Offer From Forest Holidays!

Our member Forest Holidays, who operate two wonderful sites at Cropton and Keldy are currently running the following promotion:

BOOK NOW!

Castle Howard Proms: After the Event

So it was raining! So what? It takes more than that to dampen the party spirit in North Yorkshire!

The Castle Howard Proms event went ahead as planned and was packed with people hoping for, and getting, a fantastic evening's entertainment from Jae Alexander, Janet Mooney, Aled Jones and the wonderful and incomparable English National Orchestra.

All topped off with a wonderful firework display from Fantastic Fireworks.

Same time next year?

Jae & Aled

Rachael (our fabulous competition winner) and friend!

Janet, Jae & Aled

Castle Howard Proms - Today's the Day!

Grab your blankets, picnic baskets, and everyone you know and head over to @CastleHowardEst for the Proms Spectacular!

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Use code: PROMS20

Proms at Castle Howard - 2 Days to Go!

2 days left before Proms Spectacular this Saturday at Castle Howard!

Featuring Sophie Evans, Aled Jones, Jae Alexander and many more!

Grab a ticket deal for Proms spectacular this Saturday at Castle Howard!

Use code: PROMS20

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Proms at Castle Howard - 3 Days to Go!

Only 3 days to go!

Still chance to buy your Castle Howard Proms tickets!

Get 20% OFF with discount code PROMS20   !!!!!

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Castle Howard Proms Competition

COMPETITION TIME!

To celebrate the return of the fantastic classical Proms Spectacular to Castle Howard, we are running a competition. Time is short so you need to be quick!

WIN 4 Tickets to the Proms & a Bottle of Bubbly!

All you have to do is either "Like" us on Facebook or "Follow" us on Twitter between now and 9am Tuesday 16th August 2016. Anything after that will not be counted.

Making sure that nobody misses out, if you already "Like" or "Follow" us, then Re-tweet (Twitter) or "Share" (Facebook) any of our tweets or Facebook posts relating to this event instead.

The Proms at Castle Howard are always extremely popular and adult tickets are £36.85 each, not including the bubbly, so this is a fantastic prize on offer!

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The 150th Ryedale Show

Organisers have announced that HRH the Duchess of Kent will be attending this year's Show.

The Ryedale Show was established in 1855 and is a traditional Agricultural Show renowned for its very high standard of entries in all Sections and Trade Stands that attend in ever growing numbers each year.

The Show is run with both the farming community and townspeople's interests in mind and there are attractions for everyone of all ages.

The show offers great value for money, with a full and varied day of entertainment with some wonderful retail therapy as well.

Situated within a natural amphitheatre, there are eight rings running throughout the day, exhibiting prime cattle, horses, sheep, pigs and goats.  There are also sections for fur & feather, produce, WI/YCA and children’s classes together with sheep dog trials and a dog show.  Prize money in excess of £20,000 is up for grabs, not to mention some fabulous trophies.

In the region of 200 quality trade stands attend each year, with many having exhibited each year for at least 10 years. They openly say that it is like a "family meeting" and this makes the atmosphere unique, warm and very friendly.

The Ryedale Show is extremely grateful to all the support it receives from subscriptions, donations, visitors and all the exhibitors and helpers who, when put together, make a wonderful day out for all the family.

Book Your Holidays in June & Beat the Rush!

A reminder about our "10 Reasons..." post from June 1st, with an additional link from Forest Holidays (Cropton & Keldy) that offers some excellent reading!

June is a great time to book your holidays in North Yorkshire and beat the school holiday rush!

JUNE IN THE FOREST

 

Rosedale from the Air

We have released a new video which is a compilation of clips taken by our partners Blue Box Support. the footage was shot in autumn 2015. 

Take a look!

 

Joining TANY

Why not become a member of the Tourism Association of North Yorkshire ("TANY")?

TANY promotes and develops tourism within the North Yorkshire area. It works closely with local and regional partners as well as nationally with government agencies to ensure Member’s benefit from the opportunities and resources available and continue to have a voice in future developments.

TANY works hard to promote cooperation between Members and other local tourism associations, coordinating marketing campaigns and ensuring the widest possible distribution of leaflets and other publicity and advertising material.

Most importantly of all TANY works to establish contact between Shareholders in the Company to promote the exchange of information and ideas and provide mutual help and support. It aims to improve standards of provision for visitors to the area and help Members business’s flourish.

There are many measurable benefits from simply belonging to Tourism Association of North Yorkshire;

• Independence
  TANY is totally independent. It relies on no one other that our Members for the support and success of the Company.
  
  
• Networking
  It shares information on topics of industry importance both at meetings and through it’s Discussion Forum.
  
  
• Social Networking
  Regular events to which all Members are invited where the social aspect of the Company is brought to the top of our agenda. Continuous and vocal presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
  
  
• Lobbying
  TANY lobbies for change, or no change on matters of national, regional and local importance.
  
