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Issue 16 - 2014

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Welcome to the 2014 of the Yorkshire County Signpost Tourist Guide. We would like to extend a sincere thank you, to all our advertisers and contributors past and present for their support. We hope that you find our guide, a pleasure to read, both interesting and informative, and that you will take it away with you, to use again and again. We offer a taster of the visitor attractions and events within the County, for both locals and those who wish to visit from afar.

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served their meals following which the ladies would retire to their needlework leaving the men to drink ale and chat heartily recalling their hunting adventures of the day. With many rooms to discover, no tour would be complete without a visit to the dungeon in the depths of the castle where prisoners would be kept awaiting their trial at York Assizes. Finally, to complete your visit, why not enjoy a cup of tea and a homemade cake in our bright, cheerful tearoom and browse in the shop for that unusual gift or enjoy our noted book selection. Tour sheets are available in 10 languages, all under 18s receive a free Castle badge, a different one each year since 1974! Family tickets are available and guided tours can be arranged for parties of 15 or more during normal opening times. Open every day from 10am (Sunday from 12 noon) with last admission daily at 6 p.m. (Oct-Feb 4pm). Telephone 01756 792442 www.skiptoncastle.co.uk

SKIPTON CASTLE

Leave behind the bustle of the High Street, stroll through the mighty four tower Gateway of Skipton Castle and enter another world. How many periods of history can you see by looking at the main castle building who built it how did they manage to lift the huge blocks of stone and how did the Steward of the household know who and how much to pay the builders? Look closely at the walls and you will see various marks to what do these refer? Entering the coolness of the beautiful Conduit Court one is immediately struck by the twisted trunk of the Yew Tree at its centre planted by Lady Anne Clifford in 1629 this tree twists as it reaches for the daylight. In the old kitchen note the bread oven and massive baking hearth how does it compare to todays modern kitchen? Who would work in here, what did they wear remember it was extremely hot as the fires would be kept in all the time. Beyond the kitchen the Banqueting Hall where the Lord, his Lady and their guests would be

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Re-enactments during the summer bring history to life come and join in the fun: 20th-21st April The Governor, Sir John Mallory, who is in residence earlier this year as he awaits his instructions from the King. Easter Sunday 12 noon 5 pm; Easter Monday 10 am 5 pm 24th 26th May The Red Wyverns Aspects of Life in the 15th Century Saturday 10 am 6 pm; Sunday 12 noon 5 pm 13th July Clog Festival Sunday only 11.30 am 3 pm 19th 20th July Buckinghams Retinue Bringing Medieval history to life in the 15th Century at Skipton Castle. Saturday 10 am 6 pm; Sunday 12 noon 6 pm 2nd 3rd August Trayned Bandes See a working military encampment during the English Civil War. Saturday 10 am 6 pm; Sunday 12 noon 6 pm 9th 10th August John Nevison The Yorkshire Highwayman secretly taking refuge in the castle to hide from the authorities who are hot on his trail! Saturday 10 am 5 pm; Sunday 12 noon 5 pm 16th 17th August Historia Normannis Life in the 12th Century with the Castle walls echoing to the sound of swords and shields, medieval craftsmen demonstrating their trades; knights displaying their prowess and their ladies describing life in the castle. Saturday 10 am 6 pm; Sunday 12 noon 6 pm 23rd 24th August The Governor, Sir John Mallory is under a three year siege and is still waiting for word from the King. Saturday 10 am 5 pm; Sunday 12 noon 5 pm

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YORK MINSTER

From the world's greatest treasures to the smallest curiosities, York Minster is one of the world's most magnificent cathedrals, with foundations rooted in the nation's earliest history. Explore a masterpiece in stained glass and stone, its vast spaces alive with the sanctity and tradition of worship and heavenly music. Or explore the quiet corners revealing unexpected stories and human inspiration, what will you discover? Enter the Orb, a dome of discovery and a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to see, at close range, some of the worlds most important art. Within this elliptical treasure-house of stained glass you will discover a John Thornton, a forgotten artist for the first time Englands lost own Vermeer or Michelangelo. Explore new interactive galleries illustrating the epic stories and craftsmanship of the magnificent Great East End, all part of the York Minster Revealed project. Take a two-thousand year journey through time in Revealing York Minster in the Undercroft. Follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers and

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Get up close to stained glass masterpieces in The Orb

discover the stories of some of the people whose lives have been influenced by York Minster. The underground chambers have been totally transformed with dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries revealing the significance behind the cathedrals most treasured artefacts as never before. Explorer Backpacks are available to younger visitors and contain everything a young detective needs to uncover secrets and surprises. Theres free discovery trails and make a new friend with the Minsters own monkey, Monty. After all that exploring relax in the childrens chapel with a book from the story chest. Take the 275 steps up the Central Tower, tours are available for just 5.00 on top of normal admission, leading you to the highest point in the city and the best views of York. All year round, there is also a magnificent programme of special events, including performances by the Minster Choir, one of the UKs leading choirs and family hands-on fun with Monty the Monkey. Please note in the winter, Tower Trips may be affected by the weather and will only be available

on the day. There are occasions when York Minster is open for services only, please check the website www.yorkminster.org for temporary sightseeing closures. For more information on YMR or upcoming events, visit www.yorkminster.org

Take a 2000 year journey through time in Revealing York Minster

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BOLTON CASTLE

Bolton Castle provides a huge range of exciting things to do in Wensleydale, Yorkshire. From family days out to educational trips and historic tours you will find a raft of sights, sounds and smells which bring the castle to life and make for a truly memorable trip. One of the countrys best preserved medieval castles, Bolton was originally built, by Sir Richard Le Scrope, to rival the finest and most luxurious homes in the land. Completed in 1399, its scars bear testament to over 600 years of fascinating history including involvement in the Pilgrimage of Grace, Mary Queen of Scots imprisonment and a Civil War siege. Bolton Castle was a grand family home as well as a defensive fortress and, despite being partially slighted by Cromwells men during the Civil War siege, is still preserved in outstanding condition with many interesting rooms and

features to discover including the Old Kitchens, Dungeon, Solar, Nursery, Armory, Great Chamber and Mary Queen of Scots bedroom. About one third of the rooms are fully intact and the rest of the Castle is almost completely accessible giving visitors great insight into its turbulent past. Bolton Castle gives visitors a taste of what life was really like during the Castles heyday through providing the sights, sounds, smells and experiences of life in the past with our wonderful falconry displays, archery demonstrations, wild boar, bees, rare breed sheep and hands on crafts and games. The Tea Room offers delicious sandwiches, light lunches, wonderful cakes and a large selection of hot and cold drinks including local beers. Visit the gift shop for an excellent range of gifts for all ages.

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The Castle gardens were reinstated following an archaeological survey completed in 1994 and now include a beautiful medieval herb garden, rose garden, bowling green, vineyard and maze. Visitors can also see the birds of prey in their mews and visit the bees in their observation hive. Visitors often comment on the incredible atmosphere of the Castle with many of the rooms giving the feeling that their inhabitants had just walked out.

New for 2014

New Flying Displays Our flying displays will become even more spectacular this season as we welcome new birds to our flying team and move our display ground to the Castle gardens. Meet our new birds of prey and see them in flight in our regular daily displays. New Childrens Illustrated Information boards Attractive, colourful and interesting new information boards for children will help them learn more about life in a medieval castle.

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Falconry Displays Meet our magnificent Hawks, Owls and Falcons and experience incredible flying displays set against the spectacular backdrop of the Castle and beautiful Wensleydale.

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Archery Learn more about archery in sport, hunting and warfare during our educational archery talks. Children can have a go with our authentic long bow. Free with Castle admission Wild Boar Feeding and Talk Experience the excitement of Wild Boar feeding time! Learn more about these fascinating animals and help to feed them. fantastic experience. Suitable for 2 adults and up to 3 children/concessions. Half Day falconry experience option 55 Join our experienced Falconer and spend an incredible morning learning about looking after and flying these beautiful birds. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of falconry and will include plenty of time handling and flying the birds. Group visits and Packages We offer a discounted rate on admission for groups of 15 people or more. Groups can explore the castle by themselves or book a private guided tour with one of our excellent guides at an additional charge of 1.50 a head. Group visits must be booked in advance to receive the discount.

