08Mar 2025 by Gail No Comments
Betty’s: how to enjoy afternoon tea the Yorkshire way!

Betty’s: how to enjoy afternoon tea the Yorkshire way!

North Yorkshire
Afternoon tea at Betty's, York is a Yorkshire institution. Ask anyone from Yorkshire where the best place to enjoy scones and tea is and the answer will be Betty's! From fat rascals (a type of scone) to delicate fondant fancies, Betty's has it all. Read on for my review of our afternoon tea at Betty's, York. Sadly, no-one paid us to indulge so my review is completely unbiased! jSmall but perfectly formed scones! Yummy orange macarons and berry slices! Afternoon tea! Although we have visited York many times, I'd never actually been to Betty's in York. My husband and I had enjoyed an afternoon tea at the Betty's at Harlow Carr Gardens many years previously but the queue outside the York tearoom had always put me off. To my delight,…
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01Mar 2025 by Gail
How to get the most from a visit to the Castle Museum York

How to get the most from a visit to the Castle Museum York

North Yorkshire
A family York itinerary should include a visit to the Castle Museum. With its 2 recreated streets and prisons cells, this museum is a firm favourite with my boys. Read on to find out how to met the most out of a visit to the Castle Museum, York. Highlights of a visit to the Castle Museum, York Sample some old-fashioned sweets on Kirkgate! Wondering how teachers ever educated kids without smart whitebaords Check out some scary remedies at the Victorian chemist... The Victorian street - Kirkgate A visit to the Castle Museum, York starts with a series of recreated rooms from the Georgian and Victorian eras. The boys enjoyed spotting the toys and looking for any pets! You then get a view out over Kirkgate, before you head down onto…
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24Feb 2025 by Gail
Jorvik: How to live your best Viking life!

Jorvik: How to live your best Viking life!

North Yorkshire
As a family, we visit York regularly. I had taken the boys to Jorvik Viking Centre when they were 6 and 8. Both spent most of the visit moaning about the smells! Fast forward 4 years and we were back again, thanks to my younger son (now 10) studying the Vikings at school. Visiting Jorvik The visit starts with a short explanation from one of the guides about the excavations and key finds. Below the glass floor, you can see a recreation of what the excavated site looked like, together with the original wooden panels from a later Viking home. There are also pictures and videos of the excavation around the walls. Excavations beneath your feet! A creepily realistic dog at Jorvik! Travelling through Viking Coppergate, York! The gondola ride…
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21Sep 2024 by Gail
How to spend 3 fantastic days in York

How to spend 3 fantastic days in York

North Yorkshire
Again, I'm immediately confessing to a little bias. York was the closest city to me growing up and it has always held part of my heart. Even though we now live 250 miles away from this historic city, we love to spend a day or a weekend in York. Read on for my suggestions of things to do in York. Things to do in York: Overview of your 3-day York itinerary: Day 1 - Walk the walls, City Walls Experience at Micklegate Bar, National Railway Museum Day 2 - Jorvik Viking Centre, York's Chocolate Story, Evening ghost walk Day 3 - The Castle Museum, afternoon tea at Betty's, the Shambles, York Minster If you have another day.... Day 1 - Walls and Trains Just under 4km of medieval walls surround…
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20Sep 2024 by Gail
A hidden gem – Falling Foss waterfall and tea garden

A hidden gem – Falling Foss waterfall and tea garden

North Yorkshire
I'm not sure I actually want to tell you about Falling Foss. For years, it felt like one of Yorkshire's best kept secrets. However, the cat has been out of the bag for a little while now. Put simply, Falling Foss waterfall and tea garden is a gem and a visit here feels almost magical. Paddling in the beck at Falling Foss! Falling Foss waterfall Beautiful reflections at Falling Foss! So its not the easiest spot to find. Parking is limited and it is quite a steep walk down to the tea garden and base of the waterfall. However, It is worth it (so long as you are steady on your feet and have decent walking shoes on). The waterfall isn't the biggest or most majestic you will ever see…
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19Sep 2024 by Gail
Capture an amazing shot in Saltburn-by-the-Sea!

Capture an amazing shot in Saltburn-by-the-Sea!

North Yorkshire
A photographer's dream! Come for the stunning beach shots and stay for sunset over the cliffs... I'm very much a keen amateur but even I have managed to capture some shots I was really pleased with. I would recommend a trip to Saltburn-by-the-Sea to anyone who enjoys photography. Stunning reflections on Saltburn beach! Boy dreamer on the beach! Colourful beach huts in Saltburn! It's also a great spot for some traditional beach fun with the kids.... Not to mention some great places to eat and stay.... I genuinely don't know why this place isn't more well-known! Read on to find out what to do in this hidden gem. Saltburn beach Saltburn's beautiful sandy beach stretches for miles, literally! When the tide is low, it is possible to walk from Saltburn…
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