Last week the Stray Ferret explored how many people are rediscovering the joy of physical books – and this reading renaissance goes hand-in-hand with an increase in the amount of independent...
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7 unmissable independent bookshops in Yorkshire
Last week the Stray Ferret explored how many people are rediscovering the joy of physical books – and this reading renaissance goes hand-in-hand with an increase in the amount of independent bookshops on the UK’s high street. In 2022, the Bookseller’s Association...
Discover these quirky Yorkshire cafés for your next coffee stop
Going out for lunch really could be considered a national pastime, but with so many options it can be hard to branch out and try somewhere new. In January, the Stray Ferret revealed there's at least 40 places serving coffee alongside cakes, pastries and light lunches...
Did you know there’s a hidden Spa Room in Harrogate’s Turkish Baths?
Everyone knows about the Victorian Turkish Baths in Harrogate, but did you know that there’s more rest and relaxation to be had in the somewhat secret Spa Room? An overview of the baths Harrogate is known for its Turkish Baths: visitors and residents alike have...
5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend
Get out and about with our guide of the top cultural goings-on from 5-7 April. Attend a calligraphy course Handwriting seems to be somewhat of a dying art form, partly due to the rise in technology. Learn the skills of beautiful handwriting at this two-hour...
5 alternative Easter activities in and around Harrogate
(Image above: a Frank Sinatra tribute act is performing on Easter Monday at Grantley Hall) Easter has come early this year and there are some brilliant activities this weekend – see our 7 Easter activities to keep the kids entertained – but aside from this there are...
The hidden stories behind Harrogate’s newest chocolate shop
The Stray Ferret goes behind the scenes to discover more about brands and businesses in Harrogate and the surrounding areas. The first insider story is Neuhaus, a chocolatier that’s recently opened in Harrogate. Jean Neuhaus was a pharmacist who covered his medicines...
Mother’s Day menus with a difference in and around Harrogate
Mother's Day is just around the corner on Sunday, March 10, and if you've yet to book a table, fret not. The Stray Ferret has you covered with our pick of six venues where everything from musical meals to fine dining are on the menu. For the mums who love to boogie… ...
Lucky supporter will win Pateley Bridge flat on Christmas Day, promises cave owner
The owner of the Stump Cross Caverns tourist attraction has confirmed that one lucky supporter will win a flat in Pateley Bridge on Christmas Day. The news came after a £130,000 crowdfunding target, which had to be reached by December 25, was achieved yesterday with...
TV show Bargain Hunt films in Harrogate
The TV show, which has been on air since 2000, came to Harrogate and Ripley at the weekend.
Breaking barriers at ‘hidden gem’ Harrogate home art gallery
Silson Contemporary has just opened an autumn and winter show, which runs until December 23. The gallery is open by appointment only on Fridays and Saturdays.
Bilton father and son supply top shops from ‘hidden gem’ allotment plot
Gary Sibson and his son James run Naturally Grown Farm from a plot and a half, the equivalent of a fifth of an acre, at a committee-run allotment just off Bachelor Gardens.
Funky yellow Masham cafe a ‘hidden gem’ for more than veggies
On a sunny Saturday morning it seems to be the place to be. Colin Blair, the man behind Johnny Baghdad’s, often steps out to grab some fresh produce from town to find queues before he has even opened.
