The annual charity Scarborough Gold Wing Light Parade and Firework display will be held on Saturday the 12th of September 2020. The all day event, which finishes with a fireworks display on the beach at South Bay in Scarborough, is organised entirely by volunteers to...
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Month: November 2019
Yorkshire Mountain Bike Marathon
Hosted entirely on the private Birdsall Estate, the Yorkshire Mountain Bike Marathon is organised by the Birdsall Estate and the Northern Ride bicycle shop in Malton. This offroad mountain biking event is run for one day a year (in 2020 on the 7th of June) and is a...
Coffee Cups and Christmas
Here's a story that caught our eye. North Yorkshire coffee shop Baltzersen's, based in Harrogate, has since 2018 stopped using disposable paper cups. By their own admission in this Facebook post they have lost out financially because of that decision, but still stand...
Yorkshire Tea – the number 1 tea in the UK
According to the Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Tea, has become the number 1 tea in the UK - congratulations! Not only is it the number one tea in the UK, but it is made by local company Taylors of Harrogate who have really strong community, environment and sustainability...
The Secret Garden
There is a new version of Frances Hodgson Burnett's children's novel The Secret Garden starring Colin Firth (he also stared in the 1987 film version!) and Julie Walters coming to cinemas in early 2020. Set locally within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park,...
Malton Dickensian Festival
Malton holds its annual Dickensian Festival, celebrating the association between Malton and the writer Charles Dickens. Stay in our self catering cottages.
Visiting Whitby
Historic Whitby is less than 50 minutes away from our self catering cottages. When visting be sure to visit the harbour, Abbey and have fish and chips!
Jackson’s Wold Garden
A short drive away (about 9 miles and 30 minutes down country lanes) from our cottages and just up on the edge of the rolling Yorkshire Wolds is this beautiful private garden with views across the Vale of Pickering. The gardens are only open on Tuesday's and the...
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Rosedale and the Land of Iron
Rosedale Railway Walk – Discover North Yorkshire’s Industrial Heritage The North Yorkshire countryside is a treasure trove of history and natural beauty. One of the most fascinating ways to explore this unique blend is via the Rosedale Railway Walk. This 12‑mile...
Exploring Skinningrove on the North Yorkshire Coast
Exploring Skinningrove on the North Yorkshire Coast Nestled in the northernmost corner of North Yorkshire, Skinningrove is a village with a fascinating history and a stunning beach that feels like a step back in time. On our recent visit, we enjoyed a peaceful walk...
Breakfast at the Yorkshire Cycle Hub in Fryup Dale
Fantastic Breakfast at Yorkshire Cycle Hub in Fryup Dale Acting on a tip from good friends, we recently visited the Yorkshire Cycle Hub for breakfast. Nestled in the heart of the North York Moors National Park, this café offers a unique dining experience in the aptly...