Saturday 3 February 2024

Things to do this weekend in Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, London, Scotland, Ireland and more

Here is my weekly blog post with ideas of things to do in Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, London, Scotland, Ireland and more:

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Hi,

Feel the love in every musical note this February. This month's concerts are bursting with unforgettable melodies and harmonies that you'll be head over heels for.

Take your pick from sought-after pianist Yulianna Avdeeva, BAFTA-nominated Grimethorpe Colliery Band, or the Marmen Quartet - described as dedicated musical storytellers by Peter Cropper, violinist and founding artistic director of Music in the Round. Or, join Kantos Choir and leading British Sign Language interpreter of classical music, Paul Whittaker, for a performance celebrating love in all its forms. After all, love is all you need.

See you at a concert soon, 
Leeds International Concert Season

 

 

Upcoming concerts

 

 

 

Yulianna Avdeeva

Two giants of keyboard composition, Franz Liszt and Ludwig van Beethoven, feature in Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva’s recital which closes with Beethoven’s mighty Hammerklavier Sonata. Yulianna shot to world prominence as winner of the Chopin Piano Competition in 2010 and has been in high demand for performances across the world ever since.

Fri 2 February, 7.30pm
The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire

Presented in association with Leeds International Piano Competition.

 

 

 

 

Grimethorpe Colliery Band

National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, Grimethorpe Colliery Band's contest successes remain legendary. The band's diverse noted concert performances include those at the FIFA World Cup, BAFTA Awards, BBC Proms and Eurovision. Grimethorpe received two gold discs as well as a BAFTA nomination for its contributions to the global hit movie, Brassed Off. 

Sat 10 February, 7.30pm
Morley Town Hall

 

 

 

 

Marmen Quartet

Marmen Quartet is known for its performances of Joseph Haydn, with one audience member saying "the best performance of a Haydn quartet I have heard...". Marmen opens its Leeds concert with Haydn's Quartet Op 33 No 6, followed by Tōru Takemitsu’s A Way A Lone. Claude Debussy’s String Quartet, a long-standing favourite of the chamber music repertoire, closes the concert with a dizzying array of colours, astonishing beauty, and a huge variety of texture.

Tue 13 February, 7.30pm
The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire

 

 

 

 

Kantos Choir: Love is Love

A programme celebrating love in all its forms with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ groups. Join Kantos Choir, conductor Ellie Slorach, and leading British Sign Language interpreter of classical music, Paul Whittaker, for a performance that charts the course of true love. With works by contemporary composers Derri Joseph Lewis, Alex Groves, and Mari Esabel Valverde, plus poetry by old romantics and young lovers, Kantos will melt your heart with love songs - no crooning though, promise!

Thu 15 February, 8pm
Old Woollen, Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley

 

 

Lunchtime music in Leeds

 

 

 

 

Lunchtime Organ Music

City Organist Darius Battiwalla's request programme takes place at the start of the month (pictured, 5 Feb) featuring Philip Glass's Mad Rush, Barry Gray's Theme from Thunderbirds, Jehan Alain's Litanies, and the Toccata from Charles-Marie Widor's Symphony No 5.

Robert Sharpe, Organist and Director of Music at York Minster (12 Feb), and Concert Organist Roger Sayer (19 Feb) perform later in the month, and Darius closes February's recitals (26 Feb) with an explosive programme featuring a selection from GF Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks.

Every Monday, 1.15pm
Leeds Cathedral 
Free admission, simply turn up and enjoy the music!

 

 

 

 

Lunchtime Chamber Music

Acclaimed for his stellar stage presence and joyous musicianship, cellist Sterling Elliott joins forces with pianist Joseph Havlat (pictured, 21 Feb) for a captivating programme of works by Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Vincent d'Indy, Francis Poulenc, and Nadia Boulanger.

Also taking place this month are concerts from students from the Purcell School for Young Musicians (7 Feb), a relaxed performance from Leeds-based Avenue Ensemble (14 Feb), and violin and piano duo, Pro Corda (28 Feb).

Every Wednesday, 1.05pm
The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire
Free admission, simply turn up and enjoy the music!

