Pretty English town away from the tourists that is known for its pub music festival and huge lagoon
Plus, a new map reveals every UK pub that's basking in sunshine right now
BEER HAVEN Pretty English town away from the tourists that is known for its pub music festival and huge lagoon
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A PRETTY English town that only a handful of Brits know, is home to amazing pubs and a huge lagoon.
According to research conducted by Airbnb, only 15 per cent of Brits recognised the name Horbury - a small picturesque town located in West Yorkshire.
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Horbury is a great pick for gastro-tourists or those who love a 'pubcation'
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For pubs, there is a variety to choose from including The Cherry Tree which even has an outdoor Beavertown Bar
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Horbury is a great pick for gastro-tourists or those who love a 'pubcation' - but away from more well-known locations.
The town is quickly becoming a hotspot for its vibrant pub scene and small-scale breweries, including the Luddite Brewing Co. at the Calder Vale Hotel, Boons, and The Bingley – a collaboration between two local breweries, Ossett Brewery & SALT.
Boons even has its own festival from July 4-6, with live music, real ales, cider and hot food.
Entry is free on the Friday, and over the weekend it costs £3 per wristband.
Alternatively, The Bingley is the perfect spot for some wildlife watching as it sits between two waterways - the Calder river and the Horbury and Hebble Navigation.
One visitors said: "We called in after a long canal towpath walk with our dog (yes the Bingley is very dog friendly).
"The Bingley has great outdoor seating overlooking the canal but as the day was drizzly and cold we went inside.
"The drinks selection is excellent with a wide choice of draught and real ales.
"Being a Ossett Brewery pub the real ales are all from this brewery and SALT brewery."
For pubs, there is a variety to choose from including The Cherry Tree which even has an outdoor Beavertown Bar, with exclusive drafts and special edition beers.
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After visiting The Cherry Tree, one visitor said: "Went for a few drinks in the cherry tree a couple of weeks ago."
"They had live music and the atmosphere had a good vibe, the singer was excellent.
"The staff are always very pleasant, it's definitely a happy pub."
The town of Horbury itself boasts a wealth of history, blending both tradition and modern elements.
One of the most charming things about the town is it's well-preserved architecture, which includes stone buildings, churches and quaint cottages.
The community in Horbury is also amazing, with many local events and markets often taking place.
Whilst there, you can explore the local shops, boutiques and businesses before heading off on a country walk around Horbury Lagoon.
Top 10 Northern towns to ditch the tourist trap, according to Airbnb Saltaire (Bradford) Haworth (Bradford) Halifax (West Yorkshire) Horbury (West Yorkshire) Clitheroe (Lancashire) Penistone (South Yorkshire) Ramsbottom (Greater Manchester) Saltburn-by-the-sea (North Yorkshire) Whitley Bay (Tyne & Wear) Whitehaven (Cumbria)
The lagoon stretches across five acres and can be fished in.
Developed from an old gravel pit, the lagoon boasts carp that weigh up to 20lbs, pike, tench and bream.
There are paths around the water, alongside the river Calder and dogs are allowed to enjoy a splash and run around.
One person has visited hundreds of pubs in the UK and claims if you visit only one boozer in the whole of the capital, there is one you should not miss.
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