This former textile town with a historic market and professional Rugby League team is the ideal place to spend a weekend. Known for its massive outdoor market and its steady stream of spenders, Dewsbury is a large town in the borough of Kirklees in West Yorkshire. It lies on the River Calder and although it may…
Castleford in Five Minutes All the best bits of Castleford in one unique place. If you have ever come across Five Minutes Spare on your social media feeds, you will already know that we write fun and informative travel and tour guides to cities and large towns all over the UK. We have hundreds of…
Goole was named by Danes in Old Norse, not ghosts. There Are No Ghouls Here. Promise. Although if there were ghouls, they might not tell you. We are 80% sure it’s not a trap. Maybe 75%. Let’s get to know the town of Goole in East Riding, Yorkshire, in the interests of national safety. Part…
Beverley is a beautiful historic market town in Yorkshire which sports those wonderful Germanic buildings. Be it old stone or boutique shopping, there are so many sites to see that you could easily come here for a long weekend. Staycation itineraries should include the races and a quiet pint in the local. If we are…
East Riding’s favourite beach beauty spots all revolve around the striking town of Bridlington. Bridlington is a city by the sea. Population hovering around 34,000, this former Roman camp shows evidence of being a port for far longer than history records. Stone from the quarries here has helped build the surrounding towns and cities. Once…
Though it may seem small, Ripon is a Yorkshire town proving that good things come in small packages. Ripon is an ancient cathedral city situated in Yorkshire. The city is filled to brimming with traditions and beautiful old buildings. Part of West Riding, this small city has a busy market square, with the gorgeous Yorkshire…
Craig Taylor