What To Do This Weekend
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What’s New
In Leeds
This new cosy brunch spot is the perfect place for cake enthusiasts and coffee lovers. Bruncho’s treats are all hand-crafted, and their coffee is freshly brewed and packed with rich flavours. Find it on The Headrow.
In Richmond
The Date Bar is launching this weekend in Richmond. Its products will bring together the two worlds of taste, tradition and craftsmanship in the East and West of the globe. Keep an eye on their Instagram for what’s to come!
In Bedlington
Designed specifically for babies, toddlers and young children, The Willow Bean is the perfect new spot for a cute play date with your little ones this weekend. It has age-appropriate play zones and serves locally-sourced coffees, seasonal drinks, lunch bites and sweet treats.
In Middlesbrough
Siogne at Bloom, on Albert Road in Middlesbrough, is the ultimate bakery and patisserie to satisfy your sweet tooth this weekend. Their selection of delicious brunches, coffee and cake is mouthwateringly good.
In York
Budgens & Cream Hut in York have everything you need all under one roof. Not only do they stock fresh groceries and fruit and veg, you can also pop in for burgers, desserts and coffee.
Not Your Average Myth
Starting Saturday 10th October at York Theatre Royal, Margaret Atwood’s irreverent and darkly humorous retelling of The Odyssey – The Penelopiad – gives voice to the silenced Penelope and her chorus of maids. Step into the underworld this weekend for a haunting unravelling of the myth you think you know.
Chasing the Autumn Falls
Leaves aren’t the only thing falling this October – as the wetter weather sets in, these local waterfalls are being brought back to life
In Teesdale
High Force has the largest volume of water falling over an unbroken drop in England. While still spectacular in summer, the rainy weather brings it back to its powerful, roaring cascade over the North Pennine’s whin sill. Expect to pay for parking nearby and the walk takes about 25 minutes each way.
In Bellingham
Hareshaw Lin is a stunning waterfall near Bellingham in Northumberland. The walk to the waterfall spans around three miles following an easy-to-moderate path. Tucked away inside a steep woodland gorge, this graceful cascade is well worth seeing.
Near Whitby
Mallyan Spout is the tallest waterfall in the North York Moors, plunging 21 metres down an unforgiving rocky gorge which after heavy rain turns into a thundering torrent. The three-mile circular walk starts at the village of Goathland and descends into the wooded valley and along the waters of West Beck.
In Bingley
In Wilsden, near the market town of Bingley, the trip to Goit Stock Waterfall is a lovely two-mile round walk. The path starts out easy enough, though children may need a helping hand when the woodland trail turns rocky and uneven near the falls.
Don’t Cha Waste Your Weekend
On 9th October, the ultimate 2000s throwback is arriving at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena. The Pussycat Dolls are bringing their massive PCD Reunion tour which features legendary special guest Lil Kim. Standing tickets are still available, making this the perfect excuse for a spontaneous, nostalgia–fuelled night out!
Bound For Greatness
The Durham Book Festival returns (9th–11th October) for a weekend packed with new novels and powerful literary voices from the North and beyond. This year’s lineup features world premiers from Lucy Rose, Romalyn Ante, Naomi Booth, Sarah Hall and Jake Morris-Campbell.
October’s Finest Fortes
Fall into music this weekend and book a seat at one of the season’s most spectacular orchestral performances
In Gateshead
Led by long-term Bacharach music director Rob Shirakbari, The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will be performing at The Glasshouse in Gateshead on Saturday 10th October. Expect a night filled with breathtaking classics including Anyone Who Had A Heart, Make It Easy On Yourself, The Look of Love and more.
In Sunderland
The Royal Northern Sinphonia will be putting on a sweeping show full of soaring melodies and flashes of brilliance at The Fire Station in Sunderland on Sunday 11th October. It features Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, alongside Wagners Seigfried Idyll and Mozart’s Symphony No. 38 Prague.
In York
Just in time for the Halloween season, on Saturday 10th October, an orchestral tribute to Tim Burton, Danny Elfman & Beyond is coming to the Central Hall at the University of York. This is a hauntingly beautiful celebration of cinematic music, featuring iconic scores from Edward Scissorhands, Casper the Ghost, the Harry Potter franchise, Ghostbusters and more.
Your Cocktail and Culinary Hitlist
Treat yourself to some cheap and cheerful deals this weekend – but hurry, these exclusive offers won’t last forever!
In Hexham and Tynedale
Hexham & Tynedale boast a vibrant dining scene that perfectly blends traditional charm with modern flavours. Restaurant week is already underway at an excellent selection of independent eateries in the area, and is running until the 11th October.
In Newcastle
The biggest cocktail event in Newcastle has officially arrived. Enjoy signature cocktails for as little as £5 at the city’s best bars and restaurants – but act fast, this promotion only runs until Sunday 11th October.
In York
Dining on a budget? That is music to our ears. York Restaurant Week runs until 18th October and you can explore incredible offers at more than 100 of the city’s best culinary venues.
Escape the Chill with a Soak and Steam
Recharge your batteries this weekend at a traditional Turkish bath, featuring a luxurious hammam experience that combines centuries-old cleansing rituals with modern, peaceful luxury
In Harrogate
Turkish Baths in Harrogate has been perfecting the art of relaxing since 1897. Here, you can escape into magnificent, 19th-century luxury and experience their wellness rituals amidst breathtaking Moorish architecture.
In Sheffield
Step inside the country’s oldest surviving Victorian thermal suite that has been nestled within Sheffield’s Devonshire Quarter since 1877. Trade your busy routine for a restorative journey through traditional steam rooms and ice chambers, and properly detox this weekend.
In Newcastle
Step back to 1927 at Newcastle’s beautifully restored, Grade II-listed Turkish City Baths. You will journey through three progressively hotter, beautifully tiled chambers, private mud rooms, and an ice-cold plunge.
