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 […]
Harewood House at Half Term: Family Fun in February

From Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd February, there’s free family fun to be had in the beautiful setting of Harewood House. From epic outdoor adventures to creative indoor play, Harewood is packed with spaces where children can explore, imagine and burn off energy, all set within 140 acres of beautiful Yorkshire landscape. Families can climb, […]