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The Devonshire Arms Brasserie Review: A Rainy Return to Bolton Abbey

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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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Visitors exploring an outdoor Yorkshire food market

Plan your late-summer days out with confirmed dates, ticket information, locations and practical tips for Yorkshire food festivals in August and September 2026.

Hikers planning routes across a rocky Yorkshire landscape

Learn how distance, elevation, pace, daylight and pack weight can help you plan safer, smarter hiking routes across Yorkshire.

Exterior of The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa with landscaped gardens and Brasserie terrace in the Yorkshire Dales.

Nine years after our first visit, we returned to The Devonshire Arms Brasserie at Bolton Abbey for a rainy Saturday evening family meal. The setting was as charming as ever, the service was outstanding, and most of the food reminded us why this Yorkshire venue has such a strong reputation — even if one main course sadly missed the mark.

Bettys lemon tart with Yorkshire Cancer Research Big Brew mugs and fresh lemons

Bettys has teamed up with Yorkshire Cancer Research to give Big Brew supporters an exclusive lemon tart recipe, helping Yorkshire bakers raise funds for life-saving cancer research.

Visitors exploring an outdoor Yorkshire food market

From muddy food festivals and countryside gastropubs to coastal seafood restaurants and Michelin-starred dining rooms, dressing well for UK food destinations is all about balancing comfort, style and unpredictable British weather.

An overhead view of dishes at Sukhothai South Parade in Leeds including oysters, prawns, seafood starters, curry and dessert

Sukhothai South Parade has officially reopened after a major transformation in Leeds city centre. I was invited for a first look at the revamped restaurant to explore the new interior, refreshed spring menu and whether this long-standing Thai favourite still delivers.

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.