July 2, 2026
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.
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.
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.
To celebrate Yorkshire Day, Great Yorkshire Hampers has teamed up with The Great Yorkshire Show, Grove Bookshop in Ilkley and Yorkshire's Cottages.com to create a prize that celebrates the very best of the regions landscapes, literature and local produce!
One lucky winner will receive:
(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)
Together, these prizes celebrate everything that makes Yorkshire extraordinary: its landscapes, its stories, its talented local producers and its warm hospitality.
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Extra Chances To Win:
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 prior to your stay. x2 Great Yorkshire Show 2027 tickets are for 1 event day only Tuesday-Friday.
Winner drawn / Announced on Yorkshire Day 2026 (1st August 2026)
Good luck and Happy Yorkshire Day from Great Yorkshire Hampers!
