TAN HILL INN NEWS BULLETINS AND EVENTS DIARY
TRACY'S 'TAN'-TALISING 'HILL'-ARIOUS NEWSLETTER
.........DESPATCHES FROM THE 'TOP OF THE WORLD'
WHY NOT CLICK THIS LINK AND VISIT OUR TAN HILL WEBCAM?Monday 11th February
OUR NEW WINDOWS GO IN!
We are at the Top of the World.... so who better to fit our new windows than Everest!
Friday 15th February 8.45pm
Quiz Night
£2.50 per person (teams of 4 £10)
8 questions per round and 6 rounds
includes light supper and cash prizes
Mon 3rd - fri 7th March
EVEREST TV ADVERT BEING FILMED!
Why not come along and enjoy the fun? You never know, you might possibly be an unpaid extra, gaining the start to a glittering TV and film career!!!!! Dream on!
Saturday 12th April 8.45pm
Music Nights: Hank Muldoon and The Woodstring Man
Back by DEMAND - Battle of the Buskers
Saturday 26th April 1pm - 5 pm 8.30pm – 11.30pm
Sunday 27th April 12.30pm - 4 pm
Call and book your slot on stage + open mic
Live Music and comedy all weekend
Great company, Great Grub, Accommodation and Camping
Cash Prizes
Octobers winner was 17 year old Catharine £350 for 30 mins...
WINTER WARMERS - ACCOMMODATION and XMAS and NEW YEAR PRICES and PACKAGES
Please ring to confirm current prices and for availability which is limited. Some details can be found on our 'Bed and Breakfast' page.... so please do have a look!!
BREAKING NEWS - PHOTO SCOOP BELOW!!!!
Mike decided to take Tracy on a romantic holiday across the globe in Bali, Borneo and environs as they had not had a real break together since taking over the Tan Hill Inn. What a loving chap Mike is!!!!! Aaaaargh! However, shock, amazement, horror..... he didn't know what was around the corner.... Tracy got fixed up with a long-haired redhead from Borneo!! Maybe its best summed up in verse.......
"If you go down to the woods today,
You're sure of a big surprise,
"If you go down to the woods today,
You'll never believe your eyes,
Cos Tracy did freeze,
Indeed she shook at her knees,
When a bloody great Orangutan jumped out of the trees,
Ripped off her blouse and did his best her to please!!!!!!"
Well I guess it takes all sorts... and most of them go to the Tan Hill Inn!!! But for the landlady who has a touch of Doctor Doolittle in her.... the girl who has hens, cats, ducks, dogs and sheep running around her country inn.... what was to come was even a surprise for her.... and poor romantic Mike felt like a gooseberry!
This wild beast (not Mike) gently took hold of Tracy's hand and took her for a one mile walk through his forest... boy, does he know how to show a girl a good time!
But there is a happy ending - Tracy and Mike have been re-united.... and Mike has a photo of this poor Oran Utan's 'Close Encounter of A Very Strange Kind' (with Tracy). Watch this space for this photo extravaganza. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!
Tracy (right) with Red, the new man in her life
The Real Tracy with her new friend
Mike, Tracy and Family in their holiday accommodation - or the new bar and catering staff at Tan Hill Inn????
BRITISH SEA POWER GIG WAS AN ABSOLUTE SUCCESS
November 9th proved to be an epic day as far as Tan Hill events goes. British Sea Power raised the sky at the Top of the World with a never-to-be-forgotten night of music and entertainment. Their fans who turned out in their hundreds were absolutely fantastic. We have been inundated with countless emails thanking our staff for their hospitality and service. Many thanks for your kind comments on the food, log fires, warm friendly environment and fun atmosphere - we are very touched by your kindness. Luv & XXX Tracy and Mike.
PS Will try to upload some pics as soon as they arrive.... so watch this space!!!!!!!!!
BRITISH SEA POWER LIVE LIVE LIVE at Tan Hill Inn
Nov 9th 7pm
Camping Only available
INTIMATE ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW ON THE MOORS
Much loved local heroes British Sea Power are set to shun the traditional venues on their up and coming tour, and are instead setting their sights on the unusual. The 9th of November ’07 sees the band host one of the most intimate and quirky events of their 7 year career, held at Tan Hill Inn, North Yorkshire, in celebration of the release of their third album.
