It had been years since I’d been to Beamish, the open air museum near Stanley in County Durham, but I wanted to go when it was all done up for Christmas. We had booked for a couple of weeks ago but the storm meant we had to rearrange, so I went yesterday instead for a walk around Christmas at ...
Last year Christmas was all about the small things, like being with people close to us for one day, and it certainly wasn’t all about extravagant gifts or elaborate Christmas trips. I still feel like that this year in a way, as I keep saying to myself don’t take any of it for granted. I’m doing ...
As we all know I really like to support local and small businesses as much as possible, I’m always shouting about them on Instagram. Rather than just share a post that lists them all, or do a gift guide (hate doing them), I thought I’d combine the two. Shopping small, shopping local ...
If there is one thing I’m doing this December it’s throwing myself into going out, even if it’s just for a couple or for food. After last year I will never again take for granted being able to go out to bars and restaurants over the festive season with anyone and everyone. The bars in Newcastle ...
I book a January weekend away every year, obviously with the exception of last year, as I just need something to to look forward to after the long boring month at the start of the year. After suffering such a rubbish deal last year, hotels and spas are releasing their offers and winter packages ...
The Newcastle Christmas market is back, albeit a lot smaller than previous years, but after none at all last year it’s good to have it back. The market stalls line the top of Grey Street by Monument, and around the corner on Grainger Street.