Spotted on a recent trip to Leeds. The Bourse is a refurbished courtyard business area, its windows cleverly designed to slice up the reflections of the buildings opposite. Sit awhile on one of its…| From Pyrenees to Pennines
19 Best Cities in UK: from Historic Gems to Modern Culture Updated September 2025 The United Kingdom is a destination that offers a rich blend […]| XYUandBEYOND
The post Win a Yorkshire Escape for Two at the Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
Part of a Collection of Articles looking at the Communities of the Hodder Valley The story of Dunnow Hall begins in the late 11th century, when the Manor of Slaidburn became part of the Lordship of Bowland, a vast Royal Forest and Liberty spanning nearly 300 square miles across the historic borders of Lancashire andContinue reading "The History of Dunnow Hall"| Northwest Nature and History
All across the United Kingdom, from Dartmoor to the Dark Peak, a troubling trend is emerging; the destructive, disruptive and disrespectful activity known as fly-camping. Often confused with the responsible pastime of ‘wild-camping’, fly-camping refers to unauthorised, irresponsible overnight stays where groups pitch large tents by roadsides or in beauty spots, bringing in items suchContinue reading "A Troubling Trend; Fly-Camping in Britain’s National Parks"| Northwest Nature and History
Some houses and gardens of Yorkshire.| The Glasgow Gallivanter
Hairy vetch, Vicia villosa, commonly known as Fodder vetch, is a vibrantly coloured and highly adaptable wildflower belonging to the Fabaceae family, which includes peas, beans, and other legumes. Native to the British isles and found in a wide array of habitats the plant typically grows as a climbing or scrambling herbaceous perennial, reaching heightsContinue reading "Hairy Vetch, Vicia villosa"| Northwest Nature and History
The heather beetle, Lochmaea suturalis, is a small, unassuming olive-brown leaf beetle measuring about 6mm, and it has long been a part of our moorland ecosystems. While unremarkable in appearance, this native insect can wreak havoc when its populations surge, causing devastating outbreaks that threaten heather moorlands, their biodiversity, and the communities that depend onContinue reading "Heather Beetle Outbreaks"| Northwest Nature and History
Part of a Series of Notes about Dunsop Bridge and other Hodder Valley Communities At the heart of Great Britain, in the centre of the Forest of Bowland, sits the pretty, well-kept village of Dunsop…| Northwest Nature and History
Visiting Harrogate for the weekend and looking for things to do? This guide to Harrogate will ensure you see and experience all the best bits.| The Culture Map
So we were back in Bronte Country again ( we last stayed near Haworth in November) for a couple of nights away with Mr Hugo. As our gorgeous labrador was with us, we knew we would have to keep things relaxed ,with not too much walking. The perfect place for some fresh air and bracing moorland … Continue reading A Short Break In Bronte Country.→| sunshine and celandines
Network Rail has confirmed that Huddersfield station in West Yorkshire is to close from Saturday 30 August to Sunday 28 September 2025.| RailAdvent
Yesterday (Friday 1 August), Network Rail unveiled a newly-resurfaced canal towpath and upgraded footpath around the memorial garden in Mirfield, West Yorkshire.| RailAdvent
Discover the best things to do in York, North Yorkshire. Regarded by many as the best preserved medieval city in England.| The Culture Map
Thornton-Berry of Swinithwaite | Landed families of Britain and Ireland
From Muker, a walk along Swaledale through Muker meadows as far as Keld, returning via the other bank of the river| Andrews Walks
Bethell of Rise| Landed families of Britain and Ireland
The Yorkshire Dales provide some of the best wild swimming spots in the UK, with its beautiful limestone backdrop and networks of underground tunnels and waterfalls, the dales provide some of the most exciting spots for a dip! A few notes on swimming in The Yorkshire Dales: There are plenty of wild spots to enjoy and paddle about in across the Yorkshire Dales but its also important to recognise your own limits and stay safe. The vast majority of waterfalls and wild ponds are not manned and...| Sophie's Suitcase
Opened in 1837, York Cemetery was one of the UK’s earliest Victorian garden cemeteries.| Burials & Beyond
Best things to do in Whitby a charming town with a long maritime history and a distinct air of mystery with Whitby Abbey looming over the town from the headland| XYUandBEYOND
Visit of the Brimham rocks National Trust site in Yorkshire to see the gigantic rocks. Pushchair and dog friendly. Version française disponible.| Our Lake District Escapades
SPOTLIGHT ON: LIBBY GIRLS – A MOBILE UNIT PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR YOUNG WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCARBOROUGH The St Giles Yorkshire team have recently launched Libby GIRLS – a mobile […]| St Giles
Yorkshire lavender farms are often not talked about when people discuss things to do in England. In fact, most people do not even realize that England's stunning landscape is home to several lavender farms that| Brit on the Move™
Tucked away in the corner of North of Yorkshire, Britain, lies a spa town called Harrogate, home to the last entirely fully working Victorian Turkish Bath in England. Locals and tourists flock here to have| Brit on the Move™
The English city of Ripon, in Yorkshire, is full of history and charm. Ripon England might look like a picture, but it has a lot of different things to do. Traditions from the past and| Brit on the Move™
The Harrogate Majestic Hotel is historic and elegant in the heart of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The hotel's Victorian architecture and luxurious amenities offer a unique blend of old-world charm and modern comfort. The hotel boasts| Brit on the Move™
In which I visit alien worlds made of stone| Walking Away
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_of_Wantley This tale about a knight killing a dragon in a suit of Sheffield steel is a thinly veiled attack on the Earl of Shrewsbury (soon to be the Duke of Norfolk), the areas largest landowner and eventually the most senior peer in the realm. In 1573 a lawsuit was taken against the Lord of […]| Three Acres And A Cow
An introduction to what happened at a typical eighteenth-century English election [15-minute read] Elections were a key component of a continual cycle of renewing and maintaining relationships between politicians and their constituents in the eighteenth century. The years between elections provided opportunities for politicians and political families to generate goodwill with their local communities through [...]Read More... from Georgian Elections: the Basics| ECPPEC
Slavery and abolition could be contentious platform issues in 18th-century England [15-minute read] Understandings of Slavery In eighteenth-century political discourse, ‘slavery’ was a potent but often imprecise term, used across the century to describe many kinds of personal, political or religious oppression rather than specifically the ownership of people as property, as we now generally [...]Read More... from Slavery, Abolition & Black Voters| ECPPEC
The ‘electorate’ is the group of individuals who were entitled to vote in an election. This is different from the number of people who actually cast their votes at a poll, a group which we might call…| ECPPEC
Discover how to walk to Harlow Carr from Harrogate. This 1.5 mile walk takes around 35 minutes to reach the beautiful Harlow Carr gardens from Harrogate town centre. Click to plan your next visit!| Get Lost Travel Blog
Here's everything you need to know about visiting Harrogate Christmas Market. Discover this enchanting Yorkshire market this Christmas. Click to start planning your visit for a magical trip!| Get Lost Travel Blog
If you visit Knaresborough North Yorkshire there are tons of places to stay. Consider Sunnydale Holidays, a hidden oasis only three miles away!| Brit on the Move™
Maps, GPS downloads, photos & directions for 4 of the best Ilkley Moor walks, see the Cow & Calf Rocks, the 12 Apostles Stone Circle & more!| Zoe Goes Places
