6 ISSUES FOR £6 Subscribe to Yorkshire Life today CLICK HERE

Events

PenLife Associates – Don’t Delay, Plan Today seminar

Wednesday, January 2, 2019
PenLife Associates

If you’ve been meaning to organise your legal and financial life, but not got around to it yet, then this FREE seminar is for you.

Read Full Story »

What’s On in Yorkshire during January 2019

Monday, December 31, 2018
The Magic Flute Photo: Guy Farrow

Events and entertainment around the county chosen for you by Tony Greenway

Read Full Story »

10 of the best festive shows and pantos in Yorkshire

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

A guide to some of the finest entertainment around Yorkshire this Christmas

Read Full Story »
Christmas

The best Christmas Markets in Yorkshire

Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Crowds of people at the German Christmas market Millennium Square Leeds England

With Christmas just around the corner, what better way to soak up the magic than at your local Christmas market?

Read Full Story »
Christmas

Food & Drink

Lesley Wild about her life at Bettys as the Yorkshire institution celebrates 100 years

Friday, January 11, 2019 Words: Jo Haywood - Photos: Michael Blyth
Lesley was the creative mind behind Bettys Cookery School, which opened in 2001

As Bettys prepares to celebrate its centenary, we talk to Lesley Wild about her 40 years with the family firm

Read Full Story »
Bettys

Grön Kafé - Scandinavian kafé culture comes to Leeds

Monday, January 7, 2019 Jo Haywood
Butternut risotto with kale and herbs

Award-winning Leeds chef Matt Healy shares some Scandi secrets for a healthier New Year

Read Full Story »

Yorkshire Tonic - Raisthorpe Manor lead the way in the gin revolution

Monday, December 10, 2018 Photos: Andy Bulmer
Raisthorpe's new range of premium tonics

Julia Medforth has produced a range of tonic waters down on her Wolds farm, writes Tony Greenway. As a result, you can now mix yourself a completely Yorkshire-made G&T

Read Full Story »
Gin

In Their Footsteps - new cookbook celebrates 25th anniversary of Jervaulx Abbey Tearoom

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Jo Haywood
Simple vanilla cupcakes are made super-stylish with a few imaginative toppings

Bakes, cakes and chutneys from the family tasked with caring for a historic North Yorkshire gem

Read Full Story »

Celebrating 50 years of the 3 Acres Inn near Huddersfield

Friday, November 9, 2018 Words: Jo Haywood - Photos: Andy Bulmer
From the menu: hand picked Dorset cock crab, avocado and lime puree, asparagus, brown crab mayonaise, tempura soft shell crab

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of a West Yorkshire restaurant that’s a firm favourite with foodies

Read Full Story »
Huddersfield

Places

Yeadon - the home of Leeds-Bradford, Yorkshire’s Airport

00:00 Martin Pilkington
David Laws, Susan Hinchcliffe, Henri Murison announce plans for a multi-million pound investment to extend Leeds Bradford Airport terminal, to be completed by summer 2020

Look no further than this West Yorkshire town to get you moving in more ways than you expect

Read Full Story »

The future of Skipton as a destination town

Tue, 00:00 Jo Haywood
Skipton Castle

How do you make a great town even greater? Skipton thinks it has the answer

Read Full Story »
Skipton

How to spot the lunar eclipse in Yorkshire

Mon, 00:00
On January 21st we will experience a total lunar eclipse and moon becomes blood red

Stargazer Richard Darn shines light on the sky at night above Yorkshire

Read Full Story »

Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas at Castle Howard

Friday, November 30, 2018 Photos: Charlotte Graham
Charlotte Lloyd Webber and Celina Fallon prepare a table ready for feasting

It’s an all-year-round project putting together a merry welcome at one family country house

Read Full Story »

Sheffield - Steel City is becoming a twinkly city for the Christmas season

Thursday, November 29, 2018 Jo Haywood
The Christmas Market offers unique gifts and a diverse range of festive treats Photo: Alamy

Christmas in South Yorkshire

Read Full Story »

Style

Azendi marks its 30th anniversary with Heart of Yorkshire collection

Thursday, December 6, 2018 Jo Haywood
Lynsey Cooke with Lindsey Ward - The Heart of Yorkshire collection has proved so popular in the cathedral’s own shop that it has commissioned Azendi to create two new designs

How a beautiful York Minster window inspired a best-selling jewellery collection

Read Full Story »

Good Golly Miss Molly - the hat-maker from Halifax

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Words: Paul Mackenzie - Photos: Kirsty Thompson
Good Golly Miss Molly

Halifax hatter Molly Bunce is dancing to a different tune and wants to make her mark in millinery

Read Full Story »

The story behind The Yorkshire Soap Company

Tuesday, September 11, 2018
'We couldn’t afford fancy soap moulds...so we used cake moulds, loaf tins, whatever we could find' Photo: Aaron Gilpin

From kitchen table experiments to eight successful shops – how a Yorkshire company is cleaning up in the soap business

Read Full Story »

Walks

Yorkshire Dales Walk - Hawes and the Cam Road

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Terry Fletcher
Hawes the unofficial capital of the Upper Dale Photo: Alamy

Fine panoramic views make this walk a great way to begin any new year.