Additional Falconry Experiences.

Hawk Walk Spend an hour walking in the beautiful surrounding country side with our wonderful Harris Hawk flying to and from your fist. 35 for 1 person with 1 guest allowed Special Offer Family Hawk Walk available to book on the day. 35 for whole family. The whole family can fly the hawk during this

We are now offering an exciting range of opportunities for schools and other groups of young people to visit Bolton Castle and learn

School Activity Days

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more about what castle life was really like ! Different options for school visits include Full Activity Days, themed guided tours, and teacher led activities. New for 2014: Learn about Medieval and Tudor Music and Dance with our wonderful new workshops provided by the fantastic Trouvere minstrels.

The Castle has Civil Wedding, Drinks and Entertainments licences and provides a spectacular and unique setting to celebrate your special day. Mary, Queen of Scots spent six months at the Castle in 1568-1569 and it was held for the King during the Civil War. Now, hundreds of years later, you can enjoy the splendour of Bolton Castle and entertain your guests as royalty once did.

Weddings

The castle is steeped in history and has a wonderful atmosphere, which is brought to life when people come to celebrate here. Furthermore, if you chose to have your reception here, you will have exclusive use of the Castle and be able to treat it as your own. We have a capacity for up to 240 inside, although the maximum in a single room is 120.The Great Chamber, which retains all of its original character and charm will seat up to 120 people at tables and with a log fire burning, creates the perfect atmosphere to celebrate such an important occasion. Telephone: 01969 623981. Email: info@boltoncastle.co.uk Website: www.boltoncastle.co.uk

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Bolton Castle Summer Event

Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May (10-5pm) Music of the Middle Ages Trouvere Medieval Minstrels present their amazing Musical Instrumentarium! Discover the wonderful variety of instruments and sounds from the Middle Ages and enjoy the varied arts of the medieval minstrel. Try your hand at a bagpipe, a harp, and many other instruments. Step out in a medieval dance and enjoy storytelling with music. Monday 26th to Friday 30th (10-5) Wars of the Roses The Lords of Bolton took part in many important battles during this fight for the English throne. Learn whether they fought for the White Rose of York or the Red Rose of Lancaster and choose a side yourself. With helmet, rose, crown and flag making and educational children's trails. Normal Admission Charges Apply Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June (10-5) Medieval Life Weekend Find out what life was really like in Medieval times by meeting some colourful characters from the Castles Medieval household and having a go at a range of activities including weapon drills, calligraphy and traditional crafts. Normal Admission Charges Apply Monday 21st to Friday 25th July and Monday 28th July to Friday 1st August Birds, Boar and Bees! Witness amazing falconry displays , the fun of wild boar feeding time and the activity of our bee hives then have a go at our bird, boar and bee kite and mask making, activities, games and trails! Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July (10-5) Tournee Travel back in time over 600 years and discover all about military life in the early 1300s. With

displays of arms, archery competitions and arming a knight demonstrations you will learn all about medieval weaponry and armour before experiencing the excitement and drama of a full foot tournament. Monday 4th August to Friday 8th August and Monday 11th August to Fri 15th August A Captive Queen! Mary Queen of Scots was held at Bolton Castle for six months but was she a prisoner or a Royal Guest? Discover what Marys life at Bolton was really like. With jewellery making, costume collages, flag making and more. Monday 18 to Friday 22nd August and Monday 25th to Friday 29th August A Spanish Invasion As the Spanish Armada approached the English coast everyone in the country prepared for attack. Learn more about the Spanish Armada and why the invasion failed. Make a Spanish galleon or an English Flag Ship. Learn how to defend a Castle and make your own helmet. Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August Spanish Armada Weekend As the Armada approached the Kent coast beacons were lit up and down the land warning of the impending invasion. Throughout the country militias, such as those of Sir Henry, 9th Lord Scrope, prepared to defend the land. Meet characters from the castles household and garrison as they get ready for battle! Discover more about 16th century cookery, herbal medicine and weaponry. Put on your armour to take part in a Spear drill or learn how to fire the cannon!

Open daily 10am 5pm from 15th February until November 2nd 2014. (4pm close in Feb .and March) See website for prices and more information: www.boltoncastle.co.uk

Opening times 2014:

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Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens

...the perfect English house

Elizabethan house with award winning gardens

Special Events 2014

Snowdrop Spectacular 8th February 2nd March Where to nd us Family Fun Weekend A614 York to 16th and 17th Aug Bridlington road, midway between Michaelmas Fair Drifeld and Orchid Festival 25th and 26th Oct Bridlington 1st and 2nd March Pumpkin Trail Further 25th Oct2nd Nov Easter Egg Hunt Information 20th and 21st April Christmas The Estate Ofce, Opening Gardeners Fair Burton Agnes, 14th Nov23rd 7th and 8th June Drifeld, E Yorks, Dec 11am5pm YO25 4NB Jazz & Blues T: 01262 490324 Festival Main Opening 1st April31st Oct E: ofce@ 27th, 28th, 29th burtonagnes.com June. Ticketed Daily 11am5pm

Skipton Castle
Guardian of the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales for over 900 years. This unique fortress is one of the most complete and well-preserved medieval castles in England.

Come & explore

Open every day from 10am(Sun 12noon) Last admissions at 6pm (Oct-Feb 4pm) Family tickets, Tearoom, Shop, Picnic Area High Street - large carpark nearby
Enquiries: 01756 792442

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RAF HOLMPTON BUNKER TOURS

Your chance to visit this Amazing Place

For Opening Times & Full Details

W: www.rafholmpton.com T: 01964 630208 E: info@ rafholmpton.com

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Inspiring Gardens and a Riot of Colour

Ripley Castle is an historic attraction open to the public all year round and makes for a fascinating and entertaining day out, in a beautiful location, with memorable surroundings. Because it has belonged to the same family for twenty six generations, Ripleys colourful and sometimes gruesome history is well documented. If the Castle walls could talk they would tell the story of kings and queens, civil war, plagues and numerous clandestine affairs. The guided tours are very entertaining and informative as there are so many humorous anecdotes about the castle and the family. You get to see some 16th century books, Royal Greenwich Civil War armour and the secret priests hiding hole, only discovered by accident in 1964. The Ingilbys were prominent Catholics. Francis was martyred in York in 1586 and several others were implicated in the Gunpowder Plot. Trooper Jane, a redoubtable loyalist, held Oliver Cromwell at pistol point in the Castle Library. There are also special childrens tours which are hugely popular.

There are delightful walled gardens; impressive hot houses, herbaceous borders and kitchen gardens with herbs, rare vegetables and fruit trees. Visit the Walled Gardens in April where there is a collection of Hyacinths giving a riot of colour and a lovely aroma. There is a play trail for children and a lovely walk around the lake and deer park. Following your tour of the Castle and Gardens visit the gift shop which is full of inspiring presents to suit all ages, and sample delicious fayre made with local produce in the Tearoom. The cobbled village has several shops; an art gallery, a farmyard museum, an ancient church and a charming Inn, The Boars Head, with bar, brasserie and beer garden.

