Art Holiday Travel and Vacation information for Yorkshire
Yorkshire has a fascinating and intriguing history, with stories of romance, violence, heroism and adversity spanning over 2000 years. Monuments of centuries shaped by the hands of Roman and Viking invaders and medieval monks have been preserved to recount such tales. Yorkshire has many faces and as many moods, reinventing itself to throw down contrast after contrast. Wild moorland gives way to blossoming lanes; cragged cliffs to secretive salt flats and cobbled markets to chic city waterfronts.
The Dales, including Ripon, the civilised spa town of Harrogate, and their surroundings (virtually all N Yorks W of the A19); the Moors and East Yorkshire (N Yorks E of the A19 along with the administrative county of E Yorks); and the administrative counties of West and South Yorkshire.Each of these areas has a rich variety of interesting places to visit - most of all in West Yorkshire.
Pennine Yorkshire offers varied landscapes and many fascinating attractions. Its moorland and hill towns weave a special harmony these are the landscapes which inspired the Brontës. The Pennine moors with their ever-changing moods are a world apart. To really experience Pennine Yorkshire it is necessary to slow the pace down and stretch the legs. The Pennine Way passes through the area and links up with a number of shorter trails. A link with the past is kept alive in many parts of Pennine Yorkshire where traditional rural celebrations still occur. There are also many country fairs and shows in towns and villages throughout the summer months. Textiles, the Pennine Yorkshire landscape and its people have a centuries-old connection, and everywhere there are constant reminders of these links. Many visitors come to discover the haunts of Compo, Clegg and Foggy. The area has been widely used as a location for TV series and films including Last of the Summer Wine, Room at the Top, Wuthering Heights and Brassed Off. Pennine Yorkshire is also renowned for its festivals and artistic life. A rich multi-cultural background coupled with the dramatic scenery provides artistic inspiration. More visitors come to Pennine Yorkshire for its outstanding countryside than any other reason. The moors and valleys, woods and fields provide visitors with all that's needed for a stay which can be restful and relaxing, interesting and informative. Near to the Pennines are important centres such as Leeds and Manchester. Visit the beautiful green Yorkshire Dales National Park, a patchwork panorama of high fell and pasture, ancient flower rich hay meadows, criss-crossed by dry stone walls and dotted with hundreds of isolated stone field barns. Breaking out here and there in a silver drama of crags and cascading waterfalls, this is limestone country at its best. The ancient villages have become a part of the natural landscape and provide a wonderful record of the social and cultural development of the region. The Dales is home to thriving rural communities where agriculture and tourism go hand in hand in supporting the region's economies. With such a wonderful landscape walking is a favourite activity for many visitors. Cycling and horse riding are also excellent ways of exploring the green lanes and bridleways of the Dales. For the more adventurous why not try caving or rock climbing. The Dales are of course a naturalist's paradise, with the natural, unspoilt landscape providing a perfect habitat for animal and plantlife. For the visitor, above all the Yorkshire Dales are a wonderful environment in which to relax and unwind. The most popular "trade-mark" of the area is the network of dry stone walls of often baffling complexity, which enclose ancient field boundaries. Although this is considered to be a dying art, expert wallers still hold contests in the Dales, attracting visitors from miles around. The turbulent history of the Dales is recalled by the many ruined abbeys and castles. Richmond is dominated by its Norman castle, overlooking the River Swale, one of the few surviving fortresses in England with 11th century walls. Legend has it that a local man called Potter Thomson discovered a vast underground hall beneath the castle, where he found King Arthur and his knights asleep around a stone table. Another example of a Norman castle can be found at Middleham, the headquarters of Warwick, the kingmaker and is associated with Richard III. Bolton Castle in Wensleydale is closely linked to the tragic life of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was held prisoner here for six months in 1568. Jervaulx Abbey, Middleham was founded in the 12th century by Cistercian monks. At the height of its power, Jervaulx owned half the valley of the Ure from the site of the abbey to the source of the river until it was plundered after Henry VIII's dissolution. Most of the church of Bolton Priory, set in the green valley of the Lower Wharfe, somehow survived destruction and now stands amongst the ruins of the monastic outbuildings. There is little doubt that television has created the biggest impact on visitor interest in recent years, the the success of popular series like V"All Creatures Great and Small", filmed mainly in and around Askrigg, though the real-life James Herriot's veterinary practice was actually located in the market town of Thirsk. Viewers will instantly recognise the characteristic scenery of Wensleydale and Swaledale, and the high fell roads which link the