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  In a previous article, we looked at a selection of the best country houses in Yorkshire. As we noted at the time, this vast county has a wide range of ancient and impressive buildings, which – if time allowed us – we could discuss at great length. However, one country house which we did not…

  The county of Yorkshire is one of the UK’s most popular destinations for many reasons. From the beautiful scenery of the Dales to the historic holiday towns of Whitby and Scarborough, there is almost no end to the places and activities you can enjoy on a visit to Britain’s largest county. Being such a…

It is impossible to go to Italy and not indulge in pasta, pizza or gelato. Though the different identities of counties are more nuanced in the UK, enjoying the local dishes will give you a better understanding of the culture. Any trip to Yorkshire should involve a tasting of at least one local delicacy, but…

It’s no secret that Yorkshire is home to an abundance of wildlife including birds of prey, dolphins, seals and rare butterflies. In March, Channel 5’s Yorkshire: A Year In The Wild showcased the diverse landscape and its inhabitants, including a grey and common seal colony below Raven Hall. With so much to see in every season, we’ve created…

Mother’s Day is fast approaching. This special time of the year for thanking your mother for everything she has done for you is an important one, and one worth getting right. Think of all that this incredible person has done for you, now it’s your chance, your opportunity where you can do something just for…

More teams than ever before are wanted for this year’s Scarborough Dragon Boat Race. 2017’s edition of the Scarborough Dragon Boat Race is due to take place Sunday 11th June and is now looking for even more teams and accompanying dragon boats to participate in the event. Held for the last seven years, the race will…

A digital recreation of the town of Scarborough is being constructed within the confines of popular video game Minecraft for the Coastival festival.     Minecraft, a worldwide gaming phenomenon where players use blocks to build and construct vast environments in a digital world, is home to some truly fascinating creations. The imagination driven game…

THE TOP 5 GOLF COURSES IN YORKSHIRE   Many of the UK’s finest golf courses can be found in Yorkshire, including that of Raven Hall’s challenging 9-hole cliff-top links course.       Benefitting from the county’s diverse landscape and picturesque scenery, there is plenty of variety. One really couldn’t ask to be in a better…

LITTLE MIX COMING TO SCARBOROUGH OPEN AIR THEATRE   As a part of their ‘Summer Shout Out Tour’, Little Mix are heading to the Scarborough Open Air Theatre. The girl group are coming to Scarborough as a part of their Summer Shout Out Tour which spans 13 dates. The tour kicks off at Wirral Live on May…

THE TOP KIDS ATTRACTIONS IN YORKSHIRE   Yorkshire may be more famed for producing some great tea and its cricket, but the county is also home to some of the country’s best kid’s attractions. These Yorkshire attractions are places where kids are certain to have a great time, and if you are thinking of booking…