  
• A Voice
  It provides input to local authorities and other bodies on important tourism issues. It has representation on outside tourism bodies.
  
  
• Marketing
  Advice on Marketing and a promotional listing on visityorkshire.com our unparalleled domain name website. (Very high Google ranking)
  
  
• Discounts
  TANY has many local and regional suppliers who offer discounts on goods and services for all our Member sectors.
  
  
• Training
  Ongoing support for all types of industry related training.

APPLICATION FORM

Ten Reasons to Visit North Yorkshire in June

North Yorkshire is quite simply one of the most stunning counties in Britain and June is possibly the best time to see this glorious corner of England at its very best. There are festivals and feasts, events and exhibitions; nature is vibrant and the summer weather is taking hold. It’s time for a visit.

Still need convincing? Here are 10 reasons why you should visit North Yorkshire this summer:

1. Abbeys and Castles: North Yorkshire is over-blessed with magnificent castles, abbeys and stately homes. Highlights close to our Keldy and Cropton locations include Rievaulx Abbey, Castle Howard, Byland Abbey, Whitby Abbey, Helmsley Castle, and, right on our doorstep, Pickering Castle.
    
2. Chocolate: Some towns were built on steel, others on coal. York was built on chocolate. The story of Chocolate and the people of York is told in an exhibition which runs throughout June at York’s Chocolate Story, possibly one of the best ideas for a museum, ever!
    
3. Cliff-side Birdwatching: Head for RSPB Bempton Cliffs near Bridlington where, from April to August, the chalk cliff tops – the highest in Britain, offer the astonishing sight of more than a quarter of a million puffins, gannets and guillemots.
    
4. Festivals: What’s your passion? Whatever it is, there is sure to be a June festival in North Yorkshire for it. 60s music? Whitby 60s from 10-12th June. Food? Filey Food and Drink Festival is on 11th and 12th June. Flowers? The Castle Howard Flower Festival is 23-26th June. Angling? Back to Whitby for the Whitby Summer Angling Festival starting on the 25th June, with a £5,000 prize for the heaviest fish!
    
5. Fish: On 18th June, Fish. Fillet. Feast. is a celebration of the Yorkshire coastline’s fishing heritage from Saltburn down to Robin Hoods Bay. Sample the bounty of the sea, watch fishermen at work and enjoy an afternoon of maritime entertainment.
    
6. Forest Live: Live music beneath the trees; what could be more atmospheric? As part of the Forestry Commission’s Forest Live series of concerts you can see Guy Garvey, John Newman and Kaiser Chiefs in the picturesque setting of Dalby Forest, from 24th to 26th June.
    
7. Railways: Dig out your flares for the NYM Railway Awesome Seventies and Heritage Diesel Gala from 17th-19th June, with highlights at stations along the way including 70s tribute band the Glamned at Levisham, 70s vehicles at Goathland and a 70s pop-up museum at Pickering.
    
8. The North York Moors National Park: Where to start? Moorland and dales, rivers and coastline, forests and meadows. The June weather is forgiving and the tea rooms are open and mercifully quiet before the summer seasons takes off in earnest.
    
9. Waterfalls: The 10 waterfalls of the North York Moors National Park are not as well-known as those in the Dales but we think that makes them that bit more special. The Walking Englishman suggests a spectacular 3 waterfall walk in Goathland, taking in Mallyan Spout, Nelly Ayre Foss and Thomason Foss.
    
10. Forest Freedom: Time for a rest. Stay in a woodland cabin at Cropton or Keldy and take in the tranquillity of the forest. Enjoy the sounds of nature around you as you sink into your relaxing outdoor hot tub and pat yourself on the back for discovering North Yorkshire in June.

Article originally posted on the website of our member, "Forest Holidays". Visit their website for Forest Holidays Cropton or Forest Holidays Keldy.

Welcome to the Visit Yorkshire Blog

Welcome to the new Blog for Visit Yorkshire, operated by the Tourism Association of North Yorkshire (TANY).

TANY works hard with members, organisations and both local and central government to promote and sustain the tourism industry in North Yorkshire.

We are active on social media, with Google Plus, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook to name but four, as well as our website, www.visityorkshire.com.

North Yorkshire is an amazing place and a wonderful part of the country to visit. We are the largest of Yorkshire's four counties and without doubt the most beautiful! We are the least industrialised, well known for our wealth of cathedrals, abbeys, churches and stately homes. Huge open areas are a feature with the Dales and the Moors. Our stunning coastline ensured we have a rich maritime history too.

Are you looking for a more "urban" experience? As well as York itself (most visited English city outside of London) you can visit seaside resorts such as Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, Staithes and Scarborough to name but a few. Why not try the sophisticated spa town of Harrogate? Or market towns such as Thirsk, Richmond, Pickering (home of the North York Moors Railway), Ripon or Helmsley.