Telephone: 01423 770152 Email: enquiries@ripleycastle.co.uk Web: www.ripleycastle.co.uk

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Events & Festivals

Theres plenty going on at Ripley Castle in 2014. From Shakespeare to Falconry experiences and historical re-enactments to wedding fairs! Castle rooms open to view at leisure
Explore the castle at your leisure from 11am-3pm. Family Fun in the Gardens with childrens activities in the Garden Room and Garden Trail. May 6th Bank Holiday Also: May 26th Bank Holiday August 25th Bank Holiday August 3rd, 10th & 17th

Fathers Day
Dads Go Free - with a full paying child or adult. All Castle Tours are Family Friendly - themed Blood & Treason. June 15th

Meet an Ingilby Character

An historical costumed character dramatization during the Castle Tours. September every Wednesday

Celebrate all things French at Ripley Castle and Village

In celebration of the Tour de France and Yorkshires Grand Dpart, Ripley will host a variety of events. June 27th to July 13th

Cyclo-cross
A mix of cycling and cross country running, races will be held in the grounds. January 1st

The Grand Dpart 2014

See the worlds greatest cycle race in Ripley. We guarantee it will be a festival and a spectacle for all the family. A once in a life time event. July 5th

Spooktacular Week
Childrens activities and Spooky Picture Garden Trail daily. On 30th & 31st Family Castle Tours with Ghost Stories for 8-13 yrs Halloween Garden Room Party games for 5-7 yrs. October 25th to 2nd November Half-term Holiday

Family Fun in the Gardens

Garden Trail and Childrens activities in the Garden Room. May 24th to June 1st Half-term Holidays Also: August 25th Bank Holiday

Celebrating Valentines
With themed Castle tours Love & Heroines. February 15th & 16th

Mothers Day
Mums Go Free - with a full paying child or adult. All Castle Tours are Family Friendly and themed Love & Heroines. March 30th

Family Friendly Castle Tours

Especially for families with children aged 5-16 years daily at 11.45am & 1.45pm. May 24th to June 1st Half-term Holidays

Guy Fawkes, Blood & Treason Celebrating 10 years Summer Family Fun of Shakespeare in the in the Gardens Gardens
Garden Lawn Games and Sprite Trail, Productions Childrens activities in the Garden A Midsummer Nights Dream. Room. July 23rd to 13th 31st August June 24th to July Summer Holidays Hear some truly horrible stories of the Castles history and learn how the Ingilbys were associated with the Gunpowder Plot conspirators. November 1st & 2nd

Easter Garden Trail and Craft activities

In the Garden Room daily. Fun for all the family. April 5th to 21st (Easter Holidays)

The Castle Gift Shops

Christmas Shopping Extravaganza. November 27th

Rhyme & Reason Family Friendly Castle Tours Ripley Castle Falconry Experience
With Ben Potters Eagle and Vultures display team. Family Fun in the Gardens. May 26th Bank Holiday Also: August 25th Bank Holiday A fun whimsical tour especially for families with children aged 5-16 years daily at 11.45am & 1.45pm. July 23rd to 31st August Summer Holidays

Family Friendly Castle Tours

Especially for families with children aged 5-16 years daily at 11.45am & 1.45pm. April 5th to 21st (Easter Holidays)

Santas Grotto
Bring your children to visit Santa in his cozy Workshop Grotto. December weekends up to Christmas

Arthur Swallows Salvage & Reclamation Fair

A diverse range of antique and home ware stalls. April 17th & 18th

Ripley Show
Local Agricultural Show on the Castles showeld. August 10th

Ripley Castle Christmas Fair

Festive fair in the Castles East Wing and court yard with original and unusual gifts for all. December 5th to 7th

Grand Summer Sale

Exclusive Homes & Gardens show with quality stalls and exhibitors. June 12th to 15th

Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Bonnet making and Parade, face painting, pets corner and Easter bunny. April 20th & 21st

The Importance of Being Earnest

A Theatre Mill Production. August 18th to 22nd and 25th to 28th

Christmas plays in the Castle

A Theatre Mill Production December (TBC)

Dawn of Chivalry
Historical re-enactment group will be at Ripley Castle over the Fathers Day weekend, bringing the excitement of the medieval tournament. June 14th & 15th

Wedding Fair
A must for prospective brides. Exhibitors, providing quality products and services. April 27th

Visit our website for current events and opening information www.ripleycastle.co.uk

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BURTON AGNES HALL AND GARDENS

Simon Jenkins, author of E n g l a n d s T h o u s a n d B e s t H o u s e s , described Burton Agnes Hall as the perfect English house and one of Englands twenty finest alongside Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace and Chatsworth House. To the Cunliffe-Lister family the Hall is home, and they delight in sharing it with their visitors. Built between 1598 and 1610 for Sir Henry Griffith, the majestic Elizabethan hall has remained in the familys care for more than four centuries. Each generation has made its contribution, creating breathtaking architecture and a diverse art collection. Recent additions, including two David Hockney prints and a Colin Reid glass sculpture, sit alongside Impressionist and contemporary works, and many old masters. Outside, the gardens offer a feast for the senses. Through the seasons, the Elizabethan walled garden contains a magnificent floral display with several thousand plant varieties; a potager filled with fruit, vegetables and herbs; herbaceous borders, giant board games, a maze, a jungle

garden and a national collection of campanulas. Visitors will relish this award winning wonderland (winner of the 2005 Christies Garden of the Year award). To the north of the Hall lies tranquil woodland with wildlife figures along the path. In February, thousands of snowdrops cover the ground to create an exquisite display, and at Easter this historic woodland hosts hundreds of enthusiastic chocolate egg hunters. While meandering through the grounds, visitors may encounter an artist seeking inspiration. The artist in residence programme allows visiting artists to stay and work at Burton Agnes,

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year-round. Their artwork is displayed in the Summer House and inside the Hall. Many treats await in the courtyard. Unique, handcrafted gifts and souvenirs can be found in the home and garden shop and Gift Shop and the caf offers home-made meals using the gardens fruit and vegetables and local ingredients. The coffee is roasted locally and cakes are all home-baked. The Hall are also excited to introduce a newly renovated 1963vintage ice cream van, in which visitors will discover the finest local ice cream and perfect coffees. The gardening team also works hard all year to supply the Courtyard. They take seeds and cuttings from the gardens to raise plants for sale. Colourful bunches of dried flowers are arranged by Susan Cunliffe- Lister. Seeds are harvested from the gardens and packaged each winter for sale. The garden fruit and vegetables are sold, and also used enthusiastically by the cafe in home-baked fruit cakes, the freshest garden salads and warming soups.

Burton Agnes Hall also hosts a full and wideranging calendar of events throughout the year. This includes a Snowdrop Spectacular, Orchid Festival, Classic Car Rally, Easter Egg Hunt, Gardeners Fair, Jazz and Blues Festival, Summer Family Fete, Michaelmas Fair and a Christmas Opening where visitors will find an array of beautiful handcrafted decorations, both traditional and contemporary, around every corner. Open from 8th February-2nd March, 1st April to 31st October and 14th November to 23rd December, Burton Agnes Hall truly is the perfect English house: with its gardens and buzzing courtyard in addition, you are certain to enjoy a perfect day out. To discover whats going on Burton Agnes Hall, visit www.burtonagnes.com Burton Agnes Hall, Burton Agnes, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 4NB Telephone: 01262 490 324 Email: office@burtonagnes.com

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EUREKA
Special events for 2014
Follow the Yellow Brick Road Saturday 24 May Sunday 1 June (Half term) Help Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion defeat the Wicked Witch and help Dorothy realise theres no place like home. Clowning Around Saturday 5 July Sunday 6 July Come slap on some make-up and some funny clothes and well get you giggling as we teach you and your family how to clown around. Made by Me Saturday 19 July Sunday 31 August (Summer holidays) Join us as we enter a world of make believe exploring stories through theatre, storytelling, craft and play.

an exciting new gallery for a new generation In the 22 years since Eureka! opened, nearly 6 million visitors have come to explore the UKs first childrens museum whose hands-on, mindon approach to learning and discovery has won it a succession of accolades, including Best Hands-On museum in the UK by The Independent.

All About Me -

National Playday Wednesday 6 August Enjoy play on a massive scale as we celebrate play with free extra outdoor activities. Superhero Weekend Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September Come and meet some of your favourite crime fighting superheroes as we enter a battle of good vs evil. Fancy dress encouraged!

