Where is Yorkshire?
Situated in the North East of England, Yorkshire borders Durham and West Morland to the North, Lancashire to the West, and Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Cheshire, and Derbyshire to the South.
The county sits on the coast of the North Sea on its eastern edge, with the likes of York, Leeds, Kingston upon Hull, and Sheffield being amongst its more notable cities.
Transport in Yorkshire
With almost 90 train stations spread out across Yorkshire, the county’s towns and cities are well connected – with Northern operating several interconnecting services within the county itself, while TransPennine Express offers services beyond the county’s borders into the likes of Manchester and Liverpool, and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) offers direct services into London.
The largest of the train stations in Yorkshire can be found in Leeds, with regular services taking off from its 17 platforms to the likes of London King’s Cross (less than an hour away by train), Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, and more.
There’s also a ferry port in Kingston upon Hull, which runs routes across the North Sea to both Rotterdam’s Europoort and to Zeebrugge.
Yorkshire is also bisected by the A1 (M), heading towards Newcastle Upon Tyne, as well as both the M1 and the M62, with access points to both motorways being found in Leeds.
Shopping in Yorkshire
Meadowhall is the largest shopping centre in Yorkshire, with the shopping centre housing about 280 retailers. Situated in Sheffield, Meadowhall counts the likes of Ann Summers, Build-a-Bear, Ernest Jones, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Goldsmiths, and Hotel Chocolat amongst its impressively eclectic collection of outlets.
There are also several indoor markets in Yorkshire to explore, the most notable of which being the Leeds Kirkgate Market. At Leeds Kirkgate, you'll find a wide range of vendors selling everything from jewellery and trinkets to clothes and fresh produce.
Things to do in Yorkshire
Known largely for its natural attractions, Yorkshire’s national parks form a significant part of its cultural identity.
The likes of the Forest of Bowland and Nidderdale are popular hiking spots for locals and those visiting from further afield, whilst the Yorkshire Dales are known amongst those with a passion for caving and potholing.
And, for those looking to explore the Yorkshire coastline, the North York Moors are the perfect place to visit.
Yorkshire is also home to both the JORVIK Viking Centre in York and the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
Popular places to live in Yorkshire
Being the largest county in the UK, Yorkshire has much to offer, with its diverse cities, towns and villages offering a seemingly endless choice for prospective homebuyers.
To make the choice slightly easier, we’ve highlighted a few of the regions that particularly stand out in our minds.
Deepcar
Deepcar is a village tucked in between Sheffield and the Peak District National Park, offering direct access to both moorland walks and the amenities of the city.
This Yorkshire village has a real sense of community to it too, with its own angling club – The Tin Mill Anglers, a popular swimming club – Stockbridge Pentaqua, and several sports clubs, including both a tennis and a bowls club.
The village is particularly popular amongst those looking to live outside the city, but a commutable distance from the city, with Sheffield’s city centre only about a half an hour’s drive from Deepcar.
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York
A city with a storied past, York is known for its cobbled, car-free streets and historical architecture, that lend the city a storybook charm.
Its many protected buildings and ruins have helped shaped York's distinct personality, with famous sites like York Minster, the Shambles and the City Walls helping York stand out from other cities in Yorkshire.
Surrounded by picturesque countryside, those living in York also enjoy easy access to Scarborough and the rest of the Yorkshire coast via the A64 that passes through the city.
Skipton
A small town just south of the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale, Skipton is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Dales" due to its placement at the doorstep of the famous Yorkshire Dales National Park.
However, more than just an entrance to this natural wonder, Skipton is a market town with its own unique personality, hosting, as part of its cultural calendar, everything from an international puppet festival to a special sheep day.
The town also has its own Grade II listed train station - with services offered including routes to Bradford, Carlisle, Lancaster, Leeds, and Morecombe, as well as a daily service to London King's Cross via Leeds - with it taking about 3 hours to get from Skipton to London.
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