English Wine Week – The top 5 UK vineyards

February 23, 2011

We’re partnering with English Wine Producers to celebrate English Wine Week (May 28th-5th June) and the nation’s growing passion for locally produced English wine.

From the ‘Denbies’ in Surrey to Chilford Hall in Cambridgeshire, England is bursting with terrific vineyards that are fast becoming popular tourist attractions.

English Wine Week will showcase the best places to stay and the finest local vineyards, wine merchants and farm shops to experience across the country. During the week, vineyards across the nation will be opening their doors to welcome visitors, offering tours, tastings, special offers and hosting other special events.

With over 200 vineyards in England to choose from – and a cottages4you featured property in close proximity to virtually every one – there’s no excuse to not book a relaxing break to see what English wine has to offer.

To get you started on your wine tour, here’s our guide to the Top 5 vineyards that are open to the public and a few suggestions for nearby cottages that are currently available to book:

1. Yorkshire – Leventhorpe Vineyard

Woodlesford, Leeds, LS6 8AF

www.englishwineproducers.com

Open to visitors seven days a week (11am-4.30pm Mon-Sat and 12pm-4pm), this five acre vineyard and winery boasts a string of award winning wines.  It is recommended that you phone the owner in advance if planning a visit – 0113 288 9088

cottages4you property in close proximity to the vineyard:

Town End Farm Cottages, Airton, near Skipton, West Yorkshire

Property reference: IFW

Located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, this property forms part of a barn conversion dating back to the 1800s. Exposed stonework, beams and arches are a feature in their well furnished interiors. The property is set on the owners’ working farm, upon which the owners run a farm shop where a selection of local produce and crafts can be purchased.

Price: £638 for seven nights self catering accommodation starting April 16, 2011, sleeps four people

2. Surrey – Denbies Wine Estate


Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AA. T – 01306 734 651

www.denbies.co.uk

Currently the UK’s largest single vineyard, with 265 acres under vine, this is big even by European Standards. Denbies offers a memorable day out, with a ‘train’ tour around the vineyard (over the summer months) and tours of the winery which include a 360˚ slide show with commentary, a train ride through the winery and a tutored tasting of some of Denbies’ wines (grape juice supplied for non-drinkers and children).

cottages4you property in close proximity to the vineyard:

Glebe, Cowfold, West Sussex

Property Reference: PMMQ

This spacious detached family home is conveniently located in a quiet residential area within the village of Cowfold. The holiday property enjoys a large lawned garden which overlooks unspoilt countryside, where deer, rabbits and other wildlife roam, and an array of birds are always to be seen in the grounds.

Price: £714 for seven nights self catering accommodation, staring April 1, 2011, sleeps nine people

3. Gloucestershire - Three Choirs Vineyards


Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1LS. T – 01531 890 223

www.threechoirs.com

Lose yourself in this beautiful part of the country, and easy access from the M50 and A40. Three Choirs boasts a 75 acre vineyard, shop (tasting available), restaurant and visitor’s centre. Vineyard trails available.  Three Choirs boasts countless awards and offer a warm welcome and delicious range of still and sparkling wines as well as an ale brewed on site. Wine tours and lunch packages available.

cottages4you property in close proximity to the vineyard:

Oriel Cottage, Great Malvern

Reference: 18844

This stone-built Victorian holiday cottage, attached to Oriel House, has been renovated and is approached by stone steps. Great Malvern offers theatre and drama festival, shopping, golf and recreational facilities. Nearby is Upton on Severn known for its jazz and folk festivals, with riverside pubs where visitors can relax in the evening. Visit the cathedral cities of Worcester or Hereford, whilst Gloucester, with its historical docks, Regency Cheltenham Spa and Stratford Upon Avon are all within easy reach.

Price: £478.00 for seven nights self catering starting on 8th April 2011. Sleeps four people.

