Exquisite experiences in the North York Moors
Why not try something a bit different while you’re here in the North York Moors and join a behind-the-scenes tour of some of our fabulous artisan food & drink producers, brush up on your cookery skills, learn how to distil gin or forage your own meal ingredients.
Come bake with me! - Bakery workshops held by Maggie from Off The Rails bakery at Glaisdale railway station. Immerse yourself in a full day's worth , including sourdough bread. Or a relaxed half day making croissants and other treats. Maggie believes in making her produce with the 'Real Bread Campaign' guidelines- only using natural ingredients for extra flavour or nutrition.
Whitby Distillery tours - tell the inspiring story of how local couple Luke and Jess started with no experience of gin-making, to becoming a well-known brand across the country. Go behind the scenes and discover how they craft international award-winning spirits including gin, rum and vodka.
The Lazy T – Professional chef and forager, Katy Doman, has evolved her luxury glamping retreat into a pop-up dining space, all with the help of husband Skot. Situated in a beautiful rustic barn, The Lazy T are offering a series of wild suppers, open to both guests and non-guests, where the menu includes foraged and fermented ingredients and regeneratively-farmed meat cooked over an open fire.
Sourdough cookery school – Pascal Watkins honed his sourdough bakery skills while running the well-respected foodie haunt, the Angel Inn at Hetton near Skipton. Since opening Cawthorne House B&B in Pickering he runs afternoon sourdough masterclasses for guests which includes taking home your own freshly baked loaf and a sourdough starter.
The Arches Cookery School – Join chef to the stars, Sarah Muir, at her family ran cookery school on one of their fantastically foodie day courses. Located at Grinkle Park Farm, Arches Cookery School sits majestically on the side of a stunning valley, making it the perfect place to turn your hand to classic French dishes, a taste of Tuscany and a Thai masterclass.
Vegan and Ayurvedic cooking at Yoga and Spice – Yoga teacher Lorraine Clissold is also the author of the Chinese cookery book ‘Why the Chinese don’t count calories’. She readily shares her Asian-style vegan and ayurvedic cookery skills, using home grown vegetables and herbs, with guests staying on one of Lorraine’s weekend retreats, which also include yoga and meditation sessions.
Robin Hood's Bay vineyard tours - Yes, this coastal village produces wine! During a 1.5 hour tour you'll learn about the rich history of the vineyard and how wine is made. Knowledgeable guides will take you on a winery tour, followed by wine tasting to enjoy the unique flavours.
Wild Roots Foraging – Connect with the seasonality of local food by joining Lucy Cuzzocrea on one of her Wild Roots Foraging events. As well as showing how to safely and sustainably forage food, whether its bilberries on heathland or fungi in the forests, Lucy also draws on her culinary talent to share how these edible finds can be used during her Wild Food Walks or Forage and Feast events.
Gin school – Head to Malton’s Rare Bird Distillery for a hands-on distilling session creating and bottling your own bespoke bottle of London dry gin using a miniature copper still. The 2.5 hour experience includes complimentary gin & tonics plus an insight into its history as Matt and Elizabeth shares their passion for all things gin.
