Did You Know?

The population is roughly 5.3 million marvellous souls, according to the 2011 census.

Renowned Yorkshire word-wranglers include Alan Bennett, Barbara Cartland, Arthur Ransome, J.B. Priestley, Ted Hughes, and W.H. Auden.

Famous Yorkshire folk from history include the explorer James Cook, anti-slavery campaigner and abolitionist William Wilberforce, clockmaker John Harrison (the man who solved the problem of establishing longitude at sea), and pioneering aviator Amy Johnson.

James Mason, Sir Patrick Stewart, Dame Judi Dench, Sean Bean, Michael Palin, Brian Blessed, and Sir Ben Kingsley are just some of our award-winning theatrical exports of Yorkshire

The Shambles in York was named Britain's most picturesque street in the 2010 Google Street Awards. It is believed to be the oldest shopping street in Europe, even getting a mention in the Domesday Book of 1086.

There are three National Parks – the North York Moors, most of the Yorkshire Dales, and part of the Peak District – account for nearly a third of the total area of National Parks in the UK.

If you’re not afraid of heights, brace the altitude and head over to the Tan Hill Inn. This 17th-Century pub boasts the accolade of being the highest pub in Britain, built 1,732 feet above sea level.

Head west en route to Harrogate and be sure to pop into the UK’s oldest tourist attraction. Mother Shipton’s Cave, based in Knaresborough, is said to be home to the world-famous prophetess. Here, you’ll find the Petrifying Well, which carries legends of how Mother Shipton would turn objects to stone.

If you’re not afraid of heights, brace the altitude and head over to the Tan Hill Inn. This 17th-Century pub boasts the accolade of being the highest pub in Britain, built 1,732 feet above sea level. Book a dome and look out upon the Yorkshire Dales at this stunning restaurant and hotel.

Sheffield FC in Yorkshire is the oldest association football club in the world, formed in 1857. As such, Sheffield is recognised by FIFA and UEFA as the birthplace of club football.

Proud Northerners will love to hold this over Londoners – there are seven Michelin-starred restaurants in Yorkshire, more than any other region outside the capital. Among them, you’ll find big names in the world of gastronomy including Tommy Banks, Shaun Rankin and Michael O’Hare.