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Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble! Saturday 25 October Sunday 2 November Join the witches, wizards, ghosts and ghouls for a week of Halloween fun. Christmas at Eureka! Weekends Saturday 29 Nov Sunday 21 December and Monday 22 Tuesday 23 December Bring the whole family to meet Santa and his friends. Based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, the purpose built museum and educational charity attracts around 250,000 people every year and in early 2013 the museum will welcome its six millionth visitor. Eureka! is based on the North American model of childrens museums with a focus on play based learning and providing inspirational informal learning experiences for young people. Through hundreds of hands-on exhibits within six interactive galleries and an outdoor park, children make awe-inspiring discoveries aboutthemselves and the world around them and share in the adventure of learning. For younger children Eureka! is unique in offering two dedicated galleries and regularactivities especially for under 5s, inspiring littleones to develop their senses and stretch their imaginations. Telephone 01422 330069 www.eureka.org.uk

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STUMP CROSS CAVERNS

Stump Cross Caverns is one of Britains premier show caves, located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, on the border of Nidderdale. There are a range of facilities for a great family day out, including a gift shop with an excellent selection of fossils, crystals and sheepskin rugs and tea room with a variety of home-made cakes & pastries, as well as the caves themselves. There is also a twenty minute film presentation shown in the comfortable lecture theatre, informing visitors of the history and development of the caverns within the local area. The caves at Stumps Cross were discovered in 1860 by miners who were looking for lead seams in the Yorkshire Dales. Although they didnt find any lead, they did find the natural caverns which you can see today. Miners often didnt see any commercial value in the caves, however a man

named William Newbold had vision enough to see that they could be a profitable enterprise, and opened the caves to the public at a cost of 1 shilling per visit. The cave system at Stump Cross extends well beyond the show caves which are open to the public, to an overall length of approximately 6km. Many of the deeper caverns are only accessible to experienced cavers, but there is a possibility of further sections of the caverns being opened to the public in the future. Indeed, the impressive reindeer cavern was opened to the public in 2000 after debris was removed.

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2014 Events include : Easter Fairy Door Hunt Easter fairy door hunt with prizes throughout the Easter holidays Find the fairy cyclists!! Meet Henry the giant white rabbit at Easter weekend. Photo moon booth available Thursday 17th April between 1 and 3.30.pm Tour de France Weekender 2014 3rd - 8th July Le Tour will cycle around Stump Cross Caverns over the two days of the event, within 5 miles of our venue. Fairy door hunt with prizes throughout the summer holidays. Telephone 01756 752780 www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk

Stump Cross Caverns

Am azi ng N at ura l Sho w Ca ve Gi ft shop , tea r oo m an d lect ure thea tr e The caves are open daily from 10am - 6pm (last admission into the caves is 4.45 pm), from 1st March to 1st December. In the Winter months, viewing is at weekends only, and also during the school holidays at Christmas & February half-term. Prices : Adults 7.50, Children (4-13) 4.95 Under 4s free Greenhow Hill, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 5JL

Tel/Fax: (01756) 752780 www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk

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THE DEEP

Located in Hull, East Yorkshire, The Deep is just a 5 minute walk from Hull Marina and is close to the City Centre and the Museums Quarter, offering a fun-filled family day out. One of the most spectacular aquariums in the world and home to a whopping 3,500 fish including Europes only pair of green sawfish, spectacular sharks and rays. Journey through the story of the worlds oceans travelling through a unique blend of spectacular marine life from warm tropical waters to the cold Antarctic seas. Enjoy the fun and educational interactive and audio-visual presentations on your voyage of discovery.

Visitors can watch the brave divers hand feed the majestic sharks and rays each day in the Endless Oceans at 2pm, along with interesting presentations and scatter feeds at the tropical Lagoon of Light. Why not get up close and personal to some of the smaller critters including bumpy starfish, velvet swimmer crabs and spikey sea urchins. Finally take a walk through Europes deepest viewing tunnel to gaze at these awesome species swimming all around you before a ride in the breath taking glass lift, keep your eyes peeled for a sneak peek behind the scenes!

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On 3rd March 2014 the VIP residents..... thats Very Important Penguins will be ready to greet their public in The Kingdom of Ice. The exhibit will help explain to visitors the threats to their habitat, issues surrounding climate change and ocean acidification. Their brand new home is themed around an abandoned whaling port in South Georgia, Antarctica where pioneering explorer Ernest Shackleton took his ship the Endurance in 1914 crewed predominantly by mariners from Hull. This exhibit will form part of Project Penguin, and will help to explain the threats to penguins and their habitat, the issues surrounding climate change and ocean acidification as well as exploring food chains and animal biology. The Deep is open all year from 10am to 6pm (last entry 5pm) with the exception of 24th and 25th December. Visit www.thedeep.co.uk for more information. And dont forget, you can visit The Deep free of charge for 12 months for the cost of just one visit. Find out more : www.thedeep.co.uk/day_plus_pass

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WHITE SCAR CAVE

White Scar Cave, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is the longest show cave in Britain. There are underground waterfalls and streams, and thousands of stalactites. The curious cave formations include the Devils Tongue, the Arum Lily, and the remarkably lifelike Judges Head. Guides lead visitors along the well-lit paths and explain the features. The highlight of the tour is the 200,000 year old Battlefield Cavern. Over 330 feet long, with its roof soaring in places to 100 feet, this is one of the largest caverns in Britain. Also shown on the tour are fine examples of the geological feature known as flowstone, and a display of fluorescing stalactites. Until 1923 these underground wonders remained a secret of nature. In August that year a Cambridge undergraduate undertook a hiking tour of the area. He noticed a slight fissure in the ground, and decided to investigate. Perhaps coincidentally for an explorer, he bore the splendid name Christopher Francis Drake Long. Wearing only his summer clothes of shirt and shorts, and lighting his way with candles stuck in the brim of his hat, he crawled into the low passage. Spurred on by the distant roar of water,

he struggled over jagged rocks and through pools, until eventually he found himself at the foot of a waterfall. White Scar Cave had been discovered, and its name was derived from the outcrops of pale rock above the entrance. The huge Battlefield Cavern was found in 1971, its boulder-strewn floor suggestive of fearsome conflict between prehistoric giants. Entering the cave, visitors become aware of a faint sound that gets louder as they walk further in. Suddenly they turn a corner and find the first waterfall, which after wet weather literally thunders into a rocky pool. The waterfall was the first feature discovered by Christopher Long in 1923. In full spate the weight of water cascading down each minute is about fifty-five tonnes. The installation in 2013 of fifty square metres of solar panels on the caf roof has reduced the carbon footprint of the cave site, which is now a micro-generator exporting surplus power to the national grid. In addition, the programme of converting the cave itself to low-energy lighting is reducing carbon emissions, and helping to preserve the natural cave environment by reducing heat output and inhibiting the growth of algae.

