Mother Shipton’s Cave
England’s oldest tourist attraction is located in Knaresborough and offers a fantastic day out for all ages. Mother Shipton is England’s most famous Prophetess. She foretold the fates of several rulers within and just after her lifetime, as well as the invention of iron ships, the Great Fire of London in 1666, and the defeat […]
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A Day Out at Castle Howard
We’d never been to Castle Howard before and we were really impressed. There’s so much to do for both grown ups and kids to see and do. Admission to the gardens is £15 for Adults and £9 for children. To see the house and gardens costs £25 for Adults and £12.50 children. Under 2’s go […]
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The Yorkshire Arboretum
Opposite the entrance to Castle Howard is a little known oasis known as The Yorkshire Arboretum. The dictionary lists an ’arboretum’ is a botanical garden devoted to trees…. this does not do this place any justice in my opinion. When visiting for the first time I really didn’t know what to expect and if I’m […]
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10 Reasons to Visit the Valley Gardens
The Valley Gardens is such a beautiful destination within Harrogate, I go on about it a lot! Whether you are local or just visiting, it has to be one of my top recommendations for top things to do in Harrogate. Here are just 10 reasons to visit the Valley Gardens… there are plenty more. Let […]
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All About Birchfield Farm in Harrogate
[Updated May 2024] From strawberry picking in the summer to the pumpkin festival in the autumn, there’s something for everyone at Birchfield Farm. I love the fact that if you’re strawberry or pumpkin picking, you just pay for what you pick. Our strawberries were £6.95/kg which is dear if you compare them to the shops […]
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A Day Out at RHS Harlow Carr Gardens
RHS Harlow Carr is the perfect spot for a day out, and there’s always something for the whole family to enjoy. Its one place where I can take Izzy and my grandparents and know that everyone will be happy! It’s not the cheapest place to get into but it is definitely a good, wholesome family […]
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Yolk Farm Kitchen & Minskip Farm Shop
Yolk Farm is the world’s first egg restaurant on a real egg farm with an onsite farm shop and animals all around for the kids see. It’s nice and easy to find (YO51 9HY), has plenty of free parking and there is always activities for the kids to do. (During this May half term there […]
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The Best Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Harrogate
[Updated Oct 2023] Come rain or shine, Harrogate has some fantastic activities for kids but its always trickier to keep them entertained when the weather turns so here are our top go-to indoor activities in Harrogate. Creative Capers This is one of our favourite places to go when we are feeling crafty. Creative Capers is […]
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The Valley Gardens, Harrogate
Recently I was asked to write a guest blog for the hugely successful Yorkshire Tots and Teens website so naturally I jumped at the chance. Over 35,000 Yorkshire families (including us) follow them on Facebook but if you haven’t checked them out yet then you really must. Their main focus is West Yorkshire but cover […]
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Knaresborough’s Painted Windows
In the town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, there are some old houses with unusual windows. You can find them dotted all around the town and tracking them all down is a great activity to keep the kids entertained, my main advice is to keep looking up, just try not to bump into anything! Let us […]
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