By Liz Coggins on February 9, 2026
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With February half term and Valentine’s Day on the horizon, there’s something for everyone at York Dungeon. For half term fun… toe-curling walking tours for all the family. – even those too scared to set foot in the Dungeon itself. For Valentine’s Day… exclusive Dungeon Lates for over 18+s, perfect for getting hearts racing! Embark on the Little Peasants […]
By Liz Coggins on January 26, 2026
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For parents looking to turn February half term into something memorable, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is offering a week that combines heritage, exploration and the simple pleasure of slowing down together. From Saturday 14th February to Sunday 22nd February, the railway will run its Half Term Happiness services every day, with historic steam […]
By Liz Coggins on October 8, 2025
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Halloween comes with a bang this year as the North East’s biggest pyromusical fireworks spectacular returns to Bishop Auckland. On Saturday 1st November, Pyromusical will light up the skies above Kynren with a dazzling display set to a spooky-spirited soundtrack and the walkway will be lit by hundreds of glowing pumpkins. Now in its seventh […]
By Liz Coggins on September 9, 2025
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Yorkshire’s biggest beer and music festival returns this autumn with four days of steam-powered celebration, live music and over 100 craft, cask, and continental brews – all set against the backdrop of one of the UK’s most iconic heritage railways. From Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th October, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway’s five-mile route […]
By Liz Coggins on June 17, 2025
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Dare you go beyond the Veil – and stare into the haunted mirror? Blending dark history with cutting edge technology The York Dungeon is blurring the line between the living and the lost with a revolutionary AI Mirror experience called Eboracum Veil. The eerie and interactive encounter, the first of its kind for parent […]
By Liz Coggins on November 29, 2024
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Preparations are underway as the highly anticipated Harrogate Christmas Fayre opens to the public on the 29th of November at 10am. The Fayre will feature up to 40 traders from countries such as the Netherlands, France, Ecuador and Greece, along with a wide variety of traders from Harrogate and North Yorkshire. From its town […]
By Liz Coggins on November 25, 2024
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Festive cheer back in Leeds. Running from November 22 the citywide event is bringing exciting attractions for all ages, including around 80 traditional stalls from international, national and local traders, together with an outdoor ice rink. The new expanded Christmas market was welcomed for the first time last year, attracting hundreds of thousands of people […]
By Liz Coggins on November 19, 2024
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This festive season, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, world-renowned as the setting for the timeless film classic ‘The Railway Children’ invites families to celebrate the magic of Christmas in style. Located in the heart of West Yorkshire, this historic five-mile heritage railway offers a captivating blend of stunning scenery, charming stations, and rich history, making […]
By Liz Coggins on October 22, 2024
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Get ready for the ultimate ghostly adventure this Halloween on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (KWVR). For three thrilling days this October, the historic railway will transform into a spine-tingling Halloween experience with two special events: The Scare Train and The Spooky Express. From October 29th to 31st, families are invited to board the […]
By Liz Coggins on August 20, 2024
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As the bank holiday approaches, park visitors are reminded that barbecues are not permitted in Leeds parks, to protect the parks and their wildlife. Whilst picnics are welcome, Leeds City Council is emphasising that barbecues and any other fire lighting is banned from the city’s parks and greenspaces. Barbecues increase the risk of accidental fires […]