Uniquely Local News & Blog
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Meet our experience provider – Louise from Yorkshire Appetite
To celebrate all things veganuary Rosie chatted to Louise Rodgers from Yorkshire Food Tours who runs their popular Vegan Food Tour of Harrogate to find out a bit more about Harrogate’s independent vegan food scene.
Meet Louise, Yorkshire Appetite’s extremely knowledgeable food tour guide. We are chatting everything business, food, and...
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Top 10 Romantic Gift Experience Ideas
Buying a Yorkshire Experience Gift for Your Partner – Our Top 10 Romantic Gift Experience Ideas
If you are looking for ideas for a romantic experience in Yorkshire, unusual ways to celebrate an anniversary, special occasion or birthday we have 10 unique experiences to treat your significant other.
Our top 10 romantic...
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7 Unique Valentine’s Gift Ideas
7 Unique Valentine’s Gift Ideas
Stuck for inspiration for thoughtful gifts? Looking for unique Valentine’s gift ideas? Give something different this Valentine’s Day with some choice highlights from Uniquely Local’s Yorkshire gift experiences…
1. Recreate the pottery scene from ‘Ghost’
Your chance to become Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore for a few hours....
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6 Eco Friendly Gift Experiences from Sustainable Yorkshire Businesses
If you are looking for sustainable gift experiences in Yorkshire we have put together 6 quirky gift experiences that won’t cost the earth. From Gin and Whisky Tasting to Beekeeping and Foraging we have a wide range of eco-friendly gift experiences to suit all tastes and budgets from Yorkshire businesses...
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15 Unique Experience Gifts to Make Memories & Give Happiness
Here at Uniquely Local we’re all about promoting ‘experiences not stuff’ so we’ve picked 15 unique experience gifts to make some memories and make the recipient happier. We live in a world already overrun with plastic and we all know that trying to ‘keep up with the Jones’ only makes...
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30 Gift Experiences Under £30
If you’re on the hunt for affordable and economical gift experiences in Yorkshire, you’ve landed in the perfect spot. Our curated selection of 30 gift experiences under £30 covers a huge range of activities to suit all tastes. Whether you’re into culinary delights, outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, or DIY...
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7 Last Minute but Thoughtful Experience gifts
We all know that feeling of leaving things to the last minute and not wanting to just buy any old thing from the supermarket in a panic buying frenzy. So we’ve put together 7 last minute but thoughtful experience gifts with ideas from our most popular categories.
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Some Spooky Yorkshire Tales for Halloween
We pick our favourite spooky Yorkshire tales guaranteed to raise the hairs on the back of your neck!
The Grey Lady of East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley
The stunning East Riddlesden Hall, a National Trust property in Keighley, is noted as one of the most haunted houses in Britain. It is said that...
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What Is A Gift Experience? (And Why You Should Choose Experiences Over Stuff)
How do they work and what are the benefits of giving someone an experience?
We all know the feeling of being completely stuck for that unusual Christmas, Birthday gift or something special to show someone you care. Sometimes it feels like hard work buying gifts for the people we care about...
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10 Unusual Food And Drink Experiences In Yorkshire
At Uniquely Local we are passionate about finding new and interesting food and drink experiences. Whether you are looking for an experience to taste, make something new or learn more about how your favourite food and drink is made, we have over 80 quirky food and drink experiences on offer....
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Hidden Gems Food Tour of York – A Uniquely Local Review
As one of the most popular cities in the North for tourists and local visitors alike, York has built a strong reputation for good food. With a restaurant or cafe on every corner the choice is almost endless, and despite living here for five years I still discover something new...
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Planning the Perfect Girls Weekend Away in Yorkshire
A Girly Weekend Getaway in Yorkshire
Sometimes all you and your friends want is a little escape from day-to-day life. Good food, fun times, and a beautiful place to stay. We’ve got you covered in our run down of the best places for a Girls Weekend Away in Yorkshire. Don’t worry...
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Top 5 Yorkshire Experiences for Foodies
We’ve pulled together our Top 5 Yorkshire Experiences for Foodies, collecting some of the highlights of Yorkshire cuisine, so you can treat yourself or your friends to a delicious Yorkshire experience.
Uniquely Local Yorkshire Days Out for Food Lovers
The beautiful landscape and rich history of Yorkshire has inspired artists and writers...
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5 Unusual Wedding Gift Ideas
5 unusual wedding gift ideas
Give the happy couple an experience to remember with these unique, thoughtful and unusual wedding gifts:
1. Cheese making experience for 2 – Swaledale, North Yorkshire
A perfect gift for foodie newlyweds, this fun and informal full-day cheesemaking experience includes lunch and refreshments as well as the opportunity...
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5 Yorkshire Experiences to Brighten up your Bank Holiday
5 great Yorkshire experiences to try this bank holiday
Three days off but don’t know what to do with them? We’ve got some suggestions for a range of Yorkshire experiences that will brighten up any bank holiday weekend.
Get out and about on a quad bike
If you like high action bank holidays...
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Meet our Experience Provider – Hannah from West Yorkshire Alpacas
Meet Hannah from West Yorkshire Alpacas
We talk to Hannah from West Yorkshire Alpacas and find out what inspired her to start her business, who should try an alpaca experience and which Yorkshire place she recommends us to visit.
What’s the story behind West Yorkshire Alpacas?
The six alpaca boys were bred on...
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