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Ripon Cathedral (also known as the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Wilfrid), is a magnificent example of medieval architectural design, with a history dating back over 1,300 years. The church was founded as a monastery by St. Wilfrid in the year 672 AD, which makes it one of the oldest religious sites in…

In July 1940, a young vet called Alf Wight moved from Glasgow, Scotland to the small North Yorkshire town of Thirsk, where he was to start work at Donald Sinclair’s veterinary surgery at 23 Kirkgate. 59 years later, 23 Kirkgate opened to the public as a museum celebrating the life and literary works of Alf…

Hubberholme is a charming village in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, located away from the main tourist trails in the Dales. The village is known for its picturesque surroundings and tranquil atmosphere, which the author JB Priestly regarded as one of his favourite places in England. History of Hubberholme The name “Hubberholme” is believed to…

How to make the most of a day or two in York.   I’m a Yorkshireman, a York resident and a Yorkshire guide. I was born and raised in York and Yorkshire – here is my completely unbiased guide to exploring York in a day or two. However you plan to get here and where…

Grassington is a relatively small and picturesque market town in the heart of Wharfedale and provides us with a fantastic stop on a tour of the Yorkshire Dales. The town itself boasts a rich history dating back as far as the Bronze Age and the name Grassington comes from “Gherinstone,” meaning “the town of the…

Why we love SUTTON-ON-THE-FOREST The wide, winding main street, the absence of street lights, the delightful houses and cottages…this is a small village with huge appeal. Where: Drive out of York, heading north on the Helmsley road, and you’ll soon come across the village of Sutton-on-the-Forest. There isn’t much forest anymore, although you’ll drive through…

Why we love MUKER Peace and tranquillity, beautiful scenery, dry-stone walls and barns – and the narrow, winding mountain passes you can drive through to get in and out of the village. Where: Nestled at the bottom of the hillside above the meandering River Swale is the tiny but delightful village of Muker – one…

Why we love HUTTON-LE-HOLE The sheep, the picket fences, the beautiful beck, the gorgeous cottages, the folk museum…the list goes on! Where: Located on the edge of the Moors, just inside the boundary of the North York Moors National Park, Hutton-le-Hole has long been regarded as one of the UK’s most idyllic villages. A narrow…

Why we love STAITES The tiny fishing village on the northern edge of the North York Moors has so much charm and beauty that it will simply take your breath away. Walk its back lanes to find your own unique perspective, have fish and chips a few yards from the beach, or simply admire the…

We don’t just love Yorkshire…we’re all from Yorkshire. Our commitment to you includes the promise that your guide will be a true Yorkshireman (or a Yorkshire lass!), born and bred in Yorkshire. Your guide might be from York, or from the market town of Helmsley, or the Moorside village of Hutton-le-Hole…whoever your guide is, we…

The North York Moors is one of two Yorkshire National Parks. It is the most popular destination for Grand Yorkshire’s visitors, has welcomed Neolithic Man, the Romans, the Vikings, the Industrial Revolution and even Harry Potter. Have a read of our North York Moors Guide and then why not book a tour to the Moors…

We love Helmsley, a quaint northern market town which we have consistently visited on our tours since Grand Yorkshire was launched. We have our own guide to Helmsley here, but we think you should check out Maja’s blog about her visit to Helmsley and Rievaulx Abbey: “Today, Rievaulx Abbey is run by English Heritage. There…