Serenity Spa, Seaham Hall

My mums quite tricky to buy for. It was her birthday recently and I didn't want to buy her any old tat just to say happy birthday. So I thought I'd buy her an experience and treat her (and myself) to a twilight evening at Seaham Hall Serenity Spa. 

Silvas Capitalis, Kielder Forest

Myself and my friends have had a few stressful weeks at work with progress reports, observations and the Christmas nativity! So we thought we'd de-stress with a scenic winter walk. About an hour and a half from Sunderland is Keilder Reservoir.

Riley's Fish Shack

A stone throw away from Sunderland is a little town called Tynemouth. Hidden away in King Edwards bay, is a fish bar called Riley's Fish Shack. Converted from two shipping containers Riley's Fish Shack serves amazing locally sourced food.

Lifestyle | Wartime Tea at Katies Garden

I feel like a giant muffin the amount of cake and scones I've eaten lately. But this place trumps them all. I've been wanting to try Katies Garden for a while now and what better excuse than to celebrate, one of my good uni friends getting their first teaching post! Congratulations Natalie!