Must Visit Yorkshire

Tableof Contents

03 What’sHappening

Thismonth’slatestnewsroundup

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MustVisitSettle

Theperfectbaseforaspringbreakexploring theYorkshireDales

10 OurTopSpringWalks

10fantasticwalkstohelpblowawaythewin‐tercobwebs

12 ASymphonyinViolet Ourtop5Yorkshirelocationstoviewspec‐tacularbluebelldisplays

16 SpringFoodFestivals

MayisagreatmonthforYorkshirefood lovers

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WentworthWoodhouse

WhynotvisitSouthYorkshire’smostspec‐tacularstatelyhomethisspring?

CyclingontheYorkshireCoast 5ofthebestcycleroutestoexplorethe YorkshirecoastthisMay

Editor: KenRoe

MessageFrom Editor

DearReaders,

Itiswithimmensepleasureandaprofound senseofpridethatIintroducetoyouthe veryfirstissueofMustVisitYorkshire—a magazinededicatedtounveilingthemulti‐facetedbeauty,history,andvibrantcultureof Yorkshire.Ourjourneybeginsattheheartof aregionrenownednotonlyforitsbreathtak‐inglandscapesbutalsoforitsrichheritage, warmhospitality,andanunwaveringspiritof adventurethatbeckonstravellersandresi‐dentsaliketoexplore.

Yorkshire'sessenceiswovenintothevery fabricofitsdalesandmoors,itsbustling markettownsandserenevillages,each tellingastoryofendurance,evolution,and excellence.Ourmagazineaimstobethe conduitthroughwhichthesestoriesfind theirwaytoyou,inspiringboththeseasoned travellerandthecuriousexplorertoembark onajourneyofdiscovery..

ThisinauguralissueisacelebrationofYork‐shire'scompellingattraction,curatedmetic‐ulouslytoshowcasethebestofwhatourre‐gionhastooffer.Fromtheruggedcliffsof theNorthSeacoastlinetothetranquil beautyoftheYorkshireDales,wetakeyou onajourneythroughplacesthatembodythe soulofYorkshire.Ourcommitmentistopro‐videcontentthatisbothinformativeandin‐spiring,withaprofessionalyetapproachable tonethatreflectsthewelcomingnatureof Yorkshireitself.

Weareexcitedtoembarkonthisjourney withyou,ourreaders,asweexplorethe nooksandcranniesofYorkshire,uncovering storiesofintrigue,tradition,andinnovation. MustVisitYorkshireismorethanamaga‐zine;it'sagatewaytoexperiencesthaten‐rich,educate,andentertain.

Warmestregards, KenRoe,Editor,MustVisitYorkshire

What’sHappening May’sroundupofYorkshire TourismNews

MonetExhibitionComestoYork

YorkArtGalleryissettohostaremarkableexhibition featuringClaudeMonet'srenownedmasterpiece,"The Water-LilyPond,"fromMay10toSeptember8.This prestigiousdisplayispartofabroaderinitiativebythe NationalGallerytolendsomeofitsfinestworkstore‐gionalartgalleries,offeringbroaderaccesstoiconic pieces.

AlongsideMonet'smasterpiece,theexhibitionwill showcaseotherexamplesofFrenchopen-airpainting andJapaneseprintsthatinfluencedtheartist.Addinga contemporarytouch,artistMichaelaYearwood-Danwill contributeanewcommissiontothecollection.

Tocomplementtheindoorexhibition,aMonet-inspired wildflowermeadowhasbeenplantedinthegallery's gardens.Visitorswillbeencouragedtounleashtheir creativitythroughopen-airsketchingsessions.

Dr.BeatriceBertram,SeniorCuratoratYorkArtGallery, expressedenthusiasmforhostingMonet'scelebrated work,emphasisingtheexhibition'sfocusonopen-air

paintingandthecelebrationofnature.Thedisplaywill notonlyfeatureloansfromnationalandregionalmuse‐umsbutalsoincorporatepiecesfromthegallery'sown collection.

Theexhibition,titled"MonetisYork,"formspartofthe NationalGallery's"NationalTreasures"program,coin‐cidingwiththeinstitution's200thanniversary.Intotal, 12paintingswillbeloanedto12galleriesacrossthe UK,fosteringdiverseinterpretationsandengagements withthesemasterpieces.

AlexandraKavanagh,HeadofNationalTouringExhibi‐tionsattheNationalGallery,praisedthecollaboration withYorkArtGallery,highlightingtheinnovativepresen‐tationof"TheWater-LilyPond"withinthemuseum'sgar‐densetting.

"MonetisYork"promisestobeacaptivatingjourney intotheworldofoneofhistory'smostcelebrated artists,offeringvisitorsauniqueblendofartisticexcel‐lenceandnaturalinspiration.

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NewHotelWithRooftopbarforSheffield

Sheffield'sskylinewillsoonbegracedbythearrivalofa newupscalehotelboastingarooftopbarandrestau‐rant,settoopenitsdoorsonJune10,2024.TheRadis‐sonBluHotel,nestledonPinstoneStreetoverlooking thepicturesquePeaceGardens,willoffer154rooms blendingmodernluxurywithacharmingVictorian façade.Reservationsforthis'uppermid-scale'estab‐lishmentarenowopen,withbookingsavailablefrom March25.

Inadditiontoitsrooftopamenities,theRadissonBlu willcatertobusinessneedswithconferencefacilities andversatileeventspaces,positioningitasthecity's premieraccommodationchoice,accordingtocouncil officials.Thishotelstandsasaprominentfeatureofthe £480millionHeartoftheCityrejuvenationinitiative, alongsidenewcommercial,residential,andrecreational spaces.

CouncillorBenMiskelllaudsthehotelasacatalystfor

economicgrowth,emphasisingitsstrategiclocation nearSheffield'svibrantpublicareasandbustlingcom‐mercialhubs.Althoughspecificpricingdetailsareyetto bedisclosed,theRadissonBlubrandissynonymous withquality,withsimilaraccommodationsinBirming‐hamstartingat£86.

AndrewDavison,projectdirectorforQueensberry,antic‐ipatesthehotel'semergenceasabeaconofsophistica‐tionandconveniencewithinSheffield.ValerieDonald‐son,thehotel'sgeneralmanager,expressesexcitement aboutcontributingtothecity'songoingrevitalization, envisioningtheRadissonBluasahubfordining,social‐ising,andhospitality.

ScarboroughHotelinWhich?Top10

BikeandBoot,locatedinScarborough,NorthYorkshire, hassecureditsplaceasoneofthefinestseasidere‐treatsintheUK,accordingtoarecentaccoladefrom Which?.Thisconsumerbrandemploysundercoverin‐spectorswhometiculouslyevaluatehotelsacrossthe country,ensuringunbiasedandreliablereviews. Which?praisedBikeandBootforitsexceptionalat‐tributes,awardingitacommendableratingof3.5outof 5stars.Withapeakpriceof£241foraSaturdaynight stay,determinedduringadiscreetevaluationinJuly 2023,thehotelcatersparticularlywelltohikers,surfers, andtheircaninecompanions.

NestledwithinatraditionalGeorgianbuildingalong Scarborough'sseafront,BikeandBootoffersarefresh‐inglydog-friendlyatmosphere.Thehotelseamlessly combineschicboutiqueelementswiththelaid-back ambianceofayouthhostel.Facilitiesincludesecure storageforbikesandsurfboards,aswellasaconve‐nientdog-washingareaandacozymini-cinema. Accommodationsrangefromsnugdoublerooms adornedwithseaside-themeddecortomoreeconomi‐calBootRooms,featuringdoublebedsandmodern amenities.Althoughlackinginbathtubs,therooms compensatewithluxuriousrainfallshowers.

TheculinaryofferingsatBikeandBootalsogarnered praisefromWhich?.Guestscanindulgeinpicturesque seaviewswhilerelishingdelectabledishesatthe Barecacafé,whichservesatantalisingarrayofsmall platesandbreakfastdelights,includingtheinteractive DIYpancakestation.

Withitsinvitingambiance,thoughtfulamenities,and sceniclocale,BikeandBootstandsoutasapremier destinationforseasidegetawaysinNorthYorkshire.

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Brandnewadventureparkopensin NorthYorkshire

Familiesseekingthrillingadventureshaveanewdesti‐nationtoexplore:AdventureWoodatNorthYorkshire WaterPark,situatedinWykehamnearScarborough. JustintimefortheEasterholidays,AdventureWoodof‐fersanarrayofexcitingactivities,fromaxethrowing andarcherytolowropesobstaclecoursesand bushcraftworkshops.

EuropeanAxeThrowingChampionCarlHoweinaugu‐ratedtheland-basedattractionwitharemarkableaxe throwribboncutting,addingatouchofexcitementto thegrandopening.Thiswoodlandadditioncomple‐mentsthewaterpark'sexistingofferings,whichinclude azipline,puzzlerooms,escaperooms,andahostof watersports.

GarethDavies,thepark'sgeneralmanager,expressed hisdelightattheenthusiasticturnoutforAdventure Wood'sunveiling,emphasisingthepark'scommitment tobecomingapremieradventuredestinationforfami‐lies,friends,andlargegroups.Withplansunderwayto introducelasertaginthenearfuture,AdventureWood promisesevenmorethrillingexperiencesforvisitors. Originallyknownforitsspecialistfishinglakesandwa‐tersportsactivities,NorthYorkshireWaterParkex‐pandeditsofferingsin2017withtheadditionofan Aquapark,offeringkayaking,paddleboarding,andmore. Theparkalsoofferssceniclakesidepathwaysfor leisurelywalks,jogs,orcycling,providingatranquiles‐capeamidsttheexcitement.

ExcitingdevelopmentscontinueatNorthYorkshireWa‐terPark,withplansforanexpandedcafé,changing rooms,showers,andadditionalwatersportsactivities suchaswakeboarding.Whethervisitorsseekadrena‐line-pumpingadventuresorserenelakesidestrolls, NorthYorkshireWaterParkpromisesanunforgettable experienceforallages. ViewWebsite

KelhamIslandMuseumCelebratesCity’s IndustrialPast

Sheffield'srichindustrialheritageissettotakecentre stageinaforthcomingcityexhibition,honouringthe storiesandcontributionsofitshardworkingpopulace. TheKelhamIslandMuseumwillhostaseriesofex‐hibitsspanningdecades,sheddinglightonthelivesof thosewhotoiledinvariousindustries.

FromthemunitionsfactoriesofWorldWarOnetothe steelmillsofthe1970s,theexhibitionwillshowcase artefactsandanecdotescapturingtheessenceof Sheffield'sindustrialpast.CherylBowen,communitycu‐ratoratSheffieldMuseums,laudsthecity'sworkforce as"thebedrockofitssuccess,"emphasisingtheirpiv‐otalroleinshapingitshistory.

Anotablefocusoftheexhibitionwillbeondepicting theoften-overlookedcontributionsofwomeninindus‐tryduringthelatterhalfofthe20thcentury.Thisinitia‐tivereflectsacommitmenttobroadeningthenarrative andacknowledgingthediverserolesplayedby Sheffield'sworkforce.

Furthermore,theexhibitionaimstoprovideaglobal contexttoSheffield-madeobjectsandtools,drawingon recentresearchexploringconnectionsbetweenthe city'stoolmanufacturingandthetradeofenslavedpeo‐ple.Amongthefeatureditemswillbeartifactslikea BritishSteelCorporationsafetyhelmetandglasses fromthe1980s,adolldepictingtheattireofabuffergirl polishingmetalobjects,andaWomenofSteelCom‐memorativeTokenfrom2016.

Ms.Bowenexpressesdelightattheopportunitytocele‐brateSheffield'sindustriallegacyanddelveintoits broaderhistoricalsignificance.Thedisplaysaresched‐uledtoopeninAprilattheKelhamIslandsite,inviting visitorstoimmersethemselvesinthecaptivatingstory ofSheffield'sindustrialprowess.

YorkNamedFriendliestCity

Yorkhasearnedtheprestigioustitleofthe"friendliest placetoliveintheUK,adistinctionthattranscendsand itswelcomingatmosphereextendstovisitorstoo,ac‐cordingtoresearchbyrestless.co.uk,.

"York,withitscaptivatinghistory,meanderingmedieval lanes,andmajesticGothicminster,isaperennialfa‐voriteamongtravelers.

Whethernavigatinglocalshopsorembarkingona guidedwalkingtour,theteamatrestless.co.ukob‐servedthatYork'sresidentsexhibitaremarkablepen‐chantforwarmthandhospitality,extendingwarmgreet‐ingstostrangerswithgenuinesmiles—asentiment echoedina2023Booking.comsurvey,whichhailed Yorkasoneofthe"mostwelcomingcities"worldwide. EvenmoreancientthanTheShamblesisYorkMinster,a toweringcathedraldatingbacktotheseventhcentury, whiletheremnantsofthecitywalls,standingforover 700years,offerpanoramicviewsofthecityscape.

Withover350pubsandaplethoraofdiningoptions,in‐cludingestablishmentshighlightingYork'schocolatemakingheritage,thecitypromisesculinarydelightsat everyturn.Accommodationoptionsabound,with highly-ratedstaysstartingfromabudget-friendly£49 pernight,ensuringamemorablesojourninthishos‐pitablehaven.

