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Welcome Contents
A warm ‘Go Yorkshire’ welcome Harrogate 3 West Yorkshire 10
Welcome to the Winter edition of our online Go Yorkshire magazine The Yorkshire Dales 4 West Yorkshire Events 11
to give you some inspiration of what is happening in the coming
months. North and East Yorkshire 5-6 Leeds Museums and 12
Events Galleries
This digital magazine will hopefully inspire you to visit some of the
amazing places and attractions we have in the United Kingdom’s North York Moors, East 7 Discover Bradford and 13
largest county. This edition includes a spotlight on the West Coast and The Wolds District
Yorkshire area of Bradford and District and very timely this is too
as it has just made the longlist for the UK City of Culture for 2025. South Yorkshire 8 Christmas in York 14
Awarded every 4 years by the Government, the winner will be
announced in Spring 2022 and we wish Bradford the best of luck South Yorkshire Events 9
with their outstanding bid as they strive to succeed the current
A Walk Around Hackfall 15
incumbent Coventry. Woods
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Harrogate
The elegant Victorian spa-town of Harrogate has been The Turkish Baths – providing opulent relaxation since 1897, if relaxation is
what you need, look no further.
enticing visitors since the 17th century and is now a thriving
Royal Pump Museum – visit the strongest sulphur wells in Europe where
town with magnificent and imposing hotels, boutique shops, people used to visit every summer.
busy restaurants and an events calendar that is never empty. Valley Gardens and The Stray – enjoy a picnic in the wide-open spaces of
It also has 200 acres of public parkland right in the centre, Harrogate.
known as the Stray, giving Harrogate a unique spacious feel. RHS Garden Harlow Carr – one of the five public gardens ran by the RHS, it
The Grade II listed Valley Gardens is known for its floral has been a popular display garden since 1946. And there is a Betty’s Tearoom
there too!
displays and this family friendly area attracts 3 million visitors
Mercer Art Gallery – has stunning collections and exhibitions of 19th and 20th
every year. century fine art.
Stockeld Park – a Grade I listed country house and estate that has a maze and
Don’t Miss 2022 family events all year round.
Harrogate Spring Flower Show – 21-24 April (Great Yorkshire Showground) DID YOU KNOW?
The Great Yorkshire Show – 12-15 July (Great Yorkshire Showground) Harrogate hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1982. The UK entry Bardo
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show – 16-18 September (Newby Hall) finished 7th with Germany’s Nicole taking the trophy with her song ‘A Little Bit
of Peace’.
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The Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales is a unique region of contrasts and
beauty, diverse wildlife habitats and a rich cultural heritage.
Appreciated by local families and visitors, there are twenty
main Dales to explore, all very different and all providing the
most breath-taking unspoilt countryside for long walks and
amazing scenery.
Don’t Miss Interesting Facts
Wensleydale Railway
Most of the Yorkshire Dales are named after their rivers but
Ribblehead Viaduct
Wensleydale is named after the small market town that produced
Blacksheep Brewery, Masham the crumbly cheese.
Buttertubs Pass The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of 15 in the UK.
Bolton Abbey Estate
There is a species of moss that only grows in the Yorkshire Dales.
Middleham Castle
There are nearly 1100 farms in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Malham Cove
Lead Mining was common in the Yorkshire Dales in the 19th century.
The Forbidden Corner, Middeham
Skipton Town Hall and the Craven Museum
The Yorkshire Dales are known to have over 2500 caves with many
like White Scar Cave, Ingleborough Cave and Stump Cross Caverns
Skipton Castle popular to tour.
