The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is without doubt one of the must-visit places in Northumberland. This tiny tidal island is home to an iconic castle, a ruined priory and plenty of cafes. Oh and it’s a place famed for its religious history. On the wild… Read More »Visit the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland
Along the Northumbrian Coast near Beadnell you’ll find the most stunning cabins of all; Trees at Tughall. Trust me you don’t want to miss this one! I’m very excited to be writing about what I assure you is one of the best cabin experiences in… Read More »Trees at Tughall: Minimalist Heaven on the Northumberland Coast
I recently had a quick sneak peak at the Park Head Hotel in Bishop Auckland and it’s time to show you exactly what’s on offer ahead of its 1st February opening. The regeneration of Bishop Auckland continues with the iconic Park Head Hotel receiving the… Read More »A Sneak Peak at the Park Head Hotel in Bishop Auckland
Lincoln is a city that often flies under the radar. It doesn’t seem to get the attention that it deserves so I’m here to change that with my local’s guide to the historic city of Lincoln. Situated almost in the geographical centre of its namesake… Read More »A Local’s Guide to the Historic City of Lincoln
No, this is not California but one of Northumberland’s many secrets where Giant Redwood Trees proudly line the drive to Minsteracres. If I told you that you could find over 100 giant Californian redwood trees here in the North East of England, I’m pretty sure… Read More »The Giant Redwoods of Minsteracres, Northumberland
One of Northumberland’s hidden secrets, Lambley Viaduct is a fine example of Victorian engineering. Oh, there’s also plenty of amazing photo opportunities too. Not far from the Western edge of Northumberland and only a few miles away from Hadrian’s Wall, you’ll find Lambley Viaduct; a… Read More »Lambley Viaduct, Northumberland
Welcome to the Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle quite possibly the playground of dreams; perfect for children of all ages. You’re probably wondering why on earth I’m featuring a playground on my blog given that I’m not a parenting blogger nor is Evelyn currently old… Read More »The Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle
I’ve always wanted to visit Masham in Yorkshire and I finally managed to spend a short afternoon here recently. I loved visiting this quaint market town and so I’ve put together this super speedy guide to Masham to help others to plan their visit! On… Read More »A Super Speedy Guide to Masham, Yorkshire
No, this is not a drill. I’m finally ready to set off on probably the most insanely brilliant quest of all time; a quest to find the best burgers in the North East of England. This is where it all comes together; a post that will never quite be finished. There will never be a time when I’m not searching for the next best burger in the North East of England.
Welcome to the Tees Valley.
Probably most famous for its industrial background, the Tees Valley will almost certainly surprise you as a destination. The region straddles the River Tees and stretches from Darlington to the coast at Redcar & Cleveland but also incorporates Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees and Hartlepool. From a heritage coastline to market towns, from a thriving foodie scene to nature reserves, the Tees Valley is that underrated destination that you have to experience.
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