BritishNationalRoadCyclingChampionshipsReturns toSaltburn

BritishCyclinghasannouncedthattheBritishNational RoadChampionshipswillreturntotheTeesValleyand NorthYorkshirefrom19-23Junethisyear,markingthe secondconsecutiveyearinthisregion.Theroadraces willcommenceandconcludeinSaltburn,areplication ofthe2023event,albeitwithmodificationstotheroute.

promisingfewerclimbs,asoutlinedinapressrelease byBritishCycling.

Lastyear'schampions,FredWrightandPfeifferGeorgi, triumphedonSaltburnBankafterenduringchallenging climbsof4,073mand2,826minthemen'sandwomen's eliteraces,respectively.Wrightexpressedhisexcite‐mentaboutreturningtotheseaside,reflectingonthe significanceofhispreviousvictoryandthehonorof wearingthenationaljersey.

Thechampionshipswillkickoffwithtimetrialeventsin NorthYorkshireon19June,followedbycircuitracesin Darlingtontowncentreon21June.Theroadraces, scheduledfor23June,willfeaturelapsthroughSalt‐burnandthepicturesqueterrainoftheTeesValley, promisingthrillingcompetition.

Georgi,eagertodefendhertitle,anticipatesracingbe‐forehomecrowdsoncemore.Thereturnofthechampi‐onshipstotheTeesValleyalignswitheffortstopro‐motecyclinginthenortheasternregion,fostering tourismandshowcasingthearea'ssceniclandscapes. CouncillorCarrieRichardsonofRedcarandCleveland Councilreaffirmedtheborough'scommitmenttohost‐ingcyclingevents,emphasizingtheirroleinboosting tourismandhighlightingtheregion'snaturalbeauty.De‐tailedrouteinformationforthechampionshipswillbe disclosedinduecourse,withthefinalstretchofthe roadracesyettobeconfirmed,leavingenthusiastscuri‐ousaboutthepotentialfinishlinelocationinSaltburnor elsewhereinthecoastaltown.

TwoNorthYorkshirewinnersatUK’sTop NewRestaurantAwards

TwoexceptionaldiningestablishmentsinNorthYork‐shirehavesecuredprestigiousaccoladesattheUK's TopNewRestaurantAwards,asannouncedbyCondé

NastTraveller.TheAbbeyInninBylandandMýsein Hovinghamhavebothearnedspotsonthiscovetedlist, CondéNastTraveller'sinauguralawardsceremony, hostedbyglobaleditorialdirectorDiviaThaniatShored‐itchArtsClub,celebratedthefinestdiningspotsand chefsacrossBritain.Withwinnersmeticulouslyse‐lectedbyesteemedjudgesfromthefoodscene,these awardsspotlighttheremarkableculinarytalentpreva‐lentthroughoutthecountry.

TheAbbeyInn,helmedbyacclaimedchefTommy Banks,waslaudedforitscontributiontoYorkshire's gastronomicrenaissance.Banks,recognizedasthe youngestcheftoattainaMichelinstarat24,continues toelevatethediningexperiencewithhislatestventure. SituatedinapicturesqueGradeII-listed19th-century buildingoverlookingthehistoricBylandAbbey,The AbbeyInnboastsamenushowcasinglocallysourced ingredients,includingproducefromtheBanksFamily Farm.Therestaurant'sinvitingambianceanddelectable offerings,suchaschickenliverparfaitandsumptuous burgers,epitomiseitscommitmenttoculinaryexcel‐lence.

Meanwhile,Mýse,spearheadedbyhusband-and-wife duoJoshuaandVictoriaOverington,offersarefined diningexperienceinHovingham.Dinersindulgein meticulouslycraftedtastingmenusfeaturinginnovative disheslikebroadbeanporridgeandslow-roastedbeet‐root,complementedbyanexquisitewineselectioncu‐ratedbyKeelingAndrew&Co.Therestaurant'sintimate atmosphereextendstoitselegantlyappointedbed‐rooms,providingguestswithaseamlessculinaryre‐treat.

CondéNastTraveller'srecognitionoftheseestablish‐mentsunderscoresYorkshire'sreputationasaculinary destination,withTheAbbeyInnandMýseemblematic oftheregion'sculinarydiversityandinnovation.

Settle,ThePerfect BaseForaSpring BreakinTheDales

LocatedintheheartoftheYorkshireDales, Settleexudesthequintessentialcharmof atraditionalmarkettown,offeringanidyl‐lichavenfortravellerscravinganauthentic Britishcountrysideescape.Surroundedbythe picturesquelandscapesoftheYorkshireDales NationalParkandsteepedinhistory,Settle beckonsasanundiscoveredtreasurewaitingto beunearthed.Whetheryou'reapassionate hiker,historybuff,orsimplyseekingtoget awayfromthehustleandbustleofdailylife, Settlepromisesajourneyfilledwithawe-inspir‐ingmoments.Getreadytowanderalongdry stonewalledcountry,marvelatancientarchi‐tecture,andimmerseyourselfinthesublime beautyofthenaturalworldasweembarkona week-longretreatbrimmingwithunforgettable adventures.

GettingThereandAround

ArrivinginSettle:ThemostscenicroutetoSet‐tleisbytrain,withtheSettle-Carlislelineoffer‐ingoneoftheUK'smostspectacularrailway journeys,withdirecttrainsfromLeeds,Brad‐fordandCarlise.andManchesterbringyouinto theheartoftheDales,wheretheadventurebe‐gins.Forthosedriving,Settleiseasilyaccessi‐bleviatheA65,offeringadelightfuljourney throughthecountryside.

LocalTransportation:ExploringSettleandthe YorkshireDalesisbestdonebycar,offeringthe freedomtovisitremoteattractionsatyourown pace.However,forthoserelyingonpublic transport,therearelocalbusservicesandthe Settle-Carlislerailwayline.providingconnec‐tionstonearbytownsandkeysites,howeverit isworthnotingthatoutsidepeaktourstseason theseservicescanbequiteinfrequent..Forthe moreenergeticrentingabikefrom 3PeaksCy‐cles isanothergreatwaytoexperiencethe area'snaturalbeautyupclose,withnumerous trailssuitableforallskilllevels.

MustVisitAttractions

Fromcascadingwaterfallsandancientcastlestowindingtrails andcharmingvillages,theYorkshireDalesboastsawealthoftrea‐sureswaitingtobeexplored.Whetheryou'reanatureenthusiast seekingsolaceintheruggedbeautyofthecountrysideorahistory buffeagertounravelthetalesofcenturiespast,theYorkshire Dalespromisesanengagingandcaptivatingstaycation.We’ve puledtogetheralistofourtopfivemustvisitattractionsthatmake thiscornerofEnglandsospecial,asyouexplrethemwe’resure youwillcreateyourowncherishedmemories,intertwiningthem withthetimelessessenceoftheDales'landscapesandheritage.

1.MalhamCove: MalhamCoveisastunninglime‐stoneformationwithatoweringclifffacerisingover 230feet.Thisnaturalamphitheatreoffersbreathtak‐ingviewsandisahavenforhikersandrock climbers.TheCoveisalsofamousforitsrolein HarryPotterandtheDeathlyHallows,whereit servedasoneofthefilminglocations.

2.AysgarthFalls: AysgarthFallsisaseriesofpic‐turesquewaterfallsnestledintheheartoftheYork‐shireDales.ThecascadingwatersoftheRiverUre createamesmerisingsight,drawingvisitorstoad‐mireitsbeauty.Surroundedbylushgreenery,it'sa perfectspotforatranquilstrollorapicnic.

3. IngletonWaterfallsTrail: TheIngletonWaterfalls Trailisascenicwalkthattakesvisitorsonajourney throughwoodlands,pastures,andlimestonegorges. Alongtheway,hikersencounteraseriesofspectac‐ularwaterfalls,includingPeccaFalls,Hollybush Spout,andThorntonForce.

4.TheSettletoCarlisleRailway: Builtinthe19th century,therailwayisrenownedforitsengineering prowess,withhighlightsincludingthemajesticRib‐bleheadViaductandthechallengingclimboverthe Pennines.Today,travellersaboardtheSettleto CarlisleRailwayaretreatedtopanoramicvistasof rollinghills,quaintvillages,andmeanderingrivers, makingitatrulyunforgettablerailjourneythrough theheartofEngland'sfinestsceneryFindoutabout stopsandfareshere

5. GrassingtonVillage: Nestledamidsttherolling hillsofWharfedale,GrassingtonVillageexudes charmandcharacter.Itscobbledstreetsarelined withquaintstonecottages,invitingshops,andcosy cafes.Visitorscanexplorethevillage'srichhistoryat theGrassingtonFolkMuseumorenjoyscenicwalks alongtheRiverWharfe.Throughouttheyear,Grass‐ingtonhostsvariouseventsandfestivalsthroughout theyear.

FoodandDrink

TheTalbotArms:Thishistoricpuboffersamenuof heartyhomemadefoodusinglocallysourcedingre‐dients.It'stheperfectspotforsamplingtraditional foodandrealalesinacosysetting. ViewWebsite

TheGoldenLionHotel:a17thCenturycoachingInn rightattheheartofSettleofferingagoodrangeof realales,excellentfoodandaccommodation.

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YeOldeNakedManCafé:Idealforalightlunchora sweettreat,withawiderangeofhomemadecakes andpastriesonoffer.

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LocalBreweriesandDistilleries:Don'tmissthe chancetotrysomeofYorkshire'sfinestalesandGin fromoneofthenearbyproducersincludingSettle Brewery,LambBrewingCompany,Wensleydale BreweryandWensleydaleSpiritCompany.

Accommodation

Hostels:Forthoseonabudget,thereareseveral hostelsandbunkbarns inthelocalareaofferingba‐sicbutcomfortable,affordablelodgingthatprovide anexcellentbaseforexploringtheDales.

TheTraddock:Foratouchofluxurylookto TheTrad‐dock innearbyAustwick;afamily-runboutiquehotel, renownedforitshospitalityandexquisitedining,set inabeautifulGeorgiancountryhouse.

UniqueStays:ConsiderstayinginatraditionalYork‐shireDalesfarmhouseoracosycottageforatruly authenticexperience.Manypropertiesofferstunning viewsandeasyaccesstowalkingtrails.

SettleaStaycationMustVisit

AweekinSettleandtheYorkshireDalespromises morethanjustabreakfromthehustleandbustleof dailylife;itoffersajourneythroughtime,acelebra‐tionofnature'sbeauty,andadeepdiveintolocalcul‐tureandtradition.Whetherit'sthewarmthofthe people,thetasteoflocalcuisine,ortheawe-inspiring landscapes,Settlehasawayofcapturinghearts.So whynotpackyourbags,laceupyourwalkingboots, andpreparetoexploreSettleandtheYorkshireDales likeneverbefore.

SpringWalks Ourtop10Maywalkstowake youupfromwinter

Springisunfurlingitsverdanttapestryacrossthe YorkshireLandscape,thereisnobettertimeto laceupyourwalkingbootsandembarkonajour‐neythroughtheawakeningcountryside.Thisseasonof renewalandgrowthinvitesoutdoorenthusiaststowan‐derthroughlushmeadows,undercanopiesofblossom‐ingtrees,andalongbabblingbrooks,allcomingtolife afterwinter'sslumber.Eachsteptakenonthesewalks revealsthedelicatebeautyofnature'srebirth:fromthe firsttenderbloomspushingthroughtheearthtothe chorusofbirdsongfillingtheair.Spring'spaletteof coloursandscentsenchantsthesenses,makingevery

walknotjustaphysicaljourney,butavoyageintothe heartofnature’smostcaptivatingseason.Whetherme‐anderingthroughtherusticcharmofancientwood‐landsorexploringtheruggedbeautyofcoastalpaths, springwalksinthecountrysidepromisearespitefor thesoulandafeastfortheeyes.

MalhamCove,GordaleScar&Janet’s FossWalk:ThiscircularrouteintheYorkshireDales NationalParkfeatureswaterfalls,cliffs,woodland,and peregrinefalcons,makingitanaturelover'sdream. ViewWalk

HardrawForce:AroutestartinginHawes,lead‐ingtotheUK'slargestsingle-dropwaterfallwitha fallof100feet.HardrawForceisonprivateland withinthegroundsofthehistoricGreenDragonInn.

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SuttonBank: VetandauthorJamesHerriotde‐claredthetremendousviewfromthedramaticSut‐tonBankescarpmentovertheValeofYorkand Mowbray,the"finestinEngland".Thiswalkincludes alooparoundtheRoulstonScaruptotheWhite HorseofKilburn.

AysgarthFalls: Idealforthoselookingfora shorter,easierwalk.Ittakesyoupastthethreetiers ofAysgarthFallsontheRiverUre,throughlush meadowsandgorgeouswoodland.

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IlkleyMoorandthe12Apostles: This walkacrosstheiconicIlkleyMoorofferspanoramic viewsacrossWestYorkshire'slandscapesandfea‐turesthefascinatingcircleof12standingstones knownasthe12Apostles.