Ripon’s Workhouse, Prison/Police and Courthouse Museums
Ingleton Waterfalls Trails
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North and East Yorkshire Winter Illuminations Event
20 November – 4 January
A Thornton Hall Christmas Adventure
27 November – 24 December
Events Stockeld Park
The Adventure Park, Stockeld Park,
Wetherby,North Yorkshire, LS22 4AN
Thornton Hall Country Park
Thornton-in-Craven, Skipton BD23 3TS
www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk
www.stockeldpark.co.uk
Opposite is a list of great days out over the coming weeks for Santa’s Grotto
Winter events. Always check the website of the place you are A Retro Christmas Selected dates in December
26 November-12 December Thorp Perrow Arboretum
visiting before you go so that you are fully aware of the opening Kiplin Hall Bedale DL8 2PS
times, booking procedures and any restrictions that may still be Near Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6AT www.thorpperrow.com
in place. www.kiplinhall.co.uk
Santa Paws
Selected dates in December
The Railway Children Dobbies at York
Baby & Toddler Animal Sessions Magical Christmas Experience 26 November-2 January Upper Poppleton, YO26 6QE
Wednesday’s, Thursday’s, and Fridays. 20 November - 24 December (selected dates) Hull Truck Theatre www.dobbies.com/events
Termtime only. Brimham Rocks Adventure Farm 50 Ferensway, Hull HU2 8LB
Big Sheep & Little Cow Farm Fiddlers Green, HG3 3HB Harrogate www.hulltruck.co.uk Winter Wonderland
www.brimhamrocksadventurefarm.co.uk 3-23 December
Interactive, hands on, guided session aimed at Magical Santa Experience Sewerby Hall
preschool children 6 months - 5 years of age. Get Christmas at Mother Shipton’s Bridlington, YO15 1ED
27 November-23 December (selected dates)
up close and personal with a wide range of small 20 November – 24 December (selected dates) www.sewerbyhall.co.uk
Sledmere House
and large animals touching, holding, feeding, and Mother Shipton’s
even walking! Indoor and outdoor play included Sledmere, Driffield, YO25 3XG
Jack and the Beanstalk
for use before and after your session (including a Santa is flying here to see you! Let the twinkling www.sledmerehouse.com
3 – 31 December
bumpy barrel train ride!). Prebooking essential as lights draw you into the wonder of Mother Stephen Joseph Theatre
group sizes are limited. Shipton’s magical, memory-making Christmas Festive Sightseeing Cruises
experience. Tickets for Christmas at Mother 27 November - 23 December A brand new adaptation of the classic tale with
Aiskew Watermill, The Bridge, Bedale DL8 1AW Shipton’s can be purchased ONLINE ONLY, City Cruises York plenty of silliness and lots to enjoy for young and
www.bigsheeplittlecow.co.uk selected dates through November and December. The Boatyard, Lendal Bridge, York, YO1 7DP old alike! Age guidance 6+.
https://www.cityexperiences.com/york/city-
York City Cruise Mother Shipton’s Cave, Prophecy House, High cruises/festive-sightseeing-cruise/ Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW
Until 26 November Bridge, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD https://www.sjt.uk.com/event/1134/jack_&_the_
City Cruises www.mothershipton.co.uk Christmas Village with Father Christmas beanstalk
King’s Staith Landing & Lendal Bridge Landing 27 November - 23 December (selected dates)
https://www.cityexperiences.com/ Bolton Abbey
Skipton, BD236EX
Christmas at Burton Agnes https://boltonabbey.com/
Until 23 December
Burton Agnes Santa Specials
Rudston Rd, Burton Agnes, Driffield YO25 4NB
27 November - 23 December
www.burtonagnes.com
Bolton Abbey Station
A Kirkgate Christmas Tale Bolton Abbey
Until January 2022 Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AF
York Castle Museum www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk
Tower St, York YO1 9RY Santa’s Grotto
https://www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk/ Chocolate Making with Santa 4 and 11 December
27 November – 23 December Crafty Cat
York Christmas Market - St Nicholas Fair York’s Chocolate Story 272 Hull Road, Anlaby Common, Hull, HU4 7RR
18 November-23 December King’s Square, York, YO1 7LD www.crafty-cat-events.com
York Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square www.yorkschocolatestory.com/events
https://www.visityork.org/christmas
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Storytime with Father Christmas Adventures of Peter Pan - The Pantomime JORVIK Viking Festival 2022 February half-term Sensory trail
4-19 December (selected dates) 14 December – 3 January 19-27 February 2022 19-27 February 2022
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens Bridlington Spa York The Yorkshire Arboretum
York, YO30 1DD South Marine Drive, Bridlington, YO15 3JH Castle Howard, York, YO60 7BY
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough-hall- www.bridspa.com The Vikings are back in York. The Vikings will www.yorkshirearboretum.org
gallery-and-gardens once again be pitching their tents in central York
A Christmas Carol in February 2022 with the welcome return of the February Half Term (Kids Eat Free)
Pickering and Grosmont Santa Specials 17-19 December JORVIK Viking Festival! 21 – 25 February 2022
4-24 December (selected dates) York Mansion House Thorp Perrow Arboretum
North Yorkshire Moors Railway St. Helen’s Square, York YO1 9QL Join us for nine days of living history, hands-on Thorp Perrow, Bedale. DL82PR
Pickering and Grosmont Stations https://www.mansionhouseyork.com/ fun, craft workshops and many other favourite www.thorpperrow.com
www.nymr.co.uk whats?categoryId=5 activities. Tickets for two of our most popular
events - the Viking banquet and the Battle
Magic Mike Christmas Show York Residents Festival Spectacular in the Land of Darkness - will go
5 December 29-30 January 2022 on sale from 06 November 2021 with the full
Bridlington Spa York Citywide programme of events to be released in January.
