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Fall for autumn: our pick of the best seasonal events

Fall for autumn: our pick of the best seasonal events

If you’re planning a seasonal or October half term getaway in our glorious corner of the world, we've gathered a whole host of exciting events to delight and entertain the family. And, if you’re looking for a more grown-up retreat, we’ve pulled together a selection of fantastic seasonal events to suit the more discerning mind. Whether you fancy taking in some culture or sniffing out some of the best local cheese, we’ve got you covered.

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Dates for the diary

Dates for the diary

Here at C&C we're quickly filling the pages of our 2023 diaries and getting excited for the months ahead. With so many fabulous events happening right on our doorstep, it's shaping up to be a wonderful year. If you're also looking to immerse yourself in all the action in the North of England and South of Scotland this year, we've rounded up some key dates to add to your list.

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Introducing six delicious foodie finds to our Doorstep Delivery Service

Introducing six delicious foodie finds to our Doorstep Delivery Service

How to improve your holiday? Delicious edible and quaffable goodies from a handpicked selection of our favourite homegrown brands, delivered straight to the front door of your holiday cottage. Discover our latest additions to our popular Doorstep Delivery Service.

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A magnificent May half term

A magnificent May half term

If you’re spending May half term in our neck of the woods, it’s likely you’ll be on the lookout for the best ways to keep you and your brood entertained for the week and over the bonus Queen’s Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend. Luckily, we’ve got a few ideas up our sleeve… from fairy walks and puffin festivals to paddle boarding down the river Tweed, there's something for everyone!

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Six of the best local field-to-fork producers

Six of the best local field-to-fork producers

We’ve always believed that the best way to get to a destination’s heart is through its food and getting better acquainted with where that food comes from. With huge swathes of sparsely populated countryside, our regions have more space to grow and nurture food than almost anywhere else in the UK. So, it’s unsurprising that the North of England and the South of Scotland are home to some of the best food and drink producers – and foodie experiences – in Britain.

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Our current Yorkshire favourites

Our current Yorkshire favourites

From national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty to historic cities, dramatic coastline, and pretty villages, there’s a lot crammed into the culinary and cultural honeypot that is Yorkshire. As we celebrate our continued expansion into England’s largest county, these are our Yorkshire-flavoured top tips.

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