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You can stay overnight in a replica of Hagrid’s Hut from Harry Potter

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 17th June 2022

We all know that there’s nothing quite as magic as a little break from your everyday – but one UK holiday spot is giving things a little extra dose of magic.

The North Shire farm is home to charming accommodation options, including a replica hut that will look pretty familiar to Harry Potter fans.

The Saltburn-by-the-Sea destination has created its very own version of Hagrid’s Groundskeeper Cottage from the hit film and book franchise, The Hoot reports.

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Inside Hagrid’s Hut. Image: North Shire

The cottage comprises of three interlocking circular rooms with medieval-style turrets, mismatching stained-glass windows and lanterns galore as every painstaking detail has been added to make you feel as if you’re part of the Harry Potter movie set.

Best of all, this two bedroom replica of Hagrid’s Hut has space for all the family, sleeping six, ideally up to four adults and two children.

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Inside, wizarding wannabes and muggles will find an overwhelming gothic demeanor that nods to favorite wizarding tales, not just through the furnishings but the fields that lead to views of the Yorkshire coast too.

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Image: North Shire

All the modern comforts are available to make your staycation a true experience. Inside the kitchen, a combi oven, kettle, toaster, fridge and all the utensils needed are provided for guests to use at their leisure, whilst the bathroom compromises of a truly authentic Diagon Alley experience.

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Floor-to-ceiling emerald green tiles lead to an incredible copper standalone bathtub, that looks like it has been transported straight from a wizard’s home.

Complete with sink, toilet and shower, the circular turret style of the rooms create a movie-like atmosphere and allow you to truly immerse yourself in the wizarding world of Harry Potter.

Image: North Shire

The bedroom contrast harsh tones of wooden with soft pillows and bed throws, keeping the authenticity of an old turret alive.

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For extra guests or children, bunk beds are built into one side of the wall with the same wooden details.

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As a popular destination for any Potter fan, this Hagrid’s Hut staycation is booking up for the 2022 season quickly.

In order to ensure that you can live out the rest of your muggle days in peace before you take a trip to Platform 9 3/4, book your staycation on the North Shire website.

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The UK’s biggest fashion thrift market returns to Manchester this weekend

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

A huge pop-up fashion fair full of vintage, pre-loved, and small business clothing is back in Manchester this weekend.

Clothes Cycle is the UK’s biggest curated second-hand clothing market.

With a focus on championing sustainable clothing and helping fashion fans find a gem they’ll treasure forever, each pop-up market organised by the student-led initiative sees dozens of carefully-curated sellers offering a wide range of styles and items – including plus-sized, gender-neutral, male and female – come together all under one roof.

Taking over the unique space inside the historic Victoria Baths this Sunday (12 May), Clothes Cycle will welcome more than 100 different sellers showcasing everything from bargain vintage finds and designer pieces, to pre-loved wardrobes and picks from local small businesses.

Organisers say the Manchester event will be a combination of in-person thrift shopping, a filtered car boot sale, and the best of sustainable high street stores.

Sellers on the day will be offering up something for everyone on every budget.

With plenty of bargains under £5 up for grabs, you can expect to find vintage clothing of all kinds, alongside the best of streetwear, y2k, retro, archive pieces, luxury brands, current trends, and handmade clothing if you head down on the day, as well as bags, shoes, jewellery, and lots of other accessories.

The UK’s biggest fashion thrift market returns to Manchester this weekend / Credit: Clothes Cycle Markets

If that wasn’t enough, there’ll also be vendors selling home decor, art and prints, greeting cards, plants, ceramics, and so much more, as well as tooth gem and nail art stalls to get involved with.

There’ll even be three DJs blasting out tunes in various rooms throughout the day.

And if all that shopping gets you a bit peckish, there’ll even be some of the city’s best-loved independent street food vendors pitching up to serve a wide range of mouthwatering grub – including pizza, burgers, dumplings, gyros, streak sandwiches, and ice cream, alongside freshly-brewed coffee, and other alcoholic drinks and cocktails.

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Clothes Cycle is coming to Victoria Baths in Manchester on Sunday 12 May from 11am-5pm, and tickets are now on sale from £5 online or on the door – with several concessions and VIP ticket options also available.

Find out more and book your tickets here.

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Dozens of life-sized animatronic dinosaurs are descending on Heaton Park again this summer

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Dozens of life-sized animatronic dinosaurs are set to take over the grounds of Heaton Park once again this summer.

Manchester will become the closest thing to Jurassic Park in real life in a couple of months time.

Back by popular demand after proving to be a smash-hit success when it was here last year, our region will transform into “a palaeontologist’s playground” once again, as around 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs are descending on the popular park to give dino fans of all ages the chance to get up close and personal with the big beasts.

Dinosaurs in the Park will arrive in Greater Manchester from mid-July and stay until early August, with dinosaurs expected around every corner.

Just as they did last year, visitors can expect an “an educational and enjoyable day out for the whole family” this summer.

Among the dozens of dinos which have all been designed with “meticulous attention to detail” are well-known favourites such as the Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Velociraptor, as well as the lesser-known Dilophosaurus, Kentrosaurus, and Hypacrosaurus.

Explorers will be able to make their way through Heaton Park‘s interactive trail made up of dozens of moving dinosaurs, all while solving puzzles and making the most of a range of hands-on activities along the way.

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Dozens of life-sized animatronic dinosaurs to descend on Heaton Park this summer / Credit: Dinosaurs in the Park

There’ll be a palaeontologist tent so you can learn all about dinosaur behaviour, habitats, and the fascinating process of fossilisation, and a ‘Dinosaur Dentist’ section where kids can have a go at brushing the teeth of a T-Rex, while the ‘Dino Dig Pit’ will give young explorers a chance to unearth ancient fossils at an interactive dig site.

Not only that, but there’ll also be a ‘Fun Zone’ with lots of other free attractions and thrilling fairground rides, and a ‘Food Zone’ where explorers can either grab a well-earned bite to eat from the food court or use the space for a picnic after a day of hard work.

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Dinosaurs in the Park is “an educational and enjoyable day out for the whole family” / Credit: Dinosaurs in the Park

Dinosaurs in the Park will be taking over Heaton Park from Friday 19 July – Sunday 4 August 2024.

Tickets are now on sale and cost adults and children over three £12 each, while a family ticket costs £46 for a group of four, and children under three go free – and, if you book any time slot after 3pm, you’ll get 20% off your ticket price too.

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Find out more and grab your tickets here.

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