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ForgeValleyWoods: Atwo-miletrailperfect foraleisurelywalk,surroundedbythescentsofwild garlicandwoodanemone,withseatsandviewing platformsalongtheway.

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BronteCountry: Thistrailinanareaofout‐standingnaturalbeautytakesyouthroughthemoors andvalleysthatinspiredtheBrontesisters,starting inthehistoricHaworthvillageandcrossingthe moorstoBronteWaterfall.Crossingthebridgeover SouthDeanBeckbelowthefallsthewalkthencon‐tinuesontoTopWithens.Thelocationoftheruined farmhouseisreputedtohavebeentheinspirationfor thesettingofWutheringHeights,the1847Emily Brontënovel.

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IngleboroughCircularWalk: Amorechal‐lengingroutefortheadventurous,exploringtwoof theDales'mostfamouscavesandoneoftheYork‐shire3peaksviathespectacularwoodedlimestone ravineofTrowGill.

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Simon’sSeat: AscenicascentwithintheBolton AbbeyEstate,offeringmultipleextensions,suchas theValleyofDesolation.

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WhernsideviaRibbleheadViaduct: This walkformspartoftheYorkshireThreePeaks,and takesinthehighestmountainintheYorkshireDales NationalPark,withstunningviewsandcloseproxim‐itytotheiconicRibbleheadViaduct.ontheSettleto CarlisleRailway

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Eachoftheseroutesprovidesauniquewaytoex‐ploreYorkshire'sdiverselandscapes,fromdramatic waterfallsandancientwoodlandstoiconichistorical sitesandbreathtakingviews.Whetheryou'relooking foraleisurelywalkoramorechallenginghike,York‐shirehassomethingtoofferforeverytypeofadven‐turer.

Asymphonyin Violet Yorkshire’s BluebellWalks

Aswinter'schillrecedes,Yorkshire'slandscapesundergoa wondroustransformation.Sprawlingacrossancient woodlandsandnestledinserenecountrysidenooks,a seaofbluebellsheraldstheadventofspring,turningtheregion intoacanvasofvibrantbluesandgreens.Thisenchantingspec‐tacle,fleetingyetunforgettable,offersauniqueopportunityto witnessnature'sownartistry.Joinusonajourneythrough someofYorkshire'smostcaptivatingbluebelllocales—eacha chapterinastoryofnaturalbeautyandsereneescapism..

OurTop5MustVisitBluebellWoodsin Yorkshire

1.NiddGorge

TuckedawaynearHarrogate,NiddGorgeisanatural masterpiececarvedbytheRiverNidd.Inspring,the woodlandfloorbecomesacarpetofbluebells,theirdel‐icatefragrancewaftingthroughtheair.Thegorge's steepcliffs,drapedinfoliage,framethebluebells,creat‐ingastrikingcontrastthatbeckonsnatureloversand photographersalike.

VisitorExperience: ThetranquillityofNiddGorge,en‐hancedbythesoftmurmuroftheriver,offersapeace‐fulescape.ThebesttimesforviewingarelateAprilto earlyMay,whenthebluebellsreachtheirpeak.

PracticalInformation: Accessiblebyvariousfootpaths fromKnaresborough,NiddGorgehasnoentryfee.Park‐ingisavailableatnearbyKnaresborough,withfoot‐pathsleadingintothegorge.Remembertowearsturdy footwearfortheuneventerrain.

PhotographyTips: Capturetheinterplayoflightand shadowinthegorgefordramaticeffect.Earlymorning orlateafternoonprovidesthebestnaturallightingcon‐ditions.

ConservationAwareness: ThebeautyofNiddGorge's bluebellsreliesonourrespect.Sticktopathsandavoid tramplingtheflowerstohelppreservethisspectaclefor yearstocome.

NearbyAttractions: Afterexploringthegorge,consider visitingthehistorictownofKnaresborough,withitsnu‐merouspubsandrestaurants,picturesqueriverviews andancientcastleruins.

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2.HardcastleCrags

HardcastleCrags,withitslushvalleyandtumbling streams,becomesawonderlandofblueinspring.Man‐agedbytheNationalTrust,thisareacombinesnatural beautywithheritage,featuringthehistoricGibsonMill atitsheart.

VisitorExperience:TheCragsoffermilesofwellmarked walkingtrails,suitableforallabilities.Thesoundofwa‐terandthedensecoverageofbluebellscreateacapti‐vatingatmosphere,especiallyintheearlymorningmist.

PracticalInformation: Aparkingfeeappliesfornon-Na‐tionalTrustmembers.Thesitefeatureswell-maintained pathsandfacilitiesatGibsonMill,includingacaféand toilets.

PhotographyTips: Usethestreamsandthemillasnat‐uralfocalpointstoaddinteresttoyourbluebellphotos. Experimentwithdifferentanglestocapturethe

essenceofHardcastleCrags

ConservationAwareness: Adherencetothepathsand respectforthenaturalandhistoricalfeaturesarecru‐cialforpreservingthearea'sbeauty.

NearbyAttractions: ExplorethecharmingtownofHeb‐denBridge,avibrantmarkettownthatepitomizesthe spiritofYorkshire'sstunninglandscapesandcreative communities.Thispicturesquetownisahavenfor artists,writers,andnaturelovers.HebdenBridge'scob‐bledstreetsarelinedwithindependentshops,quaint cafes,andcozypubs,eachofferingawarmwelcome thatreflectsthetown'sinclusiveandeclecticcharacter. Renownedforitsartisticflair,HebdenBridgehostsan arrayofgalleries,musicvenues,andculturalfestivals thatlightupthetownthroughouttheyear.

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3.NorthCliffeWoods

NorthCliffeWoodsnearMarketWeighton,ahidden gemintheheartofYorkshireWoldsofferingaquieter bluebellexperience.Thiswoodlandhabitatisahaven forwildlifeandaseaofbluebellseachspring.

VisitorExperience: Thewood'snetworkofpathsinvites leisurelywalksunderthegreencanopy,accompanied bythesoundofbirdsong.Thescentofbluebellsispar‐ticularlystronghere,addingtothesensorydelight.

PracticalInformation: LocatednearMarketWeighton, NorthcliffeWoodisfreetoenter,withparkingavailable nearby.Thetrailsarewell-trodden,thoughsomeareas canbemuddyinwetweather.

PhotographyTips: Lookforopportunitiestousethe naturallightfilteringthroughthetrees.Close-upshots ofbluebellswithasoftbackgroundcanbeparticularly striking.

ConservationAwareness:PreservethemagicofNorth‐cliffeWoodbyobservingwildlifefromadistanceand leavingthebluebellsundisturbed.

NearbyAttractions: MarketWeightonisacharming markettownnestledintheheartoftheYorkshireWolds, offersapicturesquesnapshotofEnglishcountrylife. WithitsrichhistorydatingbacktotheDomesdayBook, MarketWeightonisablendofhistoricalheritageand modernvibrancy.Thetown’sstreetsarelinedwithamix oftraditionalshops,welcomingpubs,andquaintcafes, invitingvisitorstoexploreandenjoythelocalhospital‐ity.Atitscenter,themarketsquare,flankedbyhistoric buildings,remainsafocalpointforcommunitylife, hostingregularmarketsandeventsthatshowcasethe bestoflocalproduceandcrafts.

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SkiptonCastleWoods

SkiptonCastleWoods,awoodlandsanctuaryownedby theWoodlandTrust,isnestledbesidethehistoricSkip‐tonCastle.Eachspring,thewoodsareawashwithblue‐bells,creatingamagicalsettingthatfeelslikestepping intoafairytale.

VisitorExperience: Theancientwoodland,withitshis‐toricalauraandriverrunningthrough,offersatranquil retreatfromtheoutsideworld.Thebluebellbloomhere isparticularlydense,envelopingvisitorsinaseaofblue andthedelicatescentoftheflowers.

PracticalInformation: Thewoodsarefreelyaccessible tothepublicyear-round,withseveralentrancesaround Skipton.Whilethereisnodedicatedparkingforthe woods,publiccarparksinSkiptonarewithinwalking distance.

PhotographyTips: Includethecastleinthebackground ofyourbluebellshotsforauniquecompositionthat capturestheblendofnaturalbeautyandhistoricalsig‐nificance.Lateafternoonlightbringsawarmhuetothe scene,idealforphotography.

ConservationAwareness: SkiptonCastleWoodsisa protectedarea,richinbiodiversity.Respecttheenviron‐mentbyobservingwildlifefromadistanceandavoiding damagetotheplantlife.

NearbyAttractions: Skipton,oftenheraldedasthegate‐waytotheYorkshireDales,isavibrantmarkettown wherehistoryandnaturalbeautyconverge.Encircledby thescenicsplendoroftheDales,Skiptonboastsawellpreservedmedievalcastlethatstandsasatestament tothetown'srichheritage.Thebustlinghighstreet,alive withmarketstalls,independentshops,andeateries,

reflectsthetown'sbustlingcommunityspiritandhospi‐tality.TheLeeds-LiverpoolCanalweavesthroughSkip‐ton,offeringserenewatersidewalksandboattrips. Renownedforitslivelyculturalscene,Skiptonhostsnu‐merousfestivals,fairs,andeventsthroughouttheyear, celebratingeverythingfromfolkmusictolocalcrafts.

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TheEphemeralBeautyofBluebells

Yorkshire'sbluebellwoodsaremorethanjustasea‐sonalattraction;theyareareminderofthetransient beautyofnatureandtheimportanceofconservation. Aswewanderthroughtheseblue-drapedwoodlands, wearegivenarareopportunitytoconnectwiththenat‐uralworldinitsmostenchantingform.Thebluebell season,thoughbrief,leavesalastingimpressionthat resonateslongafterthelastpetalshavefallen.

Visitingthesespecialplacesoffersachancenotonlyto witnessthestunningspectacleofbluebellsbutalsoto supporttheconservationeffortsthatensuretheirsur‐vivalforfuturegenerations.Asyouplanyourspringtime adventuresinYorkshire,remembertotreadlightly,re‐spectthenaturalhabitats,andcherishthemoments spentinthecompanyofthesedelicateharbingersof spring.

ThebluebellwoodsofYorkshireawait,readytounfold theirvioletcarpetsandimmerseyouintheirserene beauty.Whetheryou'recapturingthemomentthrough thelensofacameraorsimplyabsorbingthetranquillity, theexperienceofbeingamidstthebluebellsisapro‐foundreminderofnature'scyclesandtherebirththat springbrings.So,seizetheopportunitytoexplorethese captivatinglandscapesandletthemagicofYorkshire's bluebellseasoninspireandrejuvenateyourspirit.

Yorkshire’sFeastof Spring:AGuideto theSeason’sBest FoodFestivals

Asthegreycloakofwinterrecedes,York‐shireburstsintovibrantlife,notjustwith thebloomofdaffodilsandthechirpof returningbirds,butalsothroughthelivelyspirit ofitsspringfoodfestivals.Theseculinarycele‐brations,scatteredlikejewelsacrossthere‐gion'sverdantlandscape,promiseanexplo‐rationoftaste,tradition,andcommunity.From thefreshestfarm-to-tabledelightstoinnovative dishesthatchallengethepalate,Yorkshire's foodfestivalsinspringofferauniquejourney throughtheheartandsoulofitsrichculinary heritage.Foodloversandadventureseekers alikeareinvitedtodiveintoaworldwhere flavourknowsnobounds.

SheffieldVeganFestival

60+fantasticstalls,worldfoodcaterers,excit‐ingcookerydemos,inspirationaltalks,interac‐tiveworkshops,yogaandchildren’sactivities runningthroughoutthedayfrom10.30am–4.00pmatTheEnglishInstituteofSport,Co‐leridgeRd,SheffieldS95DA.

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NorthLeedsFoodFestival

HappeningonMay11thand12th,2024,this festivalisacelebrationofinternationalinflu‐enceandlocaltalent,expressedthroughinter‐nationalfood,independentdrink,music,and arts.It'sfamily-friendlywithactivitiesforall ages.RoundhayPark,Leeds,LS82HH.

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WhitbyFishandShipsFestival

ThepopularWhitbyFish&ShipsFestivalwillbe backin2024foraweekendoffood,musicand historyinthehistoricseasidetownofWhitby. TheFishandShipsFestivalisallaboutcele‐bratingeverythingWhitbyis,fromitsfishing heritagetoitsfamousfishandchips,Whitbyis

fromitsfishingheritagetoitsfamousfishandchips.Allthrough‐

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outthetownyouwillfindlivemusic,cookingdemonstrations,walk‐ingtoursandactivitiesforthekidstoenjoy.

GreatBritishFoodFestival

FromMay25thto27th,atHarewoodHouse, thisfestivalcombinesgreatfoodanddrinkwith oneofthecountry'smosttreasuredlocations, offeringaspecialtimeforfoodlovers. SandyGate,Harewood,LeedsLS179LE.

