By Liz Coggins on November 20, 2018
Travel
Your first glimpse of Seaham Hall will take your breath away. As you make your way up the drive to this white former Georgian mansion there’s an air of peace and tranquillity interrupted only by the gentle noise of the sea. Enter this haven of luxury, classical elegance and old world charm and be ready […]
By Liz Coggins on October 17, 2018
Travel
Even before you enter the Langham Hotel there’s an impending sense of grandeur and luxury as the grey morning suited doormen whisk away your luggage you can sense that your stay here is going to be like no other. Opened by The Prince of Wales in 1865, The Langham, was immediately known as Europe’s first […]
By Liz Coggins on September 4, 2018
Travel
The exterior of The North Lakes Hotel and Spa is not particularly striking but step inside the interior will take your breath away. After a multi-million pound refurbishment programme the hotel has been given a new look and with its wonderful light, welcoming and airy ambience it’s the perfect example of Cumbrian Rustic meets Scandinavian […]
By Liz Coggins on January 4, 2018
Food & Drink
Venture over the historic Leeds Bridge, where in 1888 what is thought to be the world’s first moving picture was filmed and you will find another piece of the city’s colourful history. Standing majestically on a corner, The Adelphi pub is a true testament to late Victorian architecture. Enter, what can only be termed as […]
By Liz Coggins on March 24, 2016
Theatre
Approaching 40 years of age this grand old lady of musical theatre has had a massive facelift turning it from a rather tired entity into a fresh and vibrant show full of infectious energy and vitality. It’s musical score embraces some of the best loved songs that have been revamped ingeniously and cleverly wrapped around […]
By Liz Coggins on February 16, 2016
Past Events
The Legacy of Taste, the authority on Chinese food, has launched its 9th annual search to find the UK’s best Chinese restaurants and the competition is now open for people in Leeds to nominate their favourite eatery. The Legacy of Taste Pagoda Awards are open to all types of Chinese restaurants, whether independent, part of […]