Natural Retreats - Richmond, North Yorkshire
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How often do you get an opportunity to combine style-conscious accommodation with the rugged outdoors? Natural Retreats have created a fantastic solution for families who love their creature comforts, but also want to immerse themselves in nature.
Natural Retreats is an award-winning development of 18 eco-residences set in the Yorkshire Dales. Appearing to grow out of …
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Betty’s Tea Rooms - Harrogate
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For a little self-indulgence in a traditional English tearoom, Betty’s of Harrogate is the place to go.
Situated in the middle of town, overlooking Montpellier Gardens, Betty’s has changed very little since it opened in 1919. A coffee shop, restaurant and bakery all in one, Betty’s offers food and service from a bygone era.
Even on the …
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National Railway Museum - York
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The National Railway Museum is the world’s largest railway museum and neighbour to The Yorkshire Wheel. It offers a fantastic experience for train buffs and excited children alike.
Enormously interactive and hands-on, the museum has everything from Stephenson’s Rocket to the only Bullet train to be found outside of Japan. Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive, …
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Betty’s Tea Rooms - York
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Just five-minutes walk from York Minster, Betty’s is a traditional tearoom situated on traffic-free cobbled lanes.
Large glass windows and hanging baskets welcome you to tearooms straight out of the 1920s. Stained glass, cane chairs and immaculately turned out staff in starched white aprons give Betty’s a Palm Court feel but, although it’s quite refined, children …
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Day out in and around Tynemouth
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Lying 8 miles to the east of Newcastle, the traditional fishing village of Tynemouth is a lovely destination for a good old-fashioned day out at the seaside. The pleasures on offer are refreshingly simple - gorgeous beaches, smugglers caves, a lighthouse, pier and ancient ruined priory.
Little ones are likely to want to head straight …
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Feversham Arms Hotel - Helmsley
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Somewhere there’s a five-year old who’s had a great time here. His entry in the guest book simply reads “A really big thank you”.
The main restaurant, with its formal ambience of white tablecloths and big cutlery lightened by a stack of Winnie-the-Pooh high-chairs, may be perfect for warm winter dining, but the poolside terrace and …
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Seven Stories - Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
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Step inside the pages of a book at Seven Stories – the Centre for Children’s Literature.
Housed in a contemporary white building just outside the centre of Newcastle, Seven Stories is a world away from the traditional idea of a stuffy old library. Taking its name from the theory that there are only seven stories in …
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York Sightseeing Bus
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Offering a good overview of the city, the sightseeing bus has 22 stops covering all the main tourist attractions, including the Jorvik Viking Centre, York Minster and the Castle Museum.
You can either hop on and hop off (tickets are valid for 24 hours) or take the straightforward 45-minute non-stop tour. Either way, York has a …
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Robinson Crusoe’s Cafe - Tynemouth
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Nestled amongst the sand dunes fringing one of Tynemouth’s beautiful Blue Flag beaches, Robinson Crusoe’s is a favourite haunt for local families meeting for weekend brunch, as well as canoeists and surfers who brave the waves come rain or shine.
A perfect spot for refuelling after an invigorating walk on the sands, this informal beach café …
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Boat Trip on the River Ouse
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Tales of Guy Fawkes, smuggling shenanigans and ancient Saxon and Viking battles are just a few of the highlights of York’s rich history brought to life on this scenic trip along the Ouse.
Conveniently embarking from Lendal Bridge - one of the many drop-off points for the Sightseeing Bus - the cruise lasts around 40 minutes, …
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