Each year, North Yorkshire welcomes about 30 million day-trippers and 3 million overnight visitors who collectively spend 11 million nights in the region and contribute £623 million to the local economy. In total, domestic tourists spend around £1.536 billion in North Yorkshire annually. This high volume of travel indicates that…
With a rich history and some amazing, vibrant scenery, the North Yorkshire cathedral city of York attracts visitors from all over the world. Outside of its beauty, the city residents further bring the location to life, with card games being a large part of social activity to keep things interesting. …
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Since its founding in 1982, u3a has been a welcoming hub for lifelong learning, skill-sharing, and social connections. Designed for those in part-time or full-time retirement, u3a provides an enriching environment where members can explore new interests and engage in fulfilling activities. u3a – Learn, Laugh, Live Joining a u3a…
Car Parking in York City Centre – there are several car parks in York, some council and some private. I didn’t realise until I started writing this article, but I think I have (over the years) parked in all of them for one reason or another! I shall cover the…
Travelling is something that many of us yearn to do. There is so much of the world to be seen and only so much time. When opportunity does arise, it is imperative to see and do all that you can. Having said that, most of us tend to have the…
Contrary to popular methods, holidays don’t require a tropical destination or thousands spent on flights, especially when we live in a country as beautiful as the United Kingdom. Amid the cost of living crisis, holiday-makers are looking to save money more than ever, but that doesn’t necessarily mean our downtime…
Last night saw us returning to The Grand Opera House for “NOW That’s What I Call A Musical”. It’s a vibrant stage production that takes audiences back to the 1980s through some cracking classic hits from the era. The musical centres on two best friends attending a school reunion, intertwining…
We recently visited MASA in Boston Spa. It’s a South American inspired steak restaurant specialising in steaks from rare breed cattle. It is a cosy and intimate restaurant and bar in the lower ground floor of the (quirkily named) Tom Foolery pub. There are just two rooms, the lights are…
The city of York offers an environment that combines deep historical roots along with cultural diversity with superior academic opportunities. The city nestles in the centre of North Yorkshire within England and it funds the renowned academic centers of University of York and York St John University. Students can find…