As the UK’s biggest county, it’s only right and fair that Yorkshire should have its own day to celebrate all that is good and great about God’s Own Country. This auspicious day is celebrated on 1 August every year and offers Yorkshire folk an opportunity to reflect on their heritage, promote tourism in the region and brag unashamedly about the merits of this beautiful county. As a born and bred Yorkshire woman, I’ll be playing entirely to type.
Eat a curry in Bradford
Crowned the Curry Capital of Britain for six consecutive years, Bradford’s culinary scene is unsurpassed. With more than 200 restaurants in the city, it’s impossible not to be seduced by the delicious aromas that permeate the city’s streets. Prashad, which specialises in Gujarati and South Indian, food, swept the board at this year’s awards, winning awards for Best Vegetarian Offer, Best Chef, Best Restaurant (Judges’ Choice) and Best Customer Service. Form an orderly line…
Get swept up in the romance of the Brontë Parsonage
Located high up on the west Yorkshire moors, the Brontë Parsonage was the original home of the prolific Brontë sisters and the place where they wrote their bestselling novels. 2018 marks the bicentenary of Emily Brontë’s birth and there are ongoing celebrations and exhibitions throughout the year to mark this special occasion. Don’t forget the Kate Bush soundtrack.
Just don’t get lost on the moors…
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Whitby
Perhaps Yorkshire’s most famous coastal spot, Whitby is home to some of the best fish and chips in the UK at the world famous Magpie Cafe, the surprisingly scary and incredibly hammy Dracula Museum and the iconic Abbey, which is located above the town and offers superb views of the surrounding areas. The town is also an ideal stop-off point on the 109-mile Cleveland Way, a glorious walking route along the county’s coastline and into the heart of the Yorkshire Moors National Park.
Whitby Abbey: the inspiration behind Bram Stoker’s gothic tale ‘Dracula’
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park
One of the UK’s most celebrated sculptor’s, Barbara Hepworth, was born in Wakefield in 1903. It makes absolute sense, therefore, that the internationally respected outdoor gallery is located in 500 acres of green space close to her birthplace. Showcasing the best modern and contemporary art, the park is currently…
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