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MaltonFoodLoversFestival

OnMay25thand26th,2024,Setacrossthe streetsofYorkshire’sFoodCapital,MaltonFood LoversFestivalisacelebrationofYorkshire's finestproduce&cooking.Expectover100arti‐sanstalls,deliciousstreetfood,talks,tastings, celebritychefs,demos,festivalbar,livemusic& much,muchmore.MarketPlace,Malton,North YorkshireYO177LX.

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SheffieldFoodFestival-

FromMay25thto27thoneofthecity'slargest freetoattendeventsforallthefamily,thefesti‐valisabustlingexhibitionofSheffield’sthriving food&drinkscene,withover50traderstaking part,manyofwhicharebasedlocally.Once again,thefestivalwillbesplitintofourareas, withthetraditionalStreetFoodsection,anArti‐sanMarket,theInfoVillageandthenaMain Stage&Bar.PeaceGardens,50PinstoneStreet, Sheffield,S12HH

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#Heritage

SituatedintherollingcountrysideofSouthYorkshire,WentworthWoodhouse standsasatestamenttothegrandeurandeleganceofEnglisharchitecture andlandscapedesign.Thisstatelyhome,boastingoneofthelongestfa‐cadesinEurope,issurroundedbyvastgardensandparkland,eachcornertelling storiesofitsrichhistory,architecturalevolution,andtheprominentfamilieswho oncecalledithome.Thisarticledelvesintothehistory,architecturalsignificance, andthebreathtakinggardensofWentworthWoodhouse,invitingvisitorsona journeythroughtimeinoneofYorkshire'smostmagnificentestates.

HistoryandHeritage

WentworthWoodhouse'shistoryisasvastandcomplexastheestateitself.Origi‐nallybuiltinthe17thcentury,thehousehasbeenthroughnumerousexpansions andredesigns,reflectingthetastesandambitionsofitsownersthroughthecen‐turies.Theestate'soriginstracebacktotheWentworthfamily,prominentfigures inEnglishsociety.Overtime,itbecametheseatoftheEarlsofStrafford,witness‐ingkeyhistoricaleventsandfigures,includingvisitsfromroyalty.

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adornedwithCorinthiancolumns,detailedstonework,andclas‐sicalpediments,epitomisingtheeleganceof18th-centuryde‐sign.

Inside,thehouserevealsasequenceofopulentlydecorated rooms,eachservingasacanvasfortheartisticandarchitec‐turaltrendsoftheirtime.TheMarbleSaloonisastandout,with itsvast,domedceilingandintricatemarblefloor,echoingthe grandeurofRomanarchitecture.Thestaterooms,includingthe WhistlejacketRoomandtheVanDyckRoom,displayfineexam‐plesofEuropeanartandcraftsmanship,fromexquisitepaint‐ingstoornatefurniture.

GardensandParkland

Thehouse'smosttransformativeperiodcameinthe18thcen‐turyundertheguidanceofThomasWentworth,the1stEarlof Strafford,whoembarkedonanextensivebuildingproject.This periodsawthecreationofthehouse'seastfront,recognizedfor itsclassicalarchitectureandthesheerscaleofitsdesign.The estate’sintricatehistoryisnotjustataleofarchitectural grandeurbutalsoareflectionofthesocio-economicchangesin England,fromtheopulenceofthearistocracytotheimpactsof theIndustrialRevolution.

AnArchitecturalMarvel

WentworthWoodhouseisamasterpieceofEnglisharchitec‐ture,showcasingablendofBaroque,Palladian,andRococo styles.Theeastfrontofthehouseisparticularlynotableforits impressivelengthofover600feet,makingitoneofthelargest privateresidencesintheUnitedKingdom.Thefacadeis

ThegardensandparklandofWentworthWoodhouseareasin‐tegraltoitscharmasthehouseitself.Coveringover150acres, thegardensweredesignedtocomplementthearchitectural splendouroftheestate,featuringamixofformalgardens, woodland,andopenparkland.Thisareaoffersatranquilspace forvisitorstoenjoythebeautyofnature,framedbythemajestic backdropofthehouse,theestate'sparklandstretchesintothe distance,offeringmilesofwalkingpathsthroughancientwood‐landsandpastserenelakesandfollies.

InConclusion

WentworthWoodhouseismorethanjustastatelyhome;itisa livingmuseumofarchitecture,history,andnature.Itswallsand gardenstellthestoryofEngland'spast,fromtheheightsofaris‐tocraticluxurytothechallengesofpreservation.Aseffortscon‐tinuetorestoreandmaintainthismagnificentestate,Went‐worthWoodhousestandsasabeaconofculturalheritagein Yorkshire,invitingvisitorstostepbackintimeandexperience thesplendourofaneragoneby. ViewWebsite

SpringintoAction, DiscoverYorkshire’s CoastalCyclingGems

Mayistheperfectmonthto exploretheYorkshireCoaston twowheels

DiscoveringtheYorkshireCoastontwowheels isanadventurethatcombinesstunningland‐scapes,coastalbeauty,andhistoricsights. Thecreationofnewcyclingroutes,designedwithin‐putfromexperiencedcyclists,offersavarietyofop‐tionsforridersofalllevels.

HerearefivestandoutcycleroutesalongtheYork‐shireCoastthatpromisememorableexperiences:

1.TheCinderTrack

ThisscenicrouterunsbetweenScarboroughand Whitby,followingadisusedrailwayline.Spanning approximately21.7miles,itofferscoastalviews, withhighlightsincludingHayburnWyke,Ravenscar, andRobinHood’sBay.Suitableforbothexperienced andnovicecyclists,thistrackprovidesamixofchal‐lengeandleisurewithplentyofspotsforrestandex‐ploration.

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2.WithernseatoSpurnPoint

A31.1milefairlyflastlinearroutealongtheHolder‐nesscoastusingquietroadsandgraveltracksfrom WithernseatoYorkshire'sownLandsEndSpurn Point.-anarrowsandtidalislandlocatedoffthetip ofthecoastoftheEastRidingofYorkshire,England thatreachesintotheNorthSeaandformsthenorth bankofthemouthoftheHumberEstuary.

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3.DriffieldtoBridlington

This19.3-milelinearroutetakesyoufromDriffield throughtheYorkshireWoldstoBridlington,along quietcountrylanes.It'sajourneythatnotonlyshow‐casesthenaturalbeautyoftheareabutalsoitsrich history,passingbynotablesiteslikeBurtonAgnes Hall.

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4.RavenscartoRobinHood’sBay

An26milecircularroutethatstartsatRavenscar, windsthroughHowdaleMoor,anddescendsto RobinHood'sBay.Thisrouteisknownforitsbreath‐takingviews,historicalsites,andnaturalbeauty,in‐cludingthechanceforfossilhuntingandrock-pool‐ingatRobinHood'sBayandnearbyBoggleHole.

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5.SandsendBeach&Cafes–The CakeClubloopfromHinderwell

Forthoseseekingamorechallengingridethis32 milescircularrouteheadssouthalongthecoastto SandsendbeforetrackinginlandintoNorthYork MoorsNationalPark.You'llexperiencedramatic coastalandmoorlandscenery,historicalsites,and quaintvillagesalongtheway.Therouteofferschal‐lengingclimbsandrewardingdescents,makingit idealformoreexperiencedcyclistslookingforanad‐venturethatcombinesphysicalchallengewithmag‐nificentcountrysideandawealthofhistory.

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Theserouteshavebeendevelopedaspartofa broaderinitiativebyRouteYC,involvingcollaboration withrenownedadventurecyclists.Theinitiativeaims toshowcasetheYorkshireCoast’smostcaptivating sceneryandattractions,offeringroutesthatcaterto gravel,touring,androadbikes.Themaincircular routestartsandfinishesinScarborough,withsev‐eraldaytripsoriginatingfromvariouscoastaltowns andvillages.

Eachoftheseroutespresentsanopportunitytoex‐ploretheYorkshireCoastinauniqueandenviron‐mentallyfriendlyway,withtheaddedbonusofdis‐coveringlocalfood,drink,andhistoryalongtheway. Whetheryou'reseekingaleisurelyfamilyoutingora challengingsoloadventure,thesecyclingroutesof‐ferchallengestosuiteverylevel.

FamilyDayOut: Handsonfun,themuseum wherekidsrule!

Eureka!TheNationalChildren'sMuseum—inthe heartofHalifax,ispackedfullofinspirational, interactive,exhibitsthatencouragechildrento learnwhilehavingfun.Eureka!haswelcomedover7 millionvisitorsthroughitsdoorsinthelast30years. Itisadynamicchildren'smuseumwithover1,000m2 ofinteractiveplay.Eureka!ismostdefinitelynota stuffyoldfashionedmuseum.Itismuchmorelikea wonderlandwherekidstakeovertheshowintheir make-believeadventuresandlearnbydoing,letting theircuriosity,creativity,andtheloveofdiscovery looseamongsttheinteractiveexhibits.

TheJourneyBegins

Openedin1992byPrinceCharles,Eureka!TheEu‐reka!projectdrewonbestpracticesfromleading children'smuseumsintheUSA,whichprovidedin‐sightintothemoreinformalroleofEureka!asa placeforchildrentolearninteractivelyandplayfully abouttheworldaroundthem.LocatednexttoHali‐faxrailwaystation,itslocationinitselfsuggeststhe journeyofexplorationanddiscoverytobemadein‐side.Fromtheveryoutset,Eureka!hasexpandedits displaysthroughtheyearsandhasexpandedtofit notonlythechangingneedsofeducationbutalso howsocietyrelatestothoseneeds.

ExploringtheExhibits

Eureka!isdesignedwithexhibitsthatcoveralmost allthemes,rangingfromthehumanbodytothe acousticsofsound,theopticsoflight,andthefunc‐tioningofthedigitalworld.Unliketheconventional typeofmuseum,whereartefactsarelyingimmobile behindglass,everythingatEureka!simplybegstobe touchedandplayedwith.

AllAboutMe: Aninteractiveexhibit,enablingchil‐drentotakepartinathrillingtriparoundthehuman

body.Theywillbeabletoseetheexamplesofhow brainsworkandheartsbeat,andalsomakesureofit ontheirownbycrawlingeventhroughagiantnose. It'sahands-on,feet-inexperiencethatdemystifies thecomplexsystemsthatkeepusgoing.

LivingandWorkingTogether: Inthissection,the youngonesliveinamake-believesocietyinwhich theylearntherolesandresponsibilitiesthatbringa communitytolivetogether.Kidsrole-playworkingto‐getherasshopkeepers,mechanics,orpostalwork‐ersinthisinteractiveTownSquare.

SoundSpace: Asymphonyofexploration, SoundSpaceisaninnovativewaytomakemusicand exploresoundforthechild.Fromgiantmusicalin‐strumentstosoundwavesvisibleinsand,it'sa wholelotofexploratoryfunthatteachessciencein themostplayfulway.

DesertDiscovery:Thisexhibitwhisksfamiliesaway toanislandinthedesert,wherechildrenlearnabout survival,sustainability,andhowhumanscanliveina compatiblewaywiththeirenvironment.

SparkGallery:TheSparkGalleryusuallyplayshostto temporaryexhibitions,mostlyonlatesttechnologies orworkthatartistsaredoingwithscientists.Iten‐suresthereisnewgroundtobediscovered,soit keepstheexperienceofEureka!freshandcontem‐porary.

EducationThroughPlay

AtthecoreofEureka!isunderlinedbythecentral philosophythatplayisapowerfulvehicleforchil‐dren'slearninganddevelopment.Themuseumitself isdesignedforindependence:theexhibitsarechildheight,andallfromtheandallfromthecaptions

describingtheexhibittothechild-centredsignsare directedtowardthechildrenthemselves.Itisan invitingenvironmentthatprovidesallthenecessary materialsforchildrentodeterminetheirnextcourse ofstudyand,equally,toenablethemtomakeself-ini‐tiateddiscoveries.

Themuseumstaff—enablers—areonhandtofacili‐tateexperiences,guidingcuriousmindsthroughthe manydiscoveriesandexperiments.Communityand AccessibilityEureka!Thisisapromisetoeverychild. Themuseumisdesignedwithanideaofsuchinclu‐sivenessinwhichallchildrenbecomeactivepartici‐pantsinjoyanddiscovery.

Withsensory-friendlyspaces,autism-friendlyre‐sourcesforchildren,wheelchair-friendlyexhibits, andsomuchmorewithinEureka!opensitsdoorsto all.

ADayOutatEureka!: Timewellspent,eachexhibit offerslayersoflearningandfunsuitablefortots throughtopre-teens.Outdoorfacilitiesofthemu‐seumincludeasensorygardenandaplayground, aimingatactivephysicalplayandexploration.Italso includesanon-locationcaféthatservesavarietyof child-friendlyhealthyfooditems,meaningthata familycanveryeasilyjustpicksomethinguptore‐fuelduringthevisit.

Whenwatchingthechildrenatplay,andexploring withtheexhibits,thatistheacidtest—toseethatthe museum'sapproachtointeractive,child-ledlearning isgenuinelyinstructive,lightingadeeperfireinthe childrenthatmakesthemcuriousabouttheworld. Eureka!isaplacewherequestionsareencouraged, imaginationisunleashed,andlearningbecomesan adventure.

