Highlight reel

https://youtu.be/nIegDUCfPJM Here in the North East we have some of the best historical, natural and coastal views in all of England. The video above features highlights from places like Jesmond Dene, Alnwick Castle and Garden, and Belsay Hall. Take a tour around the website to find out what you could do on your North East Tour.  … Continue reading Highlight reel

Time to leave your families

https://soundcloud.com/cedarfive/air-raid-siren-sound-effect Click play before reading! Credit: CedarFive Located a short distance from York city centre, nested in an unassuming cul-de-sac is one of York’s stranger historical attractions. Hidden away, York’s Cold War bunker is hard to find unless searching for it. The most modern of English Heritage’s sites, the bunker was in active use for … Continue reading Time to leave your families

York Shambles

This street is certainly not a shamble! northeasttour old image credit: visitthepast.co.uk An exceedingly popular tourist destination in York in The Shambles. With the way people talk about the location you may be under the misconception that The Shambles is a tourist attraction or maybe even a pub, but it is just a street. Yes, … Continue reading York Shambles

Battle of the Cities: York

Food The food options in York are really endless. There is the perfect mix of independent cafés and fast food franchises. On the walk up to York Minister from the train station you will find many places to have a cup of coffee and sweet treat. Move slowly towards the town centre and you will … Continue reading Battle of the Cities: York