A range of glorious, gently rolling chalk hills & glacial valleys, picture postcard villages & unspoiled market towns in Northern England. The Wolds is home to historic buildings, heritage sites, a rich maritime history, award-winning gardens and plenty of locally produced food and drink as well as being a great place to explore by car, with scenic driving routes offering stunning views of the landscape. Discover the landscapes that provided the artist, David Hockney, with over 50 years of inspiration.

Nestled between the heather-draped moors of the Nidderdale National landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty bordering the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the wild North Sea coast of North East England, lies Rudding Park, originally part of the Forest of Knaresborough and still retains some of the ancient oak trees in it’s 2,000 acre estate. Built in the early 1700’s, the Grade 1 listed Regency-style country house has been…