Golden opportunity

When winter finally packs its bags and beggars off back to where it belongs, expect a mass exodus of people to Farndale, in North Yorkshire, when, hopefully, the daffodils will be out in sufficient numbers to bring a warm glow to the hearts of all who see them.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Mar 2010, 13:34 BST

Updated 12th Mar 2010, 13:34 BST

The dale is famous for its daffs, which normally bloom at the end of March and beginning of April each year. Usually, the area can expect 40,000 visitors to feast their eyes on the fields of gold.

It's thought that the daffodils – narcissus psuedonarcissus – were first brought to Farndale by medieval monks from Rievaulx. They are also known by the old name of Lenten Lily, as they normally bloom around Easter. A daffodil walk runs alongside the River Dove, for about 1 miles.

Yorkshire Post Reader Holidays are running day excursions on Saturday, March 27, and Sunday, March 28. The cost is 22 per person (1 discount for Home Grown members) and includes return coaching from Leeds, and an en-route stop in the delightful market town of Helmsley.

To book, call 0113 238 8511 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.