‘The Yorkshire Gazette recognises that families in the UK are always looking for something new and something exciting to try. Our ‘What’s On’ Features have become increasingly popular over the years. We ask our readers; “So you’re trying to plan another day out for the whole family, but just aren’t sure where to start?” And then naturally, we give them some ideas!
Our advertisers range from smaller, more localised attractions or tourist hot spots around Yorkshire through to the bigger, national theatres, theme-parks, castles and events.
A favourite amongst readers have always been the the more subtle atmosphere and educational aspect of the more local parks, farms, zoos and aquariums. Everyone likes a trip to the Zoo – today it’s more about conserving our world wild life and children can learn about the caring aspect, as well as have a super day out. In addition to featuring numerous zoos scattered throughout the UK – there have been plenty of specialized wild life centres specialising in small animals, birds, insects and butterflies that have benefited from their feature in the ‘Yorkshire Gazette’.
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One successful feature we ran recently for example was;
“For those who what a change why not visit an exhibition or museum?”
We focused here on the fact that ‘Museums are no longer those stuffy places to visit you might remember when you were younger; instead they now provide hands-on experiences for even the youngest children and cater for all types of genres.’ We explained to readers that; ‘Whether its dinosaurs, a celebrity or certain time period that you and your family are interested, if you look hard enough there is certain to be a specialist exhibition in a museum somewhere to cater for your desires.’ The advertisers featured in this piece commented after the feature that the response was even better than predicted.
Below are some of our regular advertisers who have all benefited from the Yorkshire Gazette marketing their business and their products to the numerous couples, families and groups that pick up our publication.
Food and Plant Fair Weekend at Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire
A weekend to tempt the taste buds and get the garden looking great
Join us at Renishaw Hall & Gardens for a weekend of taste and visual sensations, with our May food fair and plant fair,and the first of our vineyard tour and tastes for the season.
On Saturday 12th May Renishaw Hall will host local and regional producers, selling the best food and drink. The food fair will see over 15 stalls selling everything from homemade cakes to locally reared meat and tasty treats to try on the day including Renishaw’s very own still and sparkling wine, made from the grapes grown on the estate’s vineyard. Cost for the Food Fair is £1 car parking – garden entry extra.
A plant fair on Sunday 13th May will showcase some of the finest specimens to buy to brighten up your garden for the summer. Cost for the Plant Fair is £2 per person or free with general entry to the gardens. NGS members free to plant fair.
Both fairs run from 10.30am – 4.30pm.
The first of this year’s Renishaw Vineyard ‘tours and tastes’ will take place each day of the weekend at 11.30am and 2pm, allowing visitors to explore the vineyard with manager Kieron Atkinson who will go through the cycle of the vine and wine making process, and sample some of the delicious wine with you. Booking required for the vineyard tours on 01246 432310.
The food and plant fair weekend is just one of a packed season of fabulous events at Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Derbyshire.
Renishaw Hall Gardens are open from March 30th to September 30th on Wednesdays to Sundays and on Bank Holidays from 10.30am to 4.30pm. The Hall is open to the public for guided tours every Friday during this period and additionally on Sundays throughout August. Group tours of the Hall and Gardens are available throughout the season, contact the Events Office to book your group visit.
See below for a round-up of great events for 2012 at Renishaw Hall & Gardens. Booking recommended for most events, please contact the Events Office on 01246 432310 or email enquiries@renishaw-hall.co.uk
Renishaw Hall & Gardens – a treasure on your doorstep.
Places to go…..
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Previous Events
Saturday 10th September 2011
The Great Yorkshire Show Tuesday 12 th – Thursday 14 th July 2011
The Great Yorkshire Show 2010
The Great Yorkshire Show 2009
To book your organisation a place within our extensive features on events, shows, concerts and the most up to date guide of what’s on in the county of Yorkshire you can call the advertising department on; 0845 643 1249 or email to request further details to whatson@yorkshiregazetteonline.co.uk
