Discover the character, beauty and stories of the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Coast
Some places show themselves at first glance.
Others reward curiosity.
Yorkshire Treasures goes beyond the obvious, revealing the traditions, places and people that give the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Coast their strong sense of place.
We'll show you quiet corners, wonderful views, fascinating histories, quirky curiosities. We love to uncover the details others miss, to showcase the traditions that have shaped communities.
If you enjoy not just knowing what to do and where to go, but also understanding what makes a place special, Yorkshire Treasures is for you.
Stay for a while, look closer and meet the people who keep Yorkshire’s heritage alive.
When did you last send a postcard?
Remember choosing postcards on holiday? It used to be part of every trip. Finding just the right picture.
Sitting with a coffee or beer to write a few lines before popping it into a postbox.
Happy faces of friends & family when they thanked you for the card and asked about your trip.
We’re on a mission to help you find the pleasure of that lovely tradition again.
Who built all the dry stone walls? Why?
Who built the miles & miles of dry stone walls?
How do they stay up without mortar? Why are there so many? There's a special craft to creating a sturdy, durable dry stone wall.
Dry stone walls are among some of the oldest man-made landscape features. It's believed there are over 5000 miles (8000 km) of dry stone walls in the Yorkshire Dales alone. Some of the walls around Langcliffe are believed to date back to the 13th century, built to deter wolves!
Meet two of the men keeping this tradition alive, and find out more about this ancient craft. Read more
