Sandringham RHS Flower Show – 24th July

Held in the grounds of the royal family-owned estate, RHS Sandringham Flower Show is an exciting new RHS Show coming to Norfolk in July 2026. Expect coastal-inspired show gardens, fruit and vegetable competitions and fabulous florals, all nestled within a countryside setting.  Get take-home gardening tips from the Long Borders, learn about climate change mitigation […]

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Bedale & Yarm – 31st March

One of the highlights of Bedale is its weekly market (every Tuesday), where you can find a variety of local produce, crafts, and other goods. The town is also home to several independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, offering a range of delicious food and drink options. Whether you’re looking to explore the surrounding countryside, learn […]

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Saltaire & Haworth – 2nd March

Saltaire takes it name from its founder, Sir Titus Salt and the River Aire, which runs through the village. Thanks to its preservation as a model village, in 2001 Saltaire was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and celebrated the 20th anniversary of this designation in 2021. There is world class art on display at Salts Mill with one of the […]

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Masham, Leyburn & Richmond – 17th March

Richmond, North Yorkshire is a town of unique character and beauty which has changed little through the centuries. With the variety of shopping and its many pubs, hotels and restaurants, the proximity to the most stunning scenery anywhere to be seen, Richmond remains one of the most beautiful and rewarding places to visit in the […]

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Louth Market & Cleethorpes – 25th March

Louth Market Louth Market is a vibrant and historic market held three times a week in the town center, which is known as the “Capital of the Wolds”. It features around 57 stalls and is supported by a mix of locals and visitors, with regular markets on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays Cleethorpes You’ll be spoilt for […]

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Alnwick & Bamburgh – 15th April

A visit to the medieval Northumberland market town of Alnwick, famed for its twisting cobbled streets with an eclectic collection of individual shops which are teamed with some top attractions including Alnwick Castle, Alnwick Castle was the location for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Home of the Percy family and Dukes of Northumberland since […]

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Bowes Museum & Barnard Castle Town – 28th April

Barnard Castle in Teesdale is a historic market town which takes its name from the castle around which it grew. The castle, an English Heritage property, was named after its 12th Century founder, Bernard de Balliol, and was later developed by Richard III whose boar emblem is carved above a window in the inner ward. […]

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Stratford Upon Avon – 25th April

Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare. Possibly the most famous writer in the English language, Shakespeare is known for his sonnets and plays such as ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Hamlet’. The Royal Shakespeare Company performs his plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and adjacent Swan […]

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Blackpool – 19th April

The UK’s favourite beach resort features world-class attractions from a theme park to an aquarium, stunning beaches to the Blackpool Illuminations, a waterpark to a zoo, wax figure celebrity look-a-likes and the unforgettable Blackpool Tower. These amazing experiences are underpinned by a year-round programme of events and fantastic shows. Everyone enjoys a stroll along the prom. […]

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Durham – 18th April

Durham Market Hall is a fine example of Victorian state-of-the-art architecture now housing over 50 local independent traders. It has an enviable range of local producers from fresh fish, poultry and cheese to butchery, fruit and vegetables, bakery and spice. Find all those things which you never find in soulless retail parks and also enjoy […]

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