News · 21 January 2026
Woman Snowed In at UK's Highest Pub for Four Days
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Robyn Vinter, a reporter, experienced being snowed in at the Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest pub, for four days in early January 2025. Severe weather warnings were issued by the Met Office. During her stay, she participated in a mass snowball fight and a disco. Road closures trapped patrons, creating a unique experience for people from around the world. Alex Needham recalls formative pub experiences in Leeds, marking life stages by pubs visited.
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