4. Cornwall – Camel Valley Vineyard


Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5LG. T – 01208 77959

www.camelvalley.com

Family owned and run, Camel Valley’s father and son winemaking team have scooped many international and national awards for their sparkling and still wines over the last years. Situated in the beautiful Camel Valley, on a popular route for cyclists, Camel Valley is a great stopping point.  Shop and tastings available, and on Wednesday evenings they offer a Gold Experience tour of the vineyard and winery, taken by either Bob or Sam Lindo themselves, so you get the full story from the people in the know.

cottages4you property in close proximity to the vineyard:

Tawnawood, Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall

Property Reference: GTK

Equidistant from both of Cornwall’s spectacular coastlines and nestling in delightful woodland, this converted barn is set in beautiful landscaped gardens. Peacefully positioned on a private drive, the property has fine views across the valley towards the National Trust’s Lanhydrock House and its formal gardens. Beaches of both the north and south coast are approximately 15 miles away and offer fishing, sailing and surfing for the more adventurous.

Price: £278.00 for three nights self catering starting on 13th May 2011, sleeps four to six people

5. Cambrideshire – Chilford Hall Vineyard and winery

Linton, Cambridgshire, CB21 4LE. T – 01223 895 600

www.chilfordhall.co.uk

This vineyard dates back to the early 1970’s.  Tours are available each Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays between 4th March and 31st October.  The Tours are at 10.30 am and 3.00 pm and last 90 minutes. A wine shop and a bistro are on site as well. A number of fairs and exhibitions take place in their conference centre, fashioned out of existing buildings.

cottages4you property in close proximity to the vineyard:

The Old Post Office Cottage, Widdington, near Saffron Walden

Property Reference: 25385

This detached Victorian cottage is ideally located in the centre of a pretty village, in a great walking and cycling area. Saffron Walden is one of England’s finest towns, packed with half-timbered medieval buildings, galleries, a twice weekly market and medieval maze. The property is also well situated for exploring Cambridge, Essex and Suffolk, with good transport links to London.

Price: £410.80 for seven nights self catering starting on 23rd April 2011, sleeps four people

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A beginner’s guide to stargazing

December 10, 2010

With the snow abating in most parts of the country we should hopefully be seeing some clear skies over the next few weeks.

This is not only good for getting out and about but also helpful for witnessing December’s stargazing highlight: the Geminids Meteor Shower, rumoured to peak on December 13 and morning of the 14th.

The meteors from the Geminids shower are relatively slow moving and are thought to be increasing in intensity each year, so there really is no better time to start watching the skies. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned watcher of the stars, there are a number of handy tips to make sure your stargazing is successful.

Aside from adverse weather conditions, light pollution can be one of the biggest obstacles preventing your enjoyment of stargazing. Rural areas are the best locations to get away from the lights and if you can head for a hill, you’ll get an even better view of the horizon.

You may be gazing at the stars for a while, so make sure you are doing so in comfort. Bring comfortable chairs to sit on and make sure you wrap up warm. A torch is also essential – especially if you’re stargazing in a rural location. A red filter on your torch will allow you to see without affecting your ability to gaze at the stars. Also make sure you bring a  star chart for identifying the constellations. There are many star charts available to download free from the internet.

You may think you need an expensive telescope but binoculars are not only cheaper on the whole, they can also be better suited to the task – especially if light pollution is an issue. A decent pair of binoculars is relatively inexpensive and you certainly won’t be short of things to look at.

Finally, Google Sky is a great little app for smartphones that can turn anyone into an expert astronomer. All you have to do is download the app, point your Android phone at the night sky and Google Sky will identify the stars, planets and constellations. Sounds like the perfect introduction for aspiring astronomers.

Please share any tips you might have in the comments section. You can also search our rural holiday cottages to find a perfect place to gaze into the heavens.

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Cornwall on film

November 19, 2010

The Eden Project: A home fit for a supervillain

Films versions of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Robin Hood’ have all recently taken advantage of the UK’s stunning natural landscapes while also increasing visits to their respective filming locations. So with screen tourism in mind, we’re starting a new feature on the cottages4you blog, looking at the most beautiful regions in the UK and the film locations you can visit there.