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Do check the newly launched smartphone and tablet versions of the White Scar website. White Scar Cave, Ingleton, North Yorkshire LA6 3AW. Telephone 015242 41244 www.whitescarcave.co.uk

First Waterfall

Beyond the Show Cave

Battlefield Cavern

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Saved Railway is a Runaway Success

The 11th April 2014 will see the 25th anniversary of the governments decision to reprieve the Settle-Carlisle railway from closure. The announcement followed years of campaigning for its retention. Since then, the line has prospered beyond all expectations. Richard Morris, Chairman of the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line (the group set up in 1983 to oppose threatened closure) said: "E v e n t h e m o s t o p timi stic in 1989 co uld no t ha ve ima g ine d h o w s u c c e s s f u l t h e l i n e w o u l d b e ." If success is measured in passenger numbers and the volume of freight traffic, then the figures speak for themselves. There has been a tenfold increase in passengers since the 1980s, currently standing at 1.3 million a year. Freight has returned to the railway, making it a 24/7 operation, with over 40 freight paths day and night. Key to this has been extra signalling equipment which has almost doubled the lines capacity and hundreds of millions of pounds

invested in new tracks. All in all, there are more passengers and freight than ever before in the lines history. The role that the unique heritage buildings and stunning landscape setting have played in this success story must not be underestimated. The Settle-Carlisle is recognized as one of the Worlds Greatest Railway Journeys. Most of the intermediate stations have re-opened, the beautiful Victorian station buildings have been renovated and are now tended by an army of volunteers. The iconic Ribblehead viaduct, once condemned, has been restored and is the highlight of the journey for many. All this explains why the line is a magnet for visitors from all over the world, and a star route for the burgeoning steam rail-tours industry. Route Managing Director for Network Rail, Dyan

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Crowther, said: T h e l i n e i s o n e o f t h e m o s t be a ut if ul in B r it ai n a nd w i ll co nt i nue t o b e an im po r tan t pa r t o f the r a il wa y in the no r th o f E ng la nd . The Settle-Carlisle, carving its way up the backbone of England, offers a vital diversionary route to train operators when the east and west coast lines are closed. Wily passengers watching the pennies may be more interested to know that the line offers the cheapest route to Scotland by a whopping 59%. (Which? January 2014). Alex Hynes, Managing Director of Northern Ra il sa id : The Settle to Ca rlisle lin e is a vit a l pa r t of t h e b us t l ing an d vi br a nt t o wns an d vil l a ge s that str etc h ac r o ss the Pen nin es an d a l o ng t h e Da l es . A nd t h ey r e g r ow ing ; w e r e no w c ar r y in g 1 .3 mi ll i on p as se ng er s ev er y y ea r . It s h a r d t o t h in k wh a t c ou l d h a ve hap p en ed to the se c o mm un itie s 2 5 yea r s a go if t h e p r o p o s e d c l o s u r e h a d g o n e a h e a d . For up to date details on events for the 25th anniversary please visit www.settle-carlisle.co.uk

Sarah Hutton is a prominent British artist. She studied Fine Art (Painting) at The Central School London, Syracuse University New York and Leeds University. She paints professionally from her studios in Haworth and Giggleswick. Her work is regularly in exhibition both nationally and internationally.

Artist in Residence on the Settle-Carlisle Railway Sarah Hutton

Sarahs latest project is a residency on the SettleCarlisle line. She is planning to visit every station along the line, producing a body of work which captures the beauty of its buildings, its wild and evocative setting and the people who work and travel along it. All travel information available from the website www.settle-carlisle.co.uk or by calling National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 (24 hours)

Settle Station - preliminary sketch

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NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY

Escape to the Moors and Coast in 2014
If you are lucky to get the chance when you visit, why not treat yourself and upgrade your ticket to first class on-board the train and enjoy travelling in your very own compartment. Journey into the heart of the North York Moors whilst relaxing in your comfy seat as you enjoy the enchanting landscapes of the National Park while you steam through the glacial valley. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a great fun day out for all the family with trains running every day from the 5 April to 2 November between Whitby and Pickering. Also at weekends and on school holidays in winter between Pickering and Grosmont Stations.

Under the viaduct to Whitby - John Hunt

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway was formed by a small group of enthusiastic volunteers, looking to preserve the heritage line which runs through the majestic North York Moors. It was opened by the Duchess of Kent on the 1st May 1973 and has since seen the NYMR become the worlds most popular heritage railway attracting over 350,000 visitors a year. Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and climb aboard a steam or heritage diesel train like Harry Potter for the ultimate trip through Heartbeat Country in cosy compartments on the worlds most popular heritage railway.

Discover a dining experience with a difference aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Experience an unforgettable lunch, afternoon tea or evening meal with loved ones and friends in the luxurious setting of our Pullman Dining Train.

Pullman dining train

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Footplate experiences
Anyone whos ever been interested in trains is sure to love this superb footplate experience. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway provides a delightful introduction to the world of steam, and gives you a chance to discover what it takes to drive one of these beautiful engines. Whether the choice is for a Tin, Bronze, Silver or Gold experience, you will have a qualified professional on hand to give helpful tips and answer any questions.

NYMR Autumn Wonderland

The on-board chef uses only the freshest locally sourced ingredients to create tempting seasonal menus not to be missed. Due to the popularity of the service pre-booking is essential. All prices include a meal on board, return travel on the train and are fully inclusive of VAT. Full payment is required at time of booking, NYMR gift vouchers can be used in full or part payment. The railway is unfortunately unable to accommodate wheelchairs due to the historic nature of the dining carriages. Guide dogs are welcome on the dining trains.
Autumn Gala - Philip Benham

All courses are available for physically fit participants between the ages of 16 and 70 only, due to insurance purposes. Participants must be able to climb a 5-6 foot vertical ladder from uneven surfaces. Courses operate Mondays Fridays throughout the main running period. Telephone 01751 472508 www.nymr.co.uk

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To win a 2014 Family Voucher, please email your answer to info@countysignpost.co.uk Question - Who opened the NYMR on 1st May 1973?
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YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK

Nestled in the stunning grounds of the 18th Century Bretton Estate, Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is one of the worlds leading open-air galleries. With 500 acres of historic landscape and five indoor galleries, YSP offers a unique balance of art, heritage and space. Whether taking in the spectacular scenery or discovering striking sculptures theres something to inform, inspire and delight at every turn. See more than 60 sculptures by artists including Anthony Caro, Andy Goldsworthy, Antony Gormley, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, and enjoy historic estate features including the Shell Grotto and Greek Temple. Enjoy an exciting changing exhibition programme of indoor and outdoor displays, by highly acclaimed artists such as Ursula von Rydingsvard, Yinka Shonibare MBE, Joan Mir and Jaume Plensa.

Barbara Hepworth, Squares with Two Circles, 1963. Photo Jonty Wilde

In the YSP Centre youll find the award winning contemporary gift shop a treasure trove of craft, homeware, books, jewellery and more. And a visit to the restaurant, which boasts one of the best views in Yorkshire, is a must: enjoy locally-sourced and freshly-cooked food as you gaze across the collection of Henry Moore bronzes. YSP is perfectly located for easy access, situated just one mile from M1 junction 38 with Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester all within one hours drive. For more information visit ysp.co.uk

Henry Moore in the Country Park. Reproduced by Permission of The Henry Moore Foundation Jonty Wilde

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THE STATION, RICHMOND

With two cinema screens, a cafe-restaurant, art gallery, heritage centre and six artisan foodmakers on the premises, The Station is a great place to start your visit to Richmond, Britain's Great Town of the Year 2009. The Angels Share: Heavenly breads, cakes, scones and patisserie baked fresh daily. Archers Jersey Ice Cream: The range of flavours is increasing all the time. They try to keep flavours seasonal, introducing champagne rhubarb that was grown in the farm garden from seed, along with many fruits. Other fruit is sourced when available from a local pick your own farm F.W. Elgey at Piercebridge. The Station Gallery: Since opening in November 2007, The Station has quickly established a reputation as a major North-East art exhibition venue. The wonderful surroundings of the restored Grade 2* listed Victorian railway station, with an abundance of natural light, original stone walls and vaulted iron roof provides a wonderful ambiance to display art to its best advantage. Seasons Restaurant & Cafe Bar: Seasons Restaurant has menus designed around a modern British theme with Mediterranean influences. They use fresh locally sourced produce wherever possible and, of course, all the menus use seasonal ingredients.

Laceys Cheese: Traditional, handmade cheeses available from The Station, Richmond. At Laceys Cheese theytake great pride in their craft to bring you a high quality, locally produced product. Why don't you come on down to The Station to see, first hand, how traditional cheeses are made.