Read Full Story »

6 great walks near Pateley Bridge

Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Pateley Bridge by Mike Dobson

This quaint market town in Nidderdale is a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside and the Yorkshire Dales.

Read Full Story »
Pateley Bridge

Celebrating 50 years of the Cleveland Way

Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Jo Haywood
Walking the walk at Boulby looking towards Staithes

Get your hiking boots on and celebrate the Cleveland Way’s special milestone

Read Full Story »

Yorkshire walk - Sharp Haw and Flasby

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Terry Fletcher
Sharp Haw at dawn Photo: Martin Priestley Alamy

Enjoy the views into the Yorkshire Dales and, dare we say it, towards Lancashire during this lovely walk

Read Full Story »

6 great walks near Hebden Bridge

Friday, November 16, 2018
Hebden Bridge by John Cocks

Depending on wwho you ask, Hebden Bridge is a place for artists, commuters and hippies. Walkers also love this market town for its proximity to some fine West Yorskhire countryside.

Read Full Story »
Hebden Bridge

Competitions

Win Win a dream wedding at Thornton Hall in Skipton

Wednesday, December 19, 2018
All the fun of attractions at Thornton Hall Photo: Stellaphotography

Win a wedding reception for you and up to 60 guests

Read Full Story »

Restaurant Reviews

Yorkshire is truly at the heart of everything at The Yorke Arms near Pateley Bridge

Thursday, October 25, 2018
Pressed beef, fillet, ham, hyssop, fig and voatziperifery

What does a new partnership mean for one of Yorkshire’s leading restaurants with rooms? Claire Gallagher revisits The Yorke Arms .

Read Full Story »
Pateley Bridge

Food review - The Plough, Scalby

Monday, October 22, 2018
The halibut was a generous portion cooked to perfection Photo: David Chalmers

There is much to admire about the food and atmosphere at The Plough, Scalby, says Jeannie Swales

Read Full Story »

Ad Feature Matt Healy x The Foundry, Leeds

Thursday, September 20, 2018 The Menu
Seventh Course Limited T/A Matt Healy x The Foundry, Leeds

“Guests can expect to enjoy an a la carte menu packed with a unique take on British classics, as well as a wine list which is often recognised as one of the best in the city”.

Read Full Story »

Gardens

Anita Bowerman begins year-long artist-in-residence at RHS Harlow Carr

Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Anita Bowerman is artist in residence at RHS Harlow Carr

Beautiful gardens are both captured on canvas and saved by campaigners

Read Full Story »

Emily Brontë rose - new bloom created to celebrate 200th birthday of literary great

Thursday, July 26, 2018
David Austin's newly created a new English rose named �Emily Bront� Photo: Howard Rice

New bloom launched in celebration of bicentenary of ‘Yorkshire rose’ Emily Brontë.

Read Full Story »
6 ISSUES FOR JUST £6
Subscribe today

Photography

Photographer profile - Martin Jenkinson

Wed, 00:00
Maxine Duffat, South Yorkshire Passenger Transport's first black woman bus driver. Herries bus garage, Sheffield, November 18th 1983

We often showcase the work of exceptional artists and photographers. This month we feature the work of photojournalist Martin Jenkinson whose first retrospective exhibition has opened at a South Yorkshire museum.

Read Full Story »

Gallery 12 photographs that capture the true beauty of Yorkshire beach huts

Friday, July 27, 2018
North Bay Scarborough by Rose Habberley

The beach hut is an iconic feature of the Britsih coast.

Read Full Story »
Coastal Yorkshire photography

12 photographs that capture the true beauty of Swinsty Reservoir

Monday, July 9, 2018
Reflections at Swinsty Reservoir by Phil Moon

This reservoir in North Yorkshire attracts visitors all types.

Read Full Story »
Harrogate photography

Homes & Gardens

Simon Blyth Estate Agents celebrate win at Yorkshire Residential Property Awards

Monday, November 19, 2018
Gethin Jones, Teresa Galley, Gina Powell, Angus Armitage Photo: Tim Hardy

Leading Yorkshire estate agents rewarded with prestigious title

Read Full Story »

4 of the best properties for sale in Yorkshire

Friday, November 9, 2018
Dromonby House

Have you found it, the place you would never leave? One of these outstanding properties could be it

Read Full Story »

7 of the best countryside properties for sale in Yorkshire

Monday, October 8, 2018
Bell House

Properties in wonderful country settings you wouldn’t want to miss.

