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One of the country’s most iconic and well recognised properties – Yew Tree Farm – is available to rent through the longest standing cottage letting agency in the Lake District, Heart of the Lakes.  Once owned by Beatrix Potter, this stunning and historical grade II listed building is one of the most famous farmhouse’s in […]

Did you know a Queen Bee will lay around 1,500 eggs per day this summer? Here’s another fact about summer – tons of fun-packed family events will take place across the Land Trust’s parks and green spaces. National land management charity The Land Trust owns, manages and maintains sites across the country – including the […]

Designed to appeal to military historians, model collectors and toy fans, Hornby has designed a series of Battle of Britain inspired gift sets launching this summer. The Battle of Britain was one of the most famous events of World War Two, fought and won entirely by air forces. Iconic historic accounts depict legendary aircraft, such […]

“Best Hotel Suite in the UK and second in the World”: International award triumph described as ‘life changing’ by Windermere hotellier The Cranleigh Boutique’s new Church Suites have been named as the best hotel suites in the UK and second in the world in one of the world’s most prestigious design industry awards. The ‘International […]

Are you sitting on an Star Wars figurine worth GBP18,000? This is the question being asked by Rareburg.com, the online collectables marketplace, which has teamed up with ITV’s This Morning’ and BBC’s Flog it! Antiques, Fashion and Collectables Expert, Tracy Martin and Antiques Expert and TV regular, Eric Knowles to launch free online appraisals for […]

27 venues, an army of experts, re-enactors and interpreters and nearly 1000 years of history will feature in this year’s blockbusting JORVIK Medieval Festival, taking place throughout August at venues from York’s city bars and Hornsea’s St Nicholas church, to Knaresborough Castle and Selby Abbey. “When most people think ‘medieval’, the immediate thought is of […]

It may have been called ‘the decade that taste forgot’, but the unique style of the 1970s will provide a memorable and fun filled three day celebration of glam rock, exuberant fashions and some of the world’s best heritage diesel engines in the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Awesome 70s weekend, from 26 – 28 June […]

Have you ever wondered whether all people think the same way, or whether cultural differences across the world mean people’s minds work differently? A new app, ‘Global Village: Discover Your Thinking Style’, lets you compare your own thinking style with the rest of the world. Devised by researchers at Durham University and Queen Mary University […]

Hornby marks the 200th anniversary of one of the most decisive battles in history with an Airfix Battle of Waterloo Gift Set. Napoleon’s defeat in 1815 ended over two decades of conflict in Europe, and began almost 100 years of peace. Two centuries on and the Battle of Waterloo still captivates. Hornby’s Airfix 1:72 intricately […]

Since the Jubilee and the Olympics, and with recent economic changes, there has been a resurgence of all things British. Consumers look for products that are made in Britain, and will choose a British label because of its association with quality and value. Goods that are made in Britain are associated with the glorious heritage […]

PaperBridge – a unique large-scale temporary installation made entirely from bright red paper, traversing a flowing river at the foot of Helvellyn, in the Lake District, was unveiled on Friday (08th May) as part of ‘Lakes Ignite’, a spring arts programme organised by Lakes Culture. Lakes Culture is a cultural arts project funded by the […]

  The 2015 International N Gauge Show is shaping up to be the largest show to date, and remains totally N Gauge! To date 40 specialist suppliers and 31 layouts along with 4 clubs and societies are confirmed to be attending with more still expected! This is a hugely popular specialist railway exhibition and totally […]

With British Sandwich Week just around the corner, it’s perhaps time to brighten up our butties with some interesting accompaniments. Fine food producer Opies has a range of speciality pickles that will cheer up a cheddar sandwich and revitalise a ham roll. Capers, gherkins and even pickled walnuts will all help to invigorate the humble […]

Some TV programmes, books and films seem to attract the most passionate and star-struck fans. Twilight has its twi-hards, Potter fans mass at every book and film opening while many Game of Thrones lovers can quote every memorable scene by heart. One TV show that should never be underestimated for its popular appeal and the […]