I have never been to Temple Newsam near Leeds before so was happy to visit and review. One of the things that really struck me about it is that is a beautiful place to visit with children and you don’t need a lot of money (or indeed if you are careful, any money). Looking back … Read more
I am running a giveaway to celebrate hitting one million views on Yorkshire Wonders. I started this website a little over two years ago as a way to record our days out but with an eye to hopefully make more of it later on. It’s been a fun journey (and a really steep learning curve!), … Read more
Inflata Nation Beverley Review – We recently visited Inflata Nation at the Flemingate Shopping Centre in Beverley. It was only its second day of being open. If you have not yet heard about it, it’s an ‘inflatable theme park’ – think a trampoline park but with bouncy castles, inflatable slides and ballpools. Needless to say … Read more
I am planning another trip to the Yorkshire Dales soon and have been researching online where to stay. There are so many wonderful things to do in the Yorkshire Dales. I’ve never used Airbnb before but of course have heard a lot about them. A friend of mine used an Airbnb in Ireland a couple … Read more
Otty Memory Foam Deluxe Pillows. Otty launched in the ‘heart of Yorkshire’ in 2016 – and it’s always nice to support a Yorkshire company. So I was pleased when we were sent a pair of Otty pillows to try out. They are memory foam and very different to conventional pillows. To start with, they are very … Read more
Portmeirion Water Garden melamine outdoor tableware review – I have been working hard all summer getting my garden looking the way I want it to (although there is still sooo much to do!). So when I was offered the chance to review this beautiful outdoor dining set I jumped at the chance! It’s made from … Read more
Last week we stayed at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire. It’s a perfect base for visiting Drayton Manor indeed the hotel has a cracking family deal on at the moment – bed and breakfast and tickets for Drayton Manor for £150 (two adults and two children). Both the kids loved the hotel, and before … Read more
Afternoon Tea at the Hotel du Vin, Cambridge – Review. After a busy morning of shopping, coffee shops and soaking up the culture of the museums in Cambridge what could be better than an afternoon tea! For the Fitzwilliam Museum, Hotel Du Vin is perfectly situated as it is only a short stroll across the … Read more
More and more people are choosing to live in city centres in the UK. The tradition of moving to the suburbs and buying a house is diminishing, with a wide range of people choosing to live in the heart of the city in rental accommodation. City centre populations are experiencing huge increases, like Liverpool, which … Read more
Dog Friendly Cottages Yorkshire Dales and Beyond – There is nothing worse than finding a lovely place to stay and seeing the ‘no pets’ sign when you are wanting to take the canine member of your family. We recently had a fabulous time in dog friendly Dorset. If you are looking for dog friendly cottages … Read more