 

 

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Avenue Ensemble: Strings at Night

Leeds-based Avenue Ensemble takes its signature relaxed and interactive performances to a new level in Strings at Night, where the central work - Arnold Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) - is performed with storytelling derived from the original Richard Dehmel poem which inspired Schoenberg’s masterpiece. Join the six-piece ensemble and Leeds-born actor and writer George Wigzell to bring this beautiful musical story to life.

Mon 4 March, 7.30pm
The Wardrobe

 

 

 

 

Manchester Collective: The Unfurrowed Field

Experience a joyful fusion of jazz and Scottish folk music in Manchester Collective's brand-new show, The Unfurrowed Field. Mercury Prize-nominated pianist Fergus McCreadie and his spellbinding jazz trio join Manchester Collective’s string quartet for music that blends jazz, new classical, and folk. Prepare for a delightful mix of McCreadie’s new compositions paired with classic folk tunes, promising an unforgettable and enjoyable musical celebration.

Thu 7 March, 7.45pm
Howard Assembly Room

Presented in partnership with Opera North.

 

 

Leeds International Concert Season

Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD
0113 376 0318 | tickets@leeds.gov.uk 
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Leeds International Concert Season is part of Leeds Ticket Hub, the city's cultural ticket office: Leeds Ticket Hub, Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD. 

 

 

 

 

Hi,

Can you believe we've nearly completed January?

Carry on reading for our lineup, a delicious break-even Scotch, and this week's Domino winner.


Much Love
The Domino Team

NEWS

 

We've got some outstanding events coming up at the Domino in the next few months, including gigs from Scottish Folk Dub Heavyweights 'An Dannsa Dub, Craig Charles Funk and Soul Favorites 'The Allergies and a beautiful Jazz Homage to the music of James Bond from Germany's 'Pure Desmond.

It's worth noting that we release a small number of pre-sale tickets for regular programming at a reduced rate, we pick up the fees.

Click the link to see what we've got lined up for you. 

 

 

 

2023 DOMINO WEEKLY GIVEAWAY

 

Every week, one reader from our mailing list gets a limited-edition, engraved 2024 Domino which gets you free entry on paid nights, a welcome cocktail with every visit to the club and a queue jump with one friend.
 
This week's winner is…Sarah Bush 
We'll be in touch via email.

 

BREAK-EVEN

 

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There are a few distilleries that are near impossible to source casks from, however, casks of anonymous makes are occasionally made available under trade names.
Williamson is the trade name for a well-known Islay distillery, we can’t say what it is, but if you were to jump from Port Ellen to Lagavulin you might just Leap Frog it… This feisty whisky surges from the glass on a gale of sooty peat, turf, iodine, and lanolin oils.
Herein lies great complexity, unlocked by a teaspoon or so of water and a little time.

Our Price £4.07
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SATURDAY - FUNK & GROOVE

 

6:00pm - 8:15pm

The Paolo Fuschi Trio

Since 2002 Italian Singer-Guitarist Paolo Fuschi has been sharing his heart-warming, foot stamping, hip shaking blend of Electric Blues, Classic Soul and Vintage Funk. His high-intensity live performances have been enjoyed everywhere, from Manchester basement jams to scorching Summer Festivals.

 

 

8:30pm - 11:00pm

Mojah 
 

Energetic feel good reggae band Mojah make their welcome return to the Domino Club. Featuring some of the best musicians in Yorkshire, Mojah play, Reggae, Soul, Blues, Rock and Pop in their own roots style.

 

 

11:15pm - 2am

The House Band          

Featuring an all-star cast from Leeds thriving Jazz-Soul and Funk scene, the house-band was built from the ground up with a mission to get people dancing.

 

 

SUNDAY - HARDBOP

 

7:30pm - 10:30pm 

The Jazz Jam  

Fergus Quill will be ring-leading another brilliant musical get-together.
Bring your weapon of choice, choose one of the songs from the extensive list of standards, and play with our top-notch house band. Our in-house sound engineer will deal with the rest.

 

 

 

 

 

The Domino Club,
The Grand Arcade, Leeds (map)


 

 

 

 

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Pictureville Newsletter

 

Dear 

Happy New Year from everyone at Pictureville!

 

As a valued patron of our cinemas, we wanted you to know about our exciting off-site programme: Pictureville Presents: Cinema at The Studio.

