There are some lovely places to holiday in the UK – the glens of Scotland, the beaches of Cornwall, the mountains of Wales… My favourite part of the country, though, North East Yorkshire, often seems to get overlooked.
A picturesque shop in Wednesday Market, Beverley.
North East Yorkshire is an area rich in history, beautiful rugged landscapes and great things to do and see. To go caravanning, Barmston Farm (http://www.barmstonfarm.co.uk/) is a picturesque place to stay, with caravan parking arranged around a fishing lake. If you enjoy fishing, you could happily not leave the site for the whole weekend, but if you’re looking for other things to do, you could head into nearby Beverley.
Beverley is a beautiful historic market town which still boasts both Saturday and Wednesday markets and many places of interest. It is said that there is a stone figure in St Mary’s Church that was C.S. Lewis’ inspiration for the character of the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. Just down the road is the White Horse Inn (known locally as Nellies – http://www.nellies.co.uk/) which is still primarily lit by gas lights and has a rich history any of the locals will be happy to share with you if you ask them.
North East Yorkshire is also an unexpectedly excellent destination for fine dining. In Beverley itself is Cerruti 2, an outstanding restaurant housed in the old waiting room of Beverley Railway Station. Cerruti 2 specialises in fish and is widely acknowledged to be the best place to eat in town, so if you want to visit, booking is advised – details can be found at http://www.ceruttis.co.uk/beverley.php.
In nearby South Dalton is one of the country’s newest Michelin star winners, the Pipe and Glass (http://www.pipeandglass.co.uk/). This beautiful restaurant serves thoughtful dishes such as ‘”Taste of Yorkshire game’, honey smoked wild duck, potted grouse, a little hare and juniper pastie and a shot of game tea” at very reasonable prices.
For a quick Sunday lunch before heading home, few places can beat the Wellington Inn in Lund (http://www.restaurant-guide.com/wellington-inn.htm). This is a traditional village pub which has nicely handled the transition to putting a firm focus on good, locally sourced food without compromising on being a great local. The steak and onion sandwich with hand cut chips and a pint of Black Sheep comes especially recommended!
There are many beautiful places to visit around the UK and the often overlooked North East region can hold its own with the UK’s more famous tourist districts and great caravan parks. Remember, if you’re planning to make this your first caravan trip this year don’t forget to check your Caravan Insurance is in date.
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