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Visit the world of Harry Potter at this Yorkshire staycation

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Clementine Hall Clementine Hall - 1st June 2025

For all you Harry Potter fans out there, this could be your dream holiday location. 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in Hagrid’s Groundskeeper Cottage? Well now's your chance. 

Located in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, just under two hours away from Sheffield, the North Shire staycations have the magic wand to make all your wizarding dreams come true. 

The cottage comprises of three interlocking circular rooms with medieval-style turrets, mismatching stained-glass windows and lanterns galore as every painstaking detail has been added to make you feel as if you’re part of the Harry Potter movie set. 

The living room inside the cottage.
Image: North Shire

Best of all, this two bedroom cottage has space for all the family, sleeping six, ideally up to four adults and two children.

Inside, wizarding wannabes and muggles will find an overwhelming gothic demeanour that nods to favourite wizarding tales, not just through the furnishings but the fields that lead to views of the Yorkshire coast too.

All the modern comforts are available to make your staycation a true experience. Inside the kitchen, a combi oven, kettle, toaster, fridge and all the utensils needed are provided for guests to use at their leisure, whilst the bathroom compromises of a truly authentic Diagon Alley experience.

The bedroom inside of the cottage.
Image: North Shire

Floor-to-ceiling emerald green tiles lead to an incredible copper standalone bathtub, that looks like it has been transported straight from a wizard’s home. Complete with sink, toilet and shower, the circular turret style of the rooms create a movie-like atmosphere and allow you to truly immerse yourself in the wizarding world of Harry Potter.

The bedroom contrast harsh tones of wooden with soft pillows and bed throws, keeping the authenticity of an old turret alive. For extra guests or children, bunk beds are built into one side of the wall with the same wooden details.

The bathroom inside of the cottage.
Image: North Shire

As a popular destination for any Potter fan, this staycation is booking up for the 2022 season quickly.

In order to ensure that you can live out the rest of your muggle days in peace before you take a trip to Platform 9 3/4, book your staycation on the North Shire website.

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A nature reserve in Bradford has been named one of the seven ‘wonders of the world’ for 2026

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A Bradford nature reserve has been crowned one of the seven wonders of the world by Condé Nast Traveller.

And to be honest...we're just as shocked as you are.

The travel magazine publish a list every January titled 'The Seven Wonders of the World', highlighting the latest destinations which readers are urged to whack on their bucket list for the year ahead.

Featured in this year's list are the Faroe Islands, the El Imposible National Park in El Salvador and...a nature reserve in Bradford.

Okay, maybe we need to give it some more credit.

The Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve was formed last year and includes the Ilkley Moor, Penistone Country Park, Shipley Glen and St Ives estate.

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It's the only UK location to be featured, and we're very chuffed that it's right here in Yorkshire.

Condé Nast said about the reserve: "One of the reigning monarch’s ongoing Kings Series of nature reserves, the Bradford Pennines Gateway is part of a nationwide initiative to protect and celebrate the UK’s natural heritage, enhance biodiversity, and give local communities better access to nature.

"Rather like King Charles himself, there’s something stoic and un-showy about this 1,272-hectare region, resided in, and beloved by, the Brontë sisters and encompassing Ilkley Moor, Penistone Hill Country Park, Harden Moor and Bingley North Bog.

"These are landscapes of unhurried drama: undulating moors, wind-polished gritstone tors and views that collapse into long, moody distances broken only by the slow, stately flap of a marsh harrier.

"New trails knit the old wool villages of Haworth, Stanbury and Thornton into a tapestry of slow travel, with signposted routes pointing you towards medieval packhorse bridges, secret waterfalls, and a pub or two that still understands a proper pint. "

We will absolutely take that, read the full article here.

Read more: This Yorkshire town has been crowned the ‘happiest’ place to live in the UK

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Leeds United and Wales legend Terry Yorath has died at 75

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Football has sadly lost a Leeds United and Wales national team legend as Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75.

The Welsh international with 59 caps, who played for Leeds, Spurs, Coventry, Swansea City and more, is said to have passed away following a short illness.

Born in Cardiff, the ex-pro turned manager - not to mention the famous father of fellow athlete turned sports presenter, Gabby Logan - retired from playing in 1986 but remained a familiar face in the footballing world.

Confirmed on Thursday morning, 8 January, his former clubs and supporters from all over are now paying their respects.

With nearly two centuries' worth of games for the Yorkshiremen, the team he had the most appearances for, the club were quick to honour him on social media, stating they have been left 'devastated' by the news.

"Playing for the Whites during one of the most successful eras for the club", the tribute reads, "Yorath made 198 appearances in the famous shirt, having progressed through the academy and into the first team.

"He was then a regular at Elland Road following his retirement from professional football in 1986, becoming a friendly face and recalling a number of incredible stories on matchdays, over a number of years...

"Yorath brilliantly helped Leeds reach the 1973 European Cup Winners’ Cup final and played in the showpiece event at Kaftanzoglio Stadium, Greece, where the Whites were controversially defeated 1-0 against AC Milan.

"In the following 1973/74 season, Yorath featured 28 times for Don Revie’s side, scoring two goals as the Whites were crowned First Division champions for the second time in our history. In that memorable campaign, a new Football League record was set by going 29 games undefeated from the start of the campaign."

He also played a key role in helping the club reach a European Cup final for the first time the following year, and scored a dozen goals for LUFC from deep in the middle of the park.

Logan, 52, sadly had to leave the Match of the Day programme mid-broadcast on Wednesday evening, with her trusted replacement Mark Chapman being praised for handling the situation gracefully.

The Welsh FA have added that they have been left "deeply saddened" by the loss; meanwhile, Gabby Logan and the rest of Yorath's family are yet to issue a public comment during this difficult time, with the public being reminded to give them space and privacy.

As for The Peacocks, their statement ends: "Everyone at Leeds United will remember Terry fondly on and off the pitch, and we are devastated by his passing.

"He will always be a club legend, and we offer our sincerest condolences to his friends and family. 'Marching on Together', always.

Our thoughts are with his friends and family, former teammates, as well as all those whose lives he touched both in and out of football. Rest in peace.

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