What To Do This Weekend
How to end April on a high note
Out and About
What better way to connect with nature than to step into the great outdoors? In the North East, the River Don walk in South Tyneside is an easy six-mile route which takes you through Primrose Nature Reserve and Colliery Wood. Further south, the area around Aysgarth Falls is easy to access and breathtakingly scenic, with three famous water cascades.
In the Kitchen
If like us you’ve still got more chocolate than you know what to do with after Easter, now is the time to try out a new recipe. This chocolate and hazelnut pull-apart loaf is great for sharing when guests come over, and if the little ones want to get involved let them try these simple chocolate cornflake nests with toasted pecans.
Family Time
The weather might not know what it’s doing but don’t let that stop you getting the kids out and about this weekend. Easter may be over but the fun doesn’t have to stop – this Saturday (26th) is your last chance to get stuck into the dino egg hunt at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens with eight to find hidden throughout the venue (and tickets are only £1 per trail). In York, a brand new family-friendly trail opens on Friday (25th). Hidden on brightly coloured benches throughout York are 50 animals to find for a chance to win a prize, as part of Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure.
Flower Power
With spring in full swing, the bluebells have finally popped out to say hello. One of our favourite places to see the delicate flower is in the woodland around the village of Bothal in Northumberland. Honley Wood near Holmfirth is another area known for its excellent display of bluebells, and at Hardcastle Crags this Friday you can join a one-off printmaking workshop using the local bluebells.
Café Society
We’re always on the hunt for new independent cafés and there’s a clutch of recent spots to try out this weekend. In Newcastle, House Brown is a chic new spot in Old Eldon Square which uses local produce for everything from its coffee to its cakes, bakes and brunch options. In Amble, Ethos is a new motor-themed café-cum-shop which regularly has a variety of independent food vans outside. Further south, we still can’t get enough of Bean Blvd in Sheffield which specialises in fresh bagels (and an exceptionally good Basque cheesecake).
Springtime in the Tipi
Head north this Friday (25th) as The Tipi at The Tempus reopens, where you can celebrate the return of warmer weather with live music, delicious wood-fired pizzas and seasonal drinks. Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, expect to hear from great local musicians as you tuck into a the carefully crafted menu in the stunning grounds of The Tempus.
