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Behind the Scenes at ITV Calendar: Celebrating National Yorkshire Pudding Day 2026

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Sunday Lunch at The Fleece Countryside Inn – A Benchmark for Yorkshire Dining

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Cinnamon Kitchen Leeds Review: A Sensory Celebration & Curry Worth the Hype

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Chris Blackburn, World Yorkshire Pudding Champion, standing in the ITV Calendar studio with two presenters and a young guest following a live broadcast ahead of National Yorkshire Pudding Day 2026.

A behind-the-scenes look at our ITV Calendar feature celebrating National Yorkshire Pudding Day 2026, from filming at home to live studio chat, sharing award-winning tips, proper Yorkshire tradition, and why this humble dish still means so much across the region and beyond.alt

Yorkshire Pudding and Roast Beef

The aroma of hot fat dances with the faint tang of baking yeast, a siren song beckoning you to the kitchen. You peek into the oven, witnessing golden domes rise like miniature mountains, their puffed edges promising pockets of crispy perfection. This, my friends, is no ordinary Sunday roast. This is National Yorkshire Pudding Day, a celebration of the UK’s fluffiest, eggy-est, gravy-gobbling glory.

Sunday roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and rich gravy at The Fleece Countryside Inn in Barkisland, one of the best Sunday lunches in West Yorkshire

An elegant and honest review of Sunday lunch at The Fleece Countryside Inn near Ripponden, where warm service, a thoughtful wine list and exceptional food come together to create a truly memorable Yorkshire dining experience.

Close-up of glossy dark chocolate-dipped pecan florentines cooling on parchment, alongside a luxurious Fortnum & Mason-inspired Christmas hamper wrapped with ribbon, festive packaging, and handwritten gift tags.

Florentines, friendship, and festive finesse, this exquisite recipe for Fortnum & Mason style pecan florentines is more than just a sweet indulgence. It’s a story of serendipity, elegance, and Yorkshire charm shared over tea and train tracks.

Interior of Cinnamon Kitchen Leeds at The Queens Hotel – a grand dining space with art deco chandeliers, curved green banquettes, and lush botanical accents

Cinnamon Kitchen Leeds blends bold spice with quiet luxury inside the grand Queens Hotel. From date-night-worthy curries to unforgettable naan, discover why this modern Indian gem might just serve the best curry in Leeds.

Three-tier afternoon tea stand on a café table at Nesso in Leeds, with scones, cakes and jam in the background.

An honest review of afternoon tea at Nesso in Leeds. This is a budget-friendly, no-frills experience with good-quality food that matches the price point, best suited to a casual catch-up or a break while shopping rather than a refined afternoon tea occasion.

Sunrise over the Thornborough Henges in North Yorkshire, an ancient Neolithic site linked to Celtic mythology, surrounded by misty countryside and rolling fields.

Celtic mythology is enjoying a resurgence, and Yorkshire is home to some of the most intriguing ancient sites linked to this enduring culture. From Neolithic monuments and Gaelic festivals to modern media inspired by Celtic lore, North Yorkshire offers a compelling blend of myth, history, and landscape waiting to be explored.

Hands holding a house cut-out showing an EPC energy efficiency rating scale from A to G, representing ECO4 upgrades in Yorkshire.

If you’re in Yorkshire and your energy bills are biting, the ECO4 scheme could help you access fully funded home upgrades. From loft and wall insulation to heat pumps, solar panels and smarter heating controls, these improvements can make your home warmer, more efficient and cheaper to run.

Hand sprinkles rolled oats into a glass of oat milk on a red-and-white check cloth, illustrating simple plant-based milk.

Yorkshire’s coffee scene has quietly gone plant-based without losing its edge. From Leeds to York, baristas now master oat (and more) for flawless microfoam, better flavour, and sustainable choices. This isn’t a trend—it’s how Yorkshire serves great coffee, your way.

Three large glass dessert bowls filled with indulgent sundaes topped with doughnut bites, sauces, fruit, and cream, set against a retro American diner backdrop with vintage signs and teal chairs.

From pirate taverns and haunted hideaways to Americana diners and motorsport-inspired menus, Yorkshire’s quirky restaurants turn dining into an adventure. Step beyond the ordinary and discover the region’s most unusual places to eat, where great food meets unforgettable experiences.