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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...
Jess Power from Married At First Sight Australia has recently moved to Manchester and this is her UK bucket list... what would be your North Yorkshire Bucket list? This would be our Cliff House bucket list… Ice Cream Sundae at the Harbour Bar in Scarborough A...
What to do on a rainy day. As we live in the UK, the chances are that when you are on holiday there is a good chance that there will be a rainy day or two when you are away. Here we suggest a number of places in North Yorkshire that you can visit when the heavens...
Went out for a quick walk this morning up to Chafer Wood and down Netherby Dale. Slightly nettley - so wearing shorts wasn't the best choice ???? A fabulous short walk direct from our cottages, that on a day like today feels like you are walking through a rain forest...
AUTUMN BREAKS Autumn is just around the corner (sorry!), so why not consider an Autumn break with ourselves at Cliff House? Whether it is for a long weekend, a short mid-week break or a full week you get to enjoy our 2 acres of grounds and our indoor heated swimming...
Went for a quick walk from the cottages up through Chafer Wood and then across and down through Kirkdale. Passing the local church and stopping to take photographs of Ebberston Hall - apparently the UK's smallest stately home. But before we made it back to Cliff...
Why visit one country garden, when you can visit two? With Scampston Hall Gardens and Jackson's Wold Garden so close to each other, a visit was in order. Scampston Hall Gardens Scampston Hall Gardens, as the name implies is a part of the larger Scampston Hall Estate....
Farndale Dale is know as the Daffodil Valley because of its abundant displays of daffodils at the start of Spring in this area of North Yorkshire. That said with everything else that appears to be growing along the path it could also be called the Wild Garlic Valley...
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Exploring the Wintringham Circular Walk: A Journey Through Art, History, and Nature The Wintringham Circular Walk in North Yorkshire offers a rich tapestry of experiences, blending contemporary art, historic villages, and the serene beauty of English landscapes....
Monty Don's British Gardens is a new series airing on BBC Two, Fridays at 8 pm, where renowned horticulturist Monty Don explores the rich tapestry of gardens across the UK, delving into their cultural significance and historical roots. This Friday, 17th January, the...
The Smugglers’ Tunnel of Robin Hood’s Bay: A Hidden Piece of History Nestled along the scenic Yorkshire Coast, Robin Hood’s Bay is a picturesque village that tells a fascinating story of seafaring history, with a particularly intriguing chapter devoted to smuggling....