Our first stop is Cornwall, a beautiful and popular filming location in its own right, and one of the UK’s premier sites for screen tourism…

Tim Burton’s re-imagining of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ received a mixed response when it was released earlier this year – though most critics agreed that it provided a feast of stunning imagery. And even though you can’t visit Wonderland for real, its real world locations are no less striking.

Anthony House & Gardens in Torpoint provided the backdrop for Alice’s adventures before she descended down the rabbit hole. A stunning 18th-century mansion, Anthony House is nestled in equally beautiful surroundings. Now operated by the National Trust, visitors can explore the house and gardens for themselves. Please do look out for large holes in the ground though.

Another Johnny Depp starrer, the forthcoming ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’, recently filmed in the popular seaside town of St Ives. Since it’s not released until 2011, we have no idea what they filmed but we imagine it probably took advantage of the fantastic harbour and beautiful beaches…and probably involved pirates. Just a guess.

James Bond casts a fairly large shadow across British cinema and no discussion on the topic is complete without a reference to at least one of 007’s many adventures. Similarly, no discussion on British filming locations is complete without mentioning at least one location that provided the backdrop to his adventures.

‘Die Another Day’ (aka the one with the invisible car), Pierce Brosnan’s final Bond film, used the beautiful Holywell Bay to double for North Korea in the thrilling opening sequence. Thankfully, the reality of Holywell is far more relaxing – and far less dangerous! Likewise, the Eden Project in St Austell was a natural fit for a villain’s base but in reality offers a stunning array of eye-catching flora and a whole host of fun family activities.

Castletown’s scenic village and small harbour perfectly encapsulates the Cornish experience, so it comes as no surprise that it’s also one of the most captured on film. Hitchcock’s adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’ filmed there (see also the ‘Jamaica Inn’, another Cornish visitor attraction), as did ‘The Eagle Has Landed’, the 1976 Michael Caine starrer. More recently 1999’s ‘Mansfield Park’, 2004’s ‘The New World’ and even parts of Tim Burton’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ were captured there.

If you’d like to search our featured range of self-catering holiday accommodation in Cornwall then please use the search function on cottages4you.

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Can you tell your stars from your planets?

November 16, 2010

Recent research carried out by cottages4you has revealed a startling gap in knowledge amongst the British public regarding stars and the universe.

In a survey, 40 per cent of people admitted that they know little or nothing about the stars and the universe, and only half of us have been to an observatory or looked through a telescope.

The findings highlight that most of the British public have their head in the stars when it comes to astronomical matters, with one in five people believing man has already walked on Mars!

However most Britons recognise their shortcomings when it comes to the night sky, with a whopping 85 per cent asserting that learning about the stars and our solar system should be taught in schools.

We carried out the research to support the growing number of holiday properties which are ideally placed for stargazing. Fast becoming a popular pastime, cottages4you features plenty of available properties which have on-site telescopes, or which are in areas with the ideal characteristics for observing the night sky.

For those who want to improve on their knowledge of astronomy, or who feel unsure about where to start, now is the perfect time to renew your interest. On the 17th and 18th of November 2010 stargazers will be able to enjoy the spectacle of the Leonid meteor shower. While the shower should be visible from the 13th to the 20th of November, it is due to peak on the 17th and 18th, producing an average of 40 meteors per hour during the early hours of the morning.

Steve Owens, astronomer and UK coordinator for the International Year of Astronomy 2009, has joined us to help get the nation stargazing. He said: “The research undertaken by cottages4you shows that whilst Britons may not have extensive knowledge about stars and the night sky, there is a desire to learn more.

“Whether you want to find out about the universe around us, or simply be aware of events to look out for and enjoy the spectacular offerings of our night sky, stargazing is a great winter activity and a fantastic way to take advantage of the long dark nights.

For those planning on viewing the shower, Steve has put together some simple and easy tips on what to look out for and what to take with you, when trying to find an ideal spot for stargazing.

