooden Swing bridge. A centenary celebration of the building of the Swing Bridge and reopening in 1909 will take place on 8th August 2009 between noon and 7.30pm. There will … Continue reading
Yorkshire Cottage Staycation Ideas
Yorkshire folk are not shy and retiring when it comes to extolling the virtues of ‘God’s Own County’ and we encourage visitors to share some of our passion. But there is more to a stay in Yorkshire for your holidays … Continue reading
South Pennines Walk & Ride Festival
If you want to stretch those leg muscles on a bike or long walk then the South Pennines may be the place to go. If you prefer to ride in style on horseback then you could do worse than try … Continue reading
Dalby Forest North Yokshire Moors
Walk or cycle amongst the 8000 of God’s Own Acres of woodland in Dalby Forest just north of Pickering A169 or on the A170 Thornton Le Dale road towards Whitby. There are 55 miles of cycle trails starting from the … Continue reading
God’s Own County Book Club Top Ten Travel Guides
South Yorkshire seldom gets coverage because it is not a proper area unlike our three famous ridings, North, West and East. However to redress the balance slightly I have started with this South Yorkshire County Planning Map: No. 1A by … Continue reading
Post Office Entrepreneurs at South Milford
It is hard to make a living at most retail ventures and no more so than at rural post offices. I was therefore mightily impressed by entrepreneurs running the South Milford Post Office during a recent visit. Reason for Visiting … Continue reading
Yorkshire 3 – Saw Doctors 1
The Saw Doctors that great live band were in Yorkshire at the inaugural Kilnsey rock fest. They have 3 more dates in 2012 including Holmefirth Picturedrome and York Opera House. Holmefirth Picturedrome With such a remarkable intimate venue and outstanding … Continue reading
Black Sheep Boots & Beer Walking Festival
Lambs in Yorkshire are getting their own special number and web address for Internet gamboling! Why don’t shy wet sheep shrink? (Say that after a pint of Riggwelter) How do they make great beer out of Black Sheep? The Black Sheep … Continue reading
Tea Rooms to Visit on the Yorkshire Tea Council Trail
In 1919 Frederick Belmont opened his first Bettys Café Tea Rooms in the fashionable spa town of Harrogate. It seems like I was queuing from that date as the people snaked around the corner last weekend. There are six Bettys … Continue reading
Days Out for Kids to age 92
With Half Term and Easter just around the corner you may want some ideas where to take the kids or grandchildren for a day out. This is just a short selection of Yorkshire based attractions and I would add the … Continue reading