Spa life North Yorkshire’s privately owned country house hotel, Gisborough Hall, has announced the appointment of Vicki Jackson as Spa Director. With extensive hospitality industry expertise and a strong passion for wellbeing, Vicki is now preparing for the highly anticipated launch of the new spa this summer. “Sakura Spa is such an exciting vision to bring to life. From the treatments to the themed journey and dining, every detail has been so thoughtfully designed, and I can’t wait to welcome guests through the doors this summer,” Vicki shares. The new spa garden will feature a range of impressive facilities, including a vitality pool, herbal sauna, salt steam room, Finnish sauna and cold plunge, all set against scenic woodland and countryside views. Meanwhile, the treatment offerings include a specialised Japanese head spa. Find out more at gisborough-hall.com HULL hen dos Online interest in hen dos reached its highest point in the UK between April and June, with many brides-to-be looking for locations that don’t break the bank. With this in mind, a new study has named the cheapest UK cities to host a hen do. Conducted by Smiffys (smiffys.com), the study scored the 50 largest UK cities out of 100 based on six affordability factors. Yorkshire’s very own Kingston upon Hull emerged as the cheapest city for a hen do, scoring 92.06 out of 100. The city has some of the UK’s most affordable nightlife, offering the lowest price for a shot of vodka, 33 per cent cheaper than in nearby Leeds. In total, three Yorkshire hotspots made it into the top 10 with Wakefield and Sheffield following behind in 9th and 10th positions respectively. MAKING HISTORY Couples marrying at Leeds Bradford Airport Hotel can incorporate a touch of history into their day thanks to the 17th-century Puritan chapel just across the road. Built in 1649 by local landowner Robert Dyneley, Bramhope Puritan Chapel is a rare Grade I listed survivor of the Commonwealth period. It is one of the few churches in England designed for Puritan worship. Visitors can still see original box pews and a stone altar. In conjunction with the Parish Council, couples can use the chapel for blessings following a civil marriage at the Leeds Bradford Airport Hotel. The Hotel features two licensed suites suited to a variety of wedding styles. Both the Bramhope and Yoredale Suites boast modern facilities for a seamless ceremony. Surrounded by manicured grounds, the venue offers a picturesque backdrop for photographs and drinks receptions. Find out more at britanniahotels.com NEWS Nearlywed unsplash.com@43clicksnorth Catch up on the latest from around the county LATEST NEWS 7
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