The Anne Lister House, Shibden Hall, is open to visitors – see here the location, parking and interior which is still the family home Anne Lister would recognise. 300 years (1615–1926) the Shibden estate was owned by the Lister family, the most famous resident being ‘Gentleman Jack’ Anne Lister (1791–1840), who became sole owner of … Read more
Anne Lister Gentleman Jack wrote a 5 million word diary; 16% is encrypted combining Greek alphabet, zodiac, mathematical and punctuation symbols, covering her daily life, travels and lesbian romances. Anne Lister – Born in Halifax At the time Anne Lister was conceived in 1790, her parents were living in Ireland. Her father Captain Jeremy Lister was serving … Read more
Use our quick Visit Halifax guide, with an interactive UK map including Piece Hall, Shibden Hall, Dean Clough, Things to do with Kids in Halifax, Halifax Pubs, Shops, Victoria Theatre, and much more! Here, we show you places to go in Halifax, with links to click to our more in-depth posts and other sources should … Read more
New to Scarborough, or do you think you know it well? What to do in Scarborough? Car parking Scarborough? Pubs Scarborough? Our by-interest sector guide with location maps is here to ensure you enjoy your time exploring the wonderful resort of Scarborough on the magnificent Yorkshire Coast. 1: Where to Find the Best Ice Cream … Read more
We show you where to park, walk, swim & cliff jump at Loup Scar Gorge on the River Wharfe, between Burnsall village and the suspension footbridge at Hebden. Burnsall Parking and Loup Scar Parking Loup Scar Free road parking – The Village Green, Burnsall BD23 6BS – B6160 opposite the Wharfe View Tearoom overlooking Burnsall … Read more
A quieter path Ribblehead Viaduct Walk across Ingleborough making use of the scenic Settle-Carlisle railway on a linear walk across a fabulous Yorkshire peak, and it’s as fine a section of ridge walking you’ll find anywhere in the county. Ingleborough is among the most climbed summits in the Yorkshire Dales and one of the iconic … Read more
Days out in Yorkshire Dales – a brilliant natural playground for adults and children, Yorkshire Dales feature on the big screen, appearing in Harry Potter, Calendar Girls and Emmerdale. Days Out in Yorkshire Dales – don’t need to be expensive – Yorkshire is known for its thriftiness and is known as God’s Own County. We’ve … Read more
Malham Cove – Reasons to Go Malham Walks – a gem of the Yorkshire Dales, Malham Cove is a huge spectacular curving amphitheatre-shaped cliff formation of limestone rock. The vertical face of Malham Cove is 260 feet (80 metres) high and 984 feet (300 metres) wide, in a curved curtain shape. It will make you … Read more
Things to Do in Halifax: our top choices of what to see and do in the beautiful and hip town of Halifax, the principal town of Calderdale, the most southerly of the Yorkshire Dales. Located outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Calderdale and Halifax are able to have 21st-century amenities easily at hand for you … Read more
Yorkshire Antique Centres – 10 Best to explore. If you love antique shopping, Yorkshire is a great place to visit. These are some of the best places, towns and villages to visit. Antique shopping is addictive, especially at Yorkshire Antique Centres, so once you’ve tried it, no trip is complete without time spent bargaining over … Read more
