Appleton’s are busy today celebrating their first birthday in York! They are the first butchers shop to open inside the York walls since Scott’s closed in 2008. The original Appleton’s was established […]
Kids eat free this August at The Rise in York
The Rise restaurant, terrace, and bar is a relatively new addition to the stunning Grand Hotel in York, which we had the great pleasure of staying in. You can come to The […]
Sublime lunch in the stunning Refectory Kitchen & Terrace at Principal York
In many ways, York is a foodie’s paradise. Packed full of restaurants, cafes, bistros, street food, and, of course, Betty’s (!), it can be hard to pinpoint the best option when it […]
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 […]
Where to stay in York: Step back in time at The Grand Hotel & Spa
Last weekend, we stepped inside one of York’s most historic, and certainly one of the grandest, hotels. With a fortunate twist of fate from our point of view, it was also the […]
Afternoon tea in York: Class, comfort, and clotted cream at The Principal, York
Twinkly lights on the trees through the window, crisp white tablecloths, deep, plush armchairs, warm scones smothered in clotted cream and strawberry jam. It may sound like a scene from a Christmas […]
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 […]
Afternoon tea in York: Scones, elegance, and champagne at Middlethorpe Hall
This week, I went with my Dad for afternoon tea at Middlethorpe Hall in York. This beautiful hotel offers a sumptuous afternoon tea in the drawing room of this 17th-century manor house. […]