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3 days in Yorkshire without a car
Planning a three day break in Yorkshire without your car may seem like a headache – and not a holiday at all. But I usually find that many things in life can be achieved with a good dose of common sense, a sense of adventure and a little planning. So first of all, what are…
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Outdoor activities for under fives
I love being outside and feeling the sun on my face, listening to the birds, walking on the grass, breathing in. And it’s a joy to share the outdoors with little one’s too. We had a lovely time following the Malham Safari Trail through this pretty Dales village. For five days at the beginning of…
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You can’t beat a ginger biscuit!
My favourite ingredient to be used in baking at the moment is ginger. Stem ginger. It lives in a jar (full of syrup to preserve the ginger) and can be sliced and diced to provide the most delicious flavour to cakes and biscuits. Ginger is such a versatile ingredient – fresh root ginger can be an…
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A parliament of owls: A day out at Hesketh Farm Park
We had a fabulous day out to Hesketh Farm Park at Bolton Abbey earlier this month, and as a farmer’s daughter, I loved it! I sometimes find that my attention span for taking on board new facts and figures is limited these days, but there was so much to take note of at Hesketh, and…
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Newton Grange Cottages refurbished for 2015
Newton Grange Cottages are a hidden gem, nestled on a working sheep farm in the small hamlet of Bank Newton, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. To celebrate our ten year anniversary since opening, we’ve given the cottages a facelift and we’re thrilled with the results. Our 2015 refurbishment has added lots…
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Join in the Dales Discoveries Treasure Hunt
We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Dales Discoveries Treasure Hunt this summer. With entries open from this week, it’s time to get out and explore the Dales like never before!
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Impressions of Yorkshire – An artist from South Africa shares her story
I’m delighted to introduce you to Sonia Strumpfer, one of our holidaymakers from South Africa enjoying an extended vacation and working holiday here in North Yorkshire. Sonia’s drawings from Newton Grange really captured my eye. We hope you’ll enjoy them too.
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Enjoy a day trip on the Leeds Liverpool Canal aboard Lizzie-Jean
We are delighted to introduce David Fitch from Airedale Cruising. Providing day trips for small groups on the Leeds Liverpool Canal is a memorable addition to your Yorkshire holiday and stay at Newton Grange. Read on to find out more. Hi, I’m David, the owner of narrowboat Lizzie-Jean, moored in Skipton. When I’d completed fitting…
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Luxury Christmas Door Wreath Workshop
On Tuesday 3rd December Erica, of Erica Berry Flowers (www.ericaberryflowers.co.uk) will be holding a Christmas Workshop here at Newton Grange. Come along, join the fun and make a decoration with a difference for your door using all fresh seasonal materials. No experience is necessary as you’ll be given all the help you need to create…