What better place than Tan Hill Inn for such an occasion? High up on the moors in the Yorkshire Dales, the Inn has long been known as a magnet for the eclectic and the off-the-wall. Recognised as being the highest Inn in Britain. The gig is as intimate as they come, with only 150 tickets on sale for the event.
For those that can brave the weather, camping is available.
Support acts for the show to be announced shortly.
BATTLE OF THE BUSKERS WEEKEND
HELPING FIND THE BEST BUSKERS IN BRITAIN
Many thanks to all who made th Event such a success. There were 17 Buskers competing with an audience of some 200 people... the place was bouncing! The winner was Catherine as featured below;
Saturday 13th October
UP AND UNDER
The Rugby World Cup Semi-Final was an outstanding event.... even though the landlady forgot the projector and had to buy and install a new 50" Plasma Screen with one hour to spare... and avoiding crowd trouble.... but what a great afternoon was had by all!!!
PULL YOUR OWN PINTS BOYS.... I'M ON STRIKE!
STAG DO'S ARE ALL THE RAGE AT TAN HILL - SUCH A GREAT PLACE TO PARTY WITHOUT ALL THE TOWN MOBS SEE WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN UP TO....... WHOOPS! WE ALSO HAD STRIPPERS! (THANK GOD I WASN'T HERE!)
COME ON GIRLS.... WHERE ARE YOU?...... THE BARMAIDS ARE FEELING OUTNUMBERED HERE!
<HAVE YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY IN THE BAR AT TAN HILL INN
CHRISTMAS DAY - EVEN THE CHICKENS CAME AND JOINED IN THE DINNER!
TAN HILL'S FIRST GAY WEDDING WAS A FANTASTIC EVENT.... SO WE WE WISH CATHY AND SAM ALL THE VERY BEST FOR THE FUTURE AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING THEM AGAIN SOON FOR A DRINK
HARLEY DAVISON BIKERS RAID ON TAN HILL INN
THE LANDLORD WAS A RALLY VIRGIN (IF YOU ARE A BIKER YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD IDEA WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM) AHHHHHHHHHH BLESS!!!!
CHRIS MYERS SHOW - WE HAVE OUR GREAT ENTERTAINER CHRIS MYERS SHOW ON FRIDAY 27TH JULY AT 8PM AND AGAIN ON 24TH AUGUST AT 8PM
KFC LAYS A GOLDEN EGG FOR TRACY - Kase Finally Concluded! 11th May 2007
Cinderella can go to the ball.... her Christmas Dinner won't turn into a pumpkin!!!!.... so miracles do happen! Amidst all the media frenzy that has captivated the whole nation and beyond, there has been a happy ending. We are grateful to KFC for an eventual amicable resolution to this matter which has put us under great pressure over the last week - we were beginning to feel like the turkey in our Christmas Dinner! So we would like to say Thank You to KFC for their prompt decision yesterday to withdraw their claims. Furthermore we would like to thank all of you.... the countless thousands who protested to KFC and who sent us emails or telephoned us offering your kind support and even assistance. MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL.... we are feeling on top of the world at 'The Top of the World'. LUV TRACY XXX
NEVER MIND LIONS AND DRAGONS... OFF SHE WENT INTO THE 'CHICKEN'S DEN'....Report 5pm May 10th 2007
Not wishing to be hen-pecked by a giant multi-national, off went little Tracy into battle earlier this afternoon... to ruffle some feathers!!!! Wishing to taste the opposition she arrived at KFC at Middlesbrough with her Tan Hill T-shirt proudly worn!! Some girl our Tracy... but it helps if you are a little mad! Well she has made the 'Egglines' again!