 

While the doors to our main screen will be closed for at least six months, we are taking up residency over the road at The Studio next to the Alhambra Theatre. We will be bringing you a programme of classic and cult screenings, special events and films you may never have seen on a big screen before.

 

Keep scrolling to see what’s coming up in February and for more information about The Studio.

These tickets can be purchased online in advance of the screening. Tickets will also be available to book in-person 30 minutes before each screening

 

Thank you for all your support during this time and we hope to see you at The Studio soon.

 

What's On

 

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CINEMA UNBOUND: THE CREATIVE WORLDS OF POWELL & PRESSBURGER

The dazzling nationwide season from the BFI comes to Bradford. Running throughout February at The Studio, we will be screening four acclaimed masterpieces from this legendary British directing duo.

Featuring the romantic splendour of I Know Where I’m Going! and A Matter of Life and Death, the gripping drama of Black Narcissus, and the dazzling spectacle The Red Shoes - widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time - the season is a must-see for fans of film history.

 

 

 

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REBEL WOMEN

This series of documentaries shines a light on some of the trailblazing female figures that shaped art in the modern world. 

Sisters With Transistors and Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché take a look at exciting musical innovation in the 20th century while Tish, takes an intimate look at social photographer Tish Murtha and her vital work in the Northeast of England, elevating and preserving the legacy of an underrated icon. 

 

 

 

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FROM STAGE TO SCREEN

We’re embracing the theatrics of our temporary new home and bringing you some of the best theatrical adaptations and inspirations.

From the powerful drama of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Billy Elliot to the joy of Barefoot in the Park, this strand shows how the power of a great story can transcend mediums.

Later in the month we’ve got two unmissable one-night-only screenings, as the madcap musicals Hedwig and the Angry Inch and The Rocky Horror Picture Show are sure to be a riotous night out.

 

 

 

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LOVE IS

We couldn’t pass by Valentine’s Day without a programme of romantic classics. Our Love Is strand takes a look at the many different forms romance can take.

Love is fantastical in The Shape Of Water; love is heartbreaking In The Mood For Love, and love is passionate in Portrait of a Lady on Fire. But whatever form love takes, this absorbing series of films is sure to leave you completely swooning at the screen.

If a Galentine’s Day screening is more your thing, then don’t miss our one-night-only screening of Legally Blonde on 10 February. With a free glass on fizz with the film, bring along your nearest and dearest and embrace your inner blonde with Elle Woods’ transformation from sorority girl to hotshot lawyer.

 

 

 

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KIDS' CLUB

Our Kids’ Club screenings are back on Saturdays at 11.00, with a film the whole family can enjoy.

Tickets cost £3 and crafty activities are included before every film.

 

 

 

 

 

About The Studio

 

The seating for The Studio at The Alhambra, with an audience sat under bright blue lights.

The Studio is located on Morley Street, just round the corner from the Alhambra Theatre’s main entrance. Please note there is no access to The Studio via the Alhambra Theatre.

You can find out more information about the space, including accessibility information and a full walkthrough video, on the Bradford Theatres’ website.

 

 

 

 

Pictureville Cinema remains closed as RAAC investigations continue. Our IMAX and Cubby Broccoli screen are temporarily closed, as part of the National Science and Media Museum's once-in-a-generation transformation.

 

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HAVE A FANTASTIC FOODIE FEBRUARY AT THE PIECE HALL

The Piece Hall's own cafe's, bars and restaurants have some great offers to make February a feast of a month!

Why not pay a visit to The Trading Rooms, The Astonomer, The Deli or Blondin's which are all operated by The Piece Hall Trust and help support this unique heritage site! 

Please note The Piece Hall will be closed on Mondays in February so the team can carry out essential maintenance which we are unable to do with visitors on site.

 

 

MARK YORKSHIRE PUDDING DAY OR SHARE THE LOVE AT THE ASTRONOMER 
 

Celebrate Yorkshire Pudding Day on Sunday 6 Feb with The Astronomer's amazing Tapas Sunday Roast.

Choose from Flat Iron Steak or Thyme and Garlic Roasted Chicken Breast, plus all your favourite classic sides! 

And for the lovers this month, there are three amazing sharing boards. Choose from steak, charcuterie or seafood.

 

 

IT'S VALENTINE'S AND GALENTINE'S AT THE TRADING ROOMS!
 

