Roosters in Hornbeam Park, Harrogate is known locally and beyond for its brewery and taproom. The company was established more than 30 years ago in 1993 and remains an independent, family-owned...
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Did you know that Roosters in Hornbeam Park hosts comedy nights?
Roosters in Hornbeam Park, Harrogate is known locally and beyond for its brewery and taproom. The company was established more than 30 years ago in 1993 and remains an independent, family-owned establishment. It has a choice of 16 beers onsite across cask and keg as...
Yemi’s Food Stories: Fifty Two at Rudding Park
Yemi Adelekan is a food writer and blogger who was a semi-finalist in the 2022 series of BBC TV’s Masterchef competition. Every Saturday Yemi writes on the Stray Ferret about her love of the area’s food and shares cooking tips – please get in touch with her if you...
Harrogate woman reaches MasterChef finals week
A woman originally from Harrogate has made it into finals week of MasterChef. Abi Kempley, 21, was born and brought up in Harrogate but now lives in Leeds and works in sales for her family’s business. The BBC One cookery show, which sees UK chefs battle it out to win...
Hundreds set to take part in the Nidderdale Walk this weekend
The Nidderdale Walk is set to return this weekend for its 30th anniversary. This year’s walk will take place on Sunday (May 19), starting in Pateley Bridge and heading into upper Nidderdale. The walk is made up of six routes between 4 miles to 26 miles, with a new...
Harrogate bar under new ownership
The company behind Harrogate Irish bar The Four Leaf has acquired another pub in the town. Harewood Group announced today it will officially take over the Foundry Project on The Ginnel on June 10. The company, which owned the Viper Rooms nightclub until it closed...
Review: Pretty Woman: The Musical is pretty predictable
Lauren Crisp is a book editor, writer and keen follower of arts and culture. Born and raised in Harrogate, Lauren recently moved back to North Yorkshire after a stint in London, where she regularly reviewed theatre – everything from big West End shows to small fringe...
How Ripon played a key role in two world wars
Michael Furse, a trustee of the charity Ripon Military Heritage Trust, explains why Ripon and Harrogate have such military significance — and why the trust is fighting to preserve it as part of the the 1,300-home Clotherholme development. The Stray Ferret is backing...
Yemi’s Food Stories: a culinary exploration in Ireland
Yemi Adelekan is a food writer and blogger who was a semi-finalist in the 2022 series of BBC TV’s Masterchef competition. Every Saturday Yemi writes on the Stray Ferret about her love of the area’s food and shares cooking tips – please get in touch with her if you...
Local history spotlight: Louis Copé
(Lead image: Harrogate Civic Society and Alex Goldstein) London, Milan, New York – and Harrogate? It might not be mentioned amongst the so-called style capitals of the world, but Harrogate certainly has sartorial credentials of its own. Just a brief wander around the...
Pierce Brosnan ‘borrows screwdriver’ from Knaresborough optician
Staff and customers at a Knaresborough eyewear store had a surprise today when James Bond star Pierce Brosnan walked in. Yorkshire Eyewear, on High Street, helped the 70-year-old film star after he came in with "a problem with his glasses". Meg Lazenby, who runs the...
Lucy Pittaway unveils new original celebrating Harrogate life
This story is sponsored by Lucy Pittaway. Step into Lucy Pittaway's colourful world and get ready for an adventure through her diverse collection of artwork. From the tranquil beauty of Yorkshire landscapes to the playful antics of her beloved sheep, there's something...
Harrogate-born man to represent UK in Eurovision final tomorrow
A Harrogate-born man will represent the UK at the world’s biggest music competition tomorrow night. Olly Alexander, frontman of UK-chart-topping band Years & Years, will go head-to-head with 25 other countries in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest in...
