Yorkshire is big and beautiful country. It has no less than three National Parks - the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and the Peak District. It includes the moorland of Bronte Country and the beauty of the Howardian Hills and the Yorkshire Wolds. Its spectacular coastline is among the finest in Britain, much of it protected as Heritage Coast.

The ancient city of York The North's spiritual capital for 2000 years, is central to Britain's colourful history. Visit the stunning York Minster, enjoy Stonegate and Shambles shopping and live the York history at the JORVIK Viking Centre, National Railway Museum and York Castle Museum.

Historically, the northern boundary of the county was the River Tees, the eastern boundary was the North Sea coast and the southern boundary was the Humber Estuary and Rivers Don and Sheaf. The western boundary meandered along the western slopes of the Pennine Hills to again meet the River Tees. It is bordered by County Durham (along the River Tees), Lincolnshire (along the Humber), Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire (along the Pennines), Westmorland and the North Sea. Today, the southern boundary of Yorkshire is not much different from the ancient one formed by the River Don and the River Sheaf. However, Sheffield has expanded southwards, crossing these rivers and absorbing several Derbyshire villages.

The most prominent road in Yorkshire, both now and in the past, is the A1(M).

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