Leeds WhereHeritage MeetsHip

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FromHistoricMarketstoModern MarvelsThePerfectCityBreak

SituatedintheheartofYorkshire,Leedsisavibrantmodern citythatmanagestoretainitshistoricalcharm,andissur‐roundedbyoutstandingnaturalbeauty.Asacitythat seamlesslyblendsitsrichpastwithadynamicpresent,Leeds standsoutasabeaconofdiversityandinnovationwithinthe UK.Knownforitsfriendlylocals,outstandingVictorianArchitec‐ture,andanever-evolvingculturalscene,Leedsismorethan justadestination;it'sanexperiencewaitingtobediscovered. Whetheryou'remeanderingthroughitslivelystreets,savouring theeclecticcuisine,orexploringitsverdantoutskirts,Leeds promisesajourneyfilledwithdiscoveryanddelight.Witha uniqueallurethatcaptivatesallwhovisit,Leedsdistinguishesit‐selfthroughitsblendoftraditionandmodernity,makingita must-visitjewelinYorkshire'sillustriouscrown.

HistoricalOverview

ThestoryofLeedsisoneoftransformationandresilience. Fromitshumblebeginningsasasmallmanorialboroughinthe 5thcentury,Leedshasevolvedintoabustlingmetropolis,rich

Inhistoryandheritage.TheIndustrialRevolutionmarkedaturn‐ingpointforthecity,establishingitasapowerhouseofwool productionandlater,ahubfortradeandcommerceandinthe lastfewdecadesthecityhasbecomeamajorhubforfinancial servicesandtechnology.Theremnantsoftheindustrialpast blendseamlesslywiththecity'smodernskyline,offeringvisitors aglimpseintotheerathatshapedLeedsintothethrivingcityit istoday.HistoricalsitessuchasKirkstallAbbeyandtheRoyal ArmouriesMuseumstandastestamentstoLeeds'sstoried past,invitingexplorationandreflection.Thisfusionofhistory andprogressisvisibleateverycorner,makingLeedsacity wherethepastisalwayspresent,guidingitsjourneyintothefu‐ture.

LandmarksandSites

Leedsisadornedwithlandmarksthattellthestoryofacity that'salwaysmovingforwardwhilerespectingitsroots.The majesticLeedsTownHall,designedbyCuthbertBrodrickinthe 19thcentury,isatestamenttoVictoriangrandeurandambition.

Inhistoryandheritage.TheIndustrialRevolutionmarkedaturn‐ingpointforthecity,establishingitasapowerhouseofwool productionandlater,ahubfortradeandcommerceandinthe lastfewdecadesthecityhasbecomeamajorhubforfinancial servicesandtechnology.Theremnantsoftheindustrialpast blendseamlesslywiththecity'smodernskyline,offeringvisitors aglimpseintotheerathatshapedLeedsintothethrivingcityit istoday.HistoricalsitessuchasKirkstallAbbeyandtheRoyal ArmouriesMuseumstandastestamentstoLeeds'sstoried past,invitingexplorationandreflection.Thisfusionofhistory andprogressisvisibleateverycorner,makingLeedsacity wherethepastisalwayspresent,guidingitsjourneyintothefu‐ture.

LandmarksandSites

Leedsisadornedwithlandmarksthattellthestoryofacity that'salwaysmovingforwardwhilerespectingitsroots.The majesticLeedsTownHall,designedbyCuthbertBrodrickinthe 19thcentury,isatestamenttoVictoriangrandeurandambition. Leedsisadornedwithlandmarksthattellthestoryofacity that'salwaysmovingforwardwhilerespectingitsroots.The majesticLeedsTownHall,designedbyCuthbertBrodrickinthe 19thcentury,isatestamenttoVictoriangrandeurandambition. Itsclocktower,at225feet,wasoncevisiblefromacrosstheen‐tirecity,andservesasaconstantreminderofLeeds'srichcivic history.Toursareavailable,offeringinsightsintoitsarchitec‐turalmarvelsandthechancetoexploretheoldVictoriangaol cellsbeneath.

AnothergemisKirkstallAbbey,aCistercianmonasteryfounded inthe12thcentury.Setagainstthebackdropoflushgreenery andtheflowingRiverAire,theabbeyruinsofferapicturesque settingforleisurelywalksandpicnics.Itsserenebeautyand historicalsignificancemakeitafavouriteamonglocalsand touristsalike.

Forartenthusiasts,theLeedsArtGalleryholdsatreasuretrove ofBritishart,withastrongcollectionof19thand20th-century works.ThegalleryislinkedtotheHenryMooreInstitute,creat‐ingaculturalhubthatcelebratesvisualartsintheheartofthe city.

LeedsCityMuseum,acornerstoneofculturalheritagenestled onthecornerofMillenniumSquare,offersafascinatingjourney throughtime,invitingvisitorstoexploreitsrichcollections acrossfourfloorsofinteractiveexhibits.Fromtheancient worldsofEgyptandRometothestoryofLeedsthroughthe ages,themuseumprovidesacaptivatinginsightintolocaland globalhistory.Withitsfamily-friendlyactivities,specialexhibi‐tions,andfreeentry,LeedsCityMuseumstandsasatestament tothecity'scommitmenttopreservingandsharingitsdiverse heritage,makingitaperfectdestinationforcurioustravellers andlocalseagertodelvedeeperintoLeeds'fascinatingpast.

TheRoyalArmouriesMuseuminLeedsisaspectacularshow‐caseofarmsandarmor,drawingvisitorsintotheworldofwar‐riors,knights,andbattlesfromacrosstheglobeandthroughthe ages.LocatedatLeedsDock,

thisimpressivemuseumhousesthenationalcollectionofarms andarmour,featuringover8,500objectsondisplayacrossfive galleries:War,Tournament,Oriental,SelfDefence,andHunting. HighlightsincludeHenryVIII'sarmour,arealelephantarmour— oneofthefewinexistence—andthechancetoseelivedemon‐strationsofjoustingandswordfighting,bringingtheartofcom‐battolife.Themuseumnotonlyeducatesbutalsoentertains, offeringinteractiveexhibitsandactivitiesthatengageallages. Freetoenter,TheRoyalArmouriesMuseumpresentsaunique journeythroughhistory,culture,andtheevolutionofmilitary technology,makingitanessentialvisitforanyoneinterestedin themartialheritageoftheUKandbeyond.

NaturalAttractions

Leedsissurroundedbynaturalbeauty,offeringanescapeto thosewhoseektranquilityoradventureinthegreatoutdoors. RoundhayPark,oneofthebiggestcityparksinEurope,boasts over700acresofparkland,lakes,woodland,andgardens.It'sa perfectspotforfamilyoutings,romanticwalks,orsolitaryre‐flectionsbesideWaterlooLake.

Foramoreruggedexperience,theChevinForestParkoverlooks themarkettownofOtley,justashortdrivenorthwestfrom Leeds.Itsextensivenetworkoffootpathsandbridlewaysoffers stunningviewsoftheWharfeValley,makingitahavenforhik‐ers,cyclists,andnaturelovers.

Onlyslightlyfurtherafieldyoucanfindthemajesticbeautyof theYorkshireDales,andtheruggedPennineMoorsthatinspired theBrontesisters.

FoodandDrink

Leeds'sculinarysceneisasdiverseasitspopulation,offering flavoursfromaroundtheglobealongsidetraditionalYorkshire fare.KirkgateMarket,oneofthelargestindoormarketsinEu‐rope,istheheartofLeeds'sfoodculture.Here,visitorscansam‐plefreshlocalproduce,artisanalcheeses,andinternationaldeli‐cacies.Foranunforgettablediningexperience,Foratruly specialexperiencetryHome,forfinediningwithYorkshireingre‐dientsbychefElizabethCottam.

TraditionalYorkshirecuisineisalsocelebrated,withpubsand eateriesservingupheartydisheslikeYorkshirepudding,roast beef,andrealale.Whitelock'sAleHouse,theoldestpublic houseinLeeds,offersatasteofthistraditioninanatmospheric settingfilledwithhistory.

ArtsandEvents

Leeds'sartsandculturesceneisvibrantandinclusive,with venuesliketheLeedsGrandTheatreandO2Academyofferinga widerangeofperformances,fromoperaandballettorockcon‐certsandcomedynights.ThecityisalsohometotheLeedsIn‐ternationalFilmFestival,whichshowcasesindependentfilms andcinematicmasterpiecesfromaroundtheworld.Leedsmu‐sicsceneisworldrenownedwiththecityhostingbothLeeds InternationalPianoFestivalandLeedsJazzFestival.

Shopping

Leeds,withitsvibrantblendoftraditionalandcontemporary, hastransformedintoashoppinghaventhatcaterstoevery tasteandbudget.Thecity'sshoppingheartbeatsstrongestin theVictoriaQuarter,anarchitecturalmarvelwhereopulent glass-roofedarcadeshousearangeofhigh-endbrandsand boutiques,offeringashoppingexperienceasvisuallystunning asitisdiverse.NottobemissedistheKirkgateMarket,oneof thelargestindoormarketsinEurope,wherethehustleandbus‐tleofdailytradebringstolifeLeeds’richhistoryofcommerce andcommunity.Here,shopperscanfindeverythingfromfresh localproducetoartisanalcrafts,makingittheperfectspotto uncoveruniquefinds.Forthosewithapenchantforindielabels andvintagetreasures,thebohemianHeadingleyandthenumer‐ousVictorianshoppingarcadesprovidealabyrinthofindepen‐dentstoresandcafes,offeringamorepersonalshoppingexpe‐rience.Whetheryou'reinsearchofluxurybrands,streetmarket bargains,orthequirksofindieshops,Leedsdeliversashopping sceneasdynamicandvariedasthecityitself,ensuringthatvisi‐torsleavewithbagsbrimmingandheartsfull.

HiddenGems

Beyondthewell-troddenpathsyouwillfindhiddengemssuch asthecaptivatingKirkstallAbbey,a12th-centuryCistercian monasterythatoffersapicturesqueescapeintohistory,withits ancientruinssetagainstabackdropoflushgreeneryandthe nearbyAbbeyHouseMuseumgivingafascinatingglimpseinto Leeds’victorianpast.Notfarfromthecity'shustleandbustle liestheenchantingMeanwoodValleyTrail,aserenehavenfor naturelovers,windingthroughwoodlandsandbystreams,re‐vealingthecity’snaturalbeauty.Forthoseintriguedbyunique culturalexperiences,theHydeParkPictureHouse,withitsgaslitauditorium,showcasesindependentfilmsinasettingthat transportsyoubackintime.AdjacenttoKirkgateMarketyou willfindtheCornExchange,astunningVictorianbuildingthat nowhousesaneclecticmixofindependentvendorsinavibrant, historicsettingthatgivestheimpressionofbeinginsideanair‐ship.EachofthesehiddengemsinLeedsprovidesaunique glimpseintothecity'srichpast,promisingmemorableexperi‐encesforthoseeagertoexploreitslesser-knownfacets.

Accommodation

Leedsoffersawiderangeofaccommodationoptionstosuitall preferencesandbudgets.FromluxuryhotelslikeTheQueens HotelonCitySquare,withitsartdecoelegance,thehipluxury of42TheCallswithitselegantroomsandsuitesinaconverted millintheregeneratedriversideareaofTheCalls,astone’s throwfromthecitycentre,toboutiqueaccommodationssuch asDakotaLeeds,whichoffersablendofstyleandcomfortin theheartofthecity.Forthoseseekingamoreintimateexperi‐ence,numerousbedandbreakfastsandguesthousesinthe

surroundingcountrysideofferacosy,home-away-from-home feel.Budgethotelsarealsoplentiful,ensuringthatvisitorscan enjoythebestofLeedswithoutbreakingthebank.

GettingAround

Leedsiswell-servedbypublictransportation,withacomprehen‐sivebusnetworkandacentraltrainstationthatconnectsthe citytotherestoftheUKaswellasLeedsBradfordAirporton theoutskirtsofthecity.Forthosewhoprefertoexploreattheir ownpaceLeedsisnotablypedestrian-friendly,withmanyofits attractions,shops,andeaterieswithinwalkingdistanceofeach other.Fortripsfurtherafield,carrentalservicesareavailable, providingthefreedomtoexplorethestunningYorkshirecoun‐trysideatleisure.

TipsforMakingtheMostofYourVisit

PlanAhead: Leeds'scalendarispackedwithfestivals,events, andexhibitions.Checkthecity'sscheduletoensureyoudon't missoutonanyculturalhappenings.

ExploreBeyondtheCityCenter: Whilethecitycentreisvibrant andfullofattractions,Leeds'scharmalsoliesinitsoutskirts andsurroundingcountryside.PlaceslikeOtley,Ilkley,andthe YorkshireDalesareeasilyaccessibleandofferapeaceful respitefromurbanlife.

TastetheLocalFlavors: Don'tleavewithouttryingatraditional Yorkshirepuddingandaroastinalocalpuborexploringthe myriadofstreetfoodoptionsatKirkgateMarket.

