Count Dracula rises again after laying dormant under Whitby for centuries

Count Dracula is possibly the most famous of the un-dead creatures of the night. The very name instills fear  and dread at the heart of many an English mans soul. Bram Stokers Vampire creation came to England from the deepest darkest depths of eastern Europe on the search for fresh blood in 1847-1912.

Apple day at Beningbrough Hall & Gardens

© NTPL / Derry Moore

The national trust are celebrating the Apple all over the Britain. One such event is at Beningbrough Hall and Gardens North Yorkshire Apple Celebrations, 16 - 30 October 11am - 5pm.

If you like apples, cake and cider then there is something for you. Displays of apples, apple information on our many varieties, see our new orchard labyrinth, enjoy apple lunches, apple pressing and art workshops. Normal admission charges apply but there are no additional event charges.

Great Northern Cheese festival, The Lake District

A very cheesy event in the north west of england, The Rheged Centre will be talking place on Saturday and Sunday 16th & 17th October. So if you stuck for something to do get and smell the cheese.

This two-day event on Saturday and Sunday 16th & 17th October will offer visitors the chance to meet with, and sample cheese from small and large producers not just locally but from all over the UK, as well as have the opportunity to learn more about cheese through cookery demonstrations and cheese lectures from local and celebrity chefs including Michelin and 5AA Rosette award winning Jean-Christophe Novelli and Annette Gibbons OBE in our theatres.

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