North East
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Discover Gargrave: Things to See and Do in this Yorkshire Dales Village
The picturesque village of Gargrave is located four miles north west of Skipton in North Yorkshire. The A65 runs through the village linking Leeds in West Yorkshire with Kendal in Cumbria on the edge of the English Lake District. Gargrave has its own railway station on the Leeds to Morecambe and Carlisle lines enabling walkers…
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A Walk Around Addingham: Exploring Yorkshire’s Picturesque Village
The village of Addingham is situated between Skipton and Ilkley and just one mile from the Yorkshire Dales National Park close to Bolton Abbey making it an ideal starting point for numerous walks in the surrounding countryside. The Dales Way long distance path starts in nearby Ilkley passing through the edge of Addingham along the…
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Review: The White Lion Hotel, Hebden Bridge
Hotel Review Location: The White Lion Hotel is a beautifully restored former coaching inn dating from 1657, and is the oldest building in the attractive market town of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. The inn has a riverside location in the town centre making it easy to explore the town on foot. In addition to good…
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Review: Roomzzz York City
Hotel Review Location Roomzzz Aparthotel has a riverside location overlooking the River Ouse and is conveniently situated just a 15 minute walk from York Railway Station and close to all of the city’s main attractions. Arrival and Check-in Check-in is from 3.00 p.m. in the spacious lobby where we were welcomed with a smile and…
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Making the Most of the York Pass: Attractions and Savings
After a good night’s sleep at the Roomzzz Aparthotel, we enjoyed our complimentary Grab & Go breakfast before setting out for a second day of city sightseeing. Mist was just beginning to lift as we strolled along the riverside path outside the hotel towards York Castle Museum just a few minutes walk away. It’s a…
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Explore York: Top Attractions and The Chocolate Story Experience
We set off bright and early in order to maximise our time in York as there were so many things we wanted to see and do during our short stay. Arriving mid-morning at our riverside accommodation, the newly opened Roomzzz Aparthotel, we were pleasantly surprised to find that our room was ready so we dropped…
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The Great Yorkshire Show
After enjoying my visit to the Great Yorkshire Show last year I was even more excited to return to Harrogate once again to attend the 161st agricultural show. This three day event is one of the biggest in the English calendar and showcases the best of British farming, food and the countryside plus lots more…
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Review: The Wheatley Arms, Ilkley
Location This handsome stone inn stands proudly in the small village of Ben Rhydding set amid leafy lanes and in the shadow of the famous Cow & Calf Rocks on Ilkley Moor. The hotel lies 18 miles north west of Leeds and just one mile from the Victorian spa town of Ilkley which oozes charm…
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Heptonstall and Todmorden, Calderdale
Our short break in the picturesque South Pennine town of Hebden Bridge was nearing its end and we reluctantly packed our belongings into the car and bade farewell to Josephine, the friendly owner of the Croft Mill Aparthotel where we’d enjoyed a two night stay. It was then only a short drive up to the…
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Exploring Hebden Bridge, Halifax and Sowerby Bridge
After sleeping soundly in our comfortable beds at Croft Mill we prepared breakfast from the generous hamper that had been left for us, feasting on organic muesli with strawberries and grapes, free range eggs and wholemeal crusty bread. It was again another bright, sunny morning as we set out to explore the idyllic small town…
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Review: Croft Mill Aparthotel, Hebden Bridge
Hotel Review Location Croft Mill Aparthotel is located in the centre of the attractive small town of Hebden Bridge which lies 8 miles west of Halifax and is perfectly placed mid way between Leeds and Manchester, both less than an hour away. The apartments have a car park which is a huge bonus in such…
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Why You Should Visit Halifax in Calderdale – History, Culture & Attractions
It was a long time since I last visited Hebden Bridge, a small market town nestled in the south Pennines, eight miles from Halifax. We travelled there by car, making our first stop at Shibden Hall one mile outside Halifax. This half timbered Tudor fronted house dating from 1420 is set in Shibden Park covering…
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Review: The Holiday Inn Hull Marina
Hotel Review Location The hotel has a superb location overlooking the waterside at Hull Marina. For those travelling by car it’s just off the A63 which links to the M62 motorway and is only a ten minute walk from Hull Paragon station for guests arriving into the city by train. Arrival and Check-in The spacious…
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A Day in Hull: Explore Maritime History and the Iconic Humber Bridge
It was yet another bright, sunny morning as we enjoyed a final relaxing breakfast overlooking Hull’s marina, if only each day could start like this! Having set ourselves up for the day with freshly prepared smoothies and full English breakfasts we gathered our things together and checked out of our room, leaving our bags to…
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Visiting The Deep in Hull
We woke to some lovely spring sunshine and started our day with a hearty breakfast at a window table of the hotel’s restaurant overlooking the marina. As we tucked into our delicious breakfasts we watched the crew of one yacht preparing to set sail. The buffet had an excellent choice of hot and cold dishes…
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Why you should visit Hull – the complete guide
Hull is a port city in East Yorkshire, northern England, located on the north bank of the Humber estuary. It was awarded the title of UK City of Culture in 2017 and I was interested to visit the city to take a look at its cultural attractions for myself and discover if the accolade was…
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Complete Guide to Visiting Nostell Priory, Wakefield
Setting off early one weekend we decided to visit Nostell Priory on the outskirts of Wakefield in West Yorkshire. Approaching Wakefield we stopped off for breakfast rolls and coffee at the Union Rooms in Batley which is just around the corner from a Mill Outlet so we had a quick look in there before moving…
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The National Coal Mining Museum: Complete Travel Guide
When researching my family history I discovered that I had numerous ancestors who had spent their working lives as coal miners so I thought it would be interesting to visit the National Coal Mining Museum for England and learn what it was like to work down a coal mine. The museum opened in 1988 and…
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Review: The New Inn, Clapham, North Yorkshire
Hotel Review Location The New Inn is located in the village of Clapham, six miles north west of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. As a conservation village, many features of modern life do not exist. In Clapham you will not find any street lamps, overhead wires or modern architecture. The New Inn began…
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Review: The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Bolton Abbey
The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire. Hotel Review After a hectic festive period, my friend and I decided to unwind with a short break at the Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa. This luxurious, country house hotel has been a landmark of the village of Bolton Abbey since the early 17th century. …
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Lotherton Hall Christmas Experience: Magical Festivities for the Whole Family
The weather may have been dull and dreary but what better way to get into the spirit of Christmas than to attend a festive event. When an invitation dropped into my inbox to preview the Lotherton Hall Christmas Experience, I was excited to find out more. The Lotherton Estate is situated in the north of…
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Leeds Light Night: What to See, Do and Expect at the City’s Biggest Light Festival
One of the cultural highlights of the year in West Yorkshire is Leeds Light Night when, on two evenings in October, the city is transformed by spectacular light projections, interactive artworks and live music performances. This was the first time that I had an opportunity to attend the event, which has now become one of…
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The 160th Great Yorkshire Show
The Great Yorkshire Show is one of England’s premier agricultural events and takes place over three days in July each year celebrating the best of food, farming and rural life. I hadn’t had an opportunity to visit for several years so I was excited to be heading back to spend the day there. The showground…
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Halifax in One Day: Discover The Piece Hall and Yorkshire’s Heritage
It was a long time since I last visited Halifax and hearing about the re-opening of its Piece Hall, I decided to take a look. The town is located in the South Pennines of West Yorkshire, four miles from the M62 motorway. It’s easily accessible by train, my preferred mode of transport, and lies on…
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