Things to do in Yorkshire

Emmerdale is filmed in various locations across Yorkshire, and sometimes elsewhere in the UK (if something special is happening). Emmerdale’s most famous location is Home Farm, which in real life is called Creskeld Hall.

I think it’s fair to say that Creskeld Hall is the poshest soap site ever! It’s a grade II listed building which has been owned by the same family since the early 1900s. The house sits in 3.5 acres of gardens which have rare colours of rhododendrons, a water garden and a monkey puzzle tree. As it’s a private house, you can’t go for a nosy, except for one day per year (usually in May) when the garden is open to the public as part of the National Gardens Scheme.

Creskeld Hall is located in Arthington, near Bramhope in West Yorkshire. Not heard of it? Me neither. The location is in fact a couple of miles from Leeds Bradford Airport. I wonder if the low flying planes interrupt filming?

Here is a map of Creskeld Hall.

Yorkshire has been nicknamed God’s Own County – where better to play God’s own game? The county includes rugged cliffs lining a heritage coast, several Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, rolling hills dotted with nature reserves and a plethora of gorgeous seaside resorts with picture perfect beaches. There are golf courses incorporating lush dales, windswept [...]

The Great Yorkshire Show is a famous agricultural show that takes place every July at the Harrogate Showground. It’s been running for over 150 years. This year’s event should be particularly exciting as the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are due to visit this year. The Great Yorkshire show features a number of [...]

Need some inspiration to decide where to stay in Yorkshire? I’ve compiled my top 10 favourite places in Yorkshire for a number of different kind of holiday breaks, like shopping, walking, romantic break and family holidays. 10. Yorkshire Wolds A surprise inclusion on the list perhaps, the Yorkshire Wolds is the region of low hills [...]

If you’re wondering what to do this weekend in Yorkshire, I recommend you head to Sedbergh for a folk festival or two. Each year two folk festivals occur on the same weekend 5 miles apart in the Yorkshire Dales, one in Sedbergh, one in Dent. The renowned Sedbergh Folkfest (formerly the Dent Music Festival, slightly [...]

Don’t miss the Yorkshire Wolds – a well kept Yorkshire secret! David Hockney has immortalised the areas with his huge landscapes and over three quarters of his 2012 exhibition will feature the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. The Wolds run from the Humber in an arc to join the North Sea at Flamborough Head. It is a [...]

I’m taking a trip over the Pennines this weekend and going to check out Calderdale Pride, taking place at the historic Piece Hall in Halifax. It’s one of the newer gay pride festivals in the country. It’s also completely free to attend. Headlining this year’s event are 2010 X Factor finalists Diva Fever. If you’re [...]

If you’re looking for things to do in Leeds, I really recommend the Spice Girls Exhibition at the Leeds City Museum. With hundreds of items on display, it is a stunning popular culture exhibit charting the rise of one of the most famous pop groups of the 20th century. See platinum discs,  iconic outfits and [...]

The ruins of an Augustian priory, with beautiful historic gardens, the Gisborough Priory is an unmissable attraction if you’re staying in one of the area’s many B&Bs or holiday cottages. Gisborough Priory is open to the public throughout the year, and hosts a number of events including the annual Picnic in the Priory, a free [...]

The hotly awaited Free entry Hepworth Wakefield Art Gallery with its distinctive riverside design by David Chipperfield Architects opened this weekend to be greeted by huge crowds – thousands of visitors attended the opening on Saturday 21st May 2011. The newly opened Hepworth Wakefield is now one of the largest purpose-built art galleries outside of London [...]