Unique things to do in North Yorkshire

Indulge yourself in a unique experience with Victoria, an award-winning jewelry designer. Victoria will teach you how to construct your own silver ring. Guiding you step by step, you'll take home your profession creations a silver ring, new skills and some really fun memories. Many people also enjoy a country side walk next to the canal right on our door step. Skipton is known as the Gateway to the yorkshire dales. Its a popular and vibrant destination to visit with many shops, lovely resurants and cafes to get lunch or have a drink. Plently of parking close by.

We will start with a Demonstration of making a pot on wheel, then slab pot techniques to make a jar. followed by your opportunity for you to make 2 pots in my studio in white clay. Decorate your pot and take it home. It can be painted and decorated,you can make two pots one on the wheel and the other slab built I will show you around my studio and explain how to make the pots including plates, bowls, tile, jewelry and buttons Tea and coffee will be available. The session is 2 hours long Another thing to note bring old clothes you don't mind getting mucky If you want to have your pot glazed and fired an extra session will need to be booked or I can do it for you and post it to u by arrangement. £30 You will go home with an understanding of ceramics and how to make your own pots bowls vases etc All welcome

We will walk from Danby up onto the moors and through the ancient oak woodland to forage for wild free food. We will see and learn about the rich wild harvest found on the moors and valleys of the north york moors. You will learn about the local foods we can eat including berries, flowers, and herbs from the area. I will teach you how to find and identify plants you can eat. We will find edible seasonal plants. I will explain how to prepare recipes and the uses of herbs, flowers, berries found, and medicinal uses of plants found. The foraging walk will include moorland, a secret valley, and ancient woodlands You need to be able to walk over rough ground for approximately 5 km. walks can be shortened by arrangement .We can stop at a cafe at the end, at Moors Centre if desired We will end at a cafe or pub for a drink or snack in Danby if you desire, possibly the moors centre, or the Duke of Wellington pub Other things to note Enjoy a special unique experience learning how to find natural plants you can use in a variety of ways including berries, nuts, seeds, and leaves. Walking up a beautiful hidden valley onto the moorland edge at a slow pace so we can appreciate the moors Meet at the bakery in Danby.

Hang out in a hammock in our goat barn amongst our herd of world famous zoom goats! Arrive at the farm to a hamper of Goat Hangout Goodies all ready for you: A hammock to hang up in the goat pen so you can recline amongst the herd All organic hot drink facilities so you can relax in your hammock with your beverage of choice A snuggly blanket to curl up under in your hammock (the goats may steal this!) Whether you simply want to chill out in the middle of a herd of goats in the peace of the countryside or plan on taking the time to read a good book (best bring a kindle, they'll eat a paper book unless you meticulously guard it!) we guarantee this is chill out time like no other! Goat hang outs are in our main goat barn. On fair weather days you can leave the big barn door open & look over the spectacular rolling hills while you chill in your hammock. On chilly, windy or wet days we shut the big barn door & provide super toasty blankets so you can be sure to stay snuggly warm - even if it's below zero! This booking is for 1 person on an experience open to the public. Want to book a private hang out just for you/ you and your friends? Search Cronkshaw Fold Farm online for private bookings. Want to book a different time? Search Cronkshaw online to find our site & additional timeslots We're using all the profits to help save up for renewable power technologies for our farm!

Get your hands dirty in the pottery studio! You'll learn how to throw on a wheel and some simple creative techniques to make your pots special. Everyone will at the very least produce a cup and a dish, you'll be able to decorate your work and it'll be included in our next wood kiln firing. Other things to note This experience is tailored for people who are creative, you don't need any experience of pottery... but if you do, great, you can really push your creativity.

Indulge yourself in a unique experience with Victoria, an award-winning jewelry designer. Victoria will teach you how to construct your own silver ring. Guiding you step by step, you'll take home your profession creations a silver ring, new skills and some really fun memories. Many people also enjoy a country side walk next to the canal right on our door step. Skipton is known as the Gateway to the yorkshire dales. Its a popular and vibrant destination to visit with many shops, lovely resurants and cafes to get lunch or have a drink. Plently of parking close by.

This is a two hour experience in which you will make a small clay bust of a person in air drying clay, which you can take away with you. You may base your bust on someone that you attend the session with or else make someone up from your imagination. This is a fun experience suitable for all ages. Throughout the session I will help guide you through the process. I have an enhanced DBS check, however any children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum group number is 5 Please contact me if the time you would like to attend is not offered, I run several experiences from my studio and the Air bnb system does not allow a cross over of times, I am happy to change times of workshops dependent on needs.

