Helen Pickles

England

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Contributor at The Hotel Guru

Writer, traveller, Yorkshire-lover - occasional half-marathon runner

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Articles

Who needs the south of France when you've got Tynemouth?

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Helen Pickles

Proud locals and serious investment have helped this Geordie resort escape the fate of so many other British seaside towns Who would have thought a modest north-eastern seaside town could outshine the monarch of British resorts, Scarborough, when it comes to beaches? Between them, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay boast a splendid four ( Scarborough has just two), stretching north from the mouth of the Tyne.
The best hotels on the Northumberland coast

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Helen Pickles

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. Coastlines always attract attention: the cliffs, the beaches, the mysteries of the horizon. And Northumberland’s coastline is no exception.
What holidays in the Lakes looked like 70 years ago

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Helen Pickles

Alfred Wainwright's Lake District guides celebrate their 70th anniversary this year. So what would the author have made of the fells today? William Wordsworth is often considered the man who spilt the beans on the Lake District by drawing the world's attention to its natural beauty. But there's a pretty good case for suggesting a genial-looking, pipe-smoking Borough Treasurer did his bit, too.
Best hotels in the Lake District 2025, reviewed

2 months ago | the-independent.com | Helen Pickles

Being blown away doesn't stop at the Lake District’s astonishing vistas as the region has some incredible hotels, from boutique bedrooms to indulgent spas featuresHelen PicklesFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
The 19 best things to do in the Lake District

2 months ago | msn.com | Helen Pickles

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The 15 best pubs in the Lake District

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Helen Pickles

The Lake District is rich with atmospheric pubs and coaching inns, many seemingly unchanged for centuries – and that's their charm. Don't expect sleek looks and fancy sound systems; do expect toasty fires, well-worn chairs, beamed ceilings and a cheery scruffiness. In the remoter villages and dales many have beer gardens with cracking views. Most stock a good range of locally brewed beers, and several hold regular beer festivals.
The 15 best pubs in the Lake District

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Helen Pickles

Expect toasty fires, well-worn chairs, beamed ceilings and a cheery scruffiness in these cosy inns The Lake District is rich with atmospheric pubs and coaching inns, many seemingly unchanged for centuries - and that's their charm. Don't expect sleek looks and fancy sound systems; do expect toasty fires, well-worn chairs, beamed ceilings and a cheery scruffiness. In the remoter villages and dales many have beer gardens with cracking views.
The 19 best restaurants in the Lake District

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Helen Pickles

Discover where to eat in the Lake District - Cumbria offers everything from Michelin stars to down-to-earth pubs Eating out in the Lake District has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. The choice is no longer between twee tea rooms or food for hungry hikers - though both of these exist - instead it now rivals that of many a metropolitan area. An astonishing 13 restaurants boast Michelin stars (L'Enclume has three) and pubs range from the gastro to the down-to-earth and filling.
The most amazing walks in the Lake District

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Helen Pickles

Follow in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright and discover the iconic Scafell Pike or Helvellyn, or a gentler fell like Cat Bells For many people, the Lake District is - and only is - about walking. Well, it is almost impossible to step outside without your eyes being drawn to a mountain top. Indeed, the great fell-walker, Alfred Wainwright, identified 214 fells over 1,000 feet (around 300 metres) in the area, which should keep any list-ticker busy for several years.
A day out in Yorkshire’s forgotten city

Mar 13, 2025 | ca.style.yahoo.com | Helen Pickles

Home to a medieval cathedral, large market place, wonky narrow streets and more, Ripon is Yorkshire’s smallest city - Alamy Stock PhotoYorkshire’s smallest city is nigh-on perfect: medieval cathedral, large market place, wonky narrow streets, independent shops, a fascinating mix of architecture, courteous traffic, and three rivers looping around its edges.