Local Area Information

Yorkshire has been voted by Lonely Planet as one of the top three places to visit in the world! There are loads of ideas of things to do on:

http://www.yorkshire.com/

A few highlights are picked out below.

Outdoor activities

Located on the northern edge of the Peak District and grouse moors as far as the eye can see, the cottage is a great base for outdoor activities such as on- and off-road cycling, hiking, golf, climbing, fell running and sailing. There is also clay pigeon shooting at The Boar clay shooting ground (http://www.boarclayshootingground.co.uk/)

Art lovers

http://www.ysp.co.uk/ - the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

http://www.hepworthwakefield.org/ - the Hepworth Wakefield gallery

Foodies

http://holmfirthvineyard.com/ (yes, there is a vineyard in Yorkshire!)

http://www.jbrindonaddy.co.uk/

http://www.holmfirth.org/holmfirth-markets/

https://longleyfarm.com/

History

https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/leisure-and-culture/museums-and-galleries/information-about-museums-and-galleries - Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens

Nature lovers

http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/ - Peak District National Park