Yorkshire Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
historic county of England
About Yorkshire
Proudly claimed to be "God's own country", Yorkshire has wonderful countryside, great cities and warm locals which have a long history of attracting visitors. The people have a strong regional identity and a distinctive culture and dialect; see below in 'Talk' for details of the latter. The emblem of Yorkshire is a white rose, which can occasionally be seen on flags in the county. There is a longstanding (and these days mostly friendly) rivalry with neighbouring county Lancashire. Yorkshire is provincial and in many parts rural, but never hick: this region has always felt close to the pulse of affairs. One fellow who arrived as an army officer but departed as Roman Emperor was Constantine I, who in 306 AD was so proclaimed in Eboracum, today's York. After the Legions marched away the Vikin
Where to Eat in Yorkshire
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Thomas the Baker
Yorkshire Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: