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WelcomeA very warm welcome to our fifth annual newsletter. The years have just flown by, we celebrated our fifth birthday on the 17th of September with an evening of Champagne, Wine, Canapes and Entertainment.
We thank you all for your support over the last year, it’s nice to see so many familiar faces on such a regular basis in times like these. The excellent value the prix fixe menu offers have brought many new faces to the restaurant mid week for which we are very grateful.
Box Tree Events is continuing to provide fine dining to various events around the country. Weddings at Denton Hall are going strong and with its newly acquired civil ceremony license it really is the ideal location for a wedding.
We would love to know what you think of the Box Tree. Please email us your thoughts [email protected]
Best wishes
Simon and Rena Gueller
© 2009 • Published by Marque One Limited • Suite 4d - Enterprise House •Peel Hall Business Village • Peel Road • Westby • FY4 5JX • Tel: 01253 797927 • Web: www.marqueone.co.ukRestaurant and food photography by Richard Moran Photography & Pavan Photography
Why not treat a friend or relative to their own memorable experience at the Box Tree, by giving a gift voucher suitable for any occasion. Choose from £25.00, £50.00 and £100.00.
DiningWhen selecting a location for any private or corporate dining event one of the first requirements has to be choosing the right place. Whether for a lunch or dinner function, the Box Tree is exactly the right location.
Corporate EntertainingSimon Gueller has forged a reputation for himself as one of the best talents in the country. The modern French classical menu and the extensive wine cellar offer businesses the flexibility to create a bespoke menu for important clients.
A specific menu can be created for your particular event and special dietary requirements can be accommodated,The private dining room affords both privacy and confidentiality whilst being comfortable and luxurious. A private lounge is available for pre-dinner aperitifs and for after dinner coffee and drinks.
Special OccasionsSpecial occasions and celebrations, family events or company achievements alike can all be accommodated at the Box Tree. The ground floor dining rooms are divided into three separate but interconnecting rooms. We can accept parties from 10 to around 50 for private events, offering a degree of privacy whatever the occasion.
Prix fixe menusOur special prix fixe menu offers outstanding value and the highest quality.
Tuesday to Thursday evenings 3 courses for £32Friday and Saturday lunches 2 courses for £22 3 courses for £30Traditional Sunday lunch 3 courses for £30
Full A la Carte also available with the exception of Sunday lunch.
Box Tree EventsYORKSHIRE’S PREMIER OUTSIDE CATERERS
Simon Gueller and Box Tree Events continues to provide Michelin Star fine dining in any corporate or home environment of your choice or at the prestigious venues Harewood House, Denton Hall and Broughton Hall.
With over 20 years experience, and three Michelin starred restaurants under his belt, there is no doubt that Simon Gueller provides both fabulous quality food and exceptional service.
Whatever your function – canapé reception, buffets, wedding reception or dinner parties - Box Tree Events can create a unique menu, together with a perfectly matched selection of wines.
Box Tree Events has wide resources when it comes to finding the perfect wines for your event. Rather than limit you to a conventional wine list, the Box Tree’s highly experienced and award winning sommelier team will discuss your menu, tastes and budget and find an individual range of wines to perfectly suit the food and impress your guests.
We also pride ourselves in selecting high quality staff and giving them the necessary training to ensure that guests receive the highest possible level of service at every event we do.
As a result, you and your guests are able to enjoy all the skills and delights of the Michelin starred team for any corporate or private event.
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“The professionalism of your staff was evident throughout, with continuing discreet, efficient and friendly service – a truly stunning occasion.”
“The food was exceptional and many guests commented on the range and depth of the tastes created.”
“To sum up – food and service, as good as it gets – it would be great to work with you all again in the future.”
“All of your staff were so friendly and well drilled and the service throughout the reception was impeccable.”
“We’ve had people telling us that it was the best food they had ever eaten never mind at a wedding.”
“I really do appreciate your huge input to the success of our last client event evening – the accolades have poured in, not an unusual circumstance I would guess.”
ShowcaseThe past 12 months have been busy ones for Box Tree Events providing their excellent service at numerous high profile events.
Last year Box Tree Events was again honoured to host at the annual YIBC gala dinner at Harewood House where George Foreman was the special guest. This year’s annual dinner was yet again a fantastic event with special guests John Cleese and Dave Stewart. John Cleese was witty as ever and kept his speech short and sweet whereas Dave Stewart treated guests to an impromptu performance. Other guests included Matt Pritchett, Tim Sanders and Tim Smit.
Last July the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People held a fundraiser. The evening was attended by the charity’s patron HRH Princess Anne and commenced with a champagne reception and a display by the specially trained dogs which help people with hearing difficulties in their every day life. Simon and his team prepared an exquisite 3 course dinner which was a great success as well as raising money for a worthy cause.
Other events this year hosted by Box Tree Events have included a fundraiser for Opera North which raised £7500 to redevelop the grand theatre, a seminar where William Hague was the guest speaker, dinners to showcase watches by Zenith and Patek Phillipe, wine tasting evenings and many more.
Corporate
HAREWOOD HOUSE
Built in the 18th Century, Harewood House exhibits magnificence and grandeur of a phenomenal scale. Guests will be welcomed into the House and offered drinks to enjoy in the majestic Entrance Hall or on the Terrace which overlooks stunning landscaped gardens designed in the mid-1800’s by Sir Charles Barry.
The Gallery, once described as “truly elegant and presenting such a show of magnificence and art as eye hath seldom seen and words cannot describe”, is one of the rooms which can be used for your Wedding Breakfast. The elegance of The Gallery leads through to the equally magnificent State Dining Room catering for smaller parties. Extending into the vast grounds at Harewood House, the party can continue into the night in a marquee setting located close to the house.
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DENTON HALL
Denton Hall has been granted its civil ceremony license – which now makes it the perfect exclusive wedding venue.Denton Hall, set in 2500 acres of Yorkshire’s finest countryside, is a stunning venue which offers you exclusive use of the Hall and its Gardens for your Wedding Day.
Guests will be welcomed with drinks and a delicious selection of pre-dinner canapés served either in the luxurious Reception Room or on the beautiful outside terrace with views not to be rivalled with. Guests will then be called for Dinner and guided through to the spectacular Jacobean style Dining Room via the breathtaking hallway featuring a circular staircase and magnificent Strauss Crystal chandelier. Guests will be seated and served Wedding Breakfast of the highest standard from Michelin starred Chef Simon Gueller and his team.
The celebrations can go on into the night with rooms for dancing and lounges for relaxing. Accommodation is also available in comfortable bedrooms situated in the grounds.
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BROUGHTON HALL
Situated in some of the most stunning countryside in Yorkshire, Broughton Hall and the award winning Estate and Business Park are set within 3,000 acres of secure and extensive landscaped grounds, with a small village and a public house.
The Hall is the private home of the Tempest family whose origins can be traced back to Roger Tempest in 1098. The family has been established in the area for 900 years and the lineage now runs through thirty one generations to the present day. The location is often used for film and TV dramas. Previous productions include Wuthering Heights, Tennant of Wildfell Hall, Dalziel and Pascoe and a number of television advertisements.
Utopia is an award winning building within the estate designed by Sir Michael Hopkins. Utopia’s ultra modern design is perfect for weddings and parties. The beautiful walled gardens are also the ideal spot for a marquee with its undulating land form, a series of yew hedges and dramatic planting.
Upon special request the reception can be held in the grand hall which is a Grade 1 Palladian style listed building.
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Private Parties
What’s on in Ilkley
DENTON HALL WEDDING FAIR11th October 2009Box Tree Events and other local wedding suppliers showcase their services.
ILKLEY COMPLIMENTARY MEDICINE FESTIVAL24th – 25th October 2009This is the UK’s premier festival promoting natural remedies and related products. Established in 1998, the twice yearly complimentary medicine festival attracts well over 2000 visitors, with visitors and practitioners from all over the country.
CRAFT FAIR – CHRISTCHURCH7th November 2009The Grove, Ilkley, 10:00 am till 4:00 pm
ILKLEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCHED ON21st November 2009Get into the festive mood and see the lights switched on accompanied by Guiseley’s Brass Band.
