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General News regarding Raven Hall Hotel and the surrounding area
Capturing the best in Yorkshire landscape photography
With the help of Pinterest, Instagram and Flickr, amazing photography is all around us. For those of us lucky enough to be heading to the North Yorkshire Moors for a holiday in the coming months, the locale is the perfect place for some great landscape photography. Whether you are hoping to preserve your memories of…
Enjoying a cycling holiday in Yorkshire
Racing towards the sea through the moors, an international cast of cyclists will again take to the roads of Yorkshire this month. The Tour de Yorkshire is returning for another year to bring the excitement, speed and strategy to the region again. Cycling in and around the North York Moors is often fantastic. But after…
Family fun this spring in Yorkshire
Spring has finally sprung! With the new season offering families the opportunity to get away and spend some quality time together, Yorkshire’s child-friendly attractions are just a stone’s throw away from your hotel in Scarborough and are guaranteed to keep the whole crew happy on holiday. Follow our guide to family fun days out this spring…
What to do on a couples retreat in Yorkshire
From castle ruins to underwater restaurants, Yorkshire remains unrivalled for those looking to impress that special someone on a couple’s break to luxury Whitby hotels and elsewhere in the county. If you’re planning a private getaway together, follow our guide to all things romantic up North. CROSS COUNTRY AFFAIR Yorkshire is revered for its…
Exploring alternative worlds in Yorkshire
There are few places as steeped in folklore, culture and literacy as Yorkshire is and, naturally, a county with such a diverse and fabled past has a few quirky attractions to entice those on holiday in the area. From the orient to an exclusive gig for near enough one, discover the unusual treasures in ‘God’s…
Off the beaten track activities to do in Yorkshire
Yorkshire has so much to offer in terms of history, scenery and experiences and there are so many ways to explore the county. If you are considering staying at any luxurious Whitby hotels this winter and want to explore the county, but also want to avoid the hordes of holidaymakers then there are plenty of offbeat things…
A guide to shopping in North Yorkshire
From small boutique stores to world-renowned stores, North Yorkshire and Yorkshire has a lot to offer those who love to shop. The county has a wide variety of shops to browse through; here we have created a list of the best to visit in North Yorkshire and the rest of the county. NORTH YORKSHIRE W…
A guide to great houses, castles and gardens in Yorkshire
Yorkshire is home to a collection of beautiful castles, houses and gardens that are perfect for a day out. There are plenty of stately homes in Yorkshire that holidaymakers residing in Whitby hotels can visit and here we guide you through the best ones. Barley Hall Barley Hall is a stunning medieval townhouse, once home to the Priors…
The top family attractions in Yorkshire
Yorkshire may be more famed for producing some great tea and delicious puddings, but the county is also home to some of the country’s best family attractions. These Yorkshire attractions are places where families can spend a whole day and if you are thinking of going on a staycation in Yorkshire this summer, then pencil…
Packing for a family trip to Yorkshire
Often family holidays will create lifelong memories and they are a special time for the whole family to bond, have fun and relax. Yorkshire is a popular destination for family holidays with the region boasting a number of activities that people of all ages can enjoy such as walking on the North York Moors, surfing…