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Blea Tarn reflects a beautiful sunset on the Langdale Pikes in the English Lake District.

EXPLORE THE great heritage cities of York and Chester. Escape to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Relive the drama of Hadrian's Wall and Fountain's Abbey World Heritage Sites. Refresh your spirits in the lofty castles and humble fishing villages of the Heritage Coastline. Chill out in the cultural, creative cities of Liverpool (awarded European Capital of Culture 2008, it boasts more theatres, museums and galleries than any other UK city outside London), Manchester and Newcastle. Walk from coast to coast. Cycle on the backbone of Britain. Climb England's highest mountain - Scafell Pike (978m/3210ft) in the Lake District.

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A glistening Cliffe Castle Feb 17, 2010

CLIFFE CASTLE in Keighley, West Yorkshire sees a restoration of its Great Drawing Room to celebrate its 50th anniversary as a museum. BRITAIN talks to Daru Rooke, director.

Burn your boats at the Jorvik Viking Festival Feb 16, 2010

Don't miss the dramatic finale to this year’s 25th anniversary JORVIK Viking Festival at York Racecourse on Saturday (20 February).

Hear the call of the Vikings in York Jan 12, 2010

HUNDREDS OF VIKINGS descend on the city of York each year for the renowned JORVIK Viking Festival. This year – the 25th anniversary – a brutal battle on 20 Feb forms the finale. Do not miss it!

A North Yorkshire treat Dec 2, 2009

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE town of Helmsley is home to the AA's latest Hotel of the Year, a luxury spa hotel tucked away in an ancient coaching inn.

Lighting up for the festive season at Muncaster Castle Oct 29, 2009

ILLUMINATIONS BRING Muncaster Castle and Gardens to life for their spectacular evening openings. Head to the Western Lake District to enjoy this historic property in the winter months and festive season.

Titian travels to Leeds Oct 18, 2009

DOES SCULPTURE always get all the attention it deserves? Research by Penelope Curtis, curator of the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds, suggests not, but an unusual and fascinating exhibition now puts that right.
PAT MOORE reports

Meet the meercats Oct 8, 2009

The meercats at Blackpool Zoo have been the focus of increased interest, with visitors wanting to adopt the furry little creatures for the first time in the zoo’s history. Staff have noticed that meerkat toys are also flying off the shelves in the zoo’s gift shop.

Caxton prayer book sees the light Aug 12, 2009

LYME PARK is celebrating the return of its Lyme Caxton Missal, the earliest printed text that bears printer William Caxton's trademark. The Missal is the only surviving copy of an exceptional early printed prayer book, the Sarum Missal, published in 1487.