Days Out in Yorkshire and the Humber
Choose Your Day Out in Yorkshire and the Humber
Choose a County
Map of Yorkshire and the Humber
Talio Electric Bikes
Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park
Sheffield Cathedral
Welton Waters Adventure Centre
Normanby Hall
North Lincolnshire Museum
Sea Life – Scarborough
Leeds Industrial Museum
Wensleydale Railway
Middleton Railway
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
National Coal Mining Museum
Sewerby Hall and Garden
Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park
East Riddlesden Hall
Magna Science Adventure Centre
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum
Mother Shipton’s
Region Information
Yorkshire and the Humber comprises of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.
Yorkshire, England’s largest county, has four main areas; North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and East Yorkshire. The City of York is situated at the junction of the Ridings, in the Vale of York, which is the widest plain in England.
Yorkshire’s breathtaking countryside has inspired many novels such as, Emily Bronte’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ and James Herriot’s ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ and the dramatic scenery has also provided the backdrop for countless films.
Visit Yorkshire and you too will be impressed by the stunning scenery, cities steeped in industrial heritage, and charming market towns to explore. Delightful places to visit in Yorkshire include Beverley, a thriving medieval market town, and historic York where you can admire gothic York Minster cathedral. Looking for a challenge? Fun things to do in Yorkshire include uphill climbs across the Yorkshire Dales, where you’ll be rewarded by jaw-dropping views, or try your hand at surfing in beach towns like Scarborough. Or simply take a leisurely stroll around cosmopolitan Leeds for museums, galleries and excellent shopping in abundance.
North Yorkshire, stretches from the Pennines in the west, to the north east coast, covering nearly 3500 square miles. Known by the locals as ‘God’s own county’, it is celebrated for it’s varied landscape, which is host to two national parks. The North York Moors, with its spectacular heritage coastline, is a joy to behold. The Yorkshire Dales with its high peaks, low valleys, flowing rivers and patchwork fields ribboned with dry stone walling, is simply outstanding.