South Marine Drive, Bridlington, YO15 3JH https://www.visityork.org/events/york-residents-
www.bridspa.com festival https://jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk/
Mother Goose by TaleGate Theatre Chinese New Year
11 December 31 January – 6 February 2022
Pocklington Arts Centre York Citywide
22-24 Market Pl, Pocklington, York YO42 2AR https://www.visityork.org/events/chinese-new-
http://www.pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk/ year
The Giant Who Had It All (And Then Lost It…) York Ice Trail
13 - 23 December 5-6 February 2022
Stephen Joseph Theatre York City Centre
https://www.visityork.org/york-ice-trail
Jemima the Giant has picked up one of everything
on her travels… trouble is, everything keeps Snowdrops in the Woodland
disappearing and she needs your help. Age 5 February – 6 March 2022
guidance 0-5yrs. Burton Agnes
Rudston Rd, Burton Agnes, Driffield YO25 4NB
Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW www.burtonagnes.com
https://www.sjt.uk.com/event/1230/the_giant_
who_had_it_all_and_then_lost_it
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North York Moors, East Coast & The Wolds
North York Moors Don’t Miss (some seasonal)
The North York Moors contains one of the largest expanses of Captain Cook Museum, Whitby Eden Camp, Malton
heather moorland in the UK and has been a National Park since Whitby Abbey North Yorkshire Moors Railway
1952. Although a quarter of the area is under woodland, the geology Stephen Joseph Theatre, Dalby Forest
Scarborough Go Ape, Dalby Forest
is dominated by rocks from the Jurassic period. Peasholm Park, Scarborough Helmsley Walled Garden
East Coast North Bay Railway, Scarborough Filey Beach
Wolds Way Lavender, Malton Filey Bird Garden
Who doesn’t love the seaside! The East coast of Yorkshire is a plenty Beck isle Museum, Pickering RSPB Bempton Cliffs
with amazing seaside resorts for families to enjoy. From Whitby
and Robin Hood’s Bay in the North, to Scarborough, Filey and then Interesting Facts
Flamborough and Bridlington further South, there are resorts to suit
all type of visitors. Legend says that Robin Hood’s Bay is so called after a meeting between Robin
Hood and French pirates who had come to pillage the coast. After the pirates
Wolds surrendered, it is said that Robin returned all the loot to the people who
named the village after him as a thank you.
The Yorkshire Wolds are low hills in North Yorkshire and the East
Riding of Yorkshire. The largest town in the Wolds is Driffield and The oldest house in Britain was unearthed near Seamer, Scarborough and
the Wolds reach the sea at the infamous chalk cliffs of Flamborough dates back to 8500BC.
Head. Bridlington Harbour is the largest shellfish port in Europe.
In Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula turns into a black dog and runs up the famous
199 steps to the graveyard in St Mary’s Church.