Velvet Heaven: At Velvet Heaven they specialise in making top quality delicious fudge and confectionery such as Turkish Delight and Coconut Ice. They also sell a range of chocolates, truffles and traditional sweets. www.richmondstation.com

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YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM

RAF Elvington, upon which the Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial is based, became operational with 4 Group Bomber Command in October 1942 when 77 Squadron moved from Chivenor to become Elvingtons first home squadron. Actual operations commenced over 70 years ago in February 1943, and flying Halifax bombers, they took the war to the German industrial heartland, but suffered the heaviest losses of any Bomber Command unit, with over 500 airmen loosing their lives from 96 Halifax aircraft shot down. 77 Squadron departed Elvington in May 1944 to make way for the formation of two French Squadron's, operating as part of RAF Bomber Command, making Elvington unique in Bomber Command as the only base to have been entirely run by another nationality. 346 "Guyenne" Squadron was the first to be formed, and its very first operations were on the eve of D-Day and the Normandy landings, with the French airmen bravely attacking strategic targets such as railway yards, communications installations and German gun batteries in their own homeland. 347 "Tunisie" Squadron followed later in June, and together the Squadrons continued operations for the remainder of the war and peacekeeping duties until October 1945, when they returned to France with their Halifax bombers to form the new French Air Force. This significant link between the Museum and France is highly relevant in this 70th Anniversary year and as Yorkshire welcomes the Tour de France Grand Dpart. The superb Bomber Command exhibition, Against the Odds, the definitive national exhibition on the topic, gives visitors a deep insight into the formation and operation of this unparalleled fighting force. This leads on to all the other fascinating displays and exhibits, such as the unique Air Gunners Memorial Room, restored Control Tower, Uniform Display and much more. April 2011 saw the opening of the newly refurbished Astra Cinema with a state of the art plasma screen which now shows our unique wartime footage taken by the French aircrews, depicting a day in the life of RAF Elvington and following a raid to Leipzig and back, plus some fascinating new documentaries. The acclaimed collection of historic aircraft spans the birth of flight to the supersonic age and features the unique replica of the Cayley Glider, the Wright Flyer and other early aircraft

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through the war years with the magnificent Handley Page Halifax Bomber Friday the 13th, the De Havilland Mosquito, Douglas DC3 Dakota and the famous Hurricane and Spitfire amongst others. The collection continues to encompass the major aircraft of the Cold War era Gloster Javelin, Electric Lightning, Hawker Hunter and the East Yorkshire built Blackburn Buccaneer and not least the still futuristic looking 1950s designed Handley Page Victor V-Bomber / K2 Tanker, which took part in both the Falklands War and the first Gulf War in its refuelling role. Our latest acquisition which is causing a great deal of interest is the rarely seen Nimrod MR2 intelligence gathering spy plane, which saw 40 years service with the Royal Air Force. The excellent Pioneers of Aviation exhibition features the work of Scarborough born Sir George Cayley, the Father of Aeronautics and inventor of the aeroplane, along with that of Leeds born Robert Blackburn, who established aircraft factories in Leeds and at Brough, East Yorkshire, which still exists today as part of BAE Systems. Blackburn established an early Flying School at Filey and went on to create a long line of successful, mostly military, aircraft. The exhibition also covers Hull born aviator Amy Johnson, whose record breaking solo flights to Australia and South Africa are indeed the stuff of legend. A striking interpretation of the Dambusters raids with the Barnes Wallis designed bouncing bomb is a major feature, along with Walliss work with the R100 airship at Howden. The Yorkshire Air Museum prides itself on being the unique Allied Air Forces Memorial, widely regarded as being the only such dedicated Memorial. The museum takes care to maintain the authentic ambience of the wartime era, whilst at the same time providing an exciting and interesting day out for all the family.

SE5a bi plane

There really is something for everybody here, from the tranquil Memorial Gardens that have earned the coveted Silver Gilt commendation in the Yorkshire in bloom competition, to all the aircraft and exhibits mentioned before. A dedicated effort by the Aircraft Engineering volunteers has seen the live aircraft collection expand to 7 aircraft four propeller driven and three mighty jets, which feature in our exciting Thunder Days. The latest addition is the rare WWI Eastchurch P.V.8 Kitten along with the WWI SE5a biplane and the post WWII De Havilland Devon twin prop VIP transport, and now also the Douglas Dakota which add greatly to the excitement with the special sound that these aircraft make. These run along with the Blackburn Buccaneer, Nimrod MR2 and Victor V-bomber jets. The huge Battlegroup North militaria show in May combines a historic military vehicle rally with a superb wargaming show and living history displays and is a favourite with many of the museums visitors. Telephone: 01904 608595 Web: www.yorkshireairmuseum.org email: museum@yorkshireairmuseum.org Follow us on Twitter: @air_museum or find us on Facebook.

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station. From the opulent carriages of Queen Victoria to the armour plated war transport of George V1, theres plenty of incredible history and fascinating stories to discover with our stunning collection of royal carriages. Kids can let off steam in the outdoor play area, enjoy lively science shows, take a ride on the miniature railway and learn through the interactive exhibits. With daily demonstrations, tours and a special events programme, theres plenty for the whole family to enjoy. FREE entry. Plan you visit at nrm.org.uk. Opening Times: Winter 10am-5pm and Summer 10am-6pm (check nrm.org.uk for actual dates) Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ

What will you discover at the greatest railway museum in the world?
From Mallard, the worlds fastest steam locomotive to a working replica of Stephensons world-changing Rocket, explore giant halls full of railway legends. Get onboard awe-inspiring locomotives, watch our engineers at work in the Workshop and check out the latest exhibition in our art gallery. Soak up the atmosphere in our Station Hall. Climb on board historic carriages and travel back in time to experience working life in a

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father, local clergyman Patrick Bront. But while the three sisters found solace in the world of the imagination, producing some of the most stunningly original and influential novels ever written in the English language, their brother Branwell lost a series of jobs, had unsuitable love affairs, and, weakened by drink and opium, died at the age of 31. Just months afterwards first Emily, then the youngest sister, Anne, also died - from tuberculosis; their groundbreaking novels did not find fame until after their deaths. The last remaining Bront child, Charlotte, married her fathers curate, Arthur Bell Nicholls. For a while it seemed she had found true happiness and achieved literary celebrity with her bestselling novel Jane Eyre. Then her first pregnancy ended in the tragedy of her untimely death, aged 38.

The beautiful village of Haworth, with its steep, cobbled Main Street, seems a strange place to find a world-class attraction. Yet, thanks to three famous literary sisters - Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bront - and their brother Branwell, the Parsonage at the top of this sleepy village is now one of the worlds top literary tourist destinations. The lives of the famous sisters are as fascinating as their enduringly popular novels: Charlottes Jane Eyre; Emilys Wuthering Heights; Annes The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. After losing first their mother, then two elder sisters, at a heartbreakingly young age, the four remaining children were brought up and educated by their

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All the sisters novels were written here at the Parsonage, now owned and run by the charity The Bront Society. It also houses the worlds biggest collection of Bront memorabilia, including hundreds of letters, original manuscripts and personal possessions, conveying the powerful experience to visitors of how it felt to be a Bront.

