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Yorkshire Lavender, based at Terrington remained closed last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. It was the first time in 27 years the popular local attraction has ever had to close in season. Founded in 1994 by Nigel Goodwill after the death of his wife Lynne and now run by his daughter Emma, while his son, Sam runs the online side of the business ‘LavenderWorld’; Yorkshire Lavender has become a must-visit for tourists and locals alike. The Goodwills have ensured customers can enjoy their day out whatever the weather, with the help of two enormous Tipis set in the 60-acre farm, overlooking the famous view over the Vale of York. The tipis offer customers outdoor covered seating in amongst the rows and rows of lavender.
St Michaelâs Mount, Cornwall (Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy) Photograph: Diane Randell/Alamy
A spiritual twin to Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, the Cornish version shares its conical shape. Where Mont Saint-Michel has a Benedictine abbey, St Michaelâs Mount has a castle that has been a family home since the 1600s. Both have fine coastal walks and a rich medieval history. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, St Michaelâs Mount also has the added draw of its famous sub-tropical garden. About 30 people still live on the island thatâs linked to the mainland by a causeway, with amphibious vehicles taking tourists and islanders to and from the mainland when the tide is high.