Aptly named 'The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World', this charming haven of sweet treats has been named the very best in Britain.
Whether you fancy a bag of tangy sherbet lemons or a handful of chewy strawberry bon bons, nothing quite beats the experience of visiting a traditional sweet shop.
And there's not many places that still do it the traditional way, complete with metal weighing scales, a vintage cash register and shelves stacked with a myriad of brightly coloured jars - this shop in Pateley Bridge is truly the real deal.
The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World, which is actually is, has been continuously trading since 1827 - they even hold the official Guinness World Record for this accolade.
So it comes as no surprise whatsoever to see this national treasure crowned as the best sweet shop in Britain, according to a new survey.
The survey, carried out by Holiday Cottages in anticipation for the new Willy Wonka movie, interviewed 2000 people to find the best sweet shops in Britain.
Image: The Oldest Sweet Shop in The World
The Oldest Sweet Shop attracts visitors from far and wide, serving traditional sweets such as Chocolate Toffee Rolls and proper Pear Drops which you're unlikely to find in your average supermarket.
Their confectionary is made using the same traditional methods of yesteryear, boiled in copper pans and following recipes from the 19th century.
Just stepping into this charming shop will make you feel like you've stepped back in time, as you watch your Dolly Mixtures being weighed in the copper weighing scales or your Black Jacks cascading into a paper bag.
If you're around Pateley Bridge in the Nidderdale region of North Yorkshire, The Oldest Sweet Shop is a must visit.
But this wasn't the only Yorkshire shop that made it onto the list, Farrah's Olde Sweet Shop in Harrogate also got a deserved mention.
The full list is as follows:
The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire
BellyBoos, Norwich, Norfolk
The Sweet Hut, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Gordon & Durward, Crieff, Perth & Kinross
Farrah’s Olde Sweet Shop, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Singer-songwriter Myles Smith has just announced his biggest headline tour and is set to play a huge arena gig in Leeds this year.
Quit ‘Stargazing’ and get ready to fight for tickets as Myles Smith has just announced he’ll be visiting Leeds later this year for his biggest arena gig to date.
Known for hits like ‘Nice To Meet You’, ‘Stay (If You Wanna Dance)’ and ‘Wait For You’, this BRIT School graduate is now heading on the road for some headline shows across the UK.
Recognised for his folk-pop sound, Smith has built quite a name for himself just three or so years into his career, with solo efforts and a few collaborations under his belt.
Myles Smith is heading to First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)
Recently, the Luton-born artist collaborated with some well-known names like Shaboozey on their track ‘Blink Twice’ and even features on a new single from former One Direction member Niall Horan titled ‘Drive Safe’.
It was only last year that the ‘Stargazing’ songwriter visited Leeds, bringing his high-energy hits to O2 Academy back in February.
Now, Smith is ready to tackle an arena crowd and has chosen Leeds First Direct Bank Arena and is expected to raise the roof when 13,500 fans flock to the star’s show this winter.
Titled after his upcoming album My Mess, My Life, My Heart, Smith will be playing a variety of well-known and brand new hits when he makes his way up North.
Fans who are signed up to the official artist presale can get exclusive access to tickets from Wednesday, 25 March at 10am, with the window closing on Friday, 27 March at 9am.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live by 10 am that same Friday (27 Mar).
Myles Smith is embarking on his ‘My Mess, My Life, My Heart’ tour this winter and visiting First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds on Sunday 8 November – tickets and more info HERE.
Leeds city centre crowned one of the best places to live in the north by The Sunday Times
Clementine Hall
Today, Leeds city centre earned itself a coveted spot in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.
What brilliant news to end the week on, hey?
Leeds city centre was amongst eight other locations across the north and the north east to be featured on the list.
The market town of Skipton took home the dazzling first prize, but it's still nice to be included isn't it.
Here's what the judges had to say about Leeds city centre: “Leeds has five universities, the fourth largest urban economy in the UK (with job opportunities in finance, insurance and big business), a youthful vibe and a relatively affordable average house price (£285,100).
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“Stay close to the centre, where you won’t have to worry about the patchy public transport, and it all adds up to a fun-filled, fulfilled life within walking distance of stylish shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. There’s a good choice of riverside homes, where you may spot kingfishers and otters, and even the schools are good.”
In total, 72 places across the UK were selected by The Sunday Times to showcase the very best of Britain, with Norwich named the overall national winner.
The full list of locations in the north and northeast include:
Skipton
Howardian Hills, North Yorkshire
Leeds city centre
Morpeth, Northumberland
Newcastle: Gosforth
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire
York
Helen Davies, editorial projects director and Best Places to Live editor, said: “This guide is a great opportunity to highlight the best places in Britain.
“It is full of places that show that our village, town and city centres can still be full of life, as well as places bursting with natural beauty, culture, connectivity and most importantly a sense of community.
“Our expert team of judges visit every location on the list and talk to the locals to find out what they love about the place they live."
Clementine Hall -
14th November 2023 
