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Our Top 5 Family Attractions in Liverpool

We visited Liverpool recently, our first experience of the city, and were pleasantly surprised at how much there was to see and do for all of us, regardless of age. So, we’ve picked five family-friendly places to visit if you’re heading to the city... (c) Richard Webber St John’s Beacon Viewing Gallery A [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:31:59+01:00 May 12th, 2017|Attractions, Destinations, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

The Commissioners Quay Inn – Blyth

During Summer 2016 my family and I were lucky enough to sample five inns owned by The Inn Collection. This leading hospitality and pub company in the north of England boasts an expanding portfolio which, to date, comprises seven pubs/inns stretching from Flass Vale in Durham to Berwick-upon-Tweed, close to the Scottish border. If you [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:31:59+01:00 April 24th, 2017|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews|2 Comments

The Inn Collection

If you’re travelling in Northeast England or planning a holiday in the region, take a look at what The Inn Collection can offer in terms of accommodation – you won’t be disappointed.  A leading hospitality and pub company in the north of England, The Inn Collection boasts an expanding portfolio which, to date, comprises seven [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:01+01:00 December 20th, 2016|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

The Kingslodge Inn – Durham

This was our first experience of staying and dining at one of the Inn Collection Group’s fine hostelries and we weren’t disappointed. My family and I were exploring North East England and began our adventure with a night at The Kingslodge in Durham, where the ever-helpful and smiley manager, Leanne, set the tone for the [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:01+01:00 December 20th, 2016|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs|0 Comments

Whitby

If you’re looking for the perfect base to appreciate North Yorkshire’s varied coastline of wide sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, then Whitby is for you. But it’s not only about the coast. With the expansive heather-clad North York Moors right on the doorstep, the town is perfectly placed for anyone exploring the area. However, you [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:01+01:00 December 15th, 2016|Destinations|Comments Off on Whitby

Holgates Silverdale Holiday Park

Park delights nostalgia lovers & maintains gold standard Lovers of historic touring caravans will be heading to Silverdale, the popular south Cumbrian holiday park and flagship site of the Holgate empire, which comprises five other parks amid the Cumbrian and Lancashire countryside. The reason? Well, one of the rarest caravan models – a 1960 [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:02+01:00 August 22nd, 2016|Latest News|Comments Off on Holgates Silverdale Holiday Park

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

If you’re passing through Yorkshire or simply looking for somewhere inspirational to visit as part of a weekend away, check out Yorkshire Sculpture Park – you won’t be disappointed. Set amid 500 acres of the historic 18th-century Bretton Hall estate, Yorkshire Sculpture Park is arguably the UK’s leading open-air gallery. Exhibits include work by home-grown [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:06+01:00 August 22nd, 2016|Attractions|Comments Off on Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Treetop Nets (Yorkshire)

Back in 2014 in the Lake District, we negotiated giant trampolines, walkways, slides and tunnels, having bucketfuls of fun in the process. Well, fast-forward two years and we were indulging in the same kind of fun – but this time near Ripon, North Yorkshire. Yes, the second Treetop Nets opened in 2016 and, remarkably, it’s [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:06+01:00 August 21st, 2016|Attractions|Comments Off on Treetop Nets (Yorkshire)

Ettington Park Hotel – Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re on the hunt for an opulent, well-managed place to stay in the midst of Shakespeare’s England, then consider the Ettington Park Hotel, just six miles outside Stratford-upon-Avon. Surrounded by 40 acres of beautiful parkland, it’s got lots to offer, including a tranquil rural setting. When all you can see are trees and huge [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:32:07+01:00 April 26th, 2016|Accommodation, Destinations, Hotels/B&Bs|Comments Off on Ettington Park Hotel – Stratford-upon-Avon

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