Sophie Beau

03/06/2026

Rewind a few months back I attended a Toddler Party in the Yorkshire Dales. Yes, these do exist! For those of you still living in my hometown of Ilkley, West Yorkshire; Did you know there is Thornton Hall Farm Country Park on your doorstep? Makes for a great family day out!

📍 Thornton Hall, Skipton, North Yorkshire

Visiting Thornton Hall Park for the Toddler Party at Easter

22/05/2026

So glad to have this on our doorstep!

Easily my favourite watering hole in Pudsey for many reasons.

Read all about this little gem in my latest blog post. Don't just take my word for it > Get yourself down there!

📍 Ruby's Cafe Bar Pudsey , West Yorkshire

Come with me to Ruby’s Cafe Bar in Pudsey for delicious cocktails, signature drinks and plenty of treats!

21/05/2026

My Instagram page is turning 10 this year! () My blog is even older..

If you have ever followed me on Instagram you'll have been subject to outbursts of photos followed by radio silence. I am terrible at keeping things up to date! But truth be told, I just don't travel as much anymore. I don't have those 'instagram-worthy' shots anymore!

But this isn't strictly true. I might not travel in a jump-on-a-plane type of way but boy do I get out and about. In fact i'm probably trying new things now more than I ever have.

From backpacker to dog-friendly glamper to child-friendly day tripper to Disney-fanatic to foodie. It's safe to say, I've been around the world and back again. I've no idea where life is going to take me but what I do know is I love looking back on my adventures (and forward!). I still write for me and Sophiebeau.com has become my biggest hobby. I love to share my favourites and my latest finds. If you've followed me throughout the years, thank you truly.

I'm not 100% sure which direction my blog is going anymore but I enjoy writing and I especially love to shout about places I visit and enjoy. Local businesses and food places are a few of my favourites. Besides, what's travel without local food?

I suppose my question to you, reader, is what do you enjoy seeing on my blog?

Is it local places to go so you can try them for yourself? Is it snaps abroad so you can grab some holiday recommendations OR do you just simply like to snoop at some of the places you wish you could visit but know you won't because life always gets in the way? I don't mind why you're here, I just enjoy the company. Drop me a comment and tell me what you'd like to see more of!

I will always write for me and only what makes me happy. But the hits on my blog tell me walks and food abroad is more popular than anything and this really surprises me! So, what do you like to read about?

📍 London, United Kingdom
📍 Kusudasi, Turkiye
📍 Funchal, Madeira
📍 Houston, Texas
📍 Chicago, Illinois
📍 Vilnius, Lithuania
📍 Girona, Spain

21/05/2026

Finally got the chance to try out Grumpy's last night and what a treat it was! Delicious pizza's and completely customisable. I ordered the Greta and had choice over what veg went on top without having to awkwardly add and remove things. Best part? Completely affordable. Great value prices and totally worth every penny!

I highly recommend a trip to Grumpy's even if it is just to admire the beautiful location within Farsley Mill 😍 Not been yet? Get yourself down!

📍 Grumpy's - Farsley Mill, West Yorkshire
💸 ££

05/05/2026

Did you have a good bank holiday weekend?

We grabbed a teddy and headed to Shipley Glen Tramway for a unique experience we won't forget anytime soon!

A beary bank holiday weekend at the historical tramway in West Yorkshire.

02/05/2026

🎶 If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise!
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic!

Don't miss the teddy bears this bank holiday weekend at Shipley Glen Tramway! We had a lovely time today in the sunshine 🌞

20/04/2026

Missing our holiday already! Ever go somewhere really nice and wish you could stay a bit longer? Most of the time i'm sure! :') Well it's safe to say we will definitely return to Parkdean Resorts Kessingland Beach in the future..

A 7 night caravan stay at Parkdean’s Kessingland Beach resort. Enjoying all the local sights and nearby towns.

16/04/2026

A quick stop at Oulton Broad led us to a surprising find..

Discovering a hidden gem near Lowestoft of all places!

14/04/2026

This week I returned to Halesworth and enjoyed some delicious meals at some of the local pubs. I think this is one of my favourite little towns in England! Have you ever been?

Revisiting Halesworth and enjoying delicious food at The Fox Inn and The Huntsman and Hounds.

12/04/2026

This Easter I returned to Suffolk and visited the pretty coastal town of Southwold. It's the third time i've blogged about this gem. I think it might be one of my favourite seaside resorts and I always find plenty to admire every visit! Have you ever visited Southwold?

Another trip to the beautiful coastal town of Southwold over sunny Easter bank holiday weekend.