LeedsTouristinformationCentre isinvaluableforresources suchasmaps,tickets,andlocaltips.Onlineinformationcanbe foundat VisitLeeds andofcourseyoucansubscribetoourfree MustVisitYorkshirewebsiteandEzine tostayintouchwithall thingsYorkshire.

Conclusion

Leeds,withitsharmoniousblendofhistoricalgrandeur,natural beauty,andculturalvibrancy,ismorethanjustadestination;it's ajourneyintotheheartofYorkshire.Itsstreetsbuzzwiththe energyofacitythatrespectsitspastwhileboldlymarchingto‐wardsthefuture.FromtheserenebeautyofRoundhayParkto thebustlingaislesofKirkgateMarket,Leedsoffersamosaicof experiencesthatcatertoeverytasteandinterest.Thecity'srich tapestryofarts,cuisine,andarchitectureinvitesexploration, whileitshiddengemsandsurroundinglandscapesbeckonthe adventurousatheart.Leedsisnotmerelyaplacetovisitbuta worldtobeexperienced,promisingmemoriesthatlingerlong afteryou'vedeparteditsenchantingembrace.Whetheryou're drawnbythecallofhistory,theallureofthearts,orthesimple joyofdiscoveringnewtastesandsights,Leedsstandsreadyto welcomeyouwithopenarmsandanendlessarrayofwonders touncover.So,packyourbags,setyoursightsonYorkshire,and preparetobecaptivatedbytheunforgettablecharmofLeeds.

WhyBeverleyis YourNextMustVisitYorkshire Destination

Locatedashortdistancetothenorthof HullinEastYorkshire,Beverleystandsas apicturesqueandhistoricmarkettown, offeringablendofmedievalcharmand vibrantmodernliving.Withitsstunning landscapes,richheritage,andfriendlyat‐mosphere,Beverleyinvitestravellersto exploreitsuniqueblendofpastand present.Thisarticleaimstointroducepo‐tentialvisitorstothewondersofBeverley, fromitsarchitecturalmarvelsandcul‐turalfestivitiestoitsnaturalbeautyand culinarydelights.

Beverley'slonghistoryresonatesthrough everystreet.Thecrownjewel,Beverley Minster,isagothicmasterpieceknown foritsintricatecarvingsandstained glasswindows,offeringaglimpseinto thetown'sspiritualpast.Anotheremblem ofBeverley'sheritageistheNorthBar,a 15th-centurygatethatonceprotectedthe townfrominvaders.Thesehistorical sites,alongsidetheBeverleyTownHall andtheancientmarketplace,tellthe talesofatownsteepedinhistory,inviting visitorstostepbackintimeandimmerse themselvesinitsstoriedpast.

Beverley'sculturaltapestryisrichanddi‐verse,markedbyitslivelymarkets,arts scene,andfestivals.Beverleyholdstwo marketseachweekonWednesdayand Saturday,botharebusywithafriendlyat‐mosphereandvibrantmixofstalls,sell‐ingfoodfromaroundtheworld,fruitand vegetables,freshlybakedgoods,artsand crafts,andclothing.Therearemorethan 120stallsinSaturdayMarket,with traderscomingasfarafieldasManches‐ter,NottinghamandLincolnshiretosell theirgoods.TheEastRidingTheatreof‐fersayear-roundprogramofperfor‐mances,fromclassicplaystocontempo‐raryproductions.Festivalssuchasthe BeverleyFolkFestivalandtheBeverley FoodFestivalcelebratethetown'smusi‐calheritageandculinaryprowess,provid‐ingentertainmentanddelightsforall ages

Fornatureenthusiastsandadventure seekers,Beverleyisagatewaytothe stunninglandscapesoftheYorkshire Wolds.TheWestwood,avastcommon pastureland,offersscenicwalkingand cyclingpaths,picnicspots,andpanora-

-micviewsofthetown.Nearby,theYork‐shireWoldsWayNationalTrailwinds throughrollinghillsandtranquilcountry‐side,offeringbreathtakingvistasandop‐portunitiesforhiking,birdwatching,and photography.Beverley'sproximitytothe coastalsomeansthatstunningbeaches andcoastalwalksarejustashortdrive away,makingitanidealbaseforexplor‐ingtheYorkshireWolds.

Beverley'sculinarysceneisadelightfor foodlovers,withavarietyofdiningop‐tionsthatcatertoalltastes.Traditional pubsserveheartyYorkshirefareandreal ales,whilecontemporaryrestaurantsof‐ferinnovativedishesmadefromlocally sourcedingredients.Thetown'scafes andtearoomsprovidetheperfectsetting foraleisurelyafternoon,offeringhome‐madecakes,scones,andarangeofteas andcoffees.Whetheryou'reinthemood foragourmetmealorasimplesnack, Beverley'seateriespromiseamemorable gastronomicexperience..

What’sOnInMay

YorkshireDales

RichmondWeeklyArtisanMarket

TheLittleBirdArtisanMarketoffersadiverse,qual‐ity,shoppingexperiencethatcelebratesindependent producersandmakers.Butmorethanthat,it’sabout peopleandthecommunity;meetingtheartisanmak‐ers,conversationwithfriends,andgettingthesocial backintoshopping.WeeklymarketeverySaturday from10thFebruary9am–3pmthroughout2024 MarketPlace,Richmond,DL104PX.

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HawesMayCraftFairs

May4-May6andMay18-May19.10am-4.30pm

Theshowwillfeatureawiderangeofuniquehand madecraftsandartproductscreatedbylocalandre‐gionalmakers.Thecraftsondisplaywillinclude woodproducts,handmadesoaps,cards,knitwear, glassproducts,jewellery,studiopotteryandphotog‐raphy.MarketPlace,Hawes,DL83QX.

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LivingHistory–Tudorweekend

May4-May6.10am-5:00pm

TudorEnglandwasatimeofgreatchange.Come andjoinour‘LivingHistorians’andfindouthowlife wouldhavedifferedbetween1485,thebeginningof thereignofKingHenryV11,and1603withthedeath ofHenry’sgranddaughter,thelastTudormonarch, Elizabeth1.BoltonCastle,nrLeyburn,DL84ET

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LivingHistory-CivilWarWeekend

May26-May27.10am-5:00pm

InAugust1642,thelong-standingdisputebetween KingCharles1andhisparliamenteruptedintoopen warfare.Sevenyearslater,inJanuary1469,the king wasexecutedandforthenextelevenyearsBritain becameaRepublic.BoltonCastlewasheldforthe

kinguntilNovember1645whenthecastlegarrison ranoutoffoodandwasforcedtosurrender. BoltonCastle,nrLeyburn,DL84ET.

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SkiptonBeerFestival

Keighley&CravenCAMRA(CampaignforRealAle)is delightedtoannouncethereturnofSkiptonBeer FestivalinMay2024.Theeventwillbeheldinthe historicTownHall,HighStreet,Skiptonatthefollow‐ingtimes,withpaymentonthedoor.

Therewillbeapprox.70realalesontraditionalgrav‐ityservice,plusrealaleonKeyKeg,andarangeof ciderandperry.Non-beerdrinkerswillalsobe cateredfor,withwine,prosecco,andsoftdrinks.Ex‐cellentpieswillbeavailable,suppliedbylocalbutch‐ers,Stanforth.

Thursday23rdopensat11.00andclosesat22.00

Friday24thopensat11.00andclosesat22.00

Saturday25thopensat11.00andclosesat20.00 CAMRAMembers£1atalltimes

Nonmembers£4atalltimes.

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SwaledaleFestival

Saturday25MaytoSaturday8June

SwaledaleFestivalreturnsin2024withabroadse‐lectionofthefinestmusiciansandartistsfromYork‐shire,elsewhereinthecountryandaroundtheworld. Therewillbealargenumberofhands-onevents suchasworkshops,walksandcraftdemonstrations, withafocusonparticipation,landscapeandclimate change.

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ClaphamArtGroupAnnualExhibition

May25-May2910am-5:00pm

Allnewandoriginalartworkisonshow.Framedand mountedpaintings,sketchesandcardsforsale.

ClaphamVillageHallCrossHawLaneClapham NorthYorkshireLA28HR

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YorkshireCoast

TonyCraggatCastleHowardSculpture

3rd Mayto24th September

ThisisCastleHoward’sfirsteverheadlinecontem‐porarysculptureexhibition.Enjoyingtheartworks againstthebackdropofourbeautifulGardensand landscapes,andinsidethemagnificentHouse,will makeforamagicalartisticexperience.Viewingthe outdoorsculpturesisincludedinGardenstickets, andindoorandoutdoorsculpturesandworksonpa‐perisincludedinHouse&Gardenstickets.

CastleHoward,Malton,NorthYorkshireYO607DA

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FalconryatWhitbyAbbey

May4thtoMay6th

Englishfalconryisacenturiesoldpursuittradition‐allypracticesthroughouthistorybythenobleandti‐tled.Hawkswerekeptatcastles,countryhouses andevenabbeystoprovidesportandsupplygame forthelarder.Ourshortfalconrypresentationswill revealsomeofthoseancienttraditionsandintro‐duceyoutoafewofthemostpopularhuntingbirds flownbyourancestors.

TheFalconrydisplayswilltakeplaceintheCloister areaoftheabbeywhichisattheendofthevisitor onewayroute.Displayswilltakeplaceat11am,1pm and3pmandlastforapproximately30minutes.

AbbeyLn,WhitbyYO224JT

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WildlifePhotographeroftheYearExhi‐bitionBridlington

4May-14July2024

The59thWildlifePhotographeroftheYearExhibi‐tion,exceptionalimageswhichcapturefascinating animalbehaviour,spectacularspeciesandthe breathtakingdiversityofthenaturalworld. SewerbyHallandGardens,ChurchLane,Sewerby, BridlingtonYO151EA

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MedievalRe-enactmentWeekend Bridlington

May4thandMay5th

Comealongandmeetcuriouscharactersinme‐dievallivingencampments,marvelatmedievalsol‐dierspreparingforcombatandwatchthrillingbattle sequences.Engageinmedievalkitchendemonstra‐tions,captivatingcraftdisplays,feudalfashionwork‐shops,dramaticarcheryshowsandmuchmore.This fantasticweekendisbroughttoyoubySirJohnSav‐ilesHouseholdandwillbefunforallthefamily. SewerbyHallandGardens,ChurchLane,Sewerby, BridlingtonYO151EA

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RaceTheWavesBridlington

May11-May12.

ThisuniqueeventwithintheUKmotoringcalendar reuterstoBridlington.Heartheroaroftheengines asvintagevehiclesandmotorbikesracealong BridlingtonSouthBeach!SouthMarineDrive, Bridlington,YO153JH

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BridlingtonKiteFestival

Someoftheworld’slargestinflatablekiteswilltake totheskiesabovethedramaticcliffsoftheEast YorkshirecoastfortheannualBridlingtonKiteFesti‐val.Kitesofalldescriptions,sizesandcolourswill taketotheairfortwodaysofaerialdisplaysover SewerbyFields.Fromflyingfrogstosky-highsnakes andleapinglizardstodaredevildragons,scoresof exoticinflatableswilladdasplashofcolourtothe clifftopsabovethepopularseasideresortof Bridlington.Alongsidethekitestherewillbefood anddrinkstalls,fairgroundridesandchildren'senter‐tainment,makingitanaction-packed,fun-filledfesti‐valforallthefamily.

SewerbyRoad,Sewerby,Bridlington,YO151ER

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ScarboroughCastleandKidsRule!

May25thtoJune2nd

Getreadyforarightroyalknees-upatourKidsRule!

eventsthisMayhalf-term.Joinusinthegroundsof ScarboroughCastlewithhands-onactivitiesand fresh-airfamilyfun.ScarboroughCastle,Castle Road,Scarborough,NorthYorkshireYO111HY

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WhitbyFishnShipsFestival

May18th-May19th

ApackedweekendoffamilyfuninWhitby.Art,street entertainment,music,andhistorycombineforthis uniqueweekend.NewQuayRoad,Whitby,North YorkshireYO211DH

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RSPBPuffinandGannetCruises

May4thOnwards

ThetoweringcliffsatBempton,partofYorkshire's stunningheritagecoast,comealiveeachyearwith almosthalfamillionseabirdsincludingtheiconic PuffinandtheUK'slargestseabirdtheGannet.Sail‐ingfromBridlingtonHarbourwiththeRSPBaboard thefamousMVYorkshireBelleisachancetoget nose-to-beakwiththestarsoftheshowonanincred‐iblewildlifeadventure.

Onathreehourjourneyofdiscoverypassengerswill sailtoBempton’s400-footchalkcliffsascloudsof seabirdsswoop,soarandcircleaboveandaround theboat.RSPBvolunteersareonhandtoidentify what'swhatandtheon-boardcommentarygivesa uniqueinsightintotheseabirdspectacle.Fornature loversofallages,thisisthestuffthatmemoriesare madeof.YorkshireBelleStand,Bridlington,Harbour EastYorkshireYO151JD

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BridlingtonVIntageRally

Sunday12thMayfrom11am-5pm.