TRACY RECEIVES CELEBRITY STATUS..... 4.30pm May 10th 2007
She may be be one of the great British eccentrics.... but she has a heart of gold which has been put under great stress this week!! In the space of three days, the conflict with KFC has taken over her life on the 'hill' at the top of the world. But she has never been in a 'fowl' mood despite the pressure placed upon her regarding what has been termed a 'storm in a bucket'. Tuesday saw her on the BBC News only hours after the KFC letter had been confirmed... and Wednesday has witnessed hundreds of supportive phonecalls and emails that have taken over her life.... plus numerous newspaper and radio interviews.... being on Radio 4 and Radio Five Live today!!!! Tonight she is reported to be interviewed by Chris Evans on Radio 2, whilst GMTV have apparently booked accommodation late tonight ready for production and broadcast on Friday morning! She even states that she has had two offers of free legal support from solicitors if the matter goes to court! Go Tracy GO!!!!
TRADEMARK CONCERN.....WHAT DO YOU THINK... LET US KNOW May 9th 2007
Whatever the outcome of the 'Tracy and Goliath' conflict, one common thread in the supportive phonecalls is the question of how the Trademark Registry can allow the registration of common words from the English language that prevents their future usage!!! Indeed, an English professor emailed advising that 'family feast' is in the 1959 Oxford dictionary... so how can dictionary words and phrases be excluded from general use in Britain? What do you think .... drop us an email and let us know what you think.....
SHOCK.... HORROR.... May 9th 2007 - Tan Hill versus Kentucky Fried Chicken
We are ‘REQUESTED’ on behalf of KFC by ‘International’ Law Firm “Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer” www.freshfield.com to change the name of our ‘Christmas Day Family Feast’ as apparently K.F.C, that well known American based fast food chain has been able to register the words ‘FAMILY FEAST’. How does an American based company manage to 'Hijack' the English language in this way? It appears preposterous. What do we do? Roll over and change the words, easy to do no problem! Or stand our ground; we can not afford to fight the might of these guys of course. Tan Hill could disappear! (From Mike)
TAN 2 IS DOING WELL
Come and see our cuddly baby lamb, called Tan 2.
A RECORD EASTER
Thank you all for making this our busiest Easter ever and filled with fun and laughter! We know you all enjoyed yourselves with our unique and real 'top of the world experience'!
THE PUBLICAN AWARDS 2007
Tan Hill Inn was Highly Commended for Best Newcomers Award 2007 … Thanks must go to our Team who make Tan Hill Inn the welcoming place that you all love, so cheers to Maria, Neil, Alice, Alan, Gosia, Rachael, Michelle, Rachael, Jackie and Addrina.The Presentation Awards at Grosvenor House in London went very well with 19 first awards for each of the 19 classes...... plus there were only 4 highly commended awards for a few of the 100+ finalists because it was such a close competition....... and we were one of the few receiving a Highly Commended Award. Fantastic!
We had a great time and the staff loved it......... Mike danced the night away (and he never dances!!!!!!!).
…. And many thanks to you our customers for sending in letters and emails supporting us and congratulating us in the last few days. CHEERS FROM THE TAN HILL INN - Mike and Tracy Love you XXXX.... Proud Of Our Pub!!! Enjoy the "Swaledale Times Ewesletter" below.
PAST EVENTS IN 2007
WHATS ON GUIDE - SUMMER INTO AUTUMN 2007
Fri 27th July 8pmCHRIS MYERS SHOW
An eye opening one man cabaret act, playing for all ages.
Come and hear the TAN HILL SONG Written and sung by Chris.
Sat 4th August 11am
BIKERS RIDEOUT All welcome
Starting at Tan Hill Inn trip to the Lakes and lunch, slow tour around and back to Tan Hill Inn for light refreshments and disco in the bar! Weather permitting a evening BBQ accommodation and camping available.
Saturday 4th August 2007
RELIANT ROBIN RALLY
Come along and have a great time with or without your vehicle!
Sun 5th August 11am
MR2 Drivers Treasure Hunt (Border Region)
Look for the parade outside Tan Hill Inn .
Friday 17th August 8pm
Sunday 26th August 8pm
CHRIS MYERS SHOW
An eye opening one man cabaret act, playing for all ages
Come and hear the TAN HILL SONG Written and sung by Chris.