CRAFT FAIR – CHRISTCHURCH5th December 2009The Grove, Ilkley, 10:00 am till 4:00 pm
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Christmas & New Year 2009/2010PRIX FIXE CHRISTMAS LUNCHAvailable Tuesday to Saturday from 1st December to 23rd December and Monday 21st of December.3 courses and coffee.£35 per person. PRIX FIXE CHRISMAS DINNERAvailable Tuesday to Thursday from 1st December to 23rd December and Monday 21st December.4 courses and coffee.£40 per person. SPECIAL PRE CHRISTMAS SUNDAY LUNCH *Sunday 20th December.4 courses and coffee.£45 per person.
CHRISTMAS EVE LUNCH *Thursday 24th December.4 courses and coffee.£50 per person. CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER *Thursday 24th December.4 courses and coffee.£75 per person. CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH*Friday 25th December.5 courses, a glass of champagneon arrival & coffee.£90 per person.
BOXING DAY LUNCH * Saturday 26th December.3 courses and coffee.£65 per person. NEW YEARS EVE GALA DINNER * Thursday 31st December.6 courses, a glass of champagne on arrival, coffee and entertainment.£125 per person. * 50% deposit per person on booking. Menus available, please ask for details.
Looking aheadIn a
bid to be kinder to the environment, from the
Summer of 2011, the Box Tree has decided to cut down on the number of
brochures that we have printed each year. A publication will still be produced, but to save on the
amount of paper which is used, an easy to view and navigate, e-brochure will be displayed on our website also.
If you would like to receive the brochure by email please email us and quote BROCH1.If you would still like to receive the brochure by post
please write to us with your address and quote BROCHURE.
Box Tree NewsMICHELIN STARThe Box Tree is delighted to have retained its Michelin Star for the fifth year.
45TH BIRTHDAY OF THE BOX TREEAs the Box Tree entered its 45th year the restaurant took a trip down memory lane. After discussions with one of the original owners Malcolm Ried, longstanding loyal customers and old members of staff, Simon wrote a special menu featuring the best loved dishes from the Box Tree’s early days. The menu was run for a week and included old favourites such as crepe alfredo and roast haunch of venison.
YOUNG WAITER OF THE YEARThis year the prestigious competition to find young waiter of the year is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and the Box Tree was very proud to have 2 winners of the accolade under its roof for a period of time. The general manager of the Box Tree, Andrew, won the award in 1994 and with his help and advice William Bonnfield won 2008’s competition and has now moved to London to develop his career in other areas.
RACE THE TRAINGeneral Manager Andrew and Sous Chef, Simon Davis, took part in the annual event where by entrants set off from Keighley train station at the same time as the first diesel train and cycle up the valley and attempt to beat the train to Oxenhope train station. Both Andrew and Simon beat the train completing the 4.8 mile journey in less than the 23 minutes and 9 seconds it took the train. In the overall race Andrew came 9th and Simon came 12th. The race raised money for Sue Ryder Care’s Manorlands Hospice, in Oxenhope.
THE BRONTE BIG K FOR SUE RYDER CARE, MANORLANDSAndrew and Simon are already in training for their next competition, the Bronte Big K Mountain bike challenge and they will be joined by Simon Gueller. The race is raising money for the Sue Ryder Care and until the end of September £1 will be added to the bill of each table that visits the Box Tree to be donated to the worthy cause. If you would like to make a donation or are interested in taking part in the race then please call 01943 608484.
COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
If you enjoy cooking food as much as you do eating it then why not join the Box Tree Team for a cooking demonstration. You will be welcomed to the Box Tree with coffee and biscuits on arrival. You will then observe a chef preparing one of the Box Tree’s signature dishes. Guests are encouraged to get involved and try out some of the methodology themselves. Following the demonstration you will then sit down to a 2 or 3 course meals with wines to accompany. The next demonstration has a festive theme and will take place on Wednesday 11th November. Please call the restaurant for more information or to reserve your place. Further dates will be published on the website or alternatively call the restaurant on 01943 608484. Book early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited. Also available for private parties by special arrangement.
Would you like to spend the day in the kitchen of a Michelin starred restaurant and find out what it is really like in a top class kitchen?Find out what you’re made of! Spend a day in the life of a chef and be put through your paces. Do you think you can handle the heat? 10am – 4pm then return at 7pm with a guest for dinner(beverages not included).Chef jacket provided.
CHEF FOR A DAY - £275
Martinez Wines
Martinez Wines is a ‘famously independent’ wine merchant who has been trading for 26 years on The Grove in Ilkley with an ethos for sourcing unique and individual wines of honesty, character and integrity at all different price levels.
Over the years the business has grown to embrace all aspects of the wine trade; the retail shop is open 7 days a week; a fully informative website incorporating an online Newsletter – ‘Noble Rot’ is available; mail order sales and a bespoke gift service sends wines to customers and corporations nationwide. Corporate events and tutored wine tastings are hosted. Personal consultations to provide advice on cellaring potential of wines for cellar collections go hand in hand with a new online Wedding Wine Gift Registry to be found at www.wines4life.co.uk.
Over the last few years the wholesale side has gone from strength to strength, providing the individual and unique Martinez level of service to a wide range of customers from cafes and pubs to Michelin-starred restaurants including The Box Tree, Ilkley.
‘Martinez Sipping Society’ - in response to customer demand, a series of wine appreciation evenings will be held in the shop on Monday evenings – check out their website for more details.
Local ProduceBox Tree Feature
Shepherds Purse Cheeses
It’s hard to believe that Shepherds Purse Cheeses is the culmination of an avid interest by the founder Judy Bell in health food and dairy intolerances. Yet that is exactly the origins of this family-run, North Yorkshire business. Judy Bell set up Shepherds Purse Cheeses in the late 1980s on the family’s 180-acre arable farm at Newsham, near Thirsk when the writing was on the wall for farming and the family knew it had to diversify to survive.
A self-taught cheesemaker, Judy produces a premium range of traditionally hand made cheeses and developed her own methods from scratch with help from her son Justin, beginning with sheep’s milk products, which were then recognised as a viable alternative to those suffering with food allergies and dairy intolerances. Judy bought her own flock of sheep which provided the milk she needed to produce early experimental cheeses in the farmhouse kitchen.
Local ProduceThe first cheeses were unleashed to the public in 1988 at various farmers markets and sold in local shops. The big product launch came in July 1989 at the Great Yorkshire Show, under the then Yorkshire Pantry banner. Later that month one of the cheeses took first prize at the Nantwich International Cheese Show, which was a real boost to morale. In 1991 a cheesemaker was employed to help expand the business and the workforce slowly grew.
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In July 1993 the turning point came when the company won the Anchor Foods marketing trophy at the Nantwich International Cheese Show for a display of its products – TESCO immediately approached Judy to supply the cheeses on a limited basis. The first diversion from sheep’s milk blue-veined cheeses came in the shape of Yorkshire Blue, the company’s first cow’s milk product and now its best-seller.
The Bell family take great pride in the quality of its cheeses and believe in doing things properly, without cutting corners. All its cheeses are hand made, with no mechanical stirrers or cutters and made with locally sourced cow’s, ewe’s or water buffalo milk. The milk in its Yorkshire Blue, for example, mostly comes from a single farm near Leyburn, in Wensleydale. The penicillin is added at the start and after the cheese begins to form it is turned by hand for two days to allow the whey to drain and finally it’s salted. Then it heads for the ripening store, where high humidity and moderate temperature provide optimum conditions for the blue to develop. It is best eaten at about 10-12 weeks old.
The company’s strong portfolio of award-winning cheeses, including Yorkshire Blue, Mrs Bells Blue, Yorkshire Feta, which is soon to be renamed following an EU directive, Byland Blue, Katy’s White Lavender, Buffalo Blue, Olde York and Basilano, are sold in major supermarkets (either pre-pack or on the delicatessen) or in specialist cheese shops nationwide and via the company’s large wholesaler base. Shepherds Purse is also now enjoying fledgling export success and it continues to innovate year on year with
new products, the latest being Ryedale, its first white cow’s milk cheese launched under this new local brand.
Judy Bell commented “Chatter around the dinner table has moved from holidays and the weather to what is on our plates, where it has come from and what has been done to it before it was bought. Local and regional food producers are seeing great support from consumers looking for food with real provenance and we are proud, as artisan cheesemakers, to celebrate good food, delivering quality every time.”
Innovation, quality and attention to detail are the basis of Shepherds Purse’s philosophy and by consistently winning accolades for its products, it is proof that some of the best food is made in God’s own land – Yorkshire.
Wine dinners 2009/2010Wednesday 21st October 2009 -
£100.00 per person
CHATEAU MUSAR, BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON “Serge Hochar’s 50th Anniversary dinner”
Created in 1930 in the cellar of an old 17th century castle, Château Musar is as much the work of a family as the living testimony of all the civilisations that have tread its soil. The family’s love for wine grew and in 1959, after completing his oenology diploma in Bordeaux, the eldest son, Serge, entered the business.
Join us for an evening celebrating some of Serge’s greatest achievements and see how Musar has developed from the “discovery of the fair” in Bristol 1979, being the first ever Decanter Man of the year, through to today and the legendary wine that is Chateau Musar, once tasted never forgotten.
Thursday17th December 2009 -
£100.00 per person
DOMAINE GILLES REMORIQUET ,
NUIT ST GEORGES, BURGUNDY, FRANCE
A treat for Burgundy lovers everywhere.The Domaine has been family run for two generations, founded in the1890’s, and it was a natural progression for Gilles to take over the reigns from his father Henri, it wasn’t long before Gilles was a member of the Young Vinters of Burgundy and a grower of the first quality in his own right.
Domaine Gilles Remoriquet is led by Gilles himself. A forward thinking winemaker who is constantly seeking to represent the true expression of the pinot noir grape and the terrior of his world renowned Nuit St Georges Premier Crus of Les Damodes and of course Les St Georges itself. The evening will culminate with the Vosnee Romanee ler cu les Malconsorts, next door to the legendary La Tache itself, which exhibits all the class and elegance you would expect from such a superbly sited vineyard.
Wednesday 17th February 2010 -
Price to be confirmed
CHATEAU DU BEAUCASTEL
In 1321, under the reign of Pope John XXII, four barrels were brought from the papal cellar in Avignon to be filled with wine in Châteauneuf. Subsequently, the Popes increased their vineyard holdings in the region and the papal wine gained in fame.
The Beaucastel family were living in Courthezon by the middle of the sixteenth century.In 1549 “Noble Pierre de Beaucastel” bought “a barn with its plot of land extending to 52 saumées at Coudoulet”.Today the torch is carried by Jean Pierre and François Perrin, sons of Jacques. But Marc, Pierre, Thomas and Matthieu, who represent the fifth generation, are ready to pursue this fabulous family history.
The result of all the efforts and innovations of three generations of the Perrin family is evident when one has the pleasure of tasting a good vintage of Château de Beaucastel at its peak. If one word could describe the red wines of Beaucastel it would be “pure”: because these wines are the natural expression of the place and the grapes from which they come. Beaucastel is of course famous for being one of only two holdings in Chateauneuf to still cultivate all 13 permitted grape varieties.
Wednesday 24th March 2010 -
£100.00 per person
WEINERT, ARGENTINA
Founded in 1975, Bodega y Cavas de Weinert is located in Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina´s cradle for top quality wines. The original building of 1890 of spanish colonial architecture, reminiscent of an old winery owned by the family Otero until 1920, catches the eye by its beauty, inviting those who pass by to know what it guards in its inside.
Don Bernardo C. Weinert, founder and owner, could be defined as an entrepreneur. Born in a small German colony in Southern Brazil, he built his name around international transport in South America. Fascinated by the world of wine, he decided to found his own winery in Argentina with one unconditional philosophy: producing high quality wines.
Before engaging in such a treat, he made an extensive study about Mendoza: its climate, soil, grapes; and came to the conclusion that Lujan de Cuyo was the perfect place for his project. After a thorough restoration work of the building acquired in 1975, he brought in the latest technology in vinification of that time and was joined by acclaimed oenologists. By then everyone believed him to be insane for facing such a treat. But time proved him to be right. After the first commercial vintage of 1976, by 1977 he produced Weinert Malbec Star 1977, a wine known and acclaimed by the world´s most prestigious tasters.
Wednesday 19th May 2010 -
£130.00 per person
RUINART CHAMPAGNE
Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house, exclusively producing champagne since 1729. Founded by Nicolas Ruinart in the Champagne region in the city of Reims, the house is today owned by the parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA.
The uncle of Nicolas Ruinart, Dom Thierry Ruinart, for whom the house’s flagship wine is named, was a close friend of Dom Pérignon.
The family lineage ownership lasted until financial assistance from Baron Philippe de Rothschild was taken in 1950, and in 1963 the entire business was sold to Moët & Chandon before it became part of the LVMH group.
Wednesday 22nd September 2010 -
£100.00 per person
LIVIO FELLUGA, FRIUILI, ITALY
In Friuli, and far beyond this special land of very special people and wines, the name Livio Felluga is synonymous with all that is best in the oenological heritage.
The long family tradition extends over five generations, back to the days when the Fellugas were making Refosco and Malvasia in their native Isola d’Istria. Seventy years ago, the family’s skills were transferred to Friuli by the eldest son of the fourth generation, Livio, whose great privilege it is to be regarded as the patriarch of viticulture and winemaking in the region.
Today, the Livio Felluga estate extends over more than 160 hectares of hill country in the Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli, with 135 hectares planted to vine.
The vineyards yield exclusively great wines with instantly recognisable fragrances and aromas.
We hope you can join us for one or more of the events.
All events to arrive 7.00pm prompt sitting for dinner at 7.30pm
Deposit required on booking.
Please could you inform us of any dietary or vegetarian requirements.
THE BOX TREE’S 5TH BIRTHDAY Thursday 17th September 2009
Simon and Rena would like to thank everyone who helped celebrate their 5th year in residence at The Box Tree.
We enjoyed an evening of Champagne, Wine, Canapes and Entertainment at the restaurant.
to all our loyal customers over the past five years and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
5th year at The Box Tree
Thank you
Get to know Y....a long weekend in Yorkshire isn’t long enough
Yorkshire is a big, bold, and beautiful part of England. It’s a wonderfully diverse region offering romantic moorland, pretty villages, lively cities, heritage grandeur, delicious dining, indulgent experiences and grand sweeping coastlines.Yes, you’ll find world-class attractions and award winning sights - but you’ll also discover that Yorkshire has retained its own distinctive charm too. In Britain it is often known as “God’s own country”.
The great Yorkshire outdoors can be as adventurous or as relaxing as you like, but leave time for plenty of stops along the way, our countryside is full of memorable views and picturesque picnic spots. And there are sure to be plenty of traditional country pubs and friendly little teashops along your way. They’re Yorkshire specialities.
You won’t find better city breaks either – Yorkshire cities have been recently voted the best in the UK for visitors. Easy-to-reach cultural centres like Leeds and York offer a special mix of wonderful history with exciting shopping, highly acclaimed restaurants, cafés and bars. There’s colourful nightlife too - everything from an evening at the opera to a quiet chat with the locals in a friendly old pub.If you are looking for a relaxing break Yorkshire can offer luxury accommodation, fine dining and real indulgence. Enjoy spa treatments, afternoon tea, or simply relaxing in the gardens of many of our fine hotels and B&B’s.
History and heritage can be found across the whole country, from the ancient ruins of Whitby Abbey to the magnificent Gothic York Minister. From stately homes to beautiful gardens, there really is so much to see and do.
Visit any time of the year and wherever you go you’ll find Yorkshire people are ready to welcome you. In fact, the locals are well known in Britain for being so warm-hearted, honest and down-to-earth. Yorkshire prides itself on its warm welcome, personal service and great value.
Image: Sutton Bank
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Get to know Y....Yorkshire’s great outdoors
A great way to start a day of exploring, spreading your map across the breakfast table. The hotel or B&B won’t mind - they’ll probably have some good suggestions! Yorkshire people have a great pride in their famous countryside.
Soon you’ll be sauntering around a bluebell wood or rambling across a breathtaking seaside clifftop, marching along a mighty moorland trail or pottering round a pretty village.
With three world-famous National Parks - the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales and Peak District - Yorkshire has more than 1,000 square miles of National Park to explore. And there are more than 130 miles of coastline and many of Britain’s most appealing market towns and villages to discover too.
It’s easy to walk, ride or drive around inspiring scenery, or you could just wander down some of the hundreds of quiet country lanes, canal towpaths and long empty beaches. Yorkshire’s great outdoors is one of the wonders of Britain – all year round, there are opportunities to be as wild or as mild as you like.
Wherever you stay, the great Yorkshire outdoors is never far away. Tomorrow you could hunt for fossils or catch a trout for tea, tackle a long-distance walk or cycle one of the dedicated bike routes. Unwind, breathe the clean fresh air and do as little or as much as you like.
