If
you want to get away from the crowds of London and Bath Perhaps a trip north
would be right up your alley. Yorkshire is a stunning part of England. The
county is generally characterized by its rugged countryside, bracing weather
and the tough Northern grit of its inhabitants, but you’ll find that as a
visitor to Yorkshire you will always enjoy a friendly welcome. There are some
truly great parts of Yorkshire to visit, but if you want to see it all, here
are some of the best less visited gems that the county has to offer.
Fountains
Abbey
Fountain’s
Abbey is the UK’s largest monastic ruin and is looked after by the National
Trust. As well as the abbey, there’s also a Georgian water garden and a
medieval deer park to explore. During the summer months, concerts and
performances are often held on the grounds and sometimes even within the abbey
itself.
Brimham
Rocks
Budding
geologists are well catered for in Yorkshire! Brimham Rocks is just another
example of weird and wonderful rock formations and can be found near Niddledale
in North Yorkshire. It’s a unique landscape with many of the rocks having their
own names, such as the Dancing Bear, The Eagle and The Smartie Tube. See if you
can spot them as you explore.
White
Scar Cave
White
Scar Cave under Ingleborough is the longest show cave in the UK and was
discovered in 1923. Since then it has become open to the public and tours of
the caves are available all year round. Inside you’ll find some impressive
stalactites, stalagmites and spectacular chambers. You’ll have to don your hard
hat for the tour but the experience is well worth it. There’s also a cafe and a
gift shop where you can buy your own crystals and gems.
Robin
Hood’s Bay
In
a quiet part of the North Yorkshire coastline you’ll find Robin Hood’s Bay.
Located between the larger tourist towns of Scarborough and Whitby, Robin Hoods
Bay is a small fishing village which is perfect for those who want to get away
from the crowds. You can enjoy an ice-cream on the beach, pop into the pub for
fish and chips or take a walk along the coastal path. Robin Hoods Bay is a very
relaxed place to go and you’ll probably be quite content simply wandering
through the winding narrow streets and enjoying the beach.
Brontë
Country
The
place where famous literary greats Charlotte and Emily Brontë resided –
Haworth. Take a steam train into the town, walk up the cobbled streets and take
a look at the old Victorian shops. It’s like stepping back in time! If you are
a fan of the Brontë’s work you should also check out the Parsonage Museum which
contains the most comprehensive exhibition of Brontë manuscripts, letters and
early editions of their work.
The
Shambles, York
Many
of Yorkshire’s highlights revolve around its natural beauty, but if architecture
and history are more your thing, then you should definitely head to York for a
day trip. Though York is a popular destination The Shambles are not usually on
everyones to do list. The Shambles is an old street in the center of the city
lined with old timber buildings, some of which date back to the 14th century.
As you’ll walk down the cobbled street you’ll find plenty of souvenir shops and
cafes, however the street was once filled with butchers shops and you can still
see the meat hooks on some of the buildings.
This
list only scratches the surface of all the things to see and do
in Yorkshire.
It’s definitely worth braving the northern cold to experiencing all it has to
offer.
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