BBC Radio 6 Music calls Halifax the Shoreditch of the North. Halifax in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England has a flourishing craft beer, real ale pubs, coffee, cocktail bar, food, record shops, live events, and music scene with a reputation for ‘cool’. The Guardian and Telegraph newspapers soon became followers. And, central Halifax has the 18th-century … Read more
The Piece Hall Halifax is one of England’s most elegant structures, the dramatic Italian Piazza-like beating heart of Yorkshire’s Calderdale, in Northern England. It’s a British architectural and cultural phenomenon and is a must to experience. From 2017 to 2022, The Piece Hall Halifax has attracted over 8 million visitors. Opened in 1779 in the … Read more
Dramatically located on the Yorkshire Coast. We show you things to do in Whitby and reasons to head there. Things to do in Whitby -Whitby Abbey One of the first things you’ll notice will be the spectacularly located Whitby Abbey overlooking the Yorkshire Coast on East Cliff above Whitby. The 199 steps lure many visitors to … Read more
Scarborough beaches: – North Bay Beach is the wildest – ideal for surfing. South Bay Beach – a large sandy bay with great facilities, child-friendly amenities and is very popular with families. There’s a selection of quality accommodation and plenty of attractions to be found in Scarborough – to suit your particular niche needs. From spas … Read more
Star Inn at Harome, is a Michelin-starred chocolate-box-looks fine dining Yorkshire treat. Across the village road are rooms for a mature house-party atmosphere. This much-loved thatched English pub’s origins are understood to date back to the 14th Century. The Star Inn has been consistently rated as one of the UK’s top eateries for the last … Read more
The Star Inn York is within easy walking distance of York Station and has a lovely riverside terrace to enjoy. Literally built into York’s long history, the Michelin starred restaurant is located on the edge of York’s Museum Gardens, close to the historic Lendal Bridge and Tower. The original building, which backs onto the City Walls, was … Read more
Leeds’ Best restaurant? Possibly. The Man Behind the Curtain head chef Michael O’Hare opened the restaurant in 2014 and has a reputation for modern and often unusual food, with his unique artistic presentation. It was first awarded a Michelin star in October 2015 and three AA Rosettes in 2016. The Man Behind the Curtain has retained its Michelin star … Read more
Since opening Grantley Hall Luxury Hotel & Wellness Retreat in 2019 after a superb £70million renovation and the appointment of Shaun Rankin, Grantley Hall has received an array of awards. 2023’s Michelin star award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the team to achieve the highest accolade in the culinary world in such … Read more
On the river Ure lies the gateway town of Leyburn, “A Town for all Seasons.” Leyburn has spectacular views of the surrounding Yorkshire Dales countryside. Lower Wensleydale’s main town, with its three distinct cobbled squares, independent shops and cafés, traditional pubs and a weekly Friday market makes Leyburn an ideal base for a Yorkshire Dales … Read more
Hawes means a ‘pass between mountains’ and it stands between the stunning Buttertubs and Fleet Moss. The small Yorkshire market town of Hawes is one of England’s highest at 850ft (259m) above sea level. Fleet Moss is one of the Yorkshire Dales’ most famous cycling climbs and is noted for being the highest road in the … Read more