The top five tips are:

1.       Find dark skies – try and get as far away as possible from the glare of streetlights and the glow of large towns and cities

2.       Wrap up warm – a hat, gloves, scarf, sensible shoes and warm clothing are all essential when stargazing in the UK

3.       Bring a torch – preferably with a red filter on it (cellophane wrapped onto a normal torch is fine) to help you find your way around without ruining your night vision.

4.       Find somewhere safe to observe – a flat, even area of land to avoid stumbles as you move about in the dark, away from cars and traffic

5.       Find clear horizons – make sure you get a good view in all directions, as you might want to see a planet as it sets in the west, a galaxy as it rises in the east, or a nebula at its highest point due south

Geoff Cowley, Managing Director of cottages4you,  said: “The long dark nights mean this is the perfect time of year to get stargazing and with the Leonid shower this week and another scheduled for December, there’s lots to see. We have thousands of cottages across the UK, many located in rural areas with less light pollution and clear country horizons, the ideal conditions for discovering the natural beauty of our night skies.”

Other findings from the research include:

  • Only a quarter of people correctly identified that there are eight planets in the solar system – Pluto was declassed as a planet in 2006
  • 7 per cent of people thought Cupid was a planet
  • 75 per cent of Britons couldn’t identify the names of well-known star constellation
  • Only 12 per cent of people knew there are 88 constellations

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Escape to … the Ochre Cliffs of Roussillon

June 28, 2010

One of the joys of travelling is being taken by surprise. In my case, it was the ochre cliffs of Roussillon that bowled me over. We packed a lot in on our trip around the Luberon in Provence, going to gardens, nature reserves, organic vineyards, and one of our stops was to be the Conservatory of Natural Ochre and Pigments. It’s not that I was sceptical, but I wasn’t expecting much. Yet I found this particular part of our trip to be one of the most memorable.

Ochre is a natural pigment found in the Luberon region of Provence – this is where the orangey-pink wash on Provençal houses comes from. Although today most of these pigments are chemically made, up until the 1960s it was extracted from quarries, leaving behind great canyons of reds, oranges and yellows. And while that explanation might not be the most inspiring, the canyons definitely are.

The vibrancy of the ochres are set against the deep blue of the sky and the bright green of the vegetation, making them almost too difficult to look at – the colours really do dazzle the eyes. There are trails all through the quarries and the sun and the shadows animate the landscape as you walk along, making it seem as if the ground is undulating. Although this is a popular tourist attraction, there are places where you can stand quietly and feel just how small you are …

To see more pictures of the Ochre Cliffs, go to cottages4you Facebook page.

Kathi Hall is the editor of Escape magazine for cottages4you. She loves travelling and being surprised by what she finds, she’s a fluent French speaker in her head but strangely mute when confronted with an opportunity to speak it out loud and she firmly believes in trying all local specialities – except for snails.

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Escape to…the curious garden

June 23, 2010

Driving up to Le Potager d’un curieux, the first thing you see is a giant pile of stones crowned by an old television set – the first indication that perhaps this garden is a bit more than a few tomato plants and a rose bush or two. Once you meet the owner, Jean-Luc Danneyrolles, the television set starts to make a bit more sense – there is no doubt that you are in the company of a man who marches to the beat of his own drummer.

Le Potager d’un curieux, in the Provençal countryside near Apt, is an extraordinary place – intriguing, disconcerting, inspiring – reflecting the personality of its owner. Jean-Luc has a freedom, even wildness, in his spirit that comes out through his garden and they are in perfect sync.

Potager means kitchen or vegetable garden and Jean-Luc has, over the past 20-some years, created a place where ancient or forgotten plant varieties are resurrected, nurtured and encouraged to flourish in soil that hasn’t seen a drop of chemical pesticides or fertilisers. When asked what he uses to ward off disease in his crops, his look is almost blank, as if he doesn’t understand the question. ‘Rien,’ he shrugs. ‘Nothing’. He believes that trying to prevent or cure his plants’ diseases weakens them and makes them fragile so they have to fight the disease themselves, just like in the wild – a French gardener’s equivalent of tough love. The fact that his seemingly endless acres of crops are flourishing makes me think he’s on to something.