We will have something on over the Bank holiday - so watch this space
WIND POWER COMES TO TAN HILL
We have to go back to the early part of the last century to find a time when Tan Hill was not reliant on a Diesel Generator to provide it's energy needs. Prior to that, coal, gas and candle power were the only means of getting heat and light to the Inn. We are nearly 5 miles from the National Grid and therefore have to generate our own power to give us our heat, light and indeed lift the water from our own bore-hole and, most importantly supply power to the beer pumps! Technology has moved on and the emergence of wind power as a viable eco-friendly alternative power source would appear to be the answer to our power problem. We look forward to a time in the very near future when we shall be able to switch off our diesel thirsty and carbon emitting generator and switch over to wind power. Our planning consent has been passed and our final hurdle is to secure land rights to place the turbine in what would be an ideal location to optimise it's efficiency and generating capability.
The Proven Energy WT1500 Wind Turbine Specifications:
Rated Output: - 15000W (15kW)
Voltages available: - 48V / 300V
Annual Output - 15,000-30,000 kWh*
Rotor Diameter: - 9m
Hub Height: - 15m
The most recent addition to the Proven Energy product range is the WT15000. This serious size turbine is ideal for light industrial, light commercial and agricultural use. With this sort of power you can easily power about 6 or 7 typical 3-bed houses in the UK (depending on your wind resource of course). For more information about our wind turbine e-mail mike@tanhillinn.com.
TAN HILL INN MERCHANDISE
A full range of Tan Hill merchandise is available to buy from the Bar at Tan Hill - Everything from Framed Artwork to T-Shirts, Postcards and Pens. Here is a selection:
Traditional T-Shirt in S / M / L / XL - £9.95 each available in every colour as long as it's black!
'Altitude' t-shirt in S / M / L / XL - £9.95 each available in every colour as long as it's black!
Baseball Cap £7.00
Tea and Coffee Mugs (coming soon).
2006 EVENTS DIARY
JANUARYSun 7th - Raid Tan Hill 2CV Rally - All welcome expecting 200 + people with live music 11am-6pm Sunday
'Jam up the Hill1' - Jam session. Instruments available. All welcome, come and join in or just relax and listen. Good food and accommodation available. This was a really good event with 189 meal ( a record for Tan Hill Inn ) a good time was had by All….
FEBRUARY 2007
Sat 10th - 'Why not treat your loved one to a Valentine Weekend Pure Heaven' - Nope were doing nothing unusual. All welcome, just relax and enjoy the tranquillity . Good food and accommodation available.
Fri 16th Missed out last weekend then join us this weekend for the same relaxation & tranquillity. Good food and accommodation available.
But just different faces ?
MARCH 2007
Sat 3rd Caving Dinner & Dance in the Barn 50 crazy Pot holer’s in fancy dress
Sat 10th - The first Wedding of the year
This will be a Private Function - The Bar will open as always to all or visitors Wedding Ceremony starts at 4pm
Fri 16th - 2nd Wedding of 2007
This will be a Private Function - The Bar will open as always to all or visitors Wedding Ceremony starts at 2pm
Sat 17th - St Patrick’s Day
Irish Music and Food served all day
Sun 18th - MOTHERING SUNDAY
Treat your mother to a “Top Of The World Experience” Mothers get free Starter & Sweet Book you Table early
Sing along in the Barn with Chris Myers 12-4pm
Fri 30th – Sat 31st - Harley Davison Bikers Rally
This is your chance to see 80+ bikes at Tan Hill Inn all weekend, Ride out Games and Bands play in the evening ( Ticketed Event )
APRIL -EASTER TIME- 2007
Fri 6th Good Friday – Will We Have A New Lamb for 2007
“ Yes we still have Tan The Lamb ( he’s on his holiday at the moment ) learning how to be a sheep!!!
