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Tony Greenway recommends iconic Yorkshire locations to visit during lockdown from the comfort of your sofa

At the time of writing, the coronavirus lockdown is still in place, we can’t go far, and we all have cabin fever. Driving to, say, the Dales, the coast, or the Moors is frowned upon. So we thought that if we can’t physically go to some gorgeous Yorkshire locations, then we’ll get some gorgeous Yorkshire locations to come to us, courtesy of various films and TV shows.

For example, we can’t, at present, walk around the grounds of Harewood House, near Leeds. But if we press ‘play’ on the recent Downton Abbey movie, we can see the grounds of Harewood House in our living rooms in fabulous hi-def, which is the next best thing. Sort of.

‘We’ll get some gorgeous Yorkshire locations to come to us,’

Of course, by the time you read this, the lockdown might have been lifted and you’ll be able to physically go to each of the places listed below. But that’s unlikely so, in social isolation, be sensible, stick the DVD on, or stream it to your TV, and enjoy a virtual visit.

By the way, many of these productions were made with the help of Screen Yorkshire, the Leeds-based agency which offers financial support, develops workforce talent, and generally fosters Yorkshire’s global reputation as an outstanding location for creatives and creativity.

The Trip (2010)