For a real treat, visit one of the most enchanting towns in the North of England – there are plenty of things to do in Knaresborough North Yorkshire. With a 12th century castle, a soaring stone viaduct, and a glorious position above the River Nidd, Knaresborough is spectacularly scenic. It’s also home to Britain’s oldest paid tourist …
This guide to the best things to do in Leeds shows you how to spend a perfect 1, 2, or 3 days in West Yorkshire’s cultural, commercial, and financial heart. Sadly, Leeds never seems to make it onto lists of must-see cities for visitors to the UK. London, Bath, Oxford, York, and Edinburgh always get a mention, but travellers …
When I told friends and colleagues I was relocating “oop North” to Leeds in West Yorkshire, the news was a big surprise. One cheeky soul quipped “you’ll fit in and be OK if you lose the posh accent and get few tattoos”. I’m not sure the good folks at Visit Leeds would be thrilled to …
Day trips from York are so easy, with York located halfway by train between two of the United Kingdom’s most visited cities (London – two hours and Edinburgh, two and a half hours). The city is even closer to Leeds (25 minutes), Durham (40 minutes), and Sheffield (75 minutes), and well connected to many scenic …
Visiting Harewood House, Castle Howard, Bolton Castle, Bolton Abbey, and Beningborough Hall are just some of the cultural things you can do if you’re spending time in Yorkshire. Luckily, all of these stately homes are easily accessible for a day trip from Leeds, Harrogate or York. Do You Love English Country Houses? If you’re unsure …
