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Yorkshire Wolds

Welcome to the Yorkshire Wolds, whether on foot, cycling, driving or horseback, you will discover wide open spaces, vast views, breathtaking landscapes and stunning wildlife.

There's plenty to see and do from historic sies, beautiful period houses, glorious gardens to the natural beauty of the heritage coastline.

Stay in the Yorkshire Wolds...

From cliff top cottages to fabulous country retreats you'll find a wide selection of quality accommodation to suit your budget.

Eat in the Yorkshire Wolds...

At the heart of the region are our farmers providing ingredients and inspiration to chefs across the Wolds so you can enjoy fresh produce in our cosy tea room, cafes and fabulous restaurants, whatever the season. With the finest local ingredients in abundance our cafes, pubs, guesthouses, hotels and restaurants serve up unforgettable dining experiences for you to savour.

Cheers! A Yorkshire Wolds welcome

You'd be right to expect fine bars, inns and pubs along the Yorkshire Wolds and you won't be disppointed. East Yorkshire is home to the mitchelin-starred restaurant, the Pipe and Glass Inn, in the Yorkshire Wolds.

Experience the Yorkshire Wolds...

From the grandeur of stately homes, a hands-on agricultural experience, to a trip out to sea, there are some very different experiences to enjoy. If you are a keen cook, you can get hold of those same ingredients at one of many food festivals, farmers markets, farm shops and bakeries or if you need a culinary brush up, spend time at the Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School.

Yorkshire Wolds creative inspiration...

The big skies and wide open spaces of the Yorkshire Wolds have inspired some of the most iconic images by one of the greatest living artists, David Hockney, but our beautiful landscape has also inspired many others, including poets, writers, photographers, film makers, local artist and of course, visitors to the area.

The Yorkshire Wolds is a stunning area of countryside to be enjoyed by all, read more about the Countryside Code to find out how to visit responsibly.

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Yorkshire Wolds

Wolds Getaways Blog

Rolling hills, big open skies, nature in abundance and stunning places to stay - the Yorkshire Wolds has the wow factor. Whether you want to pull on your walking boots and tackle the Yorkshire Wolds Way with overnight stays enroute, or escape the bustle of daily life and take a few days stay somewhere cosy with a stunning view, pleasant towns and villages to visit and local walks from the doorstep, the Yorkshire Wolds is the break for you in 2021
Farm Shops
Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School

The Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School offers a wide range of courses for all ages and levels of ability. Bespoke cookery days available, ideal for family get-togethers, team building and hen parties.
Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea is a lovely treat, a great way to spend some quality time with loved ones and friends, and a fantastic way to sample some of the fayre by East Yorkshire’s finest makers and bakers. From elegant tearooms, to cosy cafes and takeaway afternoon teas to enjoy, well, wherever you please! With so many fantastic places to try in the area, here are a few to try.
Museums and Galleries
Woldies Lavender & Nature Farm

Yorkshires largest Lavender & Herb Farm set on the Northern Edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. Lavender fields, Raised lavender & Herb beds, Lavender Fields Nature Walk Maze Steam fired Distillery Unique products made on site. Tearoom Shop
Stately Homes & Gardens
Sport & Leisure
Wolds Gliding Club

Wolds Gliding Club is the North's Premier gliding site, flying year round. We offer visitor flights and training courses to suit everybody. Gift vouchers are available. Please visit our website www.wolds-gliding.com for more information
Tophill Low Nature Reserve

The reserve is an active Yorkshire Water Treatment Works supplying Hull from two huge reservoirs protected for wildfowl. Overlooked by a wildlife centre, it is surrounded by wetlands and woodlands with 270 species of bird recorded.
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