BBC Radio 6 Music calls Halifax the Shoreditch of the North. Halifax in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England has a flourishing craft beer, real ale pubs, coffee, cocktail bar, food, record shops, live events, and music scene with a reputation for ‘cool’. The Guardian and Telegraph newspapers soon became followers. And, central Halifax has the 18th-century … Read more
The Piece Hall Halifax is one of England’s most elegant structures, the dramatic Italian Piazza-like beating heart of Yorkshire’s Calderdale, in Northern England. It’s a British architectural and cultural phenomenon and is a must to experience. From 2017 to 2022, The Piece Hall Halifax has attracted over 8 million visitors. Opened in 1779 in the … Read more
Best Restaurants in Scotland – here are our twelve Fine Dining Scotland restaurant recommendations listed and described for you to visit – throughout mainland Scotland and Islands: Best Restaurants in Scotland The Witchery, Edinburgh The Waterside Bistro, East Lothian The Airds Hotel, Port Appin Ox & Finch, Glasgow Etive, Oban, Argyll Old Pines, Fort William … Read more
Is the England Coast Path open? Open sections of the England Coast Path are well signed with distinctive acorn waymarkers. We list and describe open sections below: the 2,700 miles England Coast Path aims to stay as close to the sea as possible. In many places, you will be walking immediately alongside the coast. In … Read more
Dramatically located on the Yorkshire Coast. We show you things to do in Whitby and reasons to head there. Things to do in Whitby -Whitby Abbey One of the first things you’ll notice will be the spectacularly located Whitby Abbey overlooking the Yorkshire Coast on East Cliff above Whitby. The 199 steps lure many visitors to … Read more
Best restaurant in Edinburgh? Tom Kitchin? Best restaurant in Scotland? We guide you to discover the delights of all 4 Edinburgh Michelin star restaurants on the 2023 list – including getting there and where’s convenient locally to stay in Edinburgh. Edinburgh’s a world-class destination – renowned for its fine food – here at PlanPlacestoVisit, we’re … Read more
Scarborough beaches: – North Bay Beach is the wildest – ideal for surfing. South Bay Beach – a large sandy bay with great facilities, child-friendly amenities and is very popular with families. There’s a selection of quality accommodation and plenty of attractions to be found in Scarborough – to suit your particular niche needs. From spas … Read more
Star Inn at Harome, is a Michelin-starred chocolate-box-looks fine dining Yorkshire treat. Across the village road are rooms for a mature house-party atmosphere. This much-loved thatched English pub’s origins are understood to date back to the 14th Century. The Star Inn has been consistently rated as one of the UK’s top eateries for the last … Read more
The Star Inn York is within easy walking distance of York Station and has a lovely riverside terrace to enjoy. Literally built into York’s long history, the Michelin starred restaurant is located on the edge of York’s Museum Gardens, close to the historic Lendal Bridge and Tower. The original building, which backs onto the City Walls, was … Read more
Leeds’ Best restaurant? Possibly. The Man Behind the Curtain head chef Michael O’Hare opened the restaurant in 2014 and has a reputation for modern and often unusual food, with his unique artistic presentation. It was first awarded a Michelin star in October 2015 and three AA Rosettes in 2016. The Man Behind the Curtain has retained its Michelin star … Read more
