It’s finally summer, (fingers crossed for summer weather!) and I have put together a guide of outdoor cinema, concerts and open air theatre for what’s happening in June, July and August in York. In (largely) date order: Sounds of Bridgerton in the Boar Garden Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA Sunday…
York is a magnificent city to live in or visit, with so many things to do and see. We have sites of historical importance, beautiful streets, fun attractions, cracking theatres and fab restaurants. As well as cool bars and a pub for almost every day of the year and amazing…
Did you know that City Cruises do a fish and chip cruise? I have been on many cruises up and down the Ouse over the years but have never done the fish and chip cruise so we were quite excited to be asked to go along and try it. The…
Have you heard of The Dreamery Gardens? They are ‘England’s Lost Faery Gardens’, in the woods not too far from Stamford Bridge. They used to be known as Northwood too. It’s an incredible place to take children but it’s a gorgeous place to wander round without them too! If you…
Free Things to do in York – There are loads of brilliant things to do in York and we have made a whole list of them, but everything costs money and sometimes it is nice to have a day out that does not break the bank. So, we have compiled…
The York Ghost Bus Review – We recently took the kids on the York Ghost Bus. I’ve been meaning to do it for ages, so was really pleased we managed it! There are two services a day (at the moment anyway, there might be more at different times of the…
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…
Harry Potter and The Shambles in York – If, like me, you are a Harry Potter fan, you will know the thrill of finding a new filming location or even just a Harry Potter association in your town or one you are visiting. York has lots of Harry Potter connections…
Cookery classes in York – I have put together a list of cookery schools and classes in York and some that are not too far to travel to. Why not learn fine cuisine at The Grand, York, Indian cookery with Sharmini or perfect homemade pastry with Bettys – and everything…
York Unlocked 2023 on the weekend of 7 and 8 October 2023 will see the doors thrown open to around 70 fabulous buildings FREE of charge. The unique 2 day event opens up access to the magnificent buildings and open spaces in the city that are often closed to the…