WHAT TO DO IN YORKSHIRE

  • Discover the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales National Park, known for its rolling hills, limestone formations, and excellent hiking trails. Visit Malham Cove, a dramatic limestone formation. Hike to Gordale Scar, a stunning natural gorge. Find out more here.

  • Explore the North York Moors National Park, famous for its heather-covered moorland and charming villages like Whitby and Helmsley. Find out more here.

  • Yorkshire is home to historic abbeys, including Fountains Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey, and Bolton Abbey, which offer a glimpse into the region's mediaeval history.

  • Enjoy the stunning coastal towns and villages along the Yorkshire coast, such as Scarborough, Bridlington, and Robin Hood's Bay. Explore Whitby Abbey, which inspired Bram Stoker's "Dracula”. Stroll along the beach and the picturesque harbour. Savour the flavour of fish and chips, a seaside classic, for lunch.

  • Discover contemporary art in a stunning open-air setting at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield. Find out more here.

  • Only an hour away from Bradford, the Peak District is in central England. Beautiful landscapes, including steep limestone valleys like Dovedale, and stark moorland plateaus like Kinder Scout, the park’s highest point. The nearby village of Edale marks one end of the iconic Pennine Way footpath. You can find more information here.

Bradford is surrounded by countryside, with many places accessible via train. Please see below for a few of our suggestions.