Tag Archives: dayout
7 Outdoor National Trust Yorkshire Sites to Visit
The National Trust (NT) looks after more than Old Buildings. In its care it includes moor and coast, farm land and country estates many of the best of which are in Yorkshire. Get a dose of good fresh Yorkshire air … Continue reading
Welcome to Otley – LS21
Otley is a thriving market town renowned for the number and quality of its pubs (see earlier posts). The Clock commemorates Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, battles in the Transvaal and war time exploits. Near-by is the Navvies memorial that commemorated those … Continue reading
Welcome to Harrogate – HG1
Harrogate is ‘a bit county’ with a long reputation as a Yorkshire Spa and tourist attraction. For a day trip or as a base for a Yorkshire holiday you are sure of a good welcome. Top Ten Harrogate Activities and … Continue reading
Horse Racing in Yorkshire
There is a Yorkshire racecourse to suit all tastes for a day visit or evening out! Some key links are listed below to find dates and times of key events. Where there’s muck there’s brass but it might be horse … Continue reading
Tea Rooms to Visit on the Yorkshire Tea Council Trail
In 1919 Frederick Belmont opened his first Bettys Café Tea Rooms in the fashionable spa town of Harrogate. It seems like I was queuing from that date as the people snaked around the corner last weekend. There are six Bettys … Continue reading
Days Out for Kids to age 92
With Half Term and Easter just around the corner you may want some ideas where to take the kids or grandchildren for a day out. This is just a short selection of Yorkshire based attractions and I would add the … Continue reading