| Yorkshire is a land of contrast, from the miles and | | | | chariot racing can be seen. Plenty more festivals are |
| miles of stunning countryside, vibrant cities and | | | | found throughout the region during the year, so keep |
| market towns, magnificent stately homes and historic | | | | your eyes peeled as there is always a festival just |
| sites. Indulge your self with some shopping at some | | | | around the corner. |
| of the best shopping destination in the country; | | | | Get away from the daily grind of the rat race by |
| immerse yourself in a rich history with many | | | | heading to over 100 miles of stunning Yorkshire coast |
| fascinating historical sites or discover the adventurer | | | | line. The varied coastline means that whether you are |
| in you with many walks, climbs and other sports on | | | | looking for golden sandy beaches, quite coves, |
| offer. | | | | rugged cliffs or picturesque fishing villages, you will |
| Cultural life in Yorkshire is blooming like never before. | | | | find it hard to choose where to go first. Look for |
| Take in a film at the Bradford International Film | | | | fossils on the Dinosaur Coast, take up surfing at a |
| Festival showing some of the finest movies from | | | | Scarborough surf school or take a relaxing fishing trip |
| across the world, marvel at the spectacular dance | | | | from one of the many fishing towns and villages |
| productions from the Northern Ballet Theatre and | | | | along the coats. |
| visit the fascinating David Hockney 1853 Gallery at | | | | Walk in Dracula�s foot steps when you visit |
| Salts Mills. We even have some world class Opera to | | | | Whitby. Famously Whitby was a location in Bram |
| entertain from Opera North. | | | | Stokers Dracula where the count first set foot on |
| Throughout Yorkshire there are plenty of local fairs | | | | English soil. When you visit the town it�s |
| and festivals each with their own individual charm. | | | | easy to see why Bram Stocker was so inspired and |
| Villages, towns and cities are transformed by | | | | wrote a majority of his book at a local hotel. |
| colourful celebrations of events such as Chinese New | | | | There is so much more to do in Yorkshire that you |
| Year, Festival of Food & Drink, which is nationally | | | | will have to keep coming back just to try and |
| renowned, and a Roman festival celebrating the | | | | experience it all. |
| areas past where battles are reenacted and even | | | | |