When we visited him, one of his students was stirring a bubbling pot of the latest crop of strawberries on an old stove in his workshop (he was making jam). All around the place are great chandeliers of dried plants, surreal mobiles made of hollowed-out gourds and cages filled with long fingers of desiccated beanpods. The doors are collaged with newspaper photographs and headlines with writing scribbled and painted over them.

Throughout the grounds, strange sculptures are half hidden as the vegetation embrace them, giving them an almost subliminal quality. It’s only once you’ve walked past them that they creep into your peripheral vision. Handwritten plant plaques to identify the beds are solid wooden squares painted in cobalt blues, fire-engine reds, lemon yellows, splashing primary colours throughout the spring planting and gently weathering to more subtle shades as the plants grow and paint the garden from their own palette.

Jean-Luc is a great gardener philosopher – he has written a number of books on creating potagers and growing individual vegetables, such as tomatoes – his garden has about 50 different varieties of tomatoes, most of them forgotten by industrial agriculture but sought after by Michelin star chefs – but he says that he doesn’t have time to publish these days as he is writing his book on the land. The furrows between the rows are the pages of his book, the plants are his words, the beds his ideas. If you’re in the area this summer, visit this beautiful tome …

Le Potager d’un curieux, La Moliere, 84400 Saignon. Tel: 33 (0)4.90.74.44.68; lepotager@wanadoo.fr. Visitors are welcome during the summer months. Plants and seeds are also for sale.

To see some pictures of our visit to Le Potager d’un curieux, go to the cottages4you Facebook page.

Kathi Hall is the editor of Escape magazine for cottages4you. She loves travelling and being surprised by what she finds, she’s a fluent French speaker in her head but strangely mute when confronted with an opportunity to speak it out loud and she firmly believes in trying all local specialities – except for snails.

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Magical Literary Tour

June 8, 2010

The cottages4you Magical Literary Tour is a chance to visit some of the UK’s most beautiful locations and share in the inspiration that led to some of the country’s most beloved literary works.

From Scotland’s influence on the earthy prose of Robert Burns to the fresh air and golden sands of Agatha Christie’s Devon, our literary tour is designed to educate, entertain and enthral readers and holidaymakers alike.

We’ve also teamed up with Amazon and audible.co.uk to offer you the chance to download a free audiobook of your choice. With over 70,000 listed on audible.co.uk we’re sure there’s something for fans of every literary genre. And what better way to start your literary tour?

You can visit the Magical Literary Tour on the cottages4you website.

Got a favourite literary location in the UK? Why not share it with our readers in the comments section below.

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Billy Butlin’s White House

June 7, 2010

As much as we love all of our listed properties, we have a special soft spot for those that offer visitors something a little bit special. White House in Filey is one such property; it allows you to enjoy stunning views from the equally lovely art-deco surroundings of Billy Butlin’s former residence.

The Daily Mail certainly found it eye-catching enough to give it a glowing review. If you’re a fan of the British coast, the art-deco movement, ornithology, or spotting celebrities in their natural habitat then you may want to read the feature on their website.

You can also view the property details and book directly on the cottages4you website.

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Easter activities

March 18, 2010

Easter’s just around the corner and it brings a wealth of opportunities – not just to eat chocolate eggs. With the beginning of Spring, there’s no better time to get out and about, enjoy a host of fun activities and soak up the beauty of the UK countryside. In this article we’re going to focus on several areas of the UK and highlight some fun activities that are suitable for all the family over the Easter holidays. So even if you do over-indulge on the chocolate there are plenty of chances to work it off.

Northumberland is a beautiful and quite underrated area of the UK, which is part of the reason why it can be called truly unspoiled, and makes it perfect for those looking for a bit of peace and quiet on their Easter break. The egg hunts at Kielder Castle, Lindisfarne Castle and Kirkhale Courtyard give you the opportunity to win chocolate while you pretend to explore Northumberland’s fantastic heritage.

