Cod & Lobster, High Street, Staithes TS13 5BH

The Cod & Lobster is a long-established favourite of the village and last defence from the ravages of the North Sea. The pub has felt the wrath of the waves on at least three occasions. The last in the great storm of 1953 when the front was washed away and the fishermen looked on in sorrow as the precious bottles of brew bobbed about on the retreating foam.

Locals will tell you that, until very recently, one had to wait for a retreating wave before making a dash into or out of the bar to avoid getting your feet wet! As the sign says: “In rough weather please use the other door”!

So – spend some leisurely time feasting on a spectacular view or take refuge for lunch on a blustery winter’s day, cosy up to the blazing fire and watch the bobbing boats through the rain-lashed windows, or have an evening meal and perhaps be lucky to catch a full moon casting a spectacular blue light over the bay.

The Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge, Kirkbymoorside YO62 7LQ

The Lion Inn is situated on the remote Blakey Ridge between the beautiful valleys of Rosedale and Farndale. The inn is popular with walkers, cyclists and tourists and is one of the main stops on Wainright's famous Coast to Coast walk. At 1,325 feet above sea level it is the highest point of the North York Moors.

Ye Olde White Harte, 25 Silver Street, Hull HU1 1JG

Ye Old White Harte was remodelled in 1881. Local legend, thought to originate in the 19th century and now considered unlikely to be correct, links the building with Sir John Hotham, and the English Civil War. The wood panelled first floor room known as the "Oak Room" or "Plotting Parlour" is supposed to be where Sir John Hotham and others took the decision to refuse King Charles I entry to the town, precipitating the First Siege of Hull.

Ilkley Moor, Hangingstone Road, Ilkley LS29 8BT

Ilkley Moor forms part of the Rombalds Moor massif located north of Bradford and Keighley. It is famous for the song "On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at" which is widely considered to be the Yorkshire anthem. It rises to 402m above sea level. 

It offers many walks which often take in historic sites. There are spectacular views over the relatively gentrified town of Ilkley.

Old Silent Inn, Hob Lane, Stanbury BD22 0HW

This "Bronte Country" inn is set in idyllic upland scenery. Bonnie Prince Charlie is reputed to have stayed during his retreat from Derby in 1745. He was also the only man named after 3 dogs. The Old Silent is renowned for it's food and fine ales. The late Bing Crosby was a visitor.

Headingley Castle, Headingley Lane, Leeds LS6 2DJ

This former house has now been divided into apartments. It is set back from the main road behind a telephone exchange and opposite St Michael's and All Angels Church.

Headingley Castle was known for a good deal of the 19th century as The Elms It was designed in about 1841 on land that had been owned by Barbara Marshall. It was built between 1843 and 1846 by the local architect John Child for the corn merchant Thomas England. The estate was originally 22 acres. While the exterior of Headingley Castle is Victorian Gothic in style, the architect employed modern building techniques and materials including cast iron in its construction.

The Crooked Billet, Wakefield Road, Saxton LS24 9QN

The Crooked Billet is located near Saxton, a small village south of Tadcaster. It is well known for it's food, especiallly the Giant Yorkshire Pudding. It lies opposite St Marys, Lead Chapel on the site of the battle of Towton Moor. A local walk takes in the history of the area.