No date for the big day? Celebrate with your mates at our "Galentines" night out.

There's live music Fri 16 and Sat 17 Feb and love themed, fruity cocktails until Sunday 18. 

For the more traditional romantics, our Valentine's Classical Dining is a must!

Enjoy a 5-course meal while being serenaded by a stunning string quartet.

 

FEBRUARY MEMBER OFFERS

There are some great deals if you are a Club 1779 member this month!

Get 10% off all food and drink at Blondins every Tuesday and grab a free standard drink with any mini breakfast each Wednesday until the end of February.

At The Deli, there's a free Yorkshire tea with every Soup of the Day each Wednesday in February.

Not a member yet? Sign up on the link below!

 

 

 

 

 

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FANE

Book now for our global tour with chef Yotam Ottolenghi 

Live on stage across the UK, EU and US, join inimitable chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi for The Comfort Tour as he shares recipes and stories from his latest, and most personal, cookbook: Comfort.

We've just announced new Fane Online events with author, playwright and journalist Vanessa Walters and bestselling poet Hollie McNish.

For those seeking out adventure, the record-breaking explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes is currently on tour with his show Mad, Bad & Dangerous. A pioneer of a different kind, Keith Brymer Jones, will be bringing his potter's wheel to the stage later this month. Grab your tickets before they sell out.

Jamaica, 1976. Seven gunmen storm Bob Marley’s house, machine guns blazing. The reggae superstar survives. The gunmen are never caught. As we approach Bob Marley's upcoming birthday, join Booker Prize winner Marlon James, to mark the 10th anniversary of A Brief History of Seven Killings.

 

Rectangle: Rounded Corners: BROWSE ALL SHOWS

 

 

 

 

Imagine Children's Festival, When Forms Come Alive and this year's Meltdown curator.

 

 

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What's on at the Southbank Centre
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Say the word

Playful, accessible, courageous, full of heart: only a few of the words we could use to describe the events coming up in the next few days. From a kaleidoscope of family-friendly shows at Imagine Children's Festival to the tactile shapes that take over the Hayward Gallery in When Forms Come Alive, there's plenty to get stuck into.

Looking ahead, this week we've finally revealed this year's Meltdown curator – head to the blog for a playlist that will have you dreaming of summer already.

Jean-Luc Moulène. Méduse, Paris 2018. Courtesy the artist and Galerie Greta Meert.

 

Ain't nobody else...

 

Black and white portrait of Chaka Khan

 

Chaka Khan is the curator of Meltdown 2024

FRI 14 – SUN 23 JUN

Get ready for a Meltdown festival as euphoric and diverse as Khan’s catalogue, with dozens of concerts across ten days, and two weekends of free events and activities.

The first names for Chaka Khan’s Meltdown are set to be revealed in spring – watch this space.

Image credit: © Jo Metson Scott

 

 

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Playlist: Chaka Khan

Enjoy musical proof that there really ‘Ain't Nobody’ like our latest Meltdown curator with this feel-good playlist of classic Chaka Khan.

 

 

On top form

 

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When Forms Come Alive

WED 7 FEB – MON 6 MAY

When Forms Come Alive, our upcoming Hayward Gallery exhibition, opens on Wednesday 7 February! Don't miss this sensorial feast of sculptural shapes that play with movement, flux and organic growth.

Tara Donovan, Untitled (Mylar), 2011/2018. Installation view, MCA Denver. Photo: Christopher Burke. Courtesy the artist and Pace Gallery.

 

 

Half-term fun

 

Imagine Children's Festival 2024 illustrated artwork showing colourful creatures in a circle

 

Imagine Children's Festival

WED 7 – SAT 17 FEB

Our popular family festival is all about inspiring creativity, celebrating the individuality of every child, championing diversity and sparking imaginations. Choose from over 100 events – and lots of them are free! Plan ahead with our recommendations below, or just turn up on the day.

 

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There's a Monster in Your Show

WED 7 –⁠ FRI 9 FEB

An illustration of a baby mixing a bowl of bhorta - a popular Bengali potato dish

 

A Mashy, Squishy Potato Party with Maryam Huq

THU 8 FEB

 

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Chotto Desh

FRI 9 & SAT 10 FEB

Lady stands behind a young girl, they hold hands while dancing

 

The Intergenerational Game: Lunar New Year Edition

SAT 10 FEB

 

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The Instrumentals

SAT 10 & SUN 11 FEB

Comedy, brilliant puppetry and bold music feature in this show telling the story of Belle and some dusty musical instruments.