If you’d like to appreciate the joys of Spring, Alnwick Castle is one of six historic locations hosting the de Jager Tulip festival between 10 – 15 April. Learn about planting and tending tulips or just admire the pretty flowers, the festival should provide a welcome feast for the senses.

Also unique to Northumberland in Spring time, and perfect for early risers, is the Deer Safari in Kielder Water and Forest Park. Not only does this event allow you to explore the beauty of England’s largest forest but it also lets you admire their largest occupants, all before breakfast (which is also included). Trips leave on the 10 April.

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The beautiful beaches and landscape of Cornwall really comes to life in Spring and the Easter holidays provide the perfect opportunity to take some time to explore them. There are Easter events at Pendennis Castle near Falmouth and Trevarno Estate and Gardens near Helston.

No visit to Cornwall is complete to the fantastic Eden Project, which not only reflects the changing of the seasons with its fantastic flora but also holds a range of seasonal events. Easter promises ‘Freaky Nature’ a chance to get up close and personal with a range of strange plants and creatures! Your tolerance for creepy crawlies may also dictate your speed at rock climbing, which runs until April 18.

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With so much beautiful land on offer, the best Easter activities in Dorset make good use of their magnificent surroundings. Easter egg hunts are available at Corfe Castle and on Church Field on Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour. If you fancy a bigger challenge then The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt at the Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester should provide more than a handful to the winner.

If you prefer your wildlife to be a little less, er, wild, then RSPB Arne Nature Reserve is running a Wildlife Explorer Easter Holiday from the 1st until the 18 April. Young explorers will be provided with backpacks containing all the tools they need to identify the native creatures. But if you’d rather take a more relaxing view of the countryside then the Swanage Railway Easter Specials gives you a great view of the Jurassic coastline and even throws in a free hot cross bun. Lovely.

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Norfolk has a range of activities that make good use of its beautiful landscape. While you’ve got the energy why not try one of the many treasure hunts that run through the 90 miles of glorious Norfolk coastline (don’t worry, they’re not all 90 miles long). If you’d rather take a more passive exploration of the Norfolk countryside then the Bure Valley Railway – Norfolk’s longest fifteen inch gauge line – is running the Easter Eggspress (see what they did there?) between the 10 and 13 April. Under 5s travel free and there’s a free Easter egg for every child accompanied by an adult. The Bure Valley Railway is also hosting a range of sponsored walks in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, which also includes a ride on the railway. The walks take place on the 17 and 18 April.

But not all of Norfolk’s beauty is confined to the landscape. Wretham Lodge is holding an open garden day between the 4 – 5 April, allowing visitors to view the beautiful grounds and a whole range of flora. Between the 10 and 11 April the Norfolk & Norwich Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show will be running at the Royal Norfolk Showground for those of you who can’t get enough of flowers. As well as winning the prize for the hardest name to say out loud, the show will also feature craft classes and the East of England Daffodil Championship.

No trip to Norfolk is complete without a trip to the farmer’s market at Wroxham barns. As well as sampling great local produce you can shop, watch local craftsmen and women ply their trades and let the kids take part in a range of fantastic fun activities.

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Do you have any Easter events in the UK that you’d like to promote? Post them in the comments section or drop an email to blogmaster at holidaycottagesgroup.com

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Newby Hall Easter Fun Weekend

March 2, 2010

Newby Hall in North Yorkshire will be hosting their annual Easter Fun Day weekend this Sunday and Monday. The event allows kids (of all ages!) to follow a specially themed Easter trail, meeting characters who will give them clues to the location of the Newby treasure! As well as the treasure hunt there will also be face painting, egg painting, reading from children’s authors and the opportunity to have your photo taken at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, with the added option of having your picture turned into a postcard – so at least you’ll have proof!

Less festive attractions include live music, a local arts and crafts exhibition, miniature train rides, beautiful open gardens, an adventure playground, woodland walks and the hall itself which will be open for refreshments along with the opportunity to explore the beautifully restored  interior.

Gates open at 11am and close at 4pm on both days. For more information, including directions and ticket prices then please click here to visit Newby Hall’s website.

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