Sun 8th - Chris Myers Show
( Dinner and Dance £10 per person with 2 Course meal in the Barn ) Ticketed EventAn eye opening one man keyboard cabaret. Never Failed to pull in the crowds. (accommodation and camping available)
Sat 21st Evening & Sun 22nd Lunch Time. - St Georges Weekend
Come along and join in. LIVE Music TBA ( Watch this space )
Sat 21st 12pm 1st for 2007 - 1732 MCC Bikers Meet and ride-out leave Tan Hill Inn then join in the evening bash (accommodation and camping available)
. Sat 28th April - 3rd Wedding for 2007
This will be a Private Function - The Bar will open as always to all or visitors . Wedding Ceremony starts at 2.30pm
MAY 2007
Thursday 31st SHEEP SHOW A True Country Affair Families Welcome. Trade stalls, Food and drink, Brass Band, Entertainment for the kids and Sheep, lots and Lots of Sheep! Chris Myers Show in the barn £10 dinner and dance from 8pm – late
JULY 2007
Sun 1st - Herriot Mini Run - 30-35 Classic Mini's arrive on the hill at lunchtime.
1732 MCC Bike Tour Begins We’ve done highest Pubs in the Home-Counties ….NOW Southern Europe Here We Come and ask for Tracy For more details if you wish to join the tour ( we're looking for sponsorship)
Sat 7th - 4th Wedding at Tan Hill Inn This will be a Private Function - The Bar will open as always to all our visitors.
Sat14th – 1732 MCC Bike Tour Ends Explosive Night of Entertainment with the TRAVELLING BARRAS ( ROCK BAND)
Sat 28th - Classic Car Rally - from 11.30am up to a dozen 'vintage' cars on display during the morning and afternoon
Sat 28th - The Honda Goldwing Owners Club - Ride Out and Meet in the afternoon.
That’s it I’m off to Bed
Do the restof the website at the end of the Month ( god that’s only Wed 31st Jan)
AUGUST 2006 Watch this space for the rest of 2007 UPDATES
Sat 5th & Sun 6th - LIVE Music Weekend - in the Bar with 'Free Wheelin' (Sat afternoon) & ROCK THERAPY - a 'serious' rock-n-roll band with covers from Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent & more. Sessions in the Bar on Sat night and Sun lunchtime.
Sun 6th - MR2 Drivers Club (Borders Region) Treasure Hunt - Look out for a parade of MR2's outside Tan Hill from 10.00am through lunchtime.
Fri 18th - 'Jam up the Hill8' - Jam session. Instruments available. All welcome, come and join in or just relax and listen. Good food and accommodation available.
Bank Holiday Weekend Sat 26th, Sun 27th & Mon 28th.
Saturday - Live acoustic folk duo - Travels with Boris.
Sunday & Monday - The one-and-only DAVE MYRES SHOW. An eye opening one man keyboard cabaret.
SEPTEMBER Watch this space for the rest of 2007 UPDATES
Sat 16th & Sun 17th - LIVE Music Weekend. Live music in the Bar with Bill Lloyd and the Goats Band. Sessions in the Bar on Saturday night and Sunday lunchtime.
Sat 23rd - Motorbike Meet - Mid-day onwards. BBQ (weather permitting) and live music.
OCTOBER Watch this space for the rest of 2007 UPDATES
Maybe your last chance to book for one of our Christmas Party Nights in December or our Christmas & New Year Accommodation special offers. Talk to Tracy about these and other offers available this winter.
NOVEMBERWithout doubt your last chance to book for one of our Christmas Party Nights in December or our Christmas New Year Accommodation special offers. Talk to Tracy about these and other offers available this winter.
DECEMBER Watch this space for the rest of 2007 UPDATES
Christmas Party Nights:
Sat 16th, & - 4-Course meal and Live Music. CLICK HERE for more information. Ideal for your works night out!
23rd, 24th & 25th - Escape to the Hill - All Inclusive Accommodation Break Special Offer.Excludes Drink
NEWS ARCHIVE
December 2005 - The Tan Hill Panto season is under-way...oh no it isn't (sorry!)Visit Tan Hill in December and you may be one of the lucky people to see one of our impromptu 'one-man pantomimes' featuring Dan, our resident Bar-man and storyteller. Here Dan entertains a party of children and the visitors in the bar to his first performance of 'The Sun and the Moon'......he's behind you! (sorry, again!)
