After the success of last year’s event, where over 15,000 people attended the Great British Food Festival at Harewood House, the event is back for 2017, and it promises to be even […]
Five magical ways to enjoy February half-term with your under-5 in Yorkshire
National Railway Museum We love the National Railway Museum. There’s so much to see there, and so much to do, from hopping aboard a bullet train, to taking a ride on the […]
Family fun in the Lake District: South Lakes Safari Zoo
During our recent stay in the Lake District, staying in a Coppermines Cottage in Coniston, we headed for the first time to the South Lakes Safari Zoo. We rather enjoy a zoo, […]
Giveaway: Babe, The Sheep-Pig tickets for WYP
Exciting news today on the blog. In case you haven’t heard, Babe, The Sheep-Pig is hitting Leeds in 2017 at the WYP. Adapted from Dick King-Smith’s much-loved children’s novel which inspired the […]
Five festive things to do with the kids in and around Leeds
The countdown to Christmas is well and truly ON! By now you should be hooked on your advent calendar chocolate, becoming intimidated by the number of presents lying unwrapped in the spare […]
Family days out: North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Some places and activities have a special significance and place in your heart due to cherished memories. For me, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a prime example. I grew up visiting […]
Family Days Out in North Yorkshire: National Centre for Birds of Prey
Located just outside the stunning confines of market town Helmsley, where The Black Swan Hotel serves as a wonderful base for exploring this beautiful part of North Yorkshire, the National Centre for Birds […]
Family Days Out in Yorkshire: Harewood House explored
Located between Leeds and Harrogate, with easy access via the 36 bus or by car, Harewood House is one of the most impressive family day out options in West Yorkshire. It’s fair […]
The Deep in Hull: A stunning visitor attraction for Yorkshire to be proud of
The Deep in Hull is one of Yorkshire’s best-loved visitor attractions. It is multi-award winning, boasting 3,500 fish including stunning sharks and rays and some very cute penguins. We were invited down last […]
Afternoon tea in York: An elegant experience at Countess of York
Afternoon tea is all about elegance and by default is required to be opulent. At the Countess of York at the National Railway Museum, this shines through from the moment you see […]