We've had some thoroughly nasty weather thrown at us just lately, storms, wind and rain, so we decided to make the most of the warm sunny spell we got at the weekend.
On Saturday we headed off to Haworth, home of the famous Bronte Sisters. We visit here a few times each year, it's a lovely stroll up and down Main Street, and you really wouldn't want to take it at much more than a stroll for it's very steep.
There's lots of little independent shops to browse, mostly geared up for tourists, selling gifts and treats. They're very old fashioned, olde worlde in style.
As you'd expect, there's plenty of interest here for fans of the Brontes. The parsonage where they lived, which can be seen behind the graveyard in the above photo, is open for tours and contains the largest and most important Bronte collections in the world. We didn't go inside as we had Archie with us. The Brontes aren't buried in the graveyard, all except Anne, who is buried at Scarborough, are at rest in the family vault in Haworth Parish Church where Patrick Bronte was perpetual curate.
Sunday was another lovely day so this time we headed further north to the Yorkshire Dales. We started off in Grassington where a food market is held on the third Sunday of the month.
Grassington is a little busier than many Dales villages, it has quite a few shops and is a popular tourist destination. It's also where the latest series of All Creatures Great and Small is filmed.
Though many people flock to this small village, it hasn't lost any of it's beauty. The little snickets are charming.
It's a delight to take a walk around the quiet streets away from the main tourist area.
As always when we visit the Yorkshire Dales, we didn't limit ourselves to one village, we did have a drive around and stopped off here and there. Actually, my favourite part of any visit here are the times when we're driving and we get to see the splendid beauty, the scenery is just stunning.
Of course, spring is always a favourite time to visit the Dales as there's lambs everywhere you look. So cute!
It was good to have some fine weather and get out to a couple of places we love. Fingers crossed that this weather holds.
Stunning views and such pretty little streets, and loved the socks in your previous post, I used to be a sockaholic and all my grandchildren had a pair each Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou had a lovely trip out. I'm glad the tourists aren't ruining the beauty spots.
ReplyDeleteI am making a note to visit Haworth next time we are in the area. Thank you for pointing it out and for the reminder of how good it is to visit the Dales x
ReplyDeleteOh my I love Yorkshire.
ReplyDeleteI visited Haworth in 1985 (yikes!) and I don't recall it being so very touristy!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a lovely day, Jo. I do hope you had some of the sweeties from the sweet shop!
ReplyDeleteI think at this time of year it's definitely a good idea to take advantage of any good weather.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a nice visit to Haworth and the Yorkshire Dales look beautiful, so lovely to see the lambs.
Take care and enjoy your days.
All the best Jan
You've done it today!!!! Pulling at my heart strings & now wanting to visit again.....BUT..... the air fares alone are now so prohibitive, that it's definitely on hold. The fares for the 2 of us would cost what we'd have normally spent on the whole trip (care hire, some accommodation & spending money). Love the little lambs & yes, I know the hill in Howarth is steep. Your weather sounds much like ours & hopefully today may be sunny, as of tomorrow & the following week is supposed to be woeful. Take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely part of the country especially at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteA most enjoyable post, lovely pictures and good to see that you fine weather. xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful part of the country, thank you Jo for sharing your photos. I confess I've never visited Harworth, I enjoyed All Creatures Great & Small, so nice to see the area.
ReplyDeleteIt is such a beautiful area. Having visited myself, after reading one of your previous posts, I would say Howarth is one of the loveliest places I have ever been to. Xx
ReplyDeleteWhat charming places! I do agree about enjoying the scenery when driving.xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Jo, thank you for sharing this wonderful walk. The town is so pretty! I also enjoy seeing the smaller, independently owned shops. I miss those.
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