01/08/2026
***Happy Yorkshire Day 2026*** Some fun facts about the region:
~ Ancient Capital: York was once its own nation, the Kingdom of Jorvik, when it was conquered by the Vikings in 866 AD.
~ Quirky Street Names: York features a street called 'Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate' which is widely considered one of the most unusually named streets in the UK.
~ The Oldest Pub: West Yorkshire is home to the Bingley Arms, which has been serving drinks since 905 AD making it one of the oldest pubs in the world. Yorkshire also offers a variety of stunning, natural scenery including Escrick Park Estate and not forgetting home to the Yorkshire Pudding & parkin!