(Bront Boy), walks and an inspiring church service. Allyson McDermotts lecture was particularly fascinating on the entire historic restoration project. The Bronte Museum celebrated Emily Bronts birthday in style on 30th July with the KWVR, bringing a group of visitors to see artefacts relevant to Emily in the Library and visiting our Meadow space. A video of the successful event is still available online.
New exclusive items in the Gift Shop

In May the Bronte Museum participated fully in Haworths 1940s weekend enjoying one of our busiest days on the Saturday with live guide interpretation. The Bronte Museum celebrated the famous Bront films, Wuthering Heights (1939), Jane Eyre (1943) and Devotion (1946) with a special display and the great rise in visitor figures during the 1940s as well as the Mitchell familys life during the Second World War. In early May Michael Portillo arrived to film his Great British Railway Journeys programme, exploring the Brontes connection with the railways. June saw a most successful AGM weekend with members gathering for a few splendid sunny days in Haworth to enjoy lectures, talks, a play

News from 2013

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For more information visit the website: www.bronte.org.uk, log on to Facebook at Bront Parsonage Museum, follow @BronteParsonage on Twitter, phone 01535 642323, or email bronte@bronte.org.uk. Bront Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth, Keighley, BD22 8DR In August the Bronte Museum celebrated Yorkshire Day in style with record visitors and white rose bunting and a few days later welcomed Jamie Cullum who played Emilys very own piano for his Radio 4 series, Jamies Piano Pilgrimage. In October the Bronte Museum welcomed Kirsty Wark as our special guest at the Literary Lunch at the Wheatley Arms, Ilkley, where she was interviewed by Ruth Budd about her top 10 favourite books Professor Ann Sumner, Executive Director of The Bront Society interviewd Kirsty Wark at the Ilkley Literature Festival where they discussed the influence of landscape in the Bront novels. In 2013 the Bronte Museum enjoyed two very successful contemporary art exhibitions, the first by Victoria Brookland and the latter intervention throughout the house by Charlotte Cory A Thousand Thousand Gleaming Fires and Capturing the Bronts.

Monday 21st April Charlotte Bronts Birthday This year we are celebrating Charlotte Bronts birthday in style! Talks Throughout the day there will be talks in the garden and the Parsonage by members of staff on different aspects of Charlotte Bronts life. These will include Charlottes experience of school at Cowan Bridge, getting published, and her life-changing meeting with Monsieur Heger in Brussels. Director Professor Ann Sumner will also discuss Charlottes unexpected and fascinating connection with the railways. Saturday 26 April, 10am-4pm Study Day: Words of War As part of a series of events throughout 2014 to commemorate the outbreak of the First World War, this accessible study day will explore the connections between war and literature. Led by Charmian Knight and Luke Spencer, this study day will be divided into two, the first half will focus on the experiences of women, while the second part will examine poetry and war.

2014 Events at the BRONT PARSONAGE MUSEUM :

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Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 May, 10.30am-1pm and 2-3.30pm Cassandra Kilbride: The Woolly Bike Trail Join Yarn-storm artist Cassandra Kilbride in one of her workshops to create a woolly bike inspired by Yorkshires landscape and literature. The bike will be one of 10 which will form part of The Woolly Bike Trail for the Yorkshire Festival 2014 to celebrate the Tour de France coming to Yorkshire. Friday 2 May-Friday 27 June 2014 Artists of Faith: Works from the Methodist Art Collection Friday 16 May, 9pm Museums at Night: Candle-lit tour Celebrate Museums at Night with a special candle-lit tour of the Parsonage. This is a rare opportunity to experience the historic rooms after dark, as our Collections Manager Ann Dinsdale shares insights into the house and the Bronts lives. Saturday 31 May, 2pm Samantha Ellis: How to be a Heroine On a pilgrimage to Top Withens, Samantha Ellis found herself arguing with her best friend about which heroine was best: Jane Eyre or Cathy Earnshaw. She was all for wild, passionate Cathy; but her friend found Cathy silly, a snob, while courageous Jane makes her own way. And thats when Samantha realised that all her life shed been trying to be Cathy when she should have been trying to be Jane. So she decided to look again at her heroines the girls, women, books that had shaped her ideas of the world and how to live. Join Samantha as she discusses her new book which explores the role of heroines, and our favourite books, in all our lives and how they change over time, for better or worse, just as we do. Our new exhibition Artists of Faith brings a selection of works from the Methodist Art Collection to the Bront Parsonage Museum. Works by major British artists including Patrick Heron, Elizabeth Frink and Maggie Hambling will be displayed in the Parsonage for the first time, placing the paintings in a new context and highlighting connections between members of the Bront family and the Methodist faith.

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SHEFFIELD INDUSTRIAL MUSUEMS

Sheffield Industrial Museums are the showcase of Sheffields industrial story from early industrialisation to modern times where Made In Sheffield remains a mark of craftsmanship and quality known worldwide. Enjoy a great family day out full of nostalgia and innovation! Kelham Island Museum Located in one of the citys oldest industrial districts, Kelham Island Museum stands on a man-made island over 900 years old. Our interactive galleries tell the story of light trades and skilled workmanship to mass production. Learn what it was like to live and work in Sheffield during the Industrial Revolution and follow the sights and sounds of progress through the Victorian era and two world wars to discover how steel making forged the city of today and its impact on the modern world! Dont miss The Millowners Arms, our latest

3 Inspiring Places, 1 Steel Story

exhibition complete with traditional bar, which celebrates Sheffields brewing heritage. Be sure to catch the mighty River Don Engine in steam the most powerful working steam engine remaining in Europe, as well as our reconstructed Little Mesters street with resident workshops. From August the special exhibition 'War Work' tells the story of the impact of war upon Sheffield's companies, manufacturing and workers, while 2014s main events include the 1940s Wartime Weekend & Vintage Summer Fayre on 12 / 13 July, and Down By the Riverside

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Festival on 20 / 21 September. And of course a warm Dickensian welcome awaits at the Victorian Christmas Market on 29 / 30 November! Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet Catch a unique glimpse of life at home and at work at a scythe and steelworks dating back to the 18th century. Abbeydale Works was once a producer of agricultural tools and the largest water-powered industrial site on the River Sheaf. It is now a group of Grade I and II* listed buildings and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. See workers houses, waterwheels, workshops, tilt hammers, a grinding hull and the last complete surviving crucible steel furnace in the UK! After reopening in April 2014 the Hamlet will now be open all year. Our Heritage Lottery Fund project to revitalise the Hamlet is well under way, and visitors can enjoy the new All About Abbeydale gallery, cafe, shop and learning centre. Restoration work and repairs to machinery and the waterwheels is ongoing, and visitors will be able to see the progress and talk to the Hamlet team at special events throughout the year.

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet - Waterwheel

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

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Shepherd Wheel

Major events at the Hamlet in 2014 include the Abbeydale Awakes weekend 10 / 11 May and the annual Steam Gathering and Antiques & Craft Fayre on 4 / 5 October. Shepherd Wheel Workshop Set in the picturesque valley of the Porter Brook, Shepherd Wheel is a unique working example of Sheffields knife grinding industry. This water-powered workshop dates back to the 1500s and displays the tools of the trade for cutlery grinding. See the restored waterwheel and machinery in action and hear stories about the grinders who worked there over the centuries at this Grade II listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument. Telephone 0114 272 2106 ask@simt.co.uk www.simt.co.uk

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THE INGROW MUSEUM OF RAIL TRAVEL

Over 60 television programmes and films have featured carriages and steam locomotives from the Ingrow Museum of Rail Travel, so theres a good chance you may have seen some treasured items from the museums Collection. The museum has just filmed sequences for BBC TVs South Riding, starring Anna Maxwell Martin. The whole family can enjoy a visit you dont have to be a confirmed railway enthusiast! Children and adults of all ages will enjoy exploring the differences between 1st, 2nd and 3rd class, and listening to the sound presentations as they sit inside the carriages. Video presentations help to bring the past to life, whilst the walls are covered with old signs and posters. Young children will enjoy hunting for

our little helpers, or finding items from our look and find worksheets. The confirmed enthusiast will enjoy our shop, which specialises in out-of-print railway magazines and books. Located adjacent to the Ingrow Loco Museum, and the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. When Worth Valley Railway trains are operating, ask for a Green Rover ticket, which includes admission to both museums and one days unlimited travel on the KWVR Location: South Street, Ingrow, Keighley BD21 5AX Telephone 01535 680425 www.vintagecarriagestrust.org

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Scar House Reservoir in Upper Nidderdale

See the best of Yorkshire in 2014

We, at Yorkshire Water, take care of 72,000 acres of our countys beautiful landscape, including swathes of the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks. Of this, almost 30,000 acres are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest and include 17 nature reserves and a number of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Opening up the land for everyone to enjoy is part of our Blueprint for Yorkshire; our plan to take even better care of our little part of the world. We are investing millions in preserving Yorkshires countryside and wildlife, and are opening up much of our land and 120 reservoirs to you. Why not see our website for inspiration and download some of

the free activities including walking and running packs, podcasts and reservoir routes.