two. The Yorkshire Dales have been an inspiration to author and artist alike. One recent innovation has been to establish "themed" walks or tours based on the lives of famous people associated with the area. Richmondshire is the setting for the Turner Trail, which follows a 60-mile route recreating J M W Turner's famous tour of 1816, resulting in 500 of his most famous sketches, whilst the town of Settle is the base for the Elgar Way, recalling the travels of the composer Edward Elgar. By far, the best method of seeing the Dales is on foot. The Pennine Way and Dales Way are just two of the long-distance footpaths in the region, and there are miles of well-signposted walks for all levels of ability, including the ultimate test - the gruelling ascent of the Three Peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent. Cyclists with stamina and a sense of adventure, as well as motorists, can tackle the many beautiful roads of the Dales. One of the highest, links the deep valley of Langstrothdale to Wensleydale over Fleet Moss, which rises to 1,900 feet at its summit, and offers magnificent views of the fells. The famous Settle-Carlisle Railway begins in the Yorkshire Dales and will take you on a historical tour through what is still largely unspoilt wilderness. The route follows the River Ribble and one of the most spectacular parts of the journey is over Ribblehead Viaduct, one of the wonders of the railway age. Water is the life-blood of the Yorkshire Dales, and the area is renowned for its waterfalls. Aysgarth falls in Wensleydale, is a half-mile stretch of cascading water descending from the spectacular Upper Falls into the more gentle Lower Falls. Few visitors to Hawes fail to visit Hardraw Force, a 98-foot-high cascade which is a spectacular sight after a downpour. Access is through the Green Dragon Inn in Hadrow Village. This is the highest unbroken fall in Britain and the underlying rock has been so worn away that it is possible to pass behind the force. Yorkshire's largest lake is Semerwater, tucked in a lonely valley off Wensleydale. The moods of the lake are notoriously fickle, and can change from serene calm to a stormy tumult within minutes. Legend has it that Semerwater hides a lost city, drowned by a flood sent from Heaven to punish its wicked inhabitants. The Dales are a geologists' paradise, with numerous faults, cliffs and caves. Malham Cove is a remarkable rock face topped by a limestone pavement, whilst close-by is the extraordinary canyon of Gordale Scar. For potholers there is the breathtaking experience of descending into the yawning chasm of Gaping Gill, the largest limestone cave in Britain, which could quite easily contain York Minster within its dark depths. Cottage industries thrive in these peaceful Dales villages. In Hawes, the famous Wensleydale Cheese is still made, whilst still in Hawes, at W R Outhwaite & Son, you can see the ancient art of ropemaking. On the outskirts of the Dales, in Masham, is located the Theakston Brewery, where ale is produced in the traditional way. It can be sampled in the adjoining pub, the White Bear. Traditions die hard in this part of Yorkshire. At Hubberholme, a tiny village clustered around a humpback bridge, a "parliament" meets in the George Inn at New Year for the auctioning of a field tenancy. At Bainbridge, the forest horn is blown each night over a period from the end of September until shrove Tuesday the following Year. Accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales is plentiful, from bed and breakfast on a working farm, to top-class hotels. Visitors can be sure that one trip will not satisfy the urge to discover more about this green and beautiful countryside.
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Ashley Jackson Galleries
Ashley Jackson, has had an extremely distinctive and illustrious life in the world of art. Since opening his first gallery back in 1963, he has become one of the country's leading and most successful landscape watercolourists. His unique evocative and distinctive paintings of brooding moorlands have become synonymous with Yorkshire, and more particular the moors above and around his Gallery situated in the heart of the Pennines, Holmfirth.
13/15 Huddersfield Road Holmfirth
Yorkshire England
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Geraldine Hughes Studio Ceramics
I have been a potter for 25 years, working mainly in Stoneware. My first workshop was in Derby where I made a range of domestic pots, jugs, mugs, teapots etc. Moving to Sheffield I had a workshop in the centre of the City for seven years. A desire for a change of lifestyle resulted in buying an old farmhouse with attached barn.
Caldwell Farm Oughtibridge
Yorkshire England
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Woods Barn
Beckermonds East House Farm Beckermonds
Yorkshire England
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' Art '
6-8 Weetwood Lane Far Headingly
Yorkshire England
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Ashes Common Farm
Ashes Common Farm is situated near Castle Hill, Almondbury, surrounded by fields and with magnificent views over Huddersfield and the tributary valleys. The cruck frame and rafters of Cruck Cottage date from this period, whilst the timber framework of the Barn House is listed as early 18th century. Both buildings were formerly outbuildings of a typical dairy farm, but make two very attractive, individual holiday cottages.
