Ey-up! Top six things to do to celebrate all things Yorkshire

Not that we’re biased, but Yorkshire is called God’s Own County for a reason. In honour of this, we’ve rounded up our top six experiences which are guaranteed to give you a taste of what it means to be a true Yorkshire lad or lass.

1. Immerse yourself in world-leading sculpture

Yorkshire is well-known for its artistic heritage, having played home to both Damien Hirst and David Hockney. The Wakefield district in particular is best known for its sculptural prowess, as both the birthplace of world-renowned sculptors, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, and the home of the award-winning Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

The largest of its kind in Europe, Yorkshire Sculpture Park was the first sculpture park in the UK and is the only place in the world where you can see Barbara Hepworth’s The Family of Man in its entirety, alongside significant collections from the likes of Henry Moore, Andy Goldsworthy and David Nash.

2. Enjoy local produce

As the home of Wensleydale, Henderson’s Relish and the humble Yorkshire Pudding, Yorkshire is one of the greatest food producers in the UK. Visit Farmer Copleys near Pontefract, an award-winning farm shop offering the best of fresh, local produce as well as goods from local and regional suppliers, from Yorkshire rhubarb gin to steak pie and peas. Check out the on-site café offering “field to fork” daily specials and an afternoon tea with a Yorkshire twist.

4. Discover Yorkshire’s coal mining heritage

As well as enjoying the delights of the region in the present day, delve into the past this Yorkshire Day and celebrate the region’s strong industrial heritage at Caphouse Colliery.

The National Coal Mining Museum gives you the chance to visit Caphouse, once a working mine which saw more than two hundred years of coal production. With a former miner as your guide, you’ll be able to take an underground tour to truly experience what it could have been like to be a coal miner 180 years ago. What’s more, if you head there this summer, you’ll even to enjoy sunshine at the beach!

6. Sample world famous rhubarb

Finally, Yorkshire is home to the famous Rhubarb Triangle, a 9-square-mile area in West Yorkshire between Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell. In 2010, Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb – rhubarb grown within the Triangle – was even given Protected Designation of Origin (PDO).

To top off your Yorkshire experience, sample some of the very best rhubarb related products at the Rhubarb Triangle Farm Shop. If you fancy coming back for more and to learn about the history of the mysterious Rhubarb Triangle, book onto a tour at the Yorkshire Rhubarb Forcing Sheds, run by the Oldroyd family in Lofthouse. The tours usually take place from January to March and look out for the next Rhubarb Festival in February…