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South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire covers an area of 600 square miles and Don’t Miss Barnsley Don’t Miss Rotherham
consists of the four metropolitan boroughs of Sheffield, Calypso Cove Waterpark Magna Science Adventure Centre
Doncaster, Barnsley and Rotherham. Coal mining and steel
Experience Barnsley Museum and Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park
manufacturing have been the predominant industries over
Discovery Centre
the centuries. Here are some of our favourite places to Wentworth Woodhouse and Gardens
visit in South Yorkshire. Cannon Hall Farm Clifton Park and Museum
Cooper Gallery Rotherham Minster
Don’t Miss Sheffield Don’t Miss Doncaster RSPB Dearne Valley - Old Moor
Sheffield Botanical Gardens Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Tropical Butterfly House Doncaster Racecourse
Famous People from South Yorkshire
To name just a few:
National Videogame Museum Danum Gallery, Library and Museum
(DGLAM) Michael Palin and Joe Cocker both come from Sheffield.
Crucible Theatre
Goalkeepers Gordon Banks and David Seaman are Rotherham born and bred.
Peace Gardens Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Dickie Bird, Michael Parkinson and Arthur Scargill all hail from Barnsley.
Doncaster Dome
Jeremy Clarkson, Kevin Keegan and Louis Tomlinson call Doncaster home.
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L.O.L Surprise! – Live VIP Party The Wizard of Oz – The Arena Spectacular
South Yorkshire
19-21 November 10 December
Utilita Arena Sheffield Utilita Arena Sheffield
Broughton Ln, Sheffield S9 2DF Broughton Ln, Sheffield S9 2DF
https://www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk/events/ https://www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk/event/
Events
search?q=lol wizard-of-oz-10Dec2021
Christmas Fayre Santa’s Workshop
21 November 11-23 December (selected dates)
Boston Park Farm Weston Park Museum
Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, DN7 6DSD Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP
https://www.bostonpark.com https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/
Enchanted North Playable Xmas Games Market
26 November-24 December (selected dates) 15 - 23 December
Thornhurst Manor Country Park National Videogame Museum
Home Lane, Owston, Doncaster, DN5 0LR Castle House, Angel Street, Sheffield, S3 8LN
https://www.thornhurstmanor.co.uk/events/ https://thenvm.org/
article/doncaster-fear-factory
Disney On Ice – Find Your Hero
Christmas Adventure Quest 16-19 December
27 November- 2 January Utilita Arena Sheffield
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens Broughton Ln, Sheffield S9 2DF
B6422, Brodsworth DN5 7XJ https://www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk/events
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/
brodsworth-hall-and-gardens Christmas at the Farm
18 – 22 December
Winter Illuminations – Light and Lantern Festival Boston Park Farm
28 November-9 January Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, DN7 6DSD
Yorkshire Wildlife Park https://www.bostonpark.com
Hurst Ln, Auckley, Doncaster DN9 3QY
www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com Snow White – The Fairest Panto in All The Land
27 December 2021 – 9 January 2022
Young Driver – Driving Scheme Sheffield City Hall
for 10–17-Year-Olds Barker’s Pool, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2JA
28 November https://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/events/
Utilita Arena Sheffield search?q=snow+white
Broughton Ln, Sheffield S9 2DF
https://www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk/event/ Festive Raceday
young-driver-28-november-2021 29 December
Doncaster Racecourse
Star Wars Return of the Jedi – In Concert www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
29 November
Sheffield City Hall Star Wars Return of the Jedi – In Concert
Barker’s Pool, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2JA 8 February
https://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/events/ Sheffield City Hall
Here is a list of great days out over the coming weeks for search?q=star+wars Barker’s Pool, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2JA
https://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/events/
Winter events. Always check the website of the place you Amazelab Steam Club: Christmas and Winter search?q=star+wars
are visiting before you go so that you are fully aware of the Wonderland Special (ages 5-11)
5 December Half term Explorer Quest
opening times, booking procedures and any restrictions Cutlery Works 19- 27 February 2022
that may still be in place. 73-101 Neepsend Lane, Sheffield, S3 8AT
www.cutleryworks.co.uk
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
B6422, Brodsworth DN5 7XJ
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/
brodsworth-hall-and-gardens
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West Yorkshire
With a population of over 2.3 million, West Yorkshire
consists of the boroughs of the cities of Bradford, Leeds
and Wakefield alongside Calderdale and Kirklees. Many
of the buildings and the architecture in West Yorkshire
reflect the association that the area has had with the coal,
wool and iron ore industries through the centuries. Here
are some of our favourite attractions and places to visit in
two of the best places to visit in West Yorkshire, Leeds and
Wakefield.