November 2005 - Our Hagglund BV206
The Hagglund BV206 is used by Army. Designed for use in snow, the amphibious BV206 is just as capable over soft ground or even desert sand. The vehicle consists of two powered, tracked cars. The joint between the cars permits steering by articulating the vehicle. BV206 will be arriving at Tan Hill in early 2006 complete with its new eye-catching Tan Hill Inn livery. Not only will we use it for promotional duties at local markets and events, with its ability to 'float' on top of snow it's sure to make Tan Hill more accessible over the winter months . The Hagglund
'Old Peculier' is Tan Hill's TUV.....'Tracked Utility Vehicle'.
Tan Hill Inn's new Hägglund BV206 all-terrain tracked utility vehicles (TUV) makes the inaccessible accessible. We added the amphibious TUV to our fleet to provide a simple solution to all off-road transportation and winter snow and ice 'break through' transportation. The TUV can be driven on the roads too as it has flexible rubber bladed tracks. Although the only requirement is a full UK Driving Licence, advanced driving techniques are required to manoeuvre this articulated vehicle. Able to operate in extreme climate conditions, it offers us year-round access to remote locations, even coping with 100% (45°) inclines. This makes it ideal for use by a wide range of industries such as utilities (gas, water, electricity) provision, land and forestry management, construction, and coastal and mountain rescue and recovery, where the remoteness of a work site could cause delays. For us, it simply ensure that we can get a loaf of bread and get customers to and from Tan Hill in extreme winter conditions.
In addition to their all-terrain capability, our TUV is fully amphibious (without any prior preparation) allowing us to cross water obstacles (such as rivers and streams), marshes and peat bogs. A low ground pressure of only 8 PSI (less than half of a person’s foot) makes them ideal for use in sensitive or fragile lowland or highland habitats. A narrow width, of less than 2m, also minimises disruption to the environment.
The TUV seats up to six crew, including the driver, in the front unit. The rear unit can carry stock, livestock or up to 8-10 people comfortably. The 'Old Peculier' was photographed at the Theakston brewery in Masham and has recently been featured on BBC Look North, BBC National News and News 24 as well as The World Service and both local and national press.
Originally designed for use by the Swedish Army, the BV206 consists of two tracked units linked together with a steering unit, each unit consisting of a chassis with a body mounted on four rubber elements. The front and rear units are connected by a unique hydraulic steering linkage, which gives great flexibility in all axles and extremely good manoeuvrability. Maximum road range is 330 km and load capacity is 2500 kg.
BV206 - Specifications:
Dimensions
Length.................. 6900mm
Width....................1870mm
Height Front car.........2300mm
Height Rear car..........2450mm
Payload
Front car................630Kg
Rear Car.................1610Kg
Towing capacity..........2500Kg
Passenger Capacity
Front Car................Driver plus 5
Rear Car.................11
Clearances
Track width..............620mm
Distance between tracks..610mm
Ground clearance.........350mm
Grade Ability
Hard Surface.............100%(45°)
Deep Snow................30% (17°)
Max side slope...........90% (42°)
Operating Temperature
max......................+46°
min......................-40°
Steering System
Type.....................Hydrostatic articulated
Turning circle curb/curb.16 meters
Engine
Make......................Ford V6
Capacity..................2800cc
Power.....................136HP@5,200rpm
Cooling...................Water
Gearbox
Make......................Mercedes Benz W4A 040
Type......................Automatic
..........................4 speed and reverse
Brakes
Disc type on propshaft with 2 calipers
Transfer Gearbox
Hagglund..................2 Speeds
Fuel
Fuel type.................Petrol
Capacity..................2 x 80 litre tanks
Range
Range on roads............330km
Specific Ground Pressure
11.6kPa (1.6lbsq”)-.13.0 kPa (1.88lbsq”)
Speed
Max speed (road)..........55 km/h/30MPH
Max speed (water).........4 km/h
Body Construction
GRP inner and outer skin
with 20mm PVC foam insulation between
www.haggve.se
October 2005 - Broadband arrives at Tan Hill Inn
October 2005 saw the arrival of our brand new Vsat 360e satellite receiver dish. Due to our remote location we rely on a microwave system for telephone and fax. Technology does not allow the broadband signal to transmit over what is now an ageing analogue system so, our only option was to invest in a satellite based system. The connection is relayed using the Intelsat network of satellites and the BTOpenworld Satellite Service.
