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  • Getting around in January

    ByJen Lowthrop

    …rail, I think this could be fun, especially if it involves stopping by the York Chocolate Story. The Visit York information service are kindly giving us a couple of York City Passes to help us on our city adventures, so we’re hoping to visit some of the top sites too. I lived in York for two years, but as always when you live somewhere you rarely seem to do the tourist things, so hopefully I will tick a few off my list next week. You can watch a b…

  • An enchanting stay at Middlethorpe Hall and Spa, York

    ByJen Lowthrop

    …ff with a good eye for detail. It was my kind of place and I will definitely return when I next visit York and be sure to make better use of the on site spa. Chocolate massage for one please! I stayed at Middlethorpe Hall as part of my trip to York organised by Visit York. Though everything I say is of course my true and honest opinion. Other blog posts you might like: The quirkiest place to stay in Bristol 6 reasons to love Brooks Guest House Whe…

  • 6 Unique Places to Stay in England’s National Parks

    ByJen Lowthrop

    …the way back to 1555. Its history is completely intertwined with the North York Moors and, if you’re new to the area or want a local’s guide to a proper walking holiday, this is the place to go.  Just a stone’s throw away from the hotel, there’s access to a range of footpaths, national trails, bridleways and cycle routes. Plus, The Fox & Hounds is an accredited Dark Skies Friendly site. As a result, the pods gave us the perfect opportunity to see…

  • A Walk In The Parks

    ByJen Lowthrop

    …re on the lookout for a dog friendly stay in the heart of the iconic North York Moors, then… Read More A Dog Friendly Stay In The North York Moors At The Black Swan A Dog Friendly Stay Near Exmoor at Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks 13 February 2024 · By Jen Lowthrop If you’re visiting North Devon, there are few better places to enjoy the sun, sea and surf than Woolacombe Bay… Read More A Dog Friendly Stay Near Exmoor at Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks D…

  • 8 of the best Christmas markets in the UK

    ByJose Walbank

    …and magic of London in December. 7 York Christmas Market Christmas or no, York is a wonderful place to visit. Across the board, York is at its very best at this time of year. The elegant traditional buildings – particularly the iconic ‘Harry Potter alley’ – are especially lovely in winter. When the air is cold, the old aesthetic takes on a real other-worldly feel.  The city’s Christmas market is brimming with small independents, plus lots and lot…

  • Hiking Routes Across Every National Park In England

    ByJen Lowthrop

    …the coastal path. Other than my home park of the Peak District, the North York Moors is the park I knew best. Though I love visiting new places, there is something special about returning again and again to a place you love and reliving old memories. Start Point: Kilburn End Point: Scarborough Highlights: Familiar coastal walking on the final stretch, my friends Swatee and Aletheia joining me for a couple of days including a stay at The Black Swa…

  • The best off grid glamping in Yorkshire at Coast and Camplight

    ByJen Lowthrop

    …orious when I did it too. You can follow the full route I did in the North York Moors on Komoot. Whether you want to hike or you just want to try out some gorgeous glamping and then drive into Whitby or Scarborough for sightseeing, I honestly cannot recommend the magical Coast and Camplight enough. It is a gorgeous glamping spot that has been lovingly created with nature at its heart. Other posts you might like A dog friendly stay at the Bike and…