Knowing Britain through books ‘Turn back Whittington, the Lord Mayor of London….’

Great Britain is one of the best places to be if you’re into your stately homes.

Eschewing the stresses of everyday life, solo travel is one of the most rewarding ways to discover the world.

From the vibrant, cosmopolitan cities of Leeds and Sheffield and the rich history of Medieval York, to its quaint, rural villages and atmospheric seaside towns, Yorkshire is a truly wonderful destination

There’s something really quite special about the simple act of walking; heading out into the great outdoors and enjoying your surroundings at a slightly slower pace than usual.

Sometimes, it is absolutely incredible to think about civilisations that no longer exist today - and even more incredible to think that relics from those times actually exist and are able to be seen and visited. Here are some of our favourite examples of ancient civilisations around the world.

How many of us have wanted to walk straight into the pages of our favourite books? While it might not be possible quite yet to experience the lives of the fictional heroes and heroines we’ve walked side by side through life with for a little while, and sometimes who’d want to (think of just about any character from a Stephen King novel).

Steam Railways were once ubiquitous throughout Europe and the arrival of the railway was an integral moment in the Industrial Revolution.

As part of York’s esteemed Literature Festival, train enthusiast, enigmatic TV star and former Conservative MP Michael Portillo held a personal insight into his private life, his politics and of course, his railway fame.

Ever considered having a romantic meal in an altogether different setting? Set aside the notion of a slap-up dinner in a chain-pub, or an over-expensive boutique restaurant in the city centre, why not do it by rail?

We look at the crucial role the railways played in transporting British soldiers wounded on the western front back home.

Yorkshire has been awarded the accolade of 'United Kingdom's Leading Holiday Destination' at the prestigious World Travel Awards.