Discover the joy of spending time with our characterful alpacas. Get to know them and interact with them in this peaceful location. We have 6 gorgeous alpacas: Freddy, Pierre, Roman, Wigbert and Emperor. You will learn about the alpacas. We will take them to the shelter, put a head collar on them and hopefully take them for a short walk. You'll get to touch their incredibly soft wool and feed them from your hand if you wish.

I will run an hour drawing experience from my studio situated on Scarborough's West Pier. Using different illustrators work for inspiration you will create your own drawing/illustration based loosely on the style of Quentin Blake. You may wish to use the wonderful scenery of the surrounding harbour and bay for inspiration! Using different art materials we'll experiment using them although the focus will be on using watercolour paints and ink, this being in keeping with the style of Quentin Blake. This is also a fun and easy to use medium to work with so it will not be too daunting for the un-confident participant. I like to encourage imagination and can be flexible to different levels of abilities. This experience is all age friendly (except toddlers) and can be adapted to different age and skill levels. I have an enhanced DBS check, however any children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum group number is 5 Other things to note Pay and display parking is available on sight. There are a small amount of stairs to reach my studio. Please contact me if the time you would like to attend is not offered, I run several experiences from my studio and the Air bnb system does not allow a cross over of times, I am happy to change times of workshops dependent on needs.

In this 1 hour experience we will create a treasure map which can be taken away at the end of the session. Will will work with ink onto paper which has been stained to look aged and distressed. Using historic examples of treasure maps for reference we will pay attention to drawing and styles of writing. The naming of places on the map will also be a focus. We will use a dipping nib pen and ink, exploring different thicknesses of nib and the effect that they have on lines. This is a fun experience for all ages... I am 46 and I thoroughly enjoyed making my treasure map! Scarborough's very own pirate ship the Hispaniola can be seen in season from the window of my pier side studio which overlooks the boarding spot in the harbour. I have an enhanced DBS check, however any children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum group number is 6. Other things to note Pay and display parking is available on sight. Out of season you can park along the foreshore for free. There are a small amount of stairs to reach my studio. Please contact me if the time you would like to attend is not offered, I run several experiences from my studio and the Air bnb system does not allow a cross over of times, I am happy to change times of workshops dependent on needs.

The Heart of York Walking City Tour is a unique, fun and fascinating walking tour where you will discover secret places as well as uncover little-known tales from the history of the City. Where in York do you need to kiss so stay together forever? Where can you find the most haunted house in York? Which street was voted the most picturesque in Britain? Why is York the second capital of England? Ghosts, Harry Potter, kings, chocolate and even unicorns! There is something new and interesting for everyone whether you are local, tourist, adult or child. Follow me on this journey to learn about all of this and even more! “Still round the corner, there may wait, a new road or a secret gate.” J. R. R. Tolkien

Join Joe on the #1 Google walking tour of Manchester. Wander through the streets and learn some of the hidden gems and secrets of Manchester! On your tour you will see some sets of BBC and Netflix series. You will also see where Hollywood movies were filmed and see that the architecture, staircases and pavements of the streets look like New York. You’ll also experience the incredible street art of the Northern Quarter and find plenty of Instagram photo opportunities! You’ll learn how one Manchester resident was instrumental in ending the 2nd world war. You’ll also see how Manchester had a huge role in leading the way to ending slavery. You’ll see how Manchester gave the world many firsts including the handheld ice cream, women voting rights, vegetarianism and policemen! You will also see the meeting place which gave the world the Premier League! Learn what famous singers did before they made it! And see how and why Manchester has more music than any other city in Britain! You can find out more by visiting my website: www.rockandgoalmanchester.com

We will start with a Demonstration of making a pot on wheel, then slab pot techniques to make a jar. followed by your opportunity for you to make 2 pots in my studio in white clay. Decorate your pot and take it home. It can be painted and decorated,you can make two pots one on the wheel and the other slab built I will show you around my studio and explain how to make the pots including plates, bowls, tile, jewelry and buttons Tea and coffee will be available. The session is 2 hours long Another thing to note bring old clothes you don't mind getting mucky If you want to have your pot glazed and fired an extra session will need to be booked or I can do it for you and post it to u by arrangement. £30 You will go home with an understanding of ceramics and how to make your own pots bowls vases etc All welcome

We will walk from Danby up onto the moors and through the ancient oak woodland to forage for wild free food. We will see and learn about the rich wild harvest found on the moors and valleys of the north york moors. You will learn about the local foods we can eat including berries, flowers, and herbs from the area. I will teach you how to find and identify plants you can eat. We will find edible seasonal plants. I will explain how to prepare recipes and the uses of herbs, flowers, berries found, and medicinal uses of plants found. The foraging walk will include moorland, a secret valley, and ancient woodlands You need to be able to walk over rough ground for approximately 5 km. walks can be shortened by arrangement .We can stop at a cafe at the end, at Moors Centre if desired We will end at a cafe or pub for a drink or snack in Danby if you desire, possibly the moors centre, or the Duke of Wellington pub Other things to note Enjoy a special unique experience learning how to find natural plants you can use in a variety of ways including berries, nuts, seeds, and leaves. Walking up a beautiful hidden valley onto the moorland edge at a slow pace so we can appreciate the moors Meet at the bakery in Danby.