The performance on Sun 11 Feb at 11.30am is Sensory Adapted.

The performance on Sun 11 Feb at 2pm is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).

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David Gibb: ‘Children are the most honest audience a musician can play to’

What’s it like to be a musician who performs predominantly for children and families? Ahead of his appearance at Imagine Children’s Festival, we asked multi-instrumentalist David Gibb, who introduces children to a love of music with his Big Band this Wednesday.

 

 

Literature & talks

 

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Special Edition: Spoken Word London – Anti-Hate

WED 7 FEB

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Andrew McMillan: Pity

THU 8 FEB

 

 

 

Grooving with Pirates

WED 14 & THU 15 FEB

Come on a swashbuckling adventure with family favourites the Groove Baby Organ Trio and sail the high seas in an exciting jazz- and funk-fuelled show.

The performance on Thursday 15 February at 11.30am is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).

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Roger Eno + NYX

SUN 25 FEB

In a double bill, drone choir NYX presents a new ecstatic choral work, and Roger Eno performs music from his latest album, the skies, they shift like chords. Limited tickets left.

 

 

 

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Resident Orchestra round-up

Get a little closer to our Resident Orchestras, and the stars performing with them, in our latest round-up.

 

 

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When Forms Come Alive

Check out our new exhibition range, including bespoke jewellery, ceramics and homeware. And get your hands on the When Forms Come Alive catalogue, so you can peruse the energetic sculptural forms – that seem to ooze, undulate, blossom, erupt and sprawl across gallery spaces – to your heart’s content.

 

 

Southbank Sinfonia: The Collectors

THU 8 FEB | ST JOHN’S SMITH SQUARE

Classical and folk music collide in a performance buzzing with spontaneity and invention! Grab a drink, sit close to the musicians, and share in intimate re-imaginings of ancient folk tunes.

 

 

茶, चाय, Tea (Chá, Chai, Tea)

UNTIL SUN 7 JUL | HORNIMAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS

Chá, Chai, Tea is a free exhibition exploring the history and enduring significance of tea. From its origins in China thousands of years ago to its global popularity today, discover how tea connects communities across the world.

 

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With the half term fast approaching, Oxford Street has teamed up with Frameless to bring you a fun-filled giveaway for all ages! Enter now for the chance to win four tickets plus a £250 shopping voucher to spend at one of your favourite Oxford Street stores. Hurry, this giveaway closes on Thursday, 8 February. 

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Welcome to Edinburgh in February.

This month we’ve got some suggestions on how to enjoy nature in Edinburgh all-year-round, city locations that make romantic settings to pop the question this Valentine’s Day and a selection of restaurants and takeaways where you can enjoy the ultimate comfort food – pizza!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Snowdrops - one of the first flowers of spring - are bursting into life, brightening up our gardens, parks and woodlands. Discover more about these beautiful flowers with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on their Snowdrop and Spring Interest Walks.

Lovers of art and fashion will not want to miss Andy Warhol: The Textiles, the first exhibition in Scotland exclusively dedicated to the textile designs of pop artist and icon Andy Warhol. While in a special exhibition marking his 100th birthday, Paolozzi at 100 showcases some of this iconic artist’s most popular artworks. There’s also a few weeks left to enjoy The Printmaker’s Art: Rembrandt to Rego at the National (Royal Scottish Academy).

Blending hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and broadway, the multi-award-winning cultural phenomenon Hamilton opens at Festival Theatre Edinburgh this month. if it’s a weekend of great voices and great songs you’re looking for, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival’s Sing, Sing, Sing will be music to your ears.

Manipulate Festival returns for its 17th anniversary with the very best of Scottish and international animated film, puppetry and visual theatre. Or why not have a few giggles at the Edinburgh International Improv Festival, which will be bringing the best in improvisational comedy theatre from around the world to Edinburgh. Don’t miss the chance to join in the festivities at Edinburgh Chinese New Year Festival – from concerts and bilingual ceilidh to shopping experiences and workshops, there’s a fantastic range of events taking place across the city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discover nature all-year-round in Edinburgh

 

 

As Scotland’s greenest city, Edinburgh is blessed with an abundance of green spaces to enjoy nature at its very best whatever the season.

