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Enjoy a llama drama

Suzanne Benson on a llama trek with holidaymakers at Brimham Rocks

9:02am Tuesday 31st August 2010

t’s a beautiful day and, as we stroll down a picturesque country lane in beautiful, open countryside, my companion, Ted, turns and stares into my face with his moist, brown eyes. It is a look that would melt the hardest of hearts and I can’t resist stroking his soft, elegant neck.

An a-maze-ing experience

The Battle of Britain tribute etched in the crop in the form of a Spitfire

9:06am Monday 23rd August 2010

York Maze really is a great day out, with something for everyone.

Discovering delights of the Dales

Burnsall is one of the most beautiful sports in the Yorkshire Dales

8:39am Monday 16th August 2010

o me, Yorkshire is known as “God’s own country” because of its wonderful countryside.

Gardens of delights

Parcevall Hall Gardens

8:40am Monday 9th August 2010

A hundred years ago, you probably wouldn’t have looked twice at the rambling farmhouse on a treeless Dales landscape.

Ice show is a hot hit

The skating stars of Hot Ice set the ice rink alight with their dazzling performances at the Arena at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach

8:32am Monday 2nd August 2010

Blackpool’s historic Pleasure Beach Arena is filled with the sound of crackling ice.

Dip into local history

Bagshaw Museum in Batley Park

6:10pm Friday 23rd July 2010

Pond dipping with brightly-coloured nets is something I fondly remember from my childhood.

Suited down to the grounds

The Parterre garden and terrace in front of the historic Harewood House

8:43am Monday 19th July 2010

Visit the gardens of historic Harewood House and discover a world of horticulture through the ages

Village visit is no boar

Ripley Castle

9:08am Monday 12th July 2010

We had long fancied a day out at Ripley Castle, ever since my parents visited and raved about the historic house and gardens.

Charms of fairyland

The beautiful Bradda Head

8:37am Monday 5th July 2010

Anyone on the Isle of Man will tell you that the word ‘rat’ must never be said out loud – it brings bad luck to the island.

A town rich in history

Richmond Castle is well worth a visit for its exhibition centre. Pictures by Yorkshire.com

9:04am Monday 28th June 2010

Get away for a visit to the idyllic surroundings of Richmond, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales






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