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Buy Women Built
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We are absolutely delighted to be part Buy Women Built, an exciting new movement to showcase female founded businesses and to encourage consumers to buy from businesses that have been founded or co-founded by women. You can find Uniquely Local Experiences along with hundreds of other fantastic female founded businesses...
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Yorkshire Events for May Spring Bank Holiday
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Stuck for something to do this bank holiday weekend? Here’s a handy rundown of what’s happening in Yorkshire for Spring Bank Holiday 2024. Fingers crossed the sun shines and the rain stays away.
May Spring Bank Holiday Events in Yorkshire – 2024
The Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales has Swaledale Festival from 25th...
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Meet the experience provider – Kelham Island Food Tours
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A couple of weeks ago I went down to sunny Sheffield to meet Sophie Barber who runs Kelham Island Food Tours. We met at the The Cutlery Works which is one of the venues on Sophie’s Taste of Kelham Island Food Tour and chatted about her love of the local area...
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Experience the Yorkshire Dales – Exploring Swaledale, Wharfedale and Wensleydale
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All three valleys of Swaledale, Wharfedale, and Wensleydale, are absolutely stunning. For me, they are some of the most picturesque regions of Yorkshire. You wont find more scenic, more traditional Yorkshire landscapes. I want to introduce you to some hidden gems in all three locations for you to discover yourself....
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7 Fantastic Father’s Day Gift Experiences in Yorkshire
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With father’s day fast approaching, we asked a real dad to pick out which of our experiences he would most like to receive this June. So in no particular order, here goes…
1. For the gentleman drinker: a beer tour
The Guardian recently hailed Leeds as “the UK’s craft ale capital”, not...
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Horse drawn carriage ride with afternoon tea – a review
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One sunny weekend in April, Holly and her family went to check out a horse and carriage ride with Little Skipwith carriage rides. Her family was made up of two adults and three children between the ages of two and eleven and they reviewed the carriage ride with afternoon tea.
Here’s...
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The Ultimate Gin Experiences in Yorkshire
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If you’re a gin lover in Yorkshire then you’re very lucky. Our glorious county has an incredible amount of craft gin distilleries and independent gin makers. So many in fact that Cooper King have made an illustrated Yorkshire Gin Map to promote them. You can buy a copy of the...
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Unforgettable Birthday Day Out Ideas for Her to Make Her Special Day Extraordinary!
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Are you tired of having the same old birthday celebrations? Do you want to make her special day truly extraordinary? Then we’re here to help! In this post, we have compiled a list of unforgettable birthday day out ideas for her in Yorkshire that will knock her socks off. From...
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Wine Tasting Experiences in Yorkshire: A Perfect Gift for Any Occasion
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Stuck in a gift-giving rut? Flowers are lovely, chocolates are a classic, but for something truly unique and memorable, have you considered a wine tasting experience in one of the many exciting vineyards of Yorkshire. Imagine swirling a glass of crisp white wine, whilst you consider one of the stunning...
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A Taste of Yorkshire: Unforgettable Cheese Tasting Gifts for Foodies
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When you think of traditional British cheeses Yorkshire has produced it’s fair share of popular variations. From the creamy mildness of traditional Wensleydale to the sharp tang of the multi award-winning Yorkshire Blue from the Shepherd’s Purse in Thirsk, the region offers a diverse selection of cheeses, each bursting with...
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Cookery Class at The Cookery School at The Grand, York: Here’s What to Expect
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Stepping into The Cookery School at The Grand in York feels like entering a culinary wonderland. Nestled in the heart of York, these classes are not just an ordinary cooking session; they’re a one-of-a-kind experience for food lovers in Yorkshire.
I had the incredible opportunity to try out this cookery...
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Alpaca Walking for Two: A Unique Date Idea in Yorkshire
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Swap boring date ideas for a fun alpaca walk
If you’re tired of the conventional pub lunches and candlelit dinners for date ideas and in search of a refreshingly unique date idea, then look no further. Get out and about in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside and meet some of it’s adorable,...
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5 Amazing Experience Gifts For Dogs (And Their Owners!)
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Unleash the Joy: Top Experience Gifts for Dogs and Their Owners
I don’t know about you but becoming a dog owner has changed my life! As my human babies have grown older they need me less and definitely want to spend less quality time with me but my fur baby is...
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Digging Deeper into Forensics – A CSI Experience Review
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Have you ever fancied yourself as a crime scene detective? Holly from Uniquely Local went along to brush up on her CSI skills and test out our Digging Deeper into Forensics experience, here’s what she thought.
Digging deeper into forensics takes place at Think Forensic, based in Huddersfield. Set in the...
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Elevate Your Corporate Gifts with a Local Touch
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Showing your appreciation to employees and clients isn’t just a formality – it’s a way to build connections and boost morale. The choices you make can have a big impact; instead of going for generic, run of the mill corporate gifts, why not choose a personal and independent gift experience?...
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Exploring Yorkshire’s Finest Distillery Tours
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Take a look at some of our finest distillery tours in Yorkshire and what they have to offer, each with its own unique story, flavours and experiences.
Cooper King Distillery
Nestled on the outskirts of York, Cooper King Distillery stands as a beacon of sustainability and innovation. Founded by Chris and Abby,...
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