And you’ll find memorable experiences over every hill. It may be a view you’ll never forget or simply the fun you had crossing the river on ancient stepping stones at The Bolton Abbey Estate near Harrogate. High in the hills of the Dales you can stroll across unique natural limestone pavements, while on the craggy shore at Bempton Cliffs there are almost a quarter of a million seabirds to spot.
There’s so much to see and do, you’ll need plenty of breaks! Why not stock up with wonderful local produce at the village store or at a farmers’ market? You’ll find all the ingredients for a perfect picnic. Find a hill or clifftop and enjoy… After all, there aren’t many restaurants in the world with views as good as these!
Image: Gunnerside, Yorkshire Dales
Get to know Y....Shopping in Yorkshire
Shopping in Yorkshire really is special. Its funky and functional, trendy and traditional, a unique mix of time-honoured family emporiums and ultra modern designer shopping. And there’s something else that defines Yorkshire’s distinctive shopping. In a word, it’s quality. It’s all part of the Northern character, which demands nothing less than good value and nothing but the best.
Explore The Devonshire Quarter in Sheffield, where you’ll find rows of designer stores and independent boutiques. Alternatively tree-lined Ecclesall Road is packed full of independent designer boutiques and trendy restaurants and wine bars. Sheffield is an exciting city and has everything from malls to markets. Hop on the futuristic supertram to Meadowhall, one of Europe’s largest shopping centres which houses more than 270 shops. York, famous for its distinctive shopping and cobbled streets, has a vast array of antique dealers, speciality craft shops, themed markets and elegant boutiques. With over 2000 shops amongst its narrow cobbled streets within the ancient city walls, there’s more than enough choice to suit all tastes. For unusual chic design, pop into Selkie or if you’re looking for a rare antique piece, try Braithwaites Gallery, or Red House Antiques.
If boutique and designer shopping takes your fancy, then head for Leeds, now dubbed as the Knightsbridge of the north. Offering the unparalleled shopping experience, fashion is at the heart of the city. For a taste of glamour, visit the stylish boutiques in the period arcades of the Victoria Quarter alongside the exclusive lifestyle store Harvey Nichols.
For shopping by the sea, Hull offers the mix of the high street stores in Princes Quay and St Stephens alongside the cobbled streets of the Old town, where the indoor market offers a diverse array of goods with everything from fruit and flowers to handbags and handmade cards.
Moving away from the main cities and towns, there’s plenty of hidden gems tucked away. In Whitby you’ll find unique locally handcrafted jewellery made from jet. One place off the beaten track is Hebden Bridge, quoted as being one of the funkiest towns in Europe and one of the best places in Yorkshire for independent shops! Here you’ll find an array of vintage and antique book shops and handmade quality craft shops all located within St George’s Square and Market Street areas.
For more information visit yorkshire.com
Image above right: Victoria Quarter, LeedsImage above left: Montpellier Street, Harrogate
A recipe for youI
I’ve picked this dish because it is lovely at any time of the year, is very versatile and simple to make. If you serve it cold as it is traditionally served you could simply add some chopped chives. You can also serve it hot and add different accompaniments such as a soft poached egg, smoked haddock or even seared foie gras and sautéed leeks.
Enjoy!
VICHYSSOISE
Serves 6
750g leeks, very finely sliced350g onions, peeled and finely sliced350g potatoes, peeled and very finely sliced
900ml fish stock (boiling)900ml chicken stock (boiling)200ml cream100g butter
1. Sweat the onions & leeks in the butter until they are soft but without colour.
2. Add the sliced potato, the boiling stockand cook over a fast heat for 10 minutes.
3. Add the cream and cook for a further 2 minutes. Liquidise then pass through a fine sieve. Season to taste.
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CROSSFLATS
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SILSDEN
KEIGHLEY
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KST
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ILKLEYBURLEY INWHARFDALE
POOL
OTLEY
The Box Tree35 - 37 Church Street
IlkleyWest Yorkshire
LS29 9DR
Tel: 01943 608484Fax: 01943 607186
Email: [email protected]
Opening Times
DinnerTuesday to Saturday Evening
7.00pm to 9.30pm
LunchesFriday, Saturday & Sunday
12.00pm to 2.00pm
Closed Sunday Evening and all day Monday