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…
I love spas and I love beauty treatments. For me a good day out is a girly spa day and lunch somewhere extravagant. I have to say though, that I am not a fan of waxing or plucking, I prefer a nice massage or a relaxing facial. I like to…
A new Hollywood Bowl and Puttstars has opened at the Vangarde complex next to Cineworld and where the community stadium will be. It’s very swish, with great music and lighting. There is a bar and restaurant area to one side: Video of Puttstars and Hollywood Bowl at Vangarde York We’ve…
Park Bench Theatre brings live theatre back to York with an outdoor season of monologues for all ages in the city’s Rowntree Park from 12 August to 5 September. The productions will be presented in carefully laid out and spacious gardens, allowing audiences to keep socially distanced from each other. …
Although the city of York does have a few good gambling options available – such as the acclaimed racecourse – there are no major casinos in York at the time of writing. So far, the historical city has resisted the opportunity to build such a brick-and-mortar establishment, despite the idea…
York has some amazing shops if you are looking for modern furniture and interior design inspiration. For fabulous curtains, you could check out Fabric Gallery and Interiors, based on York Street in Dunnington. They hold swatches of thousands of different fabric designs and will make the curtains to your specification. …
With schools due to reopen in September, some of the UK’s top bloggers have got together to offer one lucky winner an amazing bundle of prizes for going back to school. This Back to School Giveaway has been organised by Rowena of My Balancing Act who has lots of useful…
Bull & Co is a new American style burger and steak restaurant on Walmgate in York. The site used to be the Barbakan restaurant and is still owned by the same people. The Barbakan Restaurant has moved to the site of the former Blue Bicycle and is now known as…