YORKSHIRE WOLDS & surrounding area www.theyorkshirewolds.com Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com FIE orkshire Wolds Way ational Trail A DISCOVER IN THIS ISSUE MAT 4 Award- winning experiences l d W o s YOURSELF IN 6 Creative inspiration i r e h BRIIGT 8 Welcome to the food k s r THE WAY OF THE lovers’ paradise A o Y A 10 Towns you’ll want to YORKSHIRE WOLDS be around A RIFFIE 12 Wolds Villages A A 14 Walk the Yorkshire RK A The Yorkshire Wolds Whether on foot, cycling, A CKIGT Wolds A redefine what it is to driving along open roads A get away from it all. or travelling on horseback, 20 Freewheeling success HREA you will immediately realise MARKET For many, this remains 26 History, Houses and A WEIGHT that the Yorkshire Wolds are A uncharted territory. Gardens A alluring and delightful. Here, BEERE Yet open spaces with a you can be inspired, eat and 28 Memorable moments A difference, vast views that A drink well, be entertained 30 Discover Yorkshire’s stretch for miles and lyrical and bask in all that is good landscapes await visitors Wild Side A for the body, mind and soul. A M with a desire to seek out M 34 The perfect place to A HWE something truly unique. Enjoy... KIGT HE be active H A WITHEREA HEE There is plenty to explore 36 Places to visit/ AITH HMBER A M GE BRIGE in the Yorkshire Wolds, a things to do place that moves at its 42 Attractions own pace, is full of history and is, in equal measure, 46 Food and Drink vibrant and understated. R 48 Where to Stay HEA 58 Tourist Information AWARD-WINNING TOWNS YOU’LL HISTORY, HOUSES WALK THE EVENTS EXPERIENCES WANT TO BE AROUND WHERE TO STAY AND GARDENS YORKSHIRE WOLDS The Remarkable East Yorkshire Visit our lovely market Whether you’re after a self- There’s something to do for Historic sites, beautiful period Whichever you prefer, there’s Tourism Awards celebrate the towns for a guaranteed big catering cottage or a cosy all ages, all year round, on houses, glorious gardens – a route on the Yorkshire best of the best of our visitor Yorkshire Wolds welcome! B&B, get inspired here the vibrant Yorkshire Wolds the Yorkshire Wolds is awash Wolds to suit you… experiences with them 4 10 48 28 26 14 While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information detailed in this guide, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hull City Council, Promoting tourism Ryedale District Council and Visit Hull & East Yorkshire cannot accept responsibility for any errors and omissions nor for any consequences in partnership with arising from use of this guide. All information correct at time of going to press. Document can be requested in braille, large print, audio and other formats Tel 01482 391520. 2 3 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com Enjoy… After a heady 2017 there’ll be no let-up in leisure and AWARD-WINNING entertainment around the Yorkshire Wolds. Having been thrilled by award-winners Rod Stewart at the EXPERIENCES KCOM Stadium and the excellent opening salvo to the City of Culture year Made in Hull, those seeking enjoyment now The Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) are a have a clear idea where to head in order to be entertained. celebration of the quality and excellence of those in the tourism With food festivals and street food nights, farmers markets, music and arts festivals and large scale superstar gigs now industry. With such strong competition, there’s no greater all firmly established in the regions events calendar, not to ringing endorsement than a REYTA, which also gives visitors the mention the new Hull Venue opening its doors, the party confidence to pay the winners a visit. looks set to continue across the region for years to come. Experience… Cheers! From stately homes, a You’d be right to expect fine hands-on agricultural bars, inns and pubs along experience, to a trip out to the Yorkshire Wolds and you sea, the Yorkshire Wolds has won’t be disappointed. some very different options to experience. If you look up when you walk into the Lion and Key, Explore the historic grounds on Hull’s historic High Street, © Tom Arran and evocative grand rooms you’ll be overwhelmed by of Burton Constable Hall, a the collection of beer mats glorious setting with lots to on the ceiling and may even do for a perfect day out for be tempted to swing on the © Pete Chambers all the family. coach wheel light fitting. It’s the hearty fish and chips, Stay… Eat… Climbing aboard though, that attract many Bridlington’s famous favourable comments at this Wherever you’re looking to spend the night in Tickton Grange Country Hotel is renowned Yorkshire Belle will give you friendly establishment. order to explore the Yorkshire Wolds we have for its fabulous food. Chefs work closely with a very different perspective it, from bed & breakfasts, holiday parks and Yorkshire artisan