Lifestyle, Days Out and Family Travel
Family days out in Yorkshire – I am lucky to live in a fantastic place where there are so many fabulous family days out in Yorkshire to enjoy with the kids! Have a look at the list of the days of with kids below that I […]
Sky Pad and The Perfect Storm on Independence of the Seas – On the deck where the Flow Rider has always been you will find some great new additions to Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas. I made a video of all the best bits […]
The Peloponnese region of Greece is truly stunning, with many historic and beautiful places to visit. If you are in the area and fancy something different, then do consider the Caves of Diros (also known as Pyrgos Dirou) for a great family day out with […]
The UK is home to sweeping landscapes that are as beautiful as they are varied. Indeed the richness of our country’s contrasting golden beaches and rolling green countryside is truly a blessing that provides almost limitless scope when it comes to planning a successful family […]
I went to the opening night of Hairspray the Musical at the Grand Opera House in York last night. Although I remember when the film was released, I’d never seen it so was not sure what to expect. What I got was a loud, colourful […]
Places to eat and Restaurants Pocklington – we have lots of great restaurants in Pocklington with a diverse choice of food. Judson’s, Pocklington Judson’s is a firm favourite of mine. It’s a wine bar and restaurant, with a nice modern atmosphere and outdoor tables that […]
Gio’s Italian Diner York – We visited Gio’s on the A1079 Hull Road between York and Pocklington a little while ago (it’s very close to the Thai restaurant). I wrote this review at the time, but never published as I had a camera failure and […]
I love outdoor theatre and I love Jane Austen, so was excited to hear that Chapterhouse Theatre Company were bringing Sense and Sensibility to Burnby Hall Gardens in Pocklington. It was a warm evening as we pitched our chairs around the stage. There were chairs […]
Visiting Cornwall and Saving Money during the Summer Holidays With the Summer Holidays upon us, finding exciting places to visit as well as ways to keep the family entertained is vitally important in keeping stress levels low during the school holidays. One traditional favourite that […]
The Secret Garden is the big Summer production at the York Theatre Royal this year, and one of my all-time favourite children’s books. It’s 1910 and spoilt, lonely Mary Lennox lives a life of luxury in India with her aristocratic parents. But when an unexpected […]
The Lost and Found Leeds Restaurant Review – A few days ago I had a jolly into the centre of Leeds to try out The Lost and Found restaurant in the Leeds Club on Albion Place. It’s housed in a truly beautiful building, with a […]
Lady Betty Afternoon Tea York, Review – Betty’s in York has long been one of my favourite ever tearooms. I love the elegant rooms, courteous service and the sense of calm that descends upon me once I am firmly ensconced in my seat with a pot […]
It’s many years since I have been to the York Dungeon and it has changed massively in that time. I was, I am slightly embarrassed to admit a little apprehensive beforehand. Was it going to be too scary or worse (for me) gorey? As you […]
