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…
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…
Yesterday, on one of the hottest days of the year, we had the pleasure of trying out the new Taittinger Champagne Terrace at The Principal, York. It’s an outdoor terrace on the station side, but it is surrounded by high walls and flowers so there is a nice feeling of…
The York Pass is an excellent way of saving money on things to do in York and I am here to tell you how to get the most out of it. The York Pass changes fairly regularly and I am reviewing the most current offering (check the date at the…
The Spookiest and Best York Ghost Walks – York is steeped in history and some of the history is of a more ghoulish turn! We also have a long history of ghost walks in York and some excellent guides. Have a look at our list of some the best ghost…
Places to go Strawberry Picking in York – it’s an annual tradition for us to go strawberry picking. In fact we sometimes do it a couple of times over the season. If you are taking kids though, make sure you limit how many strawberries they pick otherwise you will have…