WRITER and comedian Hugh Dennis returned to the wiids of North Yorkshire yesterday to open a new attraction that explains the story behind its daramtic landscape.

The TV and radio personality visited Sutton Bank earlier this year when he was filming the BBC’s ‘Great British Countryside’ series.

And yesterday he returned to the to launch a new high-tech atraction at the National Park Centre that uses a combination of innovative computer graphics, touchscreen technology and children’s interactives.

It reveals the story behind the creation of the dramatic landscape at Sutton Bank and how it has shaped people’s lives through the ages.

"The fact that our lives are still affected by events that happened millions of years ago continues to interest and intrigue me,” said the comedian.

“Sutton Bank is one of the most impressive features of Yorkshire’s landscape and has a fascinating tale to tell.

“This new attraction will I’m sure provide a whole new level of enjoyment and understanding for people who visit."

National Park Authority chairman Jim Bailey added: “"Each year more than 100,000 people visit Sutton Bank National Park Centre to go for a walk or bike ride, find out about the wider area or simply to admire the beautiful panoramic views. But there is much more to the area than stunning scenery.

“The new attraction uses the latest technology to provide a wealth of information about the heritage, culture and geology of Sutton Bank.

“It illustrates how man has changed the landscape but also how it has changed us and will give even those who have visited Sutton Bank many times, a different experience."

Entry to the new attraction and the centre is free.