TELEPHONING FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED KINGDOM

The international dialing code for the United Kingdom is 0044. This is often written as +44. When dialing add
the 0044 code but omit the first zero of the area code. Thus 01234 567890 becomes 0044 1234 567890.
The number with the international code is usually written: +44 (0) 1234 567890

VISITING A PUB

GENERAL

An important and defining part of the English way of life is the pub. Short for public house, the pub is an essential
part of our culture and our social lives. Other names for pub are 'Inn' and 'Tavern', and 'Hotel' is often used.
Many of the larger hotels have a bar open to non-residents.

While some of the pubs in our larger cities may have a bit of a reputation you will always find a warm welcome
in Yorkshire Dales pubs where the clientele are less reserved.

Nearly all the pubs here do meals at lunchtimes and in the evenings and some serve food all day. Meals are
often served in the bar 'Bar Meals' and sometimes the pub will have a separate restaurant (a la carte).

Pub opening times are usually 11:00 in the morning to 23:00 in the evening. Many still close in the afternoon,
often between 15:00 and 19:00 - a hangover from when pubs were on restricted hours before 1988. Some pubs
have a late licence thanks to more recent legislation, often when entertainment is provided, usually a band.
Between 11:00 New Year's Eve until 23:00 New Year's Day pubs are able to open 36 hours. Residents staying
in a pub are able to purchase and drink alcohol outside licencing hours.

The legal drinking age is 18. People over 16 may have an alcoholic drink with a meal while accompanied with
an adult. People over the age of 14 may enter the bar of any public house although some pubs may set a higher
age limit such as 16 or 18 but that is uncommon in the Yorkshire Dales where families are welcome. Some pubs
restrict children to certain rooms.

The legal blood-alcohol limit is 80 milligrams/100ml of blood as in the Irish Republic and many U.S. States.
The equivalent for a breath-test is 35 micrograms/100ml of breath on an evidential breath tester at a police
station. The best advice is do not drink and drive.

Some pubs will have entertainment, often in the form of a band. Expect usually a small local outfit playing cover
versions of popular or current hits. Pubs like the Green Dragon at Hardraw and Tan Hill Inn often host superior
bands sometime playing original music.

STAYING IN A PUB - ROOM TARIFFS IN PUBLIC HOUSES

It is strongly advisable to book in advance if you wish to stay in a pub. While it is possible to turn up on spec
at many pubs during the week, some of the more popular pubs ar e busy at weekends.

Due to prices changing due to inflation, it would be impractical to quote prices for accommodation in individual
pubs listed in this website. Therefore I use the following terms:

BUDGET - Up to £50 per night, expect shared facilities.
MID RANGE - £50 - £80 per night, many of the pubs are in this range.
PREMIUM - £80 - £150 per night, the price you expect in larger popular pubs and hotels.
HIGH PREMIUM - Over £150 per night such as country club type hotels.

The prices are for 2011.

Alternatively you can camp outside or near a pub. Many of the pubs here are within one mile (1600 metres) of a
campsite while some pubs offer camping with limited facilities. While April to October is the normal camping
season for most people, winter camping is commonplace amongst the stalwarts of the Yorskhire Dales such as
band-followers and patrons of the Dales' more interesting pubs. Camping over the New Year is a popular
activity when pubs are fully booked.

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