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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Beamish is a large open air museum with many historic buildings, some of which are not always completely accessible to visitors. It is a hands-on museum. Many sounds, smells, tastes and textures can be experienced; and objects, surfaces and textiles handles making for a multi-sensory experience. To create an authentic feel, there are a variety […]
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Once again this winter, River of Light Festival will take place in the Liverpool City Centre, spanning a 2km trail around the waterfront, in a mix of new commissions and existing artworks which haven’t visited the city before. Highlights this year include: Atelier Sisu’s installation Bubblesque created especially for bodies of water around Mann Island; Impulse – light […]
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This magical little market town is England’s highest, set 850 feet above sea water. Hawes was first recorded as a market place in 1307 and the lively Tuesday market still entices shoppers in. Home to the world famous Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese and set amidst breath-taking scenery it’s no surprise Hawes is one of the honeypot […]
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Back to the 1940s Get ready to Brylcream your hair, don your best hat, and dress to impress as you step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of the 1940s at Eden Camp! This weekend promises to be filled with nostalgic fun, lively music, and the charm of a bygone era. The event will be buzzing […]
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Enjoy free time either sightseeing/ shopping around the Cathedral City of York. Just minutes outside historic York in a beautiful landscaped garden setting, York Designer Outlet is a must-visit fashion and shopping destination. The indoor shopping centre is home to over 120 leading UK and international designer and high street brands including Coach, Reiss, Ted Baker, […]
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Pickering’s beloved 1940s Weekend returns this October, transforming the charming North Yorkshire market town into a living tribute to civilian life during WWII. visitors can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the era with live swing music, vintage fashion, and historic vehicles lining the streets. Highlights include: Guided walks from Beck Isle Museum Military Vehicle Display Vintage […]
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Bamburgh is a beautiful coastal town in the heart of Northumberland. Thousands of people visit Bamburgh every year for its famous castle, coastlines & walking trails. http://www.bamburgh.org.uk/ Seahouses’ fishing past lives on at Swallow Fish, who operate the UK’s oldest operating smokehouses. Visitors are welcome at The Fisherman’s Kitchen where historic fishing memorabilia and curios […]
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landBeaumaris is a captivating seaside town, with its mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Its name is based on the Norman ‘beau marais’, meaning ‘fair marsh’, a description of the site chosen by Edward 1 for the last of his ‘Iron ring’ of castles, constructed in his bid to control the Welsh. A […]
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Enjoy free time either sightseeing/ shopping around the Cathedral City of York. Just minutes outside historic York in a beautiful landscaped garden setting, York Designer Outlet is a must-visit fashion and shopping destination. The indoor shopping centre is home to over 120 leading UK and international designer and high street brands including Coach, Reiss, Ted Baker, […]
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