These are bewildering and unprecedented times. Danny and I are listening to and following the Government recommendations and rules concerning our business here on the North York Moors. Therefore we have closed Crag House Farm Barns until the end of June 2020 and we...
Whether you arrive at Crag House Farm along the gated lane, an ancient monks trod or via the footpath that encircles Danby Dale, you could be forgiven for thinking you had slipped back in time and stumbled across a magical Yorkshire hamlet clustered around the green...
Explore the Cosmos at the North York Moors National Park’s amazing ‘Dark Skies Festival’ running from 14th February – 1st March 2020. Delve deep into space with over 100 events taking place over 17 days including star gazing safaris, night...
Imagine fabulous cosy underfloor heating keeping toes snug and warm, Old fashioned board games come into their own at this time of year and we have a jolly good selection for you to enjoy or settle back round the log fire sip a sherry and watch your favourite...
For us October means crunchy autumn leaves, conkers, fungi, atmospheric mists, choosing long walks from the farm, seeking out a forest trail or getting down to the coast when the waves are at their crashing best. The nights are drawing in and from this amazing Dark...
You may be surprised to learn that lions, elephants and hippo’s were once commonplace roaming this Yorkshire countryside – that was about 60,000 years ago and dinosaurs were long gone. But how do we know all this? Fossils of course! When Victorian...
50 shades of green, an abundance of frothy white hawthorn hedges and as the bluebells and lilac gently fade away so the perky foxgloves are pushing themselves into the limelight. The best summer smell is the new mown grass, Danny is on the case and the lawns are...
This May month sees a host of events, exhibitions, competitions and walks in celebration of The Cleveland Way. Why not pull on your hiking boots and come and join us! Last week Danny and I walked part of the coastal stretch from Kettleness to Sandsend. It was...
What have you got planned for the first week in May? How about a stroll along the cliffs above Whitby and witness the spectacle of cyclists and peloton whizzing along stage 3 of the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire. Visit stunning Castle Howard and take in their Festival of...
Spring has sprung, the Easter holidays are on the horizon. Kick off the month with an amazing walk along the meandering banks of the river Dove in nearby Farndale to marvel at the famous abundant swathes of tiny wild daffodils – said to have been planted...
