Things to do in Yorkshire

Speciality Shops

Yorkshire, in the heart of the English countryside, has always been well known for its regional specialities such as Yorkshire puddings, Parkin, Curd Tart, Pontefract Cakes, Black Pudding, Toad in the Hole, and Pork Pies, Wensleydale, Ribblesdale, and Swaledale cheese, plus fabulous wool, sheepskin and leather products.

Take time out to discover the wonderful cornucopia of delights that Yorkshire has waiting for you, in the fabulous selection of specialist shops that we’ve gathered here for you to experience, while in this very beautiful and historic county. Many majestic Yorkshire castles, stately homes, and places of historical interest have very interesting boutiques, with speciality and souvenir products for sale.

All the speciality boutiques in Yorkshire have one thing in common: Quality! From the most delicious cheese to the finest pure new wool cloth and sheepskins, there is a real wealth of luxury speciality products just waiting for you to enjoy them. There are also lots of farm shops, purveying the finest and freshest quality produce for you to deguste.

The simple recipe for the success of Yorkshire as a destination is typified by the fantastic local hospitality, no matter how long you stay for. It is the warm of the people of this noble county that is expressed, in the fabulous products and mouth-watering speciality foods to be savoured here.

Our superb range of speciality shops have an exciting treasure trove of delicacies, including jams, preserves, pickles, fresh fruit and vegetables, cooked and cured meats. Naturally there are stunning hand made products and handy crafts, wools, yarns, leather goods, clothes and accessories, to dress you from head to toe.

Delight your family and friends with one or two of the Yorkshire specialities available in these featured shops. All the gorgeous items from are of the highest quality, and will enhance your ‘things to do in Yorkshire’ experience!