Yorkshire, Historic county in northern England
Yorkshire extends across 11,903 square kilometers of varied terrain, from coastal cliffs to inland moors, valleys, and agricultural plains.
The region transformed from a Roman settlement named Eboracum in 71 CE to a Viking territory called Jorvik during the 9th century.
The county celebrates Yorkshire Day on August 1st with traditional foods, including Yorkshire pudding, Wensleydale cheese, and locally grown rhubarb.
Leeds Bradford International Airport and an extensive rail network connect Yorkshire to major cities across the United Kingdom and Europe.
The region contains three national parks: Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors, and part of the Peak District National Park.
Location: England
Capital city: York
Shares border with: County Durham, Westmorland, Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire
Website: http://yorkshire.com
GPS coordinates: 53.95833,-1.08333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:11
Old Trafford
96.8 km
Etihad Stadium
90.6 km
Castle Howard
21.5 km
York Minster
412 m
Peak District
82.4 km
The Manor House
47 km
Wentworth Woodhouse
57.9 km
Harewood House
29.9 km
Humber Bridge
50.1 km
Emley Moor transmitting station
54.3 km
Turf Moor
77.6 km
Toughsheet Community Stadium
104.4 km
Ladybower Reservoir
76.4 km
Eboracum
413 m
Lyme Park
94.2 km
Humber
38.6 km
Whitby Abbey
66.6 km
Mam Tor
83 km
The Shambles
242 m
RAF Fylingdales
52.4 km
Pendle Hill
80.3 km
York Castle
354 m
Shibden Hall
55.9 km
National Football Museum Hall of Fame
92.7 km
National Railway Museum
956 m
Beetham Tower
93.8 km
Pennine Way
81.4 km
Manchester Piccadilly station
92.6 kmReviews
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