[15.01.2008] When I first started visiting the Old Moor Wetlands Nature Reserve about twenty years ago it was known back then as the Wath Ings Nature Reserve and was managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. These days it is under the ownership and management of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) but it is still pretty much the same place. This 250 acre nature reserve opened in 1998 and is one of several natur [more]

[08.12.2007] I have seen the sign to Burton Agnes Hall every time that I have visited Bridlington or Flamborough Head over the years. It is a place that I had always thought that I would like to pay a visit too, but then the fleeting thought would be gone, and forgotten about until my next journey to the East Yorkshire coast. Maybe it is something to do with the lovely, picturesque village of Burton Agnes itself that stirs my ima [more]

[07.12.2007] I am very fortunate living where I do in the south west suburbs of Sheffield. I have easy to the Peak District National Park, but I also have some other interesting attractions on my doorstep. One such place is Renishaw Hall, which is actually within walking distance of where I live, albeit quite a long walk, but this is a place that I pass by frequently on one of my regular round walks. Renishaw Hall is the fami [more]

[15.11.2007] The rather dull, unattractive facade of the Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery disguises what a real gem of a place this really is inside. This is Doncaster's only town centre museum and here you will find a whole range of different artefacts that tell the story of the history of this town back to the Roman times and even further beyond. The museum is on two different floors, both of which are fully accessible by dis [more]

[06.11.2007] Bempton Cliffs can be found on the east coast of Yorkshire just outside the small village of Bempton, which is off the Bridlington to Flamborough road. This whole area is now a nature reserve that is owned and managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). There can be few people that have been here that can deny that Bempton Cliffs are a spectacular sight. They are characterised by their chalk- [more]

[17.09.2007] Conisbrough Castle has often been described as South Yorkshire's best kept secret. It is located in the village of Conisborough, six miles west of Doncaster and seven miles east of Rotherham. It is thought that Conisbrough Castle dates from around the year 1070 although very little is known about the early days of the Castle other than it was built for Earl William, the son in law of King William the first. He had [more]

[11.09.2007] The Peak District National Park is in my opinion one of the most picturesque places in the whole of England. Ok, I may be a little bit bias since it happens to be on my doorstep but there are so many different places to visit that you could go there every weekend of your life and never go to the same place twice. The Longshaw Estate is the sort of place that is perfect for the Peak District novice since it is very [more]

[09.09.2007] Tankersley Manor is a place that I have been to a few times over the years and it was also once the location of my work's Christmas Party. I visited here most recently last weekend to attend a wedding. It is a very well known hotel and restaurant with a good local reputation. From the outside Tankersley Manor is quite impressive to say the least, standing in its own well maintained gardens and grounds and surr [more]

[05.09.2007] Sewerby Hall and its park and gardens lie approximately 2 miles (3Km) to the north of the popular seaside resort of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The park covers an area of 50 acres and was formerly the grounds of Sewerby Hall, which sits on the edge of this park. Sewerby Hall is an example of a grand country house that dates from the early part of the 18th century. John Graeme built it between 1714 [more]

[04.09.2007] The Sheffield Fire & Police Museum houses a unique collection of fire and police artefacts and memorabilia. It is run entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers, and is the largest volunteer run museum of its kind in Britain. Until a few years ago this place was free to enter but these days the museum is supported by ticket entry sales and donations. It is also a registered educational charity. The museum occu [more]