YORK EAST RIDING
beyond York
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A visit to East Yorkshire is the start of a great journey Whether
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walking and cycling on the Yorkshire Wolds enjoying a city break in
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Hull exploring the stunning market town of Beverley or heading to
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the Yorkshire coast to see seabirds you will have a fantastic visit
The Yorkshire Wolds is a relatively small crescent of rolling chalky countryside, arcing from glorious Filey with its miles of golden beaches in the north to bustling Hessle, home of the world-famous Humber Bridge, in the south.
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The Yorkshire Wolds Way 79 mile National Trail extends through the East Riding of Yorkshire into Ryedale, featuring the widest of wide open spaces, the bluest of endless skies - the Yorkshire Wolds landscape is the perfect place for anyone looking to escape the rat race. Visit the locations that inspired artist David Hockney, who has artwork featuring at two hugely successful exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts in London and at the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Germany. Whether you’re looking for an active break on two feet, two wheels or four hooves, a culture break, or a relaxing few days just taking in some great views and great food, the Yorkshire Wolds won’t disappoint. From the peace of the countryside to the buzz of the city, Hull the 2017 City of Culture, is a change of pace. The cobbled streets of the city’s Old Town transports visitors back to days gone by when Hull
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was trading with the medieval Hanseatic League. Visit our free Museums Quarter where you can track Hull’s course through the history books. Hull is also blessed to be home to the spectacular aquarium The Deep - home to a whopping 3,500 sea creatures including a pair of Green Sawfish, sharks, rays and a colony of Gentoo penguins. Why not take a stroll along the Marina to the retro Fruit Market, home to an abundance of new creative and cultural venues including the world’s only Museum of Club Culture alongside art galleries and eateries. Add Football and Super League Rugby and you have a great destination.