Wentworth Woodhouse: Echoes of the House
Debbie Rolls has been discovering places to visit on day trips out of town. Community has been at the heart of bringing Wentworth Woodhouse back to life. It is also at the heart of this year’s summer exhibition. Echoes of the House: Stories in Light and Motion uses historic and modern cinematic techniques to bring […]
Escaping the City heat: 24 hour stays with outdoor pools
I was lucky: two heatwaves, and each time I had no work commitments. I searched for hotels where I could swim outside, read by the pool and relax in gardens without spending more than £200 for a one-night escape. Thankfully, I found two hotels within about an hour’s drive of Leeds, both offering a double […]
Thought Bubble Festival 20th Edition on 9 – 15 November at Various Locations
Thought Bubble Convention at Harrogate Convention Centre on 14 & 15 November Internationally renowned Yorkshire comic art festival and convention Thought Bubble has released the first wave of convention guests and speakers for its milestone 20th Edition, as it celebrates becoming one of the longest-running comic events in the country. Leading today’s guest announcement is […]
Breakfast at The Ivy
On Tuesday, my partner and I headed into York for breakfast at The Ivy. After a relaxed walk in the sunshine, we arrived right as the doors opened at 8:30am and, for a short while at least, had the entire restaurant to ourselves. The opportunity to have a quiet, unhurried start to our Tuesday was […]
Footy Fairy Tales at Otley Courthouse on 12 April at 2.30 p.m.
Fairytales collide at this affordable family theatre show visiting Otley. North-West based theatre company Yarnbird Arts have today announced a tour of Footy Fairy Tales, a family performance aimed at children aged 5-11 which asks: what happens when football and fairy tales collide? With live music, super songs and fabulous characters, this engaging storytelling show […]