Don’t Miss Leeds Don’t Miss Wakefield Famous People West Yorkshire
Thackray Medical Museum National Coal Mining Museum To name just a few:
Royal Armouries Museum The Hepworth Gallery Authors Helen Fielding, Kay Mellor and Barbara Taylor Bradford.
Leeds Art Gallery Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Musicians Mel B and Jane McDonald.
Leeds Playhouse Theatre Wakefield Cathedral
Presenters John Craven and Jeremy Paxman.
Temple Newsam House Wakefield Museum
Sports personalities Geoffrey Boycott, Erling Haaland, James Milner
Harewood House Newmillerdam Country park
and Mike Tindall.
Abbey House Museum Pugneys Country Park
Actor Peter O’Toole, comedian Ernie Wise and celebrity chef Marco
Leeds Art Gallery Theatre Royal Wakefield Pierre White.
Leeds City Museum
And before you say it - yes, even Gail Platt/Tilsley (Helen Worth) is
Lotherton Hall from West Yorkshire.
10 G O YO R K SH I R E DAYS O U T AU T UM N 2020Mrs Claus’ Christmas Adventure Christmas Elf Experience
West Yorkshire
22 November - 17 December (selected dates) 4 -24 December (selected dates)
Whistlestop Valley Whistlestop Valley
Clayton West, Huddersfield, HD8 9XJ Clayton West, Huddersfield, HD8 9XJ
www.whistlestopvalley.co.uk www.whistlestopvalley.co.uk
Events Father Christmas Family Experience
27 November - 23 December
Harewood House
Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
Father Christmas comes to The Piece Hall
4 – 24 December
The Piece Hall
www.harewood.org An enchanting interactive tour around The Piece
Here is a list of great days out over the coming weeks for Winter events. Hall to meet Father Christmas himself.
Always check the website of the place you are visiting before you go so Totally Magical Outdoor Christmas Trail
27 November – 3 January The Piece Hall, Halifax, HX1 1RE
that you are fully aware of the opening times, booking procedures and any Hazlewood Castle & Spa www.thepiecehall.co.uk
restrictions that may still be in place. Paradise Ln, Leeds, Tadcaster LS24 9NJ
https://www.totallytickets.co.uk/totally-magical- Pinocchio
yorkshire 7-11 December
Leeds Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre
Santa Underground 2 St Cecilia St, Leeds LS2 7PA
27 November-24 December www.northernballet.com
National Coal Mining Museum
New Rd, Overton, Wakefield WF4 4RH Sleeping Beauty
Christmas at Harewood Joana Vasconcelos Exhibition: Beyond
www.ncm.org.uk 11 December –16 January
Until 3 January 2022 Until 9 Jan 2022
Alhambra Theatre
Harewood House Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Santa Specials Morley Street, Bradford BD7 1AJ
West Bretton, Wakefield WF43 4LG
27 November-24 December (selected dates) www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
Delve into a voyage of the imagination this festive https://ysp.org.uk/exhibitions
Whistlestop Valley
season, as Harewood recounts a Christmas tale
Clayton West, Huddersfield, HD8 9XJ Mince Pie Specials
and the House reveals its magic to all those in Annie Morris Exhibition: When A Happy Thing
need of whimsical wonder… Falls www.whistlestopvalley.co.uk 2 - 3 January 2022
Until 6 Feb 2022 Whistlestop Valley
The Christmas Experience Clayton West, Huddersfield, HD8 9XJ
Christmas is back and Harewood House has much Yorkshire Sculpture Park
missed the company of visitors from far and wide. West Bretton, Wakefield WF43 4LG 27 November – 2 January www.whistlestopvalley.co.uk
Created by connoisseurs of make-believe Lord https://ysp.org.uk/exhibitions Lotherton
Whitney, the House shares its favourite memory Lotherton Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB Yorkshire Games Festival
of when a little girl was granted a festive wish Damien Hurst Sculptures www.lotherton.leeds.gov.uk 18-22 February 2022
to experience a Christmas like no other. Never Until 1 April 2022 The National Science and Media Museum
predictable or ordinary, join us in escaping into Yorkshire Sculpture Park The Winter Season Bradford BD1 1NQ
an immersive Christmas story. West Bretton, Wakefield WF43 4LG Throughout December www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
https://ysp.org.uk/exhibitions Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
Harewood House Trust, Leeds LS17 9LG Discovery Rd, Halifax HX1 2NE
www.harewood.org Rachel Kneebone Sculpture: 399 Days www.eureka.org.uk
Until 24 April 2022
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
West Bretton, Wakefield WF43 4LG
https://ysp.org.uk/exhibitions
Festive Gift Fair
18-21 and 25-28 November
Harewood House
Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
www.harewood.org
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Discover Bradford
Every season we will be highlighting one place that we think deserves to
be discovered by all people visiting Yorkshire. This Winter, that place is
the metropolitan borough of Bradford in West Yorkshire that also includes
and District
the towns of Keighley, Shipley, Bingley and Ilkley. A historical boomtown
of the Industrial Revolution, Bradford was a prominent centre for textile
manufacture and soon became known as the ‘wool capital of the world’.
