Ah, the May half-term. That glorious spell when the kids are off school, the fridge is mysteriously always empty, and every grown-up within earshot is Googling “things to do with children near me” in a mild panic. If you’re in or around Beverley, though, you’re in luck. The East Riding’s got you covered with a …
Let’s rewind to the 1930s – flapper dresses, swing bands, and Scarborough Borough Council doing something marvellously bonkers: turning a lake into a theatre. Yes, really. The original Scarborough Open Air Theatre opened in 1932, plonked in Northstead Manor Gardens, and featured a stage set in the middle of a lake. The audience sat across …
If you’re after a proper day out packed with incredible food, local charm and a good dollop of Yorkshire humour, the Malton Food Festival is where it’s at. Returning for the late May bank holiday (24th–26th May), this free-to-enter event transforms Malton into the ultimate destination for food lovers. What is Malton Food Festival? Often …
Perched dramatically on St Nicholas Cliff, gazing out over Scarborough’s South Bay, The Grand Hotel Scarborough is more than bricks and mortar – it’s a sprawling symbol of Victorian ambition, coastal charm, and the brutal realities of time. Its story isn’t just grandeur and glamour but also grit, mismanagement, and public outcry. So, grab a …