Celebrate Yorkshire Day with the Ultimate Yorkshire Escape

Every year on 1st August, Yorkshire comes together to celebrate everything that makes Britain's largest county so special. From rolling moorland and dramatic coastlines to bustling market towns and picturesque villages, Yorkshire is a place that captures hearts and inspires visitors from around the world.

Yorkshire Day is more than a date on the calendar. It's an opportunity to celebrate the people, places, traditions and creativity that have shaped this remarkable county for generations. Whether it's world-class artisan food, breathtaking landscapes, warm Yorkshire hospitality or an unrivalled literary heritage, there's always something worth celebrating.

A County That Inspires Great Stories

Yorkshire's landscapes have inspired some of the world's best-loved stories.

The wild beauty of the moors lives on in Wuthering Heights. The hidden gardens and rolling countryside of North Yorkshire inspired The Secret Garden. Whitby's dramatic coastline helped shape the gothic masterpiece Dracula. Today, Yorkshire continues to inspire new generations of writers, including Yorkshire author David J. Gatward and his popular Grimm Up North series.

These stories remind us that Yorkshire is more than somewhere to visit, it's somewhere that sparks the imagination.

A Taste of Yorkshire

Just as Yorkshire has inspired great writers, it has also become famous for exceptional food and drink and is home to hundreds of passionate independent producers who celebrate quality, heritage and craftsmanship.

At Great Yorkshire Hampers, we're proud to champion these local businesses, bringing together the very best Yorkshire produce in beautifully curated gift boxes that celebrate everything our county has to offer.

The Ultimate Yorkshire Escape

To celebrate Yorkshire Day, Great Yorkshire Hampers is offering the Ultimate Great Yorkshire prize, the very best of the regions landscapes, literature and local produce!

One lucky winner will receive:

• 2 night stay in a 5* guest rated holiday home (Addingham)
• Devonshire Spa access (Bolton Abbey)
• Great Yorkshire Hamper Literary Feast, inspired by Yorkshire's most iconic stories

(Choice of Wuthering Heights Bronte, Whitby Dracula, Grimm Up North - Taste of the Dales & The Secret Garden Summer Picnic). (Signed Grimm Up North - book by David J Gatward)

• x2 Great Yorkshire Show 2027 tickets (Harrogate)

Together, these prizes celebrate everything that makes Yorkshire extraordinary: its landscapes, its stories, its talented local producers and its warm hospitality.

How To Win..

Simply:

1. Like/Follow @Greatyorkshirehampers
2. Tag a friend(s) on the competition post

Extra Chances To Win:

3. Buy any Yorkshire inspired / Yorkshire author written book from The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley and/or from David J Gatward (Online or In store) to receive 4 bonus entries - DM us your receipt
4. Follow our friends at @cottagesdotcom_yorkshire @thegrovebookshop & @davidjgatward : 1 bonus entry‍
5. Share the competition on your story and tag us : 1 bonus entry‍
6. Tag more friends on the competition post : 1 bonus entry for each real friend or family

‍Terms: 2 Night Stay at Candy Cottage Addingham Subject to availability, check dates on cottages.com website. Chosen hamper will be placed in the cottage for your stay. x2 Great Yorkshire Show 2027 tickets are for 1 event day only Tuesday-Friday. Spa access is assumed to take place during your cottage stay and is for 1 person, additional people can be purchased on the day.

Please only tag people you genuinely know. Entries that include fake accounts, duplicate accounts, brands, celebrities or spam tagging may be disqualified at our discretion.

Winner drawn / Announced soon after Yorkshire Day 2026

Good luck and Happy Yorkshire Day from Great Yorkshire Hampers!

Edit: Congratulations to our winner Sarah @acottageofbooks :)