So, get ready to calm your mind, invigorate your body and fill your lungs with fresh air as there’s a whole city of parks, woodland, shores and hills just waiting to be explored.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Edinburgh offers a feast of winter delights. Indulge in delicious food and drink from renowned  restaurants and bars, admire art and architecture that will take your breath away, or get lost in the thrill of live theatre.

Explore winter in Edinburgh and discover a city that will warm your heart and soul.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top places to propose in Edinburgh

 

 

Thinking of popping the question to your loved one this Valentine’s Day?

Edinburgh is full of romantic locations that make the ideal backdrop for your picture-perfect proposal!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edinburgh’s top pizza restaurants
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Did you know that 09 February is National Pizza Day, a whole day to celebrate this cheesy feast.

In Edinburgh there’s a mouthwatering selection of restaurants and takeaways to choose from where it’s Pizza Day all year round!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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As the new season unfolds, witness the vibrant floral carpets blanketing the landscapes, breathe in the fresh spring air, and feel the joy as newborn lambs playfully skip around the lush green fields. Spring signals a fresh start, casting away the remnants of the dark winter season and reminding us that brighter days are here.

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2024 Really starts now!

Hey There! Let's get a head start on your 2024 holiday plans. Dittisham Hideaway has an array of exciting breaks lined up for you.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, and half-term breaks to keep the kiddos entertained, we've got you covered. We offer a variety of accommodations that cater to everyone's needs.

This is our last week offering our low 10% deposit on new bookings, So why wait? Start planning your perfect holiday today!

 

 

 

2 Night stays with a Sunday Lunch for 2 at The Angel & a Late Checkout 

We know you cannot always book a weekend break away due to
work or other commitments on a Monday, so we have complied a break to suit just that. 

Arriving on a Friday stays include a Late check out of 3pm and a delicious 2 course Sunday Lunch with our friends at the Award-winning Angel in Dartmouth. And that's not all, you will also receive a welcome hamper, Sloe Gin, Return Ferry Voucher to Greenway, Waking guide, use of Hot Tub and complimentary bag of logs. 

2 Night stays with all of the above from £468.00
Treehouses, Shepherds Lodges and The Airstream all available on this offer!

 

 

 

 

Valentines Day & February Half Term Breaks

Are you looking to treat your loved one to a short break away this Valentines day? We have our Super Spacious Shepherds Lodges available for an amazing £450.00 per couple for any 2 nights during Valentines week.

Or a family getaway for the Half Term. Our Round Treehouses are the perfect place to spend a holiday with your children, they offer a great family space and private outdoor decking area, a separate sleeping room for the children and with plenty of things to do near by you really are spoilt for choice.
February 3 Night Mid-week stay for 2 adults and 2 children £1110

Also ...Gift Vouchers are great gift to give to someone who has everything. We all know its difficult finding the perfect gift for Valentines Day or indeed Birthdays, so how about purchasing one of our gift vouchers with a 12 month validity on it.

 

 

 

 

Just as the flowers start to bloom, Easter arrives.

How about Easter in the South West - Both relaxing and Fun-Filled. 

Some of us love to wait a little longer before booking their next UK staycation, with Easter weekend falling early this year (Good Friday 31st March 2024), now is the time to book. 

3 Night Treehouse stays from £1230 & 2 Night Shepherds Lodge or Airstream stays from £460 based on 2 adults sharing.

 

 

 

 

Dartington Hall & Gardens, Greenway House, Paignton Zoo & Woodlands Park

These are just 4 of the local attractions we have nearby, check out our website for many local events and attractions throughout the year.

 

 

 

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February in the Kent Downs

Read on for our latest updates and a peek at what's happening in the Kent Downs National Landscape over the next month.

This month, we're launching a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) project, embracing brisk winter walks that end in a cosy pub, and looking for new recruits for the Kent Downs team.

 

 

Introducing Putting Down Routes

 

We’re thrilled to announce we’ve been awarded a £250,000 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscapes programme for our brand new Putting Down Routes project.

