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The North York Moors National Park turned 69 years old today (29th November 2021) - congratulations! National Parks were first considered as far back as the 1930's but didn't start to become a thing until The National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 with...
Went for a short (6 kilometres) easy walk along forest roads out to Jerry Noddle (yes it is a place but does sound like a band member from Slade!) from Bickley Gate Car Park (Grid reference - SE 91079 91035)- our nearest car park in Dalby Forest. You can get to...
Local attractions Helmsley Walled Garden and Scampston Walled Gardens have both recently won ‘hidden gem’ awards in VisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Accolades 2020-21. Congratulations to them both! Helmsley Walled Garden, which could be inspiration for The Secret...
Went for a walk last week to Blakey Topping and the stone circle (what's left of it) that lies at the foot of it. A relatively easy 7km, that like many walks for us starts at the Saltergate Car Park just above the Hole of Horcum. Having achieved the stone circle we...
Had a great day out yesterday (7th November) learning how to prepare and cook game at The Cooks Place in nearby Malton. At the cookery school we worked with a variety of fresh local game including wild duck and pheasant to create some fantastic dishes. A great day...
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Experience the Best of Yorkshire at the Malton Harvest Festival As the autumn season rolls in, the Malton Harvest Festival is the perfect opportunity to indulge in the finest local food and drink while soaking up the cosy atmosphere of this charming market town....
Exploring the Yorkshire Wolds with Matt Baker: Episode 5 Highlights Following on from last week's "Matt Baker : Travels with Mum and Dad", where they visited Scarborough. In Episode 5 of Season 3 of "Matt Baker: Travels with Mum and Dad," Matt and his parents continue...
Embracing Mindful Month in the North York Moors As summer fades into autumn, the North York Moors National Park has been throughout September inviting everyone to take a step back and experience "Mindful Month," a time dedicated to slowing down and appreciating the...
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