Tim Barber's

If you have ever hiked up on Ilkley Moor near the old Keighley Road, you may have come across an old stone cross by the side of the track. It can be found if walking from Ilkley up to Whetstone Gate if you head up towards a giant TV mast. It is known as The Cowper Cross.

Over the years I have been lucky enough to witness bits of filming in the town, or visit when they are setting up or breaking down from filming. I thought I would share some of my photos of Darrowby and a few observations about new locations used for filming around Grassington and changes I have noticed.

Situated in Tower Works on Holbeck in Leeds South Bank, Domo sardinian soul food only opened a month ago but I am sure if they continue with the quality of food we experienced it will be a hugely successful addition to Leeds’ dining scene.

On 13 July 2026, Leeds will celebrate a remarkable milestone: 400 years since the city received its first Royal Charter from King Charles I. The Charter of 1626 marked an important moment in Leeds’ development, granting the town a greater degree of self-governance and laying foundations for the civic institutions that would help shape the city we know today.

Hanging Stones Walk – stunning Andrew Goldsworthy art installations hidden in barns across Northdale in the North York Moors

We found the Helmsley Castle to Rievaulx walk on the English Heritage website at a distance of 3 miles one way. So guessed if we we’re to set off at a good yomp we could be there and back in just over a couple of hours.

Hot on the heels of the City of Culture and the 2026 Turner Prize being held in Bradford, Cartwright Hall in Lister Park is now hosting a new exhibition of art by Jim Moir – the artist formerly known as the comedian Vic Reeves.

Recently, I did a tour for an American couple where the husband Chris had researched his ancestry back to Brompton near Northallerton. He contacted me to ask if I could collect them in York, take them around the historic city on the morning then show them a bit of the surrounding area before dropping them in Brompton where they had booked a room overnight in the local pub. As part of his research he had found that one of his great, great, grandfather had been Christened at th

I started to hear reports that they served great food, then in October 2025 the Highland Laddie took the number one spot in the 100 Best Pubs listing published by The Good Food Guide.