More recently, it has just reached the last 8 in its bid to become UK City of
Culture 2025 – the only place in Yorkshire to do so.
Don’t Miss Keighley and Worth Valley Railway – famous for its historic role as the
backdrop to the 1970 film The Railway children, the 150 year old 5 mile long
National Science and Media Museum – one of many Bradford museums heritage railway runs from Keighley to Oxenhope.
with free entry (please make a donation though), the museum aims to inspire
future generations of scientists and engineers. Don’t miss it.
Interesting Facts
Little Germany – a protected conservation area in the heart of Bradford, this
place is full of listed buildings of architectural interest. Scenes for Channel 5’s On 22 May 1936, the Zeppelin Hindenberg, en route from the Unite States to
All Creatures Great and Small were also filmed here in 2021. Germany, dropped a parcel which landed in Keighley High Street. The parcel
contained a crucifix and some flowers with a note asking for the items to
Bronte Parsonage Museum – situated in the picturesque village of Haworth, placed on a nearby gravestone of Lieutenant Franz Schulte. The note was from
this is the home of the famous literary Bronte family. Franz’ brother John.
Saltaire - a village near Bradford named after Sir Titus Salt, the man who built Ilkley Moor, located south of Ilkley, is the subject of Yorkshire’s unofficial
the textile mill (Salts Mill) on the River Aire. Such is its significance and beauty, anthem ‘On Ilkla Moor Baht ‘at’ which translates into proper English as ‘On
it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the past 20 years. Ilkley Moor without a hat’.
Ilkley Cow and Calf Rocks – a fantastic place to climb to see spectacular view London apart, Bradford is currently undergoing the largest population growth
of the moors. Also known as Hangingstone Rocks, they are given their other in the UK with the city also having the largest proportion of Under 19s.
name as the rocks are distinctly animal shapes.
Famous people hailing from Bradford and District include politician Alistair
East Riddlesden Hall (National Trust) – a former farming estate, this 17th Campbell (Keighley), street magician Dynamo (Bradford), One Direction star
century manor house with impressive gardens in Keighley can be enjoyed all Zayn Malik (Bradford) and gardener Alan Titchmarsh (Ikley).
year round.
13 G O YO R K SH I R E DAYS O U T AU T UM N 2020YORK AT CHRISTMAS
York Don’t Miss – A Christmas Special
Voted the UK’s most festive city in the UK, York is a special A Kirkgate Christmas (York Castle Museum) - the famous Victorian Street is
transformed into a snow covered ‘stage’ with puppets, music, trees and magic.
place to visit during the festive period. Sadly, as a result
Outdoor Ice Skating - Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland returns at the
of the pandemic, York’s St Nicholas Fair did not take place McArthurGlen Designer Outlet and will be open from 19 November – 9
in 2020 but it will be back with aplomb in 2021 from January.
