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...
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… ...
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.
Butterflies and bees inspire hidden gem Pateley Bridge ceramic artist
Customers who find the workshop, which is not far from the high street in Pateley Bridge, will likely find Fiona Mazza sat at her wheel moulding out a lump of clay.
The Pateley Bridge sculptor carving out a name for himself
How to avoid big mistakes, how to carve out intricate details and how to navigate the politics. Meet the hidden gem sculptor in Pateley Bridge who wants to build up a strong reputation.
‘Hidden gem’ Knaresborough knitting shop stocks more than wool
Knitting, Diane explains, is in her blood. Both her parents knitted and she often looks fondly on a picture of her grandmother, who would often be found knitting near the fire in a rocking chair.
Stained glass artist a Harrogate ‘hidden gem’
Caryl Hallett Stained Glass, which is tucked away just off Starbeck’s high street in Spa Studios, has always used traditional methods but she uses them to create bright, colourful and contemporary pieces.
‘Hidden gem’ lockdown bakehouse eyes up first shop in Knaresborough
Orders are already picking up for their brownies and cookies – with more treats are on the way – so they now have an eye on a shop unit on Knaresborough’s High Street.