EastYorkshireThoroughbredCarClubmemberswill showcasetheirvintageandclassicvehiclesinour grounds.Withcars,motorcycles,lightcommercial andotherhistoricvehicles,thisisachancetoadmire decadesofmotoringhistoryinapictureperfectloca‐tion.We’llbringacoupleofourowntotheparty,in‐cludinga1960Routemasterbus.Pluswe’llfireup thewoodfiredpizzaoveninourrestoredvintage trailerandspinabsolutelythebestNeapolitanpiz‐zas.BurtonAgnesHallandGardens,BurtonAgnes, Driffield,EastYorkshireYO254NB

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BridlingtonFoodFestival 12thand26thofMay.

Theever-growingBridlingtonFoodFestivalwillbe heldonKingStreettwiceinMay..Thispopular

heldonKingStreettwiceinMay..Thispopular festivalhasbeencreatedbylocalbusinesswoman AngelaLangton,whoseparentswereformermarket stallholdersfor30yearsontheKingStreetsite.The eventhasbeengrowinginpopularitysinceitsincep‐tionlastyear,witheachfestivalgettingbiggerand better.KingStreet,Bridlington,EastYorkshire YO152DQ.

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WhitbyAbbeyandKidsRule!

May25th-June2nd.

Travelbackintimeandmeetcharactersfromthe pastatourKidsRuleeventsthisMayhalf-term.Join usatWhitbyAbbeyforpiratethemedhands-onactiv‐itiesandfresh-airfamilyfun.WhitbyAbbey,Abbey Lane,Whitby,NorthYorkshireYO224JT

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WestYorkshire

SaltaireArtsTrail

4thMay-6thMay

SaltaireArtsTrailisacommunityartseventheldan‐nuallyinMay.Itoffersanimaginativevisualartspro‐gramme,celebratingthevillage’srichheritage,and offeringopportunitiestobothemergingandestab‐lishedartists.TheArtsTrailpridesitselfinreaching outtonewaudiencesandmakingartaccessibleto allbyusingimaginativevenues–theinternationally recognisedSaltsMill,publicbuildings,thehomesof Saltaireresidentsandoutdoorspacesaround Saltaire,todisplayvisualartoutsideoftraditional settings,aswellasdeliveringnewexhibitionsand commissions.SaltaireVillage,Saltaire,BD183JS

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KeighleyBusMuseumOpenDay

Sunday5thMay

Ourfirstofficialpublicopendaywilltakeplaceon Sunday5thMay2024,andwillcoincidewiththe100 yearanniversaryofthe1924KeighleyClough,the World’soldestsurvivingdoubledecktrolleybusand willincludefreebusservicesoflocalbusesrunning aroundKeighley.Includedwillbevisitingcargroups, stalls,refreshmentsandentertainmentssoplease calldownandseeusandmeettheBoardforagreat familydayout.5RiverTechnologyPark,Riverside, Keighley,WestYorkshire,BD214JP

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RealFoodMarketIlkley

5thMay

TheRealFoodIlkleyMarketisacelebrationoflo‐callyproducedfinefoodanddrinkintheheartofIlk‐ley,onthefirstSundayofeverymonthwithproduce fromfreshbread,cakesandglutenfreebakesto currysauces,cheeses,condimentsandcrepes. Stallsalsoincludeorganicmeatandveg,brownies, trufflesandherbsfromlocalproducersandindepen‐dentretailers.TheGrove,Ilkley,LS298HB

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OpenDayatTempleNewsham

5thMay

Explorethehistoricmansionwithhiddentreasures, encounterrarebreedanimalsatHomeFarmand strollthroughtheimpressivegroundsandgardens. TempleNewsam,Leeds,LS150AE.

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NorthLeedsFoodFestival

11thMay-12thMay

StreetFood,chefdemonstrations,livemusic,funfair andmuchmore,VotedtheUK’snumber1nonmusic festival.RoundhayPark,Leeds,LS82HH.

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LeedsJazzFestival

23rd-28thMay

LeedsJazzFestivalwillreturnforit’sthirdyearfrom 23rd-28thMay2024.Withtwoyearsunderour belts,wecontinuetouniteandcelebratethemusi‐cians,venues,promoters,audiencesandorganisa‐tionswhoarepartoftheLeedsJazztapestry-whilst showcasingthebestoflocal,nationalandinterna‐tionalmusic.Theinauguraleventtookplacebe‐tween1stand12thJune2022.Theprogrammefea‐turedavarietyoffreetoaccesseventsandticketed showcases,representingthewidediversityofJazz inthecity,withsomethingforeveryone,fromthe mostdie-hardjazzfanaroundtoafirsttimeat‐tendee.19Venuesacrossthecity.

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HaworthSteampunkWeekend 4thMay-5thMay

AnewandexcitinggatheringinHaworth.Onoffer aretheBronteParsonageMuseumandRailwayMu‐seumvisits,walks(evenwithghosts),tradersand trains,teaduellingandareturnofthenewandinter‐estingfeaturessuchasFunDogShow,alongwithan auction.Localpubentertainmentwillkeepyoubusy rightintotheevening.MainStreet,Haworth,Keighley, WestYorkshire,BD228DP

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BradfordSuperSoapboxChallenge

5thMay

It’llbeagreatdayoutforallthefamilywithcontinual commentaryandalltheactionvisibleonlargefor‐matscreensasthebravesoapboxracershurtle downourhugeramp.Aswellastheexcitementon thecourseitself,there’llbeafunfair,livemusicand lotsoflocalfoodanddrinkoutletstochoosefrom. Watchoutforourcelebrityguest!You’llbeableto meetourfavouritechampionracer,SirSidneyCar‐talottoo!Don’tforget,forspectators,thisisaFREE communityevent,soyoureallyhavenoexcusenot tobethere!

Kirkgate,Bradford,WestYorkshire,BD11TQ

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IlkleyCarnival

6thMay

IlkleyCarnival2024startsat11amonMonday6 MaywithitsspectacularparadebeginningonThe GroveandfinishingatEastHolmesFieldshow‐groundwhichwillbehometoheadlineacts,afun dogshow,tradeandcharitystallsandahostoffree children’sactivitiesfromthecrafttenttoPunchand Judy.Ilkley,WestYorkshire,LS299LW

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BaildonBeerFestival

17thMay-18thMay

Fantasticbeerfestivalnowenteringit'sthirdyear. HeadlinedbySaltaireBreweryandNorthernMonk Brewco,withlivemusic,streetfood.

SandalPrimarySchool,WestLane,Baildon,West Yorkshire,BD175DH.

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ChallengeFestivalBingley

24thMay-26thMay

thiscommunity-drivenmusiceventwillspanthree daysfeaturingPeterAndre,EllieSax,SuzieHopwood andGarethGates.

Day1featuresanoutdoorcinemawithlocalfilms andablockbusterscreening

Day2offersafreemusicextravaganza,theatre, dance,andlocaldisplays,culminatinginalightpa‐rade

Day3concludeswithaticketed90sand00smusic eventfeaturingA-ListersandaDJtokeeptheparty going

Additionally,therewillbemarkets,avarietyofglobal foods,drinks,andmuchmoreMyrtlePark,Myrtle Place,Bradford,WestYorkshire,BD162LF

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SaltaireArtsTrail

4thMay-6thMay

SaltaireArtsTrailisacommunityartseventheldan‐nuallyinMay.Itoffersanimaginativevisualartspro‐gramme,celebratingthevillage’srichheritage,and offeringopportunitiestobothemergingandestab‐lishedartists.TheArtsTrailpridesitselfinreaching outtonewaudiencesandmakingartaccessibleto allbyusingimaginativevenues–theinternationally recognisedSaltsMill,publicbuildings,thehomesof Saltaireresidentsandoutdoorspacesaround Saltaire,todisplayvisualartoutsideoftraditional settings,aswellasdeliveringnewexhibitionsand commissions.SaltaireVillage,Saltaire,BD183JS

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TodmordenFolkFestival

3rdMay-5thMay

TodmordenFolkFestivalisawonderful,grassroots festivalhostedbylocalvolunteersthroughoutTod‐morden’shistoricbuildingsandsquaresonMay BankHoliday.Thewholetownisbroughttolifewith morrisdancing,livemusic,workshops,craftandthe‐atreinacelebrationoffolkarts.

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HebdenBridgeBurlesqueFestival

2ndMay-5thMay

Whatstartedasasmalltwodayeventin2013has swelledtobecomethebiggestBurlesqueWeekender intheUK,withperformerstravellingfromasfar awayasmainlandEuropeandtheUStotakepartin theaward-winningevent.

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TodmordenCarnival

25thMay

Adayoutprovidingfunandentertainmentforallthe family.Thethemeforthisyear’sCarnivalis‘The WonderfulworldofVideoGames’.Theparadestarts fromSanworthStreetat12.30pm,makingitswayto CentreValePark.

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PennineSpringMusicFestival

27thMay-1stJune

PennineSpringMusictakesplaceeachyearinthe villageofHeptonstall.Singersandplayersfromthe localareaandfurtherafieldgatherperformthree concertsintheweek,on28th,30thMayand1st June.Allconcertstakeplaceinthehistoricchurchof StThomasinHeptonstallvillageat7.30pm.Weare delightedthisyearthatacclaimedpianistMartin Roscoeisjoiningusforthefestival,.

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HolmfirthfestivalofFolk

May10th-May12th

Holmfirthisasmallpenninetownwhichcomesto lifeduringtheFestivalofFolk.Therehasbeenafolk festivalinHolmfirthformorethan40years.Infact 2024willbethe46th!Weprideourselvesonproduc‐ingacommunitybasedfestivalinvolvingschools,lo‐caltalent,mostbusinessesinthetownand,of course,asmallbandofvolunteers.

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NorthYorkshire

BreweryOpenDayRipon

Saturday4thofMay.

RaiseaglassandenjoyadayoffamilyfunatHam‐bletonBrewery'sOpenDay.Samplethebestbeers, indulgeindeliciousstreetfood,enjoyabrewerytour andgroovetolivemusicbyTheBootleggers.

HambletonBrewery,MelmerbyGreenLane,Ripon, HG45NB.

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YorkRacesDanteFestival

Wed15-Fri17May

DanteFestivalissettoreturntoYorkRacecourse from15th-17thMay2024undoubtedlythecourse willcomealiveonceagainwiththeelectricatmos‐pherethemeetisfamedfor.Thefestivalattractsa diversecrowd,includingavidracingfans,socialites, andfamilies.Itisanopportunityforpeopletowit‐nesstop-classracing,experiencetheexcitementof bettingontheirfavouritehorses,andenjoyadayout inalivelyandenjoyablesetting.

RacecourseRoad,KnavesmireRoad,YorkYO231EX

DuncombeParkCountryFair

MondayMay6th

TheoriginalcountryfairofNorthYorkshiresince 1982inthebeautifulestateofDuncombePark.A fantasticdayoutforallthefamily!DuncombePark, Helmsley,NorthYorkshire,YO625EB

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MaltonMonthlyFoodMarket

SaturdayMay11th.

EverysecondSaturdayoftheMonth,theMalton

MonthlyFoodMarketreturnswithspecialistfood stalls,streetfood,musicandbagsoffoodiefun! MarketPlace,Malton,NorthYorkshireYO177LX

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MaltonFoodLoversFestival

May25th-May27th

SetacrossthestreetsofYorkshire’sFoodCapital, MaltonFoodLoversFestivalisacelebrationofYork‐shire'sfinestproduce&cooking. Expectover100artisanstalls,deliciousstreetfood, talks,tastings,celebritychefs,demos,festivalbar, livemusic&much,muchmore.MarketPlace,Mal‐ton,NorthYorkshireYO177LX.

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MedievalMayDay

May7th-May8th

Theeventwillfeaturelivinghistorydemonstrations oflifeinthemedievalperiodwithhourlyeventsin thevillage.Forchildrenandkidsatheartthereare activitiessuchasanarcherycontestanddancingat themaypole.MurtonPark,Murton,York,YO195UF.

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DungeonLatesYorkDungeon

May4th,11th,18th,25th.

RunningSaturdaysfrom6.30pmandlastingfor60 minutes,youandyourdespicablegroupwillbeled throughourDungeonShows,butthistimewitheven moretwistsandturnsandsaucierjokesthanusual, youwon’tknowwhethertolaughorscream!.The YorkDungeonLatesmashesuptheatre,specialef‐fectsandintriguingstorytellingwithwit,humour,and plentyofedge-of-the-seatsurprisesforanafterhoursexperiencelikenoother.TheYorkDungeon,12 CliffordStreet,York,YO19RD.

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HarrogateRoyalHallOpenDay

Wednesday1stofMay

TheRoyalHallisaGradeII*listedEdwardianperfor‐mancehallandtheatrelocatedjustontheoutskirts ofHarrogateTownCentre.Withits950-seatcapac‐ity,spectaculardécorandlargeversatilefloorspace, theRoyalHallprovidesabreath-takingsetting.Over 100-years-old,theRoyalHallwasre-openedby PrinceCharlesin2008followinganeight-millionpoundrestoration.Seebehindthesceneswitha guidedtourononeofouropendays.RoyalHall, RiponRoadHarrogateHG12SY.

