Local events

When did you last travel on a steam train? I’m happy to say that I had the privilege of travelling on the steam train last week, as part of the “Tourism on Track” event at Bolton Abbey station. The day was organised by “Visit North Yorkshire” with the objective of enabling all those working in […]

With just over a week to go until the Cheese Festival in Yorkshire, it’s not too late to plan your outing to one of the fabulous food and drink establishments that the Yorkshire Dales has to offer. Tuck in to some delicious cheeses. Try something new. Discover what products are made locally and select your […]

What are your favourite books and films inspired by the landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales? There are three books on my shelf that sprang to mind.

I can hardly believe it’s almost a year since the Grand Depart of the Tour de France in Yorkshire last July.  For two days over a weekend in July 2014, crowds of people turned out to watch the Grand Depart, cheering at the side of the road as the tour caravans and cyclists passed by.  It […]