Walking and outdoors

Free entry is now available to the grounds and gardens at Sewerby Hall and Gardens

Cultural attractions

Popular Yorkshire attraction offers free entry to grounds until March

Malham Tarn limestone to the north. Images: Jonathan Smith

Malham Tarn limestone to the north. Images: Jonathan Smith

Country walk: How to see the best of Malham Tarn without the crowds

$People enjoy the sunny day at Farmer Copleys Tulip Festival in Pontefract, West Yorkshire – now York is to get its own tulip attraction$ $People enjoy the sunny day at Farmer Copleys Tulip Festival in Pontefract, West Yorkshire – now York is to get its own tulip attraction$

'See Holland in York': City to get spectacular tulip fields with 750,000 blooms

Jess Clark: Autumn comes to Moorlands nature reserve

Jess Clark: Autumn comes to Moorlands nature reserve

Four magical autumn walks near York – and where to spot a starling murmuration

Peasholm Park offers visitors some peace and quiet away from the seafront.

Peasholm Park offers visitors some peace and quiet away from the seafront.

'Beautiful' park with free entry that is an 'absolute asset' to Scarborough

A 30km charity hike from Environment Bank has raised more than £2,100 for Black2Nature

A 30km charity hike from Environment Bank has raised more than £2,100 for Black2Nature

Charity hike across Shropshire Hills raises more than £2,100 for young people

Milky Way arc over the lone tree at Egton

Milky Way arc over the lone tree at Egton

Cultural attractions

Dark Skies Fringe Festival returns to North Yorkshire with night-time events

York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity has launched the '100 Miles in October Challenge'

York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity has launched the '100 Miles in October Challenge'

York and Scarborough charity launches 100-mile breast cancer challenge

The Castle Howard Arboretum comes alive during the autumn.

The Castle Howard Arboretum comes alive during the autumn.

'Spectacular' North Yorkshire garden named one of the best to visit in autumn

Staff from Sandburn Hall and Griffon Forest will take on a 13.5-mile journey from Flaxton to St Leonard’s Hospice in tribute to head greenkeeper Andy

Staff from Sandburn Hall and Griffon Forest will take on a 13.5-mile journey from Flaxton to St Leonard’s Hospice in tribute to head greenkeeper Andy

York colleagues take on 13-mile charity walk in memory of much-loved friend

Jo Malone, chief executive of VetPartners, took on the 5 Valleys Ultra in Ambleside to raise funds for two charities

Jo Malone, chief executive of VetPartners, took on the 5 Valleys Ultra in Ambleside to raise funds for two charities

York veterinary boss completes 58km ultra to raise thousands for charities

Fraisthorpe beach is great for long dog walks.

Fraisthorpe beach is great for long dog walks.

'Picturesque' Yorkshire beach named one of the most dog-friendly in the UK

Pateley Bridge looking south

Pateley Bridge looking south

This beautiful Yorkshire walk hides the remains of a lost industrial past

Gravel cycling nr Blakey Ridge North York Moors National Park

Gravel cycling nr Blakey Ridge North York Moors National Park

Four new cycling routes unveiled across the North York Moors

The quarry at Little Stainforth. Images: Jonathan Smith

The quarry at Little Stainforth. Images: Jonathan Smith

Walks: Stunning views and good pubs on this river walk to Settle

This abandoned site in North Wales is a must-visit.

This abandoned site in North Wales is a must-visit.

I explored an abandoned UK brickworks with a secret beach and was left speechless

Some hidden pubs, scenic riverside strolls, and wide-open green spaces have been revealed by Wheelwrights York

Some hidden pubs, scenic riverside strolls, and wide-open green spaces have been revealed by Wheelwrights York

York's hidden pubs, riverside walks and green spaces to explore with your dog

Gerald was said to have 'delighted locals and visitors' and following his death in September 2020 a memorial sculpture was commissioned

Gerald was said to have 'delighted locals and visitors' and following his death in September 2020 a memorial sculpture was commissioned

Famous sculpture returns home to York

G Moor Mossdale

G Moor Mossdale

Why you should take this walk to spectacular remote spot in Yorkshire Dales

You should visit Ravenseat if you are a fan of the show.

You should visit Ravenseat if you are a fan of the show.

Yorkshire Dales

The tiny Yorkshire hamlet home to Our Yorkshire Farm’s Amanda Owen

A 10k night walk will light up the streets of York this September in support of Cancer Research UK

A 10k night walk will light up the streets of York this September in support of Cancer Research UK

Hundreds set to take on 10k night walk past famous York landmarks

The Yorkshire Spa Retreat offers a range of treatments for guests.

The Yorkshire Spa Retreat offers a range of treatments for guests.

'Wonderful' spa in the Yorkshire countryside named one of the best in the UK

Keld from Pennine Way. Images: Jonathan Smith

Keld from Pennine Way. Images: Jonathan Smith

Yorkshire Dales walk has it all – moorland, rivers, waterfall, and a pub

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Walk has been named among the best Sunday walks for the Bank Holiday

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Walk has been named among the best Sunday walks for the Bank Holiday

Scenic Ripon walk named among UK's best for August Bank Holiday

The Knaresborough walk ends with a pub.

The Knaresborough walk ends with a pub.

Yorkshire walk reachable by train named one of Britain's favourite pub hikes

Saint Catherine’s fundraisers join forces with the team at the Harbour Bar

Saint Catherine’s fundraisers join forces with the team at the Harbour Bar

Scarborough Sunrise Walk marks 18 years of fundraising for hospice care

North Yorkshire has been ranked one of the best places in the UK for nature access.