Hang out in a hammock in our goat barn amongst our herd of world famous zoom goats! Arrive at the farm to a hamper of Goat Hangout Goodies all ready for you: A hammock to hang up in the goat pen so you can recline amongst the herd All organic hot drink facilities so you can relax in your hammock with your beverage of choice A snuggly blanket to curl up under in your hammock (the goats may steal this!) Whether you simply want to chill out in the middle of a herd of goats in the peace of the countryside or plan on taking the time to read a good book (best bring a kindle, they'll eat a paper book unless you meticulously guard it!) we guarantee this is chill out time like no other! Goat hang outs are in our main goat barn. On fair weather days you can leave the big barn door open & look over the spectacular rolling hills while you chill in your hammock. On chilly, windy or wet days we shut the big barn door & provide super toasty blankets so you can be sure to stay snuggly warm - even if it's below zero! This booking is for 1 person on an experience open to the public. Want to book a private hang out just for you/ you and your friends? Search Cronkshaw Fold Farm online for private bookings. Want to book a different time? Search Cronkshaw online to find our site & additional timeslots We're using all the profits to help save up for renewable power technologies for our farm!

Get your hands dirty in the pottery studio! You'll learn how to throw on a wheel and some simple creative techniques to make your pots special. Everyone will at the very least produce a cup and a dish, you'll be able to decorate your work and it'll be included in our next wood kiln firing. Other things to note This experience is tailored for people who are creative, you don't need any experience of pottery... but if you do, great, you can really push your creativity.

Before we start to make our mosaic, we will meet outside the Mosley street entrance of Manchester Art Gallery to begin our walking bee tour. The art gallery is the perfect place to start. We will spot a few bees, explore the significance of the Manchester bee and look at some Pre-Raphaelite Art. Then onto Manchester Town Hall to pay homage to Alfred Waterhouse (1830 ~1905) the architect of the gothic style masterpiece. He had the vision for the incredible bee mosaic floor, the inspiration for our mosaic. Then over to Library Walk to see the flower mosaic floor and spot some more worker bees. As we make our way through the streets of Manchester we will see wonderful examples of architecture. Onto "Whitworth Locke Hotel” Co Working Space, Whitworth Street. Where we will settle in with a tea or coffee from Foundation Coffee. I’ll guide you through the mosaic process and techniques. Sharing my skills and tips on how to make your own mosaic bee. You’ll leave with a unique mosaic to treasure forever, a wonderful memory of your trip to Manchester. All materials will be provided. The experience is a wonderful welcome to Manchester, you're going to have the best time. It’s a unique experience, I know you'll love. This will be an excellent way of meeting new people if you are travelling alone.

For alternative times, please drop me a message. A 3 hour workshop enabling you to design and make your own silver ring or bangle (bangle is at extra cost) Starting in copper you will learn how to form and size a ring. We will also cover soldering and I will also show you how to texture metal and include other techniques such as stamping. After playing and designing your piece, the techniques you learn will then enable you to create a solid ring band or bangle in sterling silver. You will go away with a copper and a silver ring. Extra bangle cost is £20.

Join us on the famous Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge, starting at Horton in Ribblesdale we will climb Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough the 24.5 mile trail walk with 7000 feet of ascent/decent, that takes you through the stunning landscapes of this beautiful national park. Throughout the tour there are plenty of opportunities to pause to capture photo’s and take in the stunning views. It should be noted that we have a minimum number of 2 guests per challenge so please check with us on group size for your selected date if you are a single guest. This tour will not suit more novice walkers. It’s approximately 24.5 miles and the aim is for the tour to be completed in under 12 hours. Whilst it is very demanding and requires a good level of fitness and no underlying health issues, it’s still great fun. We’re flexible in giving short rest breaks and it provides a brilliant sense of accomplishment. We also provide each guest with a personalised certificate of achievement after the event. I have competed and coached on track, road and trail for over 35 years climbing across the UK and Europe. Highly knowledgeable on nutritional support and best training practices, I’ve vast experience of the local area and a member of The British Mountaineering Club. Fully insured you’re in safe hands with us!

Get the ultimate photo experience! We will meet at a city centre location and from there we will take a walk through various streets and hidden gems in Sheffield that are the perfect backdrop for portraits and Instagram snaps!I will also give you tips on how to take your own eye catching pictures. Other things to note If you don't see a shoot scheduled for your desired time/day send me a message and I can try to work it out