food suppliers to source the of both RSPB Bempton The Wrygarth Inn, in Great hotels, to a range of self-catering options. finest local ingredients to serve-up for their Cliffs and Yorkshire Wildlife Hatfield, near Hornsea, award-winning Afternoon Tea. Trust’s seabird colonies at boasts a 150 year history The newly restored Grade II* listed Lowther Flamborough Head. Land- and has made the journey Hotel and restaurant in Goole is officially the Talking of food producers, the Yorkshire based specialist Bishop from a coaching house with oldest hotel in England. Also conveniently Wagyu Company is on the way to becoming Burton College, fittingly set a blacksmiths to an award adjacent to the M62, the four-star Hallmark the largest producer of British Wagyu, in countryside surroundings, winning country pub. It also Hotel Hull offers fine views of the iconic thanks to farmers Jim Bloom and Jonathan offers its visitors the chance boasts a locally sourced Humber Bridge. Patrington Haven Leisure Shepherd, who sell their premium beef direct to take part in a feeding menu, village store and its Park is set in 40 acres of countryside, while to consumers, retailers and restaurateurs. experience with its animals. own community cinema. Butt Farm Caravan & Camping Site is located The Westwood Restaurant, just a short walk just 2 miles from Beverley. A warm welcome Hull’s Museums & Galleries from the Westwood Pasture in Beverley, has awaits at the charming Broadgate Farm have seen a real upsurge in won a host of awards in the ten years it has Cottages’ converted period farm buildings, visitor numbers over the last been in business, with customers enjoying big the luxury converted barn cottages at High 12 months so head there to portions, slick service and an unforgettable Barn and the Wold Cottage country house, find out why they’re proving dining experience. with its award-winning breakfasts. such a popular attraction. © Hull Museums 4 5 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com CREATIVE INSPIRATION An exploration of this corner of East Yorkshire will have you bursting with artistic ideas. David Hockney, attracted Taking to the Yorkshire Along the way there is no Sally Brealey Penny de Corte Steve Dove by the big open spaces on Wolds with a notebook, shortage of galleries to visit offer, may be the biggest sketchbook or camera will in order to experience the Galleries across the Yorkshire Wolds and Beyond name associated with result in you brimming with results and endeavours of the Yorkshire Wolds but motivation to craft your own those that have soaked up 1. Acorn Gallery 7. Oresome Gallery 13. Studio 11 many others also draw works of art. Without doubt, the same surroundings. 2. Beverley Art Gallery 8. Old Town Gallery 14. Vista Arts inspiration from these the landmarks that have 3. Calf House Studios 9. Red Contemporary Gallery 15. The Wolds Gallery landscapes. Poets, writers, influenced others will have 4. Ferens Art Gallery 10. The Ropewalk 16. Wolds Village photographers, film makers the same effect on you. 5. Gallery 49 11. Richard Burton Gallery and visual artists regularly 6. Number 18 Gallery 12. Robert Fuller Gallery tread these paths and roads in order to stir their creativity. 11 12 5 8 6 16 14 1 A unique way to discover art on the Yorkshire Wolds is now available via an app that allows you to experience a collection 3 of Yorkshire Wolds Secret Art. 2 Those that download the app can enjoy paintings and poetry that, as on screen bubbles pop 4 13 open, will appear to float in 9 the landscape. This is a terrific, 15 7 hi-tech and different way to spend a day out with family and friends whilst enjoying the great outdoors. 10 Discover more at yorkshirewoldssecretart.co.uk 6 7 Yorkshire Wolds www.theyorkshirewolds.com WELCOME TO THE Ryedale Vineyard is the most northerly commercial FOOD LOVERS’ vineyard in Britain, producing delicious wines that have won awards PARADISE annually since it was established in 2006. The farming methods This area doesn’t just provide a used have a low impact on the countryside, with belly full of beautiful views. There’s harvesting done by hand. sustenance here of the highest order, Ryedale Vineyards work closely with the RSPB and born of a geography that lends itself others to ensure that bird to food production and a celebration life is enhanced. of a culinary nature. The Sellers family have lived products that reflect the You’ll meet and chat to the David Nowell, Food “My two passions and worked at Carr House characteristics and heritage producers of great food & Beverage Executive coincide in the fields Farm for five generations, of the environment, nurtured along the way, sampling at Beverley’s Tickton and villages of the harvesting cereals grown through organic farming and seasonal delights including Grange Hotel and Yorkshire Wolds there.