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A f am i l y c y c l e ri de o r w a l k ar o un d La ng s et t R e s e r v o i r a beautiful setting with a choice of routes including easy access walks. Where is it? Near Penistone which is halfway between Huddersfield and Sheffield (approximate post code S36 4GY).

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Bir d w at c h in g a t T o p h il l Lo w N a t ur e R es er ve a haven for some of Yorkshire's most colourful and rare wildlife. Where is it? Near Driffield, north of Hull (YO25 9RH). A s p o t o f f i s h i n g a t S w i n s t y R e s e r v o i r home of our record catch, a 14lb7oz rainbow trout! Where is it? West of Harrogate (LS21 2NP). S a i l i n g a t S c a m m o n d e n R e s e r v o i r contact our tenants at scammondensailing.com Where is it? Just off the M62 between Halifax and Huddersfield (HD3 3FT). Ho r s e-r i din g o n t h e f a mo us Ha wo r t h Mo o r s a 15 mile circular route on bridleways through Bronte country. Where is it? Haworth near Keighley, West Yorkshire (approximate location BD22 9RH) Explore our landscape yorkshirewater.com/recreation at

Our county on the world stage

As the worlds biggest annual sporting event, the Tour De France demands a dramatic backdrop for its opening stages, few places can rise to the challenge like Yorkshire. As one of the regions biggest landowners, Yorkshire Water is a lead sponsor of the Yorkshire Festival 2014 100 days of arts and culture culminating in the Grand Dpart on 5 - 6 July. Our support reflects our pride in the region and commitment to promoting the creativity and talent within our communities. Learn more about the Yorkshire Festival at yorkshirewater.com/festival

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NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK

From coast to woodland, moorland to lush green dales, the scenery in the North York Moors is simply breathtaking. Theres plenty of heritage and local history too from the largest Iron Age hill fort in the north of England to atmospheric ruined abbeys and the signs of a once bustling industrial past. Charming moorland and coastal villages nestle amongst the landscape each with their own traditions, customs and tales to tell. Pubs and cafes offer a warm welcome and there is an

eclectic mix of museums and attractions that provide a fascinating slice of the areas history. If you love the great outdoors, then this is the place for you. Cycling, walking, horse riding, surfing, sailing, gliding there is something for everyone. There are walking routes for all abilities from short strolls to the more challenging Cleveland Way National Trail and an extensive network of bridleways to take you up hill and down dale for as far as your legs (or horse!) can take you. At The Moors National Park Centre, Danby the kids can play on the indoor climbing wall or outdoor play area or you can wander along riverside and woodland trails and take a look at the Inspired by Gallery with its changing exhibitions of local arts and crafts. For more information on the North York Moors National Park go to : www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
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LE TOUR DE FRANCE - YORKSHIRE GRAND DPART 2014

5th & 6th July 2014 Leeds - Harrogate - York - Sheffield
Yorkshire and cycling go hand-in-hand. The county is widely regarded as one of the spiritual heartlands of UK cycling producing trailblazing talent like Brian Robinson, the first British rider to win a stage of the Tour de France, Barry Hoban a winner of 8 stages of the Tour de France and Malcolm Elliott the first British rider to win a Grand Tour points jersey. Its landscape continues to inspire a new generation of star cyclists today, but its for the warmth of our welcome that the people of Yorkshire are best known. We love to meet new people and to make them feel at home in the place which has the nickname of Gods Own County. We know that the millions of Yorkshire men, women and children who turn out to cheer on the riders as they pass through our city streets and country lanes will give the Tour de France the warmest welcome ever. Gary Verity - Welcome to Yorkshire

Bradley Wiggins

The people of Yorkshire are proud and delighted to welcome the worlds greatest cycle race to one of the most beautiful parts of the United Kingdom. We are honoured to have been chosen to stage the Grand Dpart of the 2014 Tour de France and we are confident that the riders will find our spectacular scenery both challenging and exhilarating. Their route will take them through some of our great and historic cities, including the Roman walled city of York, Leeds - the UKs second biggest financial centre, the stunning cathedral city of Ripon, and Sheffield, which is fast becoming known as one of Europes great sporting cities. Theyll wind through the glorious Yorkshire Dales National Park into the quintessential English market town of Harrogate before experiencing the dramatic rise and fall of the Pennines around Bront country. We believe they will fi nd the route simply breathtaking.
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Mark Cavendish

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THE TRANS PENNINETRAIL

2014 - the 25th Anniversary of the Trans Pennine Trail

The Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) provides a fantastic gateway to the countryside. This national coast to coast route provides recreational facilities for walkers, cyclists and in many parts horse riders stretching from Southport to Hornsea with spurs to Leeds, Chesterfield, York and a newly opened sections providing an on-road and off-road option from Barnsley to Kirkburton, officially opened late 2012. A new website was launched late 2013 (www.transpenninetrail.org.uk) now incorporating interactive mapping, making it even easier for you to get out and about onto the Trail. From spring 2014 new saleable maps will also be available.

With over 370 miles of route available youll be amazed at the varied scenery along the way from towns showcasing world class building designs to rural countryside with rustic ruins from days long ago. Whatever the weather youll always find something to do. Whether youre a walker, cyclists or horse rider why not take a look at the many visitor attractions, historic bridges, museums, canals, castles and abbeys, or just take in the beautiful flora and fauna along the way and it doesnt have to cost you a penny! The TPT is a free facility, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has many connections to public transport facilities and the motorway network. Many sections of the TPT are also part of the National Cycle Network, so you can easily get to it by bike from any destinations. You could even enjoy the TPT as part of a holiday. If youre a cyclist, the coast to coast route would take you between three and five days and a walker between five and 10 days.

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There are many other fantastic routes that entwine with the Trail: The Liverpool to Hull section of the TPT is also part of the E8 long distance walking route of 2920 miles, from Istanbul to Ireland. Pennine Bridleway Pennine Way Pennine Cycleway Wolds Way North Sea Cycle Route Way of the Roses As much of the Trail follows old railway lines, canal towpaths and riverside paths it is relatively flat and well signed. The easy gradients and surfaced paths make many sections suitable for families with young children and provide a great facility for gentle exercise for people recovering from health issues and those using wheelchairs or pushchairs. Experts agree that regular moderate exercise can help protect the body from many illnesses and conditions, including

heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, obesity, diabetes and cancer. The TPT provides a great facility to help relieve stress and stay happy with nature right on their doorstep. Tour De France 2014 coincides with the 25th Anniversary of the Trail and the TPT will be the key route to get people to / from key location points. With celebration events to be held before the race itself and legacy events for you to enjoy afterwards, the TPT is certainly the place to be. The Trans Pennine Trail is managed by a partnership of 27 Local Authorities and a fantastic supporter network across its length. The project is co-ordinated from the national TPT Office based in Barnsley, the mid-point of the Trail and the birthplace of the vision for the route itself. So what are you waiting for Please contact the Trans Pennine Trail Office for a free information pack and details of the three saleable route maps available. Telephone 01226 772574 info@transpenninetrail.org.uk www.transpenninetrail.org.uk Facebook: TransPennineTrail Twitter: @TPT_National

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Kelham Island Museum

12 & 13 July 20 & 21 Sept 29 & 30 Nov 1940s Wartime Weekend | Vintage Fayre Down by the Riverside | Metal Market 22nd Victorian Christmas Market

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

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Allied Air Forces Memorial

Home of the French Air Force Tremendous atmosphere, Fascinating exhibits & Historic aircraft A Great Family Day Out Ideal for Coach Parties!! Licensed Restaurant Open daily Elvington, York, YO41 4AU. Tel: 01904 608595 museum@yorkshireairmuseum.org www.yorkshireairmuseum.org