The Man Behind the Curtain – Leeds’ shining Michelin Star Restaurant (2023)

The Man Behind the Curtain Third Floor Entrance Sign

Leeds’ Best restaurant? Possibly. The Man Behind the Curtain head chef Michael O’Hare opened the restaurant in 2014 and has a reputation for modern and often unusual food, with his unique artistic presentation. It was first awarded a Michelin star in October 2015 and three AA Rosettes in 2016. The Man Behind the Curtain has retained its Michelin star … Read more

Grantley Hall: Shaun Rankin Michelin Star & Spa Hotel (2023)

Since opening Grantley Hall Luxury Hotel & Wellness Retreat in 2019 after a superb £70million renovation and the appointment of Shaun Rankin, Grantley Hall has received an array of awards. 2023’s Michelin star award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the team to achieve the highest accolade in the culinary world in such … Read more

Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales: Aysgarth Falls, Walks & More 2023

On the river Ure lies the gateway town of Leyburn, “A Town for all Seasons.” Leyburn has spectacular views of the surrounding Yorkshire Dales countryside. Lower Wensleydale’s main town, with its three distinct cobbled squares, independent shops and cafés, traditional pubs and a weekly Friday market makes Leyburn an ideal base for a Yorkshire Dales … Read more

Hawes North Yorkshire: Wensleydale Cheese, Hotels & More

Hawes means a ‘pass between mountains’ and it stands between the stunning Buttertubs and Fleet Moss. The small Yorkshire market town of Hawes is one of England’s highest at 850ft (259m) above sea level. Fleet Moss is one of the Yorkshire Dales’ most famous cycling climbs and is noted for being the highest road in the … Read more

Richmond Yorkshire 2023: Car Parks, Hotels, Lucy Pittaway

We show you Richmond Yorkshire attractions including the Green Howards Regimental Museum and Lucy Pittaway’s store – plus where to park in Richmond, Yorkshire. The Green Howards Regimental Museum is conveniently located by Richmond’s central market square – Trinity Church Square Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4QN. Phone 01748 826561 & 07376 803337. The famous Green … Read more

Jervaulx Abbey 2023- Superb Licenced Wedding Venue, Cafe & Caravan Park

Jervaulx Abbey

Jervaulx Abbey History and Location Now a great wedding venue, Jervaulx Abbey, located in East Witton near Ripon, was one of the great Cistercian abbeys of Yorkshire, England, dedicated to St. Mary in 1156. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries (1536 to 1541), Jervaulx Abbey was passed down by families who owned Jervaulx Hall, after … Read more

Selby Abbey – What You Need to Know (2022)

Selby Abbey

Selby Abbey History and Location Selby Abbey, with President George Washington connections, was founded in 1069 under William the Conqueror with Benedict of Auxerre of France and celebrated its 950th anniversary in 2019. Selby Abbey is Grade I listed. Address: Selby Abbey, The Crescent, Selby, England YO8 4PU Selby is a small Yorkshire town, 12 miles … Read more

Harrogate Walks – Nidd Gorge

Between Harrogate and Knaresborough, the River Nidd has cut a 200 ft deep gorge today has developed into a great Harrogate Walks area. There are over 4,000 years of human activity in this area and is a local conservation site where the valley woodlands, paths are a magnet for walkers, cyclists and anglers with 20 … Read more

Ribblehead Viaduct, Walks, Satnav & More (2023)

Ribblehead Viaduct

The Ribblehead Viaduct is a 7 miles (9 minutes) drive from Ingleton village in North Yorkshire. You’ll see the stunning Victorian showpiece of 24 arches, built between 1870 and 1876. Ribblehead Viaduct address satnav postcode: Ribblehead, Carnforth, LA6 3AS. Ribblehead Viaduct is a masterpiece of British Victorian engineering. The 440-yard viaduct was built to by … Read more