Read Full Story »

Ad Feature Nant Lodges - an idyllic secret hideaway in North Wales

Monday, September 24, 2018
Nant Lodges

A stunning new development of ten luxury lodges at Plas Farm Caravan Park, Nant Lodges is the ultimate in holiday home retreats.

Read Full Story »

Local People

Ad Feature Yorkshire represented at Cheltenham Festival through Definitly Red and Waiting Patiently

Yesterday, 15:57
Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse (Photo by David Davies/PA Wire)

Fans of horse racing are able to witness the many races held all across Yorkshire every single day, and there’s a lot of choice with where to focus their attention due to so many options in Doncaster Racecourse, Ripon Races, York Racecourse, Catterick Racecourse and Wetherby Racecourse. One of the primary events on the horse racing calendar however is Cheltenham Festival.

Read Full Story »

Ad Feature What is financial planning and why is it important?

Tue, 14:48
bdb

bdb is an accredited financial planning firm, founded in Harrogate in 2006, offering an alternative to the traditional financial advice model. We speak to bdb’s Managing Director, Andrew Brook-Dobson, about what you need to consider when planning your financial future.

Read Full Story »

Lesley Wild about her life at Bettys as the Yorkshire institution celebrates 100 years

Friday, January 11, 2019 Words: Jo Haywood - Photos: Michael Blyth
Lesley was the creative mind behind Bettys Cookery School, which opened in 2001

As Bettys prepares to celebrate its centenary, we talk to Lesley Wild about her 40 years with the family firm

Read Full Story »
Bettys

Celebrity Interviews

Leeds music stars Kaiser Chiefs take over York Art Gallery

Monday, December 3, 2018 Jo Haywood
Kaiser Chiefs have got this curation malarkey licked Photo: Dani Beck

Unique, experimental exhibition, When All is Quiet explores the boundaries between art and music.

Read Full Story »

Soprano Lesley Garrett steps out of her comfort zone for a new Christmas comedy

Thursday, November 1, 2018 Photos: Richard Hubert Smith
John Marquez as Ronald Bream, Lesley Garrett as Loeonaor Ffflyte with Hugh Dennis as Maurice Rose in The Messiah

Soprano Lesley Garrett tells Tony Greenway why she’s stepping out of her comfort zone for a new Christmas comedy

Read Full Story »

Jill Halfpenny on why she loves wandering around Leeds

Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Jill Halfpenny in rehearsal for The Girl on The Train at the West Yorkshire Playhouse

Multi-talented Jill Halfpenny – starring in The Girl on the Train at the West Yorkshire Playhouse – tells Tony Greenway why variety is the spice of her life... and why it’s great to be back in Leeds.

Read Full Story »
Leeds

Events

PenLife Associates – Don’t Delay, Plan Today seminar

Wednesday, January 2, 2019
PenLife Associates

If you’ve been meaning to organise your legal and financial life, but not got around to it yet, then this FREE seminar is for you.

Read Full Story »

What’s On in Yorkshire during January 2019

Monday, December 31, 2018
The Magic Flute Photo: Guy Farrow

Events and entertainment around the county chosen for you by Tony Greenway

Read Full Story »

10 of the best festive shows and pantos in Yorkshire

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

A guide to some of the finest entertainment around Yorkshire this Christmas

Read Full Story »
Christmas

The best Christmas Markets in Yorkshire

Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Crowds of people at the German Christmas market Millennium Square Leeds England

With Christmas just around the corner, what better way to soak up the magic than at your local Christmas market?

Read Full Story »
Christmas

Arts

Behind the scenes at the volunteer-run Joseph Rowntree Theatre in York

Friday, January 11, 2019 Jo Haywood
The glorious 360-seat interior of the volunteer-run York theatre Photo: Ian Grundy

As a volunteer-run York theatre raises the curtain on its £3million revamp, we go behind the scenes with its fundraising musical company.

Read Full Story »
York

Leeds music stars Kaiser Chiefs take over York Art Gallery

Monday, December 3, 2018 Jo Haywood
Kaiser Chiefs have got this curation malarkey licked Photo: Dani Beck

Unique, experimental exhibition, When All is Quiet explores the boundaries between art and music.

Read Full Story »

Yorkshire’s mining heritage commemorated at The Lamproom in Barnsley

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Words: Jo Haywood - Photos:Andy Bulmer
There are 40 original miners� lamps, each representing a Barnsley colliery

Behind the scenes at a Barnsley theatre lit by 40 miners’ lamps

Read Full Story »
Barnsley

Sponsored Articles


Great British Holidays advert link

Topics of Interest

Latest


Follow us on Twitter


Like us on Facebook

Subscribe or buy a mag today

Yorkshire Life Subscriptions: 3 issues for £3, Subscribe Today
subscription ad
Yorkshire Life Application Link

Local Business Directory


Newsletter Sign Up

Sign up to the following newsletters:

Sign up to receive our regular email newsletter

Our Privacy Policy


Property Search

Local Guide