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Visit Towns & Villages
Harrogate
Absorb the beauty and elegance of this historic spa town. More information on Harrogate.
Knaresborough
Walk in the footsteps of Kings. Enjoy the beauty and fun found by the riverside. More information on Knaresborough.
Ripon
One of Britain's oldest cities dating back to 866AD. Stay awhile
amid its ancient charms. More information on
Ripon.
Car parking waived in Ripon over two special weekends this summer. Read more.
Yorkshire Dales
A breath of fresh air. Be captivated by the
fabulous scenery in the Yorkshire Dales. More information on the Yorkshire
Dales.
Aldborough
Beneath
this pretty Georgian village, with its green, maypole and stocks,
lie extensive Roman remains. The walled city of Isurium
Brigantum was built on this site in AD71 and pieces of metalwork,
coins, pottery, glassware and tessellated pavements can be seen in
the museum.Boroughbridge
In coaching times Boroughbridge was an important
posting point on the Great North Road halfway between London and
Edinburgh. An intriguing mixture of Regency, Georgian and
Victorian architecture with an elaborate fountain dominating St.
James Square. Nearby are the legendary Devil's Arrows, 3 massