Enjoy a choice of best-loved bands from your own designated, socially-distanced picnic patch in a spectacular setting. It’s the safe, hassle-free way to get together and have fun! Following its acclaimed debut last summer, SOUNDS IN THE GROUNDS returns in 2021 with a new line-up of 7 best-loved bands performing at 9…
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in York – The team behind the popular York attraction have promised that the lights will stay on a little longer – visitors will now have until 6 June 2021 to immerse themselves in over 200 of Van Gogh’s most famous paintings. “We have been…
With Christmas fast approaching, some of the UK’s top bloggers have got together to offer one lucky winner an amazing bundle of prizes for Christmas Gifts this year. We also have a runner’s up prize to make someone else’s Christmas special too. With such a variety of prizes this is…
About halfway between London and Edinburgh lies the cathedral city of York. Known for its stunning historical landmarks, a short walk through the streets conveys to visitors how it has earned such a unique repetition. The city’s name comes from the Viking name ‘Jorvik’; although the Romans founded the city…
I visited Piccolino for the first time this week. It’s situated on Ouse Bridge (where the big Boyes used to be you might remember if you are as old as me!). It is a upscale Italian restaurant with a great steak choice worthy of Swaledale Butchers and extensive seafood menu.…
Bolder and brighter than ever, ‘Christmas at Castle Howard’ is set to inspire visitors with a brand-new outdoor concept for this year’s festive event, in partnership with world-class, award-winning illuminated projection specialists, ‘The Projection Studio’. ‘Wish Upon a Frozen Star’ is an epic light and sound extravaganza, transforming the grounds…
With York’s tourism sector enjoying a cautious recovery this summer, plans to create a two year archaeological visitor attraction – outdoors and in a central location – could be just what the city needs to boost the local economy in 2021. That’s the view of York Archaeological Trust, which is…
The Stone Trough Inn is near Kirkham Abbey, not far off the A64 near Malton. It’s a beautiful and surprisingly roomy country pub, just made for lazy Sunday lunches (or lunches or dinners any day, but you get my drift!). It’s as equally attractive inside as it is outside. I…
The Old Bank on Lendal (that used to be Varsity) recently went through a complete refurbishment. The pub is modern and comfortable inside, with lots of light thanks to large glass walls at the back of the building. There is an array of tables – we were lucky enough to bag…
Of all the fun and exciting things to do in York, none are quite like a trip to the racecourse. This is a place that not only provides an opportunity to create lifelong memories with friends and family but is also a walk through history; after all, there have been…