North Yorkshire has been ranked one of the best places in the UK for nature access.

North Yorkshire ranked among UK's best places for access to nature

Locals have an odd way of pronouncing the village's name.

Locals have an odd way of pronouncing the village's name.

Yorkshire Dales

How to pronounce the strange name of this Yorkshire Dales village

Isaac Savage captured Holgate Windmill.

Isaac Savage captured Holgate Windmill.

Stunning locations within easy reach of York captured in 11 great photos

Crummackdale Norber sign

Crummackdale Norber sign

Why this hidden gem walk through Yorkshire Dales' most spectacular scenery is a hit

The walk is great to do with your family.

The walk is great to do with your family.

Yorkshire Dales

'Beautiful' hike starting in the Yorkshire Dales named one of the easiest in the UK

Robin Hood's Bay is also loved by walkers.

Robin Hood's Bay is also loved by walkers.

Beautiful North Yorkshire seaside town named one of the prettiest towns in the UK

The walk takes you through fields and two little villages.

The walk takes you through fields and two little villages.

Walk through the 2 Yorkshire villages named among the best for a nighttime hike

Planetarium Astronomer Dr Carys Herbert demonstrates wearing Celestron solar eclipse glasses in front of Luke Jerram's 'Mirror Moon' sculpture at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, south east London, ahead of the Solar eclipse on August 12, which will be

Planetarium Astronomer Dr Carys Herbert demonstrates wearing Celestron solar eclipse glasses in front of Luke Jerram's 'Mirror Moon' sculpture at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, south east London, ahead of the Solar eclipse on August 12, which will be

Brits warned over dangerous ‘fake’ eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday

The beach never gets too busy even in the summer.

The beach never gets too busy even in the summer.

'Secluded and beautiful' beach that rarely gets crowded

Kielder also has places you can stay to extend your time in the area.

Kielder also has places you can stay to extend your time in the area.

Family Days Out

Forest packed with family-friendly activities and 'fabulous' pubs

The walk takes you around the National Trust site and can be finished off at a pub.

The walk takes you around the National Trust site and can be finished off at a pub.

Family Days Out

North Yorkshire National Trust walk named one of the best for Sunday stroll

A walk around Fewston reservoir

A walk around Fewston reservoir

A reservoir walk where Yorkshire's wildlife drowns out A59 road chaos

The Flower Belt also has its own café that sells coffees and pizzas.

The Flower Belt also has its own café that sells coffees and pizzas.

Family Days Out

‘Stunning’ flower field in Yorkshire where you can create your own flower bouquet

The North York Moors has a range of activities and places to visit.

The North York Moors has a range of activities and places to visit.

Yorkshire national park named one of the most beautiful places in England

Spilmans' sunflower fields are set to open on August 8

Spilmans' sunflower fields are set to open on August 8

North Yorkshire farm to open its sunflower field with over 20k blooms

Eyewitnesses said nine caravans have pitched at Rufforth Playing Fields off the B1224 Wetherby Road to the east of the village

Eyewitnesses said nine caravans have pitched at Rufforth Playing Fields off the B1224 Wetherby Road to the east of the village

Clubs and societies

Travellers pitch up on York village playing field

The tea garden has plenty of outdoor seating to soak up the sun.

The tea garden has plenty of outdoor seating to soak up the sun.

‘Beautiful’ tea garden by Yorkshire waterfall that’s only open a few times a year

Druridge Bay beach is perfect for long walks and making sandcastles.

Druridge Bay beach is perfect for long walks and making sandcastles.

Northumberland beach with ‘pristine sand and drifting dunes’ perfect for family trip

Middleham Castle ruins

Middleham Castle ruins

This beautiful Yorkshire wander has castles, rivers and abbey ruins

South Cliff Gardens in Scarborough was awarded both a

South Cliff Gardens in Scarborough was awarded both a

Five popular North Yorkshire parks awarded 'best-kept' and 'heritage' status

The Beetle Bank Open Farm is a great option for a day out in the summer.

The Beetle Bank Open Farm is a great option for a day out in the summer.

Family Days Out

Yorkshire family-run farm where you can feed the animals with entry for less than £10

There are lots of flowers and sculptures to see dotted around the park.

There are lots of flowers and sculptures to see dotted around the park.

'Spectacular' Yorkshire garden with 'beautiful' flowers perfect for summer trip

York MP Rachael Maskell recently visited a new teen space at Rowntree Park

York MP Rachael Maskell recently visited a new teen space at Rowntree Park

York MP visits new teen space designed by young people at Rowntree Park

Viking reenactor Ryan Olsen is on target to complete his trek from Chester to York in memory of his teacher

Viking reenactor Ryan Olsen is on target to complete his trek from Chester to York in memory of his teacher

Teen Viking nears York for end of 130-mile charity trek in memory of teacher

Adults-only evenings are returning to York Museum Gardens this August

Adults-only evenings are returning to York Museum Gardens this August

York Museum Gardens to host exclusive after-hours summer evenings

A York vet has highlighted five hazards that could put pets at risk on a day at the beach.

A York vet has highlighted five hazards that could put pets at risk on a day at the beach.

Dog owners warned of 5 dangers at the beach after rise in pets becoming ill

Lovely country walk in 'forgotten' dale with excellent views and a good pub

Dog owners should be vigilant when taking their dogs to the beach.

Dog owners should be vigilant when taking their dogs to the beach.

Vet warns dog owners about ‘toxic’ hazard at beaches - what to do to protect them