New Year’s Eve York 2023. Looking for what to do at New Year in York? Hopefully this New Year’s Eve we can celebrate in style! Whether you are looking for a full on party, black tie ball or a cosy restaurant, here are our suggestions for NYE in York. Please do contact me if you … Read more
Fireworks displays and Bonfire Night in and around the York area. There are some displays both before and after Bonfire Night too, so you could go to more than one even if you wanted! Always check with the individual venue prior to the date (in case things change after I have written this!). Also for … Read more
York at Christmas – York is a truly enchanting place at Christmas. With our lovely cobbled medieval streets providing a backdrop to the festive lights festooning every tree it really is a magical place to visit at Christmas. Have a look below for lots of information of what’s happening this Christmas from festive markets, to … Read more
Things to do in York with kids – York is a fabulous place to live and to visit. I grew up in York, and live just outside York now, so am very familiar with all the lovely things to do. You will find lots of reviews of things to do with kids in York on … Read more
I reviewed The VIP Room at the Cineworld Cinema in York when the cinema first opened. I have returned several times since and go regularly now so I wanted to update the post to let you know that things haven’t changed (although the price is now £10 cheaper than it was!). Just so you are … Read more
Children’s Parties York and Yorkshire. Are you looking for birthday party venues for where to have your next kids’ party in and around York? I’ve put a list together with lots of great ideas. Some party venues you might know about already and some that may be new to you. Our List of the Best … Read more
A Carita Facial at Middlethorpe Hall Spa in York – I recently visited Middlethorpe Hall for a Champagne Afternoon Tea and a Spa Day. You approach the spa at Middlethorpe Hall via a cute little cottage. Once you go through the front door though, the house turns tardis-like, extending back and back to include the … Read more
York Maze have been doing the extremely successful Hallowscream event for many years, but this year is the first Hallowtween event aimed at ages 10 to 15 and adults of a more nervous persuasion! Now, full disclosure, I have never been to a scare maze before. To be honest, I’ve always been a bit of … Read more
What’s to see at Treasurer’s House, York? Over the summer holidays we visited Treasurer’s House in York. It’s an unusual building that was gifted to the National Trust by Frank Green, an eccentric man who ‘created his version of what an historic house should be’, mixing different decorating styles and periods to make this wonderful … Read more
Northwood Trail Fairy Sanctuary, Stamford Bridge, Near York – I don’t know if you have heard, or if I should tell you, but there is a fairy sanctuary near York! Yes, once you enter the magical woodland of the Northwood Trail you can wander through the trees and see actual fairy homes! It really is … Read more