 

 

It is widely acknowledged that the countryside is not always a diverse or inclusive place, so we’re seeking to address these challenges head-on. The two-year project is dedicated to improving physical access and equality, diversity and inclusion along the North Downs Way National Trail. Our goal is to create a more accessible and welcoming environment for individuals from underrepresented groups.

 

 

Putting Down Routes is funded through Defra’s Farming In Protected Landscapes programme and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thank you to National Lottery players for making this project possible.

 

 

 

 

 

5 Winter Walks with a Cosy Pub

 

A haven for hikers, the Kent Downs National Landscape has no shortage of walking trails. But with the chilly winter months in full swing, it can be hard to find the enthusiasm to swap your slippers for walking boots. Don’t worry, we’ve got the perfect solution: a winter walk with a cosy pub at the end!

We’ve rounded up five of our favourite winter walks in the Kent Downs, and best of all, they all include a stop at one of Kent’s finest country pubs, complete with historic features and open log fireplaces. 

 

 

 

Events in the Kent Downs
There's lots going on in the Downs during February, here's a selection of upcoming events we think you'll love. 

 

Samuel Palmer: Visionary Landscapes Exhibition
Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Galley
Open daily until March 12th

Half term at Kent Country Parks
Lullingstone, Brockhill, Trosley & Shorne Woods
10th-18th February

 

Elham Valley Walk
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Sunday 11th February, 9.15am 

Astrophotography for Beginners
Bore Place
Sunday 25th February, 5pm to 7pm

 

 

Barn owl project takes flight

 

 

Last year Kent Downs National Landscape funded the installation of eight new barn own nesting boxes in the Darent Valley. Working in partnership with local landowners, Kent Wildlife Trust and the North West Kent Countryside Partnership installed the boxes that were made by a local Men in Sheds group in early 2023.

 

Excitingly, a pair of barn owls were already occupying one of the boxes at the beginning of this year, but unfortunately disaster struck late in January when Storm Isha blew the tree down. A team of volunteers headed out last week to relocate the box to a new tree, and we're now waiting to see if the owls return. 

 

Nesting season for barn owls begins in March, and with each box regularly monitored, we're hopeful that'll we'll be welcoming some new feathered residents to the Darent Valley very soon.

 

This project is supported by the Kent Downs National Landscape through the DEFRA funded Farming in Protected Landscapes programme.

 

 

Join the Kent Downs Team

 

 

We are on the lookout for talented individuals. So, if you’re passionate about enhancing, protecting, and restoring our amazing National Landscape for everyone to enjoy, we want to hear from you!  

We’re currently recruiting for three new roles, a Heritage Ponds Officer, Project Manager and Communications and Engagement Manager.

In return, you’ll get to join a great team, embrace a fulfilling role that will truly make a difference, and benefit from hybrid and flexible working.

 

 

Kent Downs National Landscape is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of Kent’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.  People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across our service. If you identify as a person of colour and/or are disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

 

 

Places to visit in the Kent Downs
Looking for inspiration for your next adventure in the Downs? Look no further! Here's our top spot to visit this February..

 

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum

This 190-acre wood pasture is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its diverse ecosystems, including ancient woodland, heathland, and grassland. Look out for the herd of Highland cattle who graze here to help restore the woodland pasture, enabling the mosaic of grasses, herbaceous plants and scrub.⠀

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Standing at the highest point of the site is the 18th century Darnley Mausoleum, an 18th-century neoclassical structure designed by James Wyatt. The Earl of Darnley commissioned this family mausoleum after the vaults in Westminster Abbey (where they were usually buried) became full. Despite being completed in 1796, at a cost of over £1,000,000 in today's money, the mausoleum was never actually used for burials as it wasn't consecrated. The mausoleum, now owned by the National Trust, was restored in 2014 and is open to the public on special days from April to September. ⠀
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Please note, there is no parking at Cobham Wood. If you're planning a visit, the nearest car park is at Shorne Woods Country Park, a two mile walk away.

 

 

 

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Double Gold Awards for Highlands End

On the 1st February, businesses from across the county gathered at Weymouth Pavillion to celebrate the annual Dorset Tourism Awards.

We're thrilled to announce that Highlands End won Gold in two categories!

Holiday Park Of The Year
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We're over the moon at both awards and know our guests will be too. You can read more about it on our blog.

 

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