York Christmas Walking Tour – taking place from 18 November until Christmas
18 November to 23 December. Shops, restaurants and Eve, it really does capture the spirit of Christmas.
attractions will also be bringing the festive cheer to residents York Theatre Royal and Grand Opera House – it’s panto season (oh yes it is)
and visitors alike. The Shambles Market and Food Court is and this year, Cinderella will be on stage at the Theatre Royal and Dick Turpin
at the Grand Opera House.
also remaining open for shopping with its diverse selection
St Helen’s Square – head here to see the magical huge Christmas tree.
of fresh produce, crafts and traders. A warm welcome is
Thor’s Tipi – it’s Alpine Winter wonderland time in the garden of the Principal
always felt in York at this time of year and a visually stunning Hotel in York. Mulled wine, schnapps and boozy hot chocolate will compliment
15km of lights will span the streets to transform the city this tasty street food.
winter. They will be on to light up the York streets right until York Minster Winter Village – a brand new event at the number 1 setting
in York. With wood cabins selling food, drink and gifts, it is sure to be a
early Spring. tremendous hit with locals and visitors.
14 G O YO R K SH I R E DAYS O U T AU T UM N 20201. Take the road out of Masham towards Grewelthorpe named Thorp Road and
follow it up over the common. Immediately on the right is a layby with some five
bar gates at the start of the forest. Park here and take the track uphill (known as
Horse Pasture Hill) through the forest named Nutwith Common.
2. Continue until you meet the main forest road and turn left along the track
until you meet the road. Turn left and cross the road. Just 50 yards along on the
righthand side is the entrance to the carpark for Hackfall Woods. (You can start and
finish your walk here if you wish and just do a shorter walk but if the car park is full
and you want a longer walk then the first option in best).
3. To the right of the car park is a gate and a path that leads downhill. Follow this
and before you descend there is another footpath and gate off to the right. Take this
path and cross the field through another gate and follow the path a short distance
A WALK AROUND to your first folly The Ruin. Now rented out as a holiday apartment the path diverts
around the back of the building and follows on gradually descending downhill. If
HACKFALL WOODS
there are no residents staying take the opportunity to walk to the front of the
building and admire the view below.
4. There are numerous paths and you can spend many happy hours just exploring
Walked by Helen Bullock the woods, discovering the follies such as Fisher’s Hall, a stone round shaped
structure with gothic windows and a wonderful viewpoint for bird watching. Climb
the small hillock, Limehouse Hill where there is a bench to rest and where you be
Wherever you live in Yorkshire you will not be far from a forest or wood. rewarded with a magnificent view down the River Ure to Masham Church.
With National Tree Week, the anniversary that marks the start of the winter
Continue along the path by the stone wall where the path divides and a sign points
tree planting season beginning on the 27 November – 5 December there is uphill marked to the car park. Take the right path through the gate and continue
no better time than to take a walk and enjoy the magnificent autumn colours along the boundary of the field and cross over a small stream through another gate.
before the leaves fall. Follow the path downhill, sadly the beautiful trees that lined the hill have all been
felled and the path churned up by heavy machinery, but you can still get through
A favourite walk of mine which is beautiful at any time of the year is the by taking the path near the river. (Not to be attempted after rainfall) It is a shame
circular walk around Hackfall Woods. In spring the forest floor is a carpet of this section has been decimated as it was a beautiful spot full of wildflowers and
boardwalks across the boggy areas. Hopefully the land will be returned to its former
bluebells and wild garlic but now it is ablaze of autumn colour. It’s a special glory, but was the cost to the environment for felling a few trees really worth it?
place with grottos, old temples, follies, waterfalls and riverside paths along the
5. Follow the path through the gate and across a field full of sheep following
River Ure. the River Ure on your right. Crossing over into the next field head for the gate
Duration: 4-5 miles immediately in front of you and passing through this head to the right of the
farmhouse. Do not take the lower footpath.
Time: 2–3 hours 6. Pass the farmhouse and buildings, along the lane until you come to the road and
Level of walk: Moderate, hilly in places common.
7. Take the track on the left and follow this gradually uphill, by the side of the
Parking: Either in the layby at the bottom of Nutworth Common or in Hackfall common until you eventually come out onto the road and 20 years on you will see
Woods car park your car parked on the other side of the road.
Refreshments: Masham has a good selection of cafes and pubs
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