We now have a state of the art Netgear Rangemaster MIMO wireless broadband access available and in time aim to provide a full wireless access service to residents and visitors alike. Our plans also include the provision of web-cam to display day-to-day life up the hill and provide streaming on-line pictures of future wedding services to guests unable to attend the special day in person. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the people at Vsat for their professional installation. The service is now fully operational and we hope to roll out our programme of broadband access services over the next few months.
September 2005 - Brothers Pear Cider - Another first for Tan Hill
That's right, we are proud to announce that Tan Hill is the first pub in Gt.Britain to serve Brothers Pear Cider. We have secured an exclusive distribution deal with the Cider makers from Somerset. Come and join us in the unique taste experience that is 7% Pear Cider!
August 2005 - Naked Walkers seek refuge 'up the hill'
"It would have been rude to just walk past!" So in they came for a drink and to warm the parts that beer cannot reach in front of the fire! We took pity on their plight and offered them a room for the night. They were very glad to accept our hospitality and hung up their boots for the night (that's the unpacking sorted) NO....You don't get a free room every night by walking into the bar naked. Good looking women could give it a try though!
INN THE PRESS
Tan Hill Inn itself and the surrounding National Park area are World famous for many reasons. Without knowing it, you will probably have seen us in a recent blockbuster film like 'Robin Hood Prince of Thieves' and 'Harry Potter', 'It Shouldn't Happen To A Vet' and 'Pit Ponies'.Many television programmes have been shot in the Tan Hill area including The Inspector Lindley Mysteries, Murder in Mind, Top Gear, The Fast Show, Wish you were here, All Creatures Great and Small, Jude the Obscure and numerous foreign news and travel shows.
Television adverts have made the most of Tan Hill's unique position and atmosphere to sell products. Most of you old enough may remember the now famous Ted Moult 'Everest' Double Glazing advert (the one with the feather) and more recently the Vodafone ads featuring the 'Wolf & Whistle' Pub. Both these were filmed at Tan Hill. But perhaps the best known television adverts from the early 1980's were those for Everest Double Glazing. Who can't remember the 'feather dropping' scene with Ted Moult. Visit Tan Hill and you can see the actual window and a feather above the bar! All the windows are still in place nearly 20 years on although they do let in a little of the very harsh winds now and then these days. Kyle McClachlan (Twin Peaks and Sex in the City) starred in the Vodafone 'Wolf and Whistle' adverts shot at Tan Hill in the late 1990's. (It is possible to get a mobile phone signal on most networks but be warned....we have a strict mobile phone policy - read on below).
Too many newspaper, magazine articles and books have been written about Tan Hill to list. Needless to say Tan Hill will continue to be a popular attraction for people wishing to make history and those who wish to follow in their footsteps. Here are a few Tan Hill Inn features:
Following the success of the Vodafone adverts it appeared we had created a bit of a monster! The only solution was to crack down on mobile phone use in the bar. Ailsa displays the pickled phones in a jar! This advert featured in many local and national newspapers and on BBC News. Pay a 50p fine or in they go!
Tan Hill hit the news again when it became the first Pub in the Country to hold a licence for Marriage ceremonies to take place on the premises. Many couples tied the knot in the Dining room then moved swiftly into the Bar to celebrate the event with a drink or two! Articles were featured in many local and national papers at the time.
Many famous people have graced the bar at Tan Hill; Mark Little aka Joe Mangel from Neighbours popped in for a visit and fell in love with the area so much he moved here!..... and Jeremy Clarkson (BBC Top Gear) spent National No Smoking Day at Tan Hill....we wonder why?
Numerous magazine and newspaper articles have been written over the years describing the lifestyle and living conditions endured during the winter months at Tan Hill. It sometimes gets a little tough even for the sheep sometimes seen in the Bar getting a good feed and warmed up by the fire.
Telephone (01833) 628 246 Fax (01833) 628 002
Tan Hill Inn, Tan Hill, Richmond, Swaledale, the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, DL11 6ED
Email info@tanhillinn.com
© 2007 Tan Hill Inn. All rights reserved.
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