Ashes Common Farm Ashes Lane Almondbury
Yorkshire England
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Susan Ridyard
12, The Elms
Yorkshire England
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Daisy Barnes Moorland Studio
Daisy specialises in watercolours and paints a variety of subjects including landscapes and flowers. Much of her inspiration is taken from the atmospheric scenery of the North York Moors and its valleys and coastline. The Moorland Studio and exhibition gallery at the popular moorland village of Hutton Le Hole, North Yorkshire gives the opportunity for a permanent display of her work.
The Craft Workshops Hutton le Hole
Yorkshire England
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The Golden Grid Fish Restaurant
Situated overlooking Scarborough's pretty harbour, our spacious restaurant is spread over three floors and has recently been tastefully refurbished incorporating a nautical theme. The upper floors offer unrivalled views across the harbour and beyond to Flamborough Head.
4 Sandside
Yorkshire England
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The Mount Hotel
Cliff Bridge Terrace St. Nicholas Cliff
Yorkshire England
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The New Wheatsheaf
Welcome to the premier place for real home cooked food for real people in Yorkshire. We pride ourselves on our extensive menus, from a fresh half baguette with tempting fillings for a light snack to a full large mixed grill. Tempting deserts and hot home made puddings, also a wide range of vegetarian meals, fish dishes and our home made steak and kidney pie is famous throughout the area! Whatever your taste you will find it here at The New Wheatsheaf.
Altofts Lane Whitwood
Yorkshire England
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VILLA ITALIA
Villa Italia is situated in the town of York, England, and boasts the finest Italian food in the town. Trading in York for over 11 years, the present owner James Lowe has created one of the best Italian restaurants offering great food and service. York has eight other Italian restaurants, but the best food and service comes from Villa Italia. The chefs produce truly authentic Italian dishes using the finest ingredients, and keep up to date with all the trends and new things in their home land.
69-71 Micklegate
Yorkshire England
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Swinton Park
Masham
Yorkshire England
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Castle House Farm Cottages
Huddersfield and surrounding villages are rich in fine architecture and world famous musical events.
It is reputed to have the third largest number of listed buildings in the country. Local events include; Huddersfield Music Festival, Coral Society, Holmfirth and Marsden Folk festivals, the narrow canal, McAlpine Stadium, Town Hall events, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Last of the Summer Wine and Where the Heart Is locations, local culture museums, wonderful moorland and valley scenery and walks.
Castle House Farm Castle Hill Berry Brow
Yorkshire England
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The Knavesmire Manor Hotel
Opposite The Knavesmire and York Race Course. An ideally situated hotel & restaurant for York city centre and North Yorkshire's plentiful tourist attractions. One of the most attractive Hotels in York and conveniently situated for the Yorkshire east coast, North Yorkshire Moors & Yorkshire Dales. One of few Rossetted Restaurants in York The Knavesmire is also one of few hotels in York where you can Dine & Swim Sunday Lunchtime!!
302 Tadcaster Road
Yorkshire England
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The York Pavilion Hotel
At the York Pavilion Hotel we strive to maintain a reputation for creating a venue of uncompromising style and originality, with a commitment to providing the highest standards of service and hospitality. Whatever the occasion, from the most formal to the more relaxed, you can be assured that here at the York Pavilion Hotel we will provide you with the essential qualities to ensure that your event is successful and memorable.
Main Street Fulford
Yorkshire England
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The Boars Head Hotel
Long Preston
Yorkshire England
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The Red Lion
By the bridge at Burnsall
Yorkshire England
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Grassington Lodge
Grassington is the ideal place to explore the breathtaking and dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, either by foot, cycle or by car. Let Grassington Lodge be your home-from-home for your next holiday or weekend break. Our seven en-suite bedrooms are thoughtfully and tastefully furnished and include:Colour TV, courtesy tray, hairdryer and clock radio. Grassington Lodge has everything to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable.
8 Wood lane
Yorkshire England
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The Mount Royale Hotel
Welcome to The Mount Royale situated in beautiful York, where our beautiful hotel is just the place for you to relax and unwind from busy days spent exploring our wonderful city. Public areas are delightful, whether it be the relaxing lounge, cosy bar with coal fire, or the restaurant. Every bedroom has its own character with gracious suites, dressing rooms or a magnificent four-poster while the four Garden suite rooms lead onto the gardens.
The Mount
Yorkshire England
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Logan Studios
Park Grange Threshfield
Yorkshire England
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The Gascoigne Gallery
The Gascoigne gallery promotes original contemporary work by artists who share a common philosophy, allowing the artwork to exist on its own terms. The resultant work is both stimulating and challenging.
The Gascoigne gallery is located in a refreshingly relaxed setting in the centre of Harrogate's Montpellier Quarter. Feel free to browse, with complimentary coffee and wine, music and art DVD's.
Royal Parade
Yorkshire England
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