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Autumn Walks in the Yorkshire Dales

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Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year and what better way to see it in all its glory then to get out and about in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. The Yorkshire Dales at this time of year shows off the Dales to its full potential. It comes alive and take on a […]

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Halloween events in Yorkshire 2024

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For a round up of the latest Halloween events in Yorkshire for 2024 (or more specifically within an hour of Skipton) then look no further! Halloween and October half term events are being advertised earlier with lots already selling out. Here though you will find a mix of some of those large scale events that […]

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Weekend away on the Yorkshire Coast. We conquered the Edge aerial adventure
Challenges, Holidays

An adrenaline fueled family weekend on the Yorkshire Coast

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We were back on the east coast of Yorkshire this weekend checking out South Cliff Holiday Park‘s newest attraction: The Edge Aerial Adventure. And what an adventure that was! Thrill seekers, adrenaline junkies and daredevils only! The most adrenaline fueled family weekend on the Yorkshire Coast we have ever had! This was a PR Invite […]

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Summer holiday fun in Skipton **press release**

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The summer holidays are nearly upon us and parents will be wondering how to keep the children entertained for 6 long weeks! The school holidays can be an expensive time and you may be worried how you can keep the spending down while letting your kids have fun. Well look no further, various organisations in […]

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Craven Museum finalist of Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024 **Press Release**

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Craven Museum at Skipton Town Hall has won £15,000. As one of five finalists for the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024. The overall winner, Young V&A – Victoria and Albert Museum in London, was presented with a prize of £120,000 by Vick Hope, a broadcaster and a judge for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024, at a ceremony at the National Gallery in London yesterday […]

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Glamping in Yorkshire on a helicopter
Glamping, Holidays, Weekend away

Glamping in Yorkshire

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Glamping in Yorkshire? Why not! Camping is not for everyone, especially not me! Which is why glamping is the answer! Think camping without the misery! Camping without being wet and cold, or too hot and sweaty on the other hand. Having somewhere to prepare food, keep food cool, a toilet or bathroom and a comfy […]

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Coldstones cut
Walks

Coldstones Cut, Nidderdale

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Location: Coldstones Cut, HG3 5JQ What3words: ///fire.magically.camera (for the car park) Distance: 1 mile in total Coldstones Cut is the highest and largest public art work in Yorkshire! How cool is that! Situated over looking Coldstones Quarry in Greenhow. With 360 views over the rest of Nidderdale this is a fabulous walk for everyone! There […]

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Gaping Gill
Challenges, Days out, Walks

Gaping Gill – everything you need to know

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Gaping Gill in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales is one of Yorkshire’s hidden gems. Very few have ventured there so if you have, welcome to the VIP club! Gaping Gill is the largest underground cavern in the UK. Only accessible to the professional cavers, except for 2 weeks a year when the local pot […]

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Waterfall walks in Yorkshire
Walks, Waterfall

Waterfall Walks in Yorkshire

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If you want to see some waterfalls, then Skipton and the surrounding area is a great place to start. The geology of this area in the Yorkshire Dales National Park is perfect; limestone, valleys, and the ‘odd bit of rain’. Waterfall walks are one of our favourite as a family. They are such a spectacular […]

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Picnic and paddles spots in Yorkshire (Gargrave)
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Picnic and paddle spots in Yorkshire

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With Summer trying its hardest to appear the question that’s on everyone’s lips is ‘where can we go for a paddle?’ With the next one being ‘but where’s not too busy?!’ So I’ve pulled together some fab picnic and paddle spots in Yorkshire for you to enjoy. One of our favourite things to do is […]

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Walks

Winter Walks

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When the daylight hours reduce, the temperature plummets and the snow hopefully begins to fall, there is only one thing to do and that’s get out and enjoy it whilst you can! Winter walks are the best. Pull on the woolly hat and gloves, pour a flask of hot chocolate and embrace the day with […]

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