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FullyChargedShow-EverythingElec‐tricNorth

24thMay-26thMay

EverythingElectricNORTHisafun-filled,knowledge packedfestivalofelectrification.ReturningtoHarro‐gate,withanewname(formerlycalledFullyCharged LIVE)overthreedaysinMay.Designedtoinspire peopleto#StopBurningStuff,thisyear’sshowinclu-

-desanarrayofvisitorattractions,dozensof‘live sessions’andanexhibitionofhundredsofcompa‐nies,withelectricvehiclesofallshapesandsizes, andahugeselectionofhomeenergyoptionstoo.

YorkshireEventCentre,GreatYorkshireShowground, Harrogate,HG28NZ.

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RipleyCastleMarket

Sunday26thofMay

Themonthlymarketisalwaysfullofamazinglocal talentandartisanproduce.

TheCastle’sGardensandGroundswillbefreeof chargeonRealMarketdays.

Ripley,Harrogate,HG33AY.

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RipleyCastleDecorativeHomeand SalvageShow

10thMayto12thMay

Packedwithexcellentsalvageandindustrialitems, periodhomefixturesandfittings,decorativeandar‐chitecturalantiques,gardenfurnitureandstatuary, restoredandup-cycledfurnitureandbeautifuloneoffhomewares.Ripley,Harrogate,HG33AY.

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RipleyCastleGreatBritishMotorShow

Monday27thMay

PackingRipley’smagnificentdeerparkwillbea sweepingdisplayofhundredsofclassiccarsfrom alleras,plusclassicmotorcycles,kitcars,custom, modernclassics,vans,lightcommercials,trucksand LandRovers.Ripley,Harrogate,HG33AY.

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YorkshireGameandCountryFair Scampston

18thMay-19thMay

Anidealopportunitytoexperienceallthecountry‐sidehastooffer–fromavastarrayofcountry sportstofinefoodsandanimals-andit’snotjustfor thecountrysportsenthusiastbutallofthefamilyto enjoythroughouttheweekend.ScampstonHall,Mal‐ton,NorthYorkshire,YO178NG

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SportscarsinTheParkNewbyHall

5Mayat10:00am-3:00pm

SportsCarsintheParkisbackforanothershowat NewbyHallthisspring.It’sareallyfantasticdayout forthewholefamily,withagreatatmosphereand yourticketincludesfreeentryintoNewbyHall’s amazinggroundsadventureplayground.NewbyHall &Gardens,Ripon,NorthYorkshire,HG45AE.

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SouthYorkshire

SheffieldChamberMusicFestival

17th-25thMay

Our40thAnniversaryFestivalhasbeenprogrammed byGuestCuratorcellistStevenIsserlis,“oneofthe greatestcellistsofalltime”ClassicFM. Acclaimedworldwideforhismusicianshipandtech‐nicalmastery,Stevenenjoysadistinguishedcareer asasoloist,chambermusician,educator,authorand broadcaster.We’redelightedandhonouredthathe hascuratedtheFestivalin2024.Stevenhasinvited Ensemble360andgueststocelebratethecentenary yearofGabrielFauré,oneofhisgreatmusicalloves

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WestonParkMayFayre

19thMay

Preparetobeamazed!andcomealongtoWeston ParkMayFayreatWestonPark,SheffieldonSunday 19May2024forawonderfulnostalgicdayoutwith allofyourfamily.WestonPark,WesternBank, Sheffield,S102TP

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SheffieldFoodFestival

25th-27thMay

Oneofthecity'slargestfreetoattendeventsforall thefamily,thefestivalisabustlingexhibitionof Sheffield’sthrivingfood&drinkscene,withover50 traderstakingpart,manyofwhicharebasedlocally. Onceagain,thefestivalwillbesplitintofourareas, withthetraditionalStreetFoodsection,anArtisan Market,theInfoVillageandthenaMainStage&Bar. PeaceGardens,PinstoneStreet,Sheffield,S12HH

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RexMarketSheffield

26thMay

AnoutdoormarketbasedinKelhamIsland,theevent showcasesanarrayofindependentSheffieldbusi‐nesses,includinglocalmakers,streetfoodand drink.Expectanotherspeciallycuratedselectionof stalls,witheverythingfromartandjewellerytocloth‐ing,ceramics,florals,craftsandmore!

RexMarket,36-42NeepsendLane,Sheffield,S38AU

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FlavoursFoodFestival

16thMay-19thMay

Bigandbetterthaneverbefore,thefoodfestival haveover60stalls, livemusic,cookingdemonstra‐tions,entertainmentandguaranteedgoodtimes.

TheGlassWorks,Barnsley,S701GW ViewWebsite

DoncasterFakeFestival

4thMay

AFakeFestivalisafabulousopportunityforfamilies andlocalcommunitiestoenjoyafunpackedmusic dayouttogetherattheirlocalplayingfield,village green,sportsfieldorcollegecampus.It'sachance tomeetupwithfriendsandtolistentosomegreat livebands.EachFestivalmakesamarkonthelocal communityandquicklybecomesanannualeventto lookforwardto.UKtributebandsperformateach FakeFestivalsandarespecificallychosentoplease awideaudiencerange,givingtheeventsmaximum appeal.Professionaltouringactsintheirownright, theyprovidethehighlightofthedayseventsand bringatruesummermusicfestivalexperiencewith songsthateverybodyloves.Outsidethemarqueeis the"EntertainmentZone,"alargefencedareaforen‐tertainmentstandstokeepkidsandfestivalgoers amusedplustheall-importantfoodstandsthatare essentialforkeepingtheaudiencefedintruefestival style.

ThorneRoad,Wheatle,ySouthYorkshire,DN25DY.

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DoncasterSteampunkSpectacular

11thMay

Thisisanall-dayeventwithpointsofinterestandac‐tivitiestakingplacethroughouttheCityCentrein‐cludingtheMarketSquare,MansionHouse,Mining StatueonStSepGate,TheTouristInformationCen‐treandDanumGalleryLibraryandMuseum.

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DoncasterAntiqueandCollectorsFair

27thMay

Upto400stalls.buyingandsellingjewellery,ceram‐ics,oldtoys,vintage,retro,clocks,watches,glass, medals,smallfurniture,vintageclothing,gold,silver, diamonds,coins,vintageteasets,generalantiques andmuch,muchmore!TheGrandstandLegerWay, Doncaster,SouthYorkshire,DN26BB

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DeliciousDoncasterFoodandDrink Festival

31stMay-2ndJune

Prepareyourtastebudsforatreat!Overthreedays. DoncasterCityCentrewillplayhosttoDoncaster’s annualfoodieeventoftheyear.

DoncasterCityCentre,SouthYorkshire,DN13PB

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WorldMarketSheffield

27thApril-1stMay

TheWorldMarketisbackinthecitycentre,inand aroundthePeaceGardens27Apr-1May.World foods,gifts,treatsandanarrayofstallstobrowse!

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MayDayMayDaySheffield

4thMay-6thMay

Jointheteamandsetsailandexplorethehistoryof airsearescue.Getcraftyandmakeahelicopter, jumponboardourRNLIlifeboat,planarescuewith HMCoastguardandmeetmembersofanairambu‐lancecrew!Plusexploretheusualthreefloorsof hands-onhistory.Normalmuseumadmissionprices apply.NationalEmergencyServicesMuseum,Old Police/FireStation,WestBar,Sheffield,S38PT.

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OpenUpSheffield

4thMay-12thMay

With100+studiostakingpart,it'soneofthelargest openstudioeventsoutsideofLondonandhelps showcasesomeofSheffield'sfinestcreativetalents. Takingplaceovertwoweekends,it'sachanceto meetawiderangeoflocalartists,discusstheirprac‐ticeandgetaglimpseintothespaceswherethe magicofartmakinghappens.You’llalsobeableto purchaseoriginalartworkswhileyou'rethere.

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GravesParkCountryShow

6thMay

Comealongandenjoyagreatfamilydayoutinthe parkwithlotstoseeanddo,including:Extreme MountainBikeShow,ArtisanCraft,PetDogShow, OwlsandBirdsofPreyDisplay,Tractors,FerretRac‐ing,FoodandExhibitorStalls,ArenaEntertainment, CostumeCharacters,FamilyFunFair,GravesPark AnimalFarmandPetsCorner,andtheparkincludes FantasticChildren’sPlayground,beautifulparkland, andmuchmore!GravesPark,HemsworthRoad,Nor‐ton,Sheffield,S88LJ.

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SheffieldEsteliTwoPeaksBikeRide

SundayMay19th

ThisthrillingeventwilltakeplaceattheHallamshire Tennis&SquashClub..Thebikerideissettocom‐menceatthecrackofdawnonthespecifieddate. Thebestpart?Admissionisabsolutelyfree!Partici‐pantscanexpectachallengingyetrewardingexperi‐enceastheyconquertwopeaksinSheffield.So,lace upthosecyclingshoes,dustoffyourhelmet,andget readytopedalyourwaythroughthisexhilarating journey.Thisisanopportunitynottobemissedfor avidcyclistsandadventureseekersalikeand romisesanunforgettableexperiencethatwilltest yourendurance.

716EcclesallRoad,Sheffield,S118TA.

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EastYorkshire

GoodThingsMarket

2ndJune

GoodThingsMarketwillbebringingyoutraders fromacrossHull,theNorthandevenfurther!Expect makers,creators,artists,bakers,moversandshak‐ersbringingyouprint/jewellery/homeware/art/ vintage/ceramics/food/drinks/music/plants andmoregoodthings.

FruitMarket,,HumberStreet,Hull,HU11UU.

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MaritimeCityGuidedTours

DatesthroughoutMay.

ExploreHull’srichmaritimehistorywithaguided tourofthecitycentre.

Agroupofdedicatedvolunteerswhoareaccredited WhiteBadgetoursguidesareofferingguidedtours foryoutolearnmoreaboutHullandhowthecityhas beenshapedbyitspast,presentandfuture.

HullandEastRidingMuseumofArcheology,36High Street,Hull,HU11NQ

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BeverleyandEastRidingEarlyMusic Festival

24thMay-26thMay

TheBeverley&EastRidingEarlyMusicFestivalwas establishedin1988tocelebratethisgloriouscounty town’shistoricassociationwithmusiciansfromme‐dievaltimes.Blessedwithawealthofextraordinarily richecclesiasticalbuildings,andawealthofmusical carvingsinstone&woodinbothBeverleyMinster andStMary’sChurch,Beverleyistheperfectplace forafestivalofearlymusic.

Beverley,EastYorkshireHU178DL

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BurnbyHallTulipFestival

Until11thMay

TheannualTulipFestivalatBurnbyHallGardens, Pocklingtonisalwaysaverypopulareventandpro‐videsacolourfulandvibrantbeginningtothenew season.bestknownforourimpressiveNationalCol‐lectionofoveronehundredvarietiesofHardyWater Lily,whichbloomonthetwoornamentallakesinthe summer,theTulipFestivalattractsmanythousands ofvisitorstoPocklington'suniqueGardensinthe spring.BurnbyHallGardens&Museum,TheBalk, Pocklington,EastYorkshireYO422QF

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AfternoonRacingatBeverley

May14th

BeverleyRacecoursefirstopeneditsdoorsin1690, andcountlessthousandsthroughtheyearshaveen‐joyedaday’sracingattheiconicWestwoodtrack eversince,allowingforashortbreakasanairbase duringthewar,whenthetrack’sfamousuphillfinish actuallybecamearunway.Gatesopen–12:10First race–14:10Lastrace–17:40.

BeverleyRacecourse,YorkRoad,Beverley,East YorkshireHU178QZ

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HandsOnHistoryMuseum

11thMayand25thMay

TheHandsonHistoryMuseum,intheoldGrammar SchoolwhereWilliamWilberforcestudied,houses thestoryofHullanditspeople.Entrytothemuseum isfree.HandsonHistoryincludesafascinating glimpseintoVictoriantimes,theStoryofHulland alsofeaturestheEgyptianGallery.Thisgalleryis hometoagenuine2,600yearoldmummyand uniquereplicasofKingTutankhamen’streasures.

HandsOnHistoryMuseum,SouthChurchSide, Hull,HU11RR

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2024OpenArtExhibition

Until22ndSeptember

EachyeartheOpenExhibitionprovidesanexciting opportunityforartiststodisplayandsellartwork. Visitorscanexpecttoseeafascinatingarrayofart‐workincludingimpressivepaintings,photography andtextiles,aswellasanumberofstrikingsculp‐turesandceramics,mostofwhichwillbeforsale. FerensGallery,QueenVictoriaSquare,Hull,HU13RA ViewWebsite

HullStar-Con 4thMay

Star-ConwillbringyouGuestsfromTV,Filmand Gaming,ComicArtists,Props&Attractions,Cosplay zoneandmuchmore.DOUBLETREEHILTONHOTEL, 24Ferensway,KingstonUponHull,HU28NH

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HullOldTownGuidedWalks

DatesthroughoutMay

JoinHullTourGuidePaulSchofieldforawalking touraroundHull’sOldTownandexperience800 yearsofthecity’sfascinatinghistory.Allwelcome£5 perperson.2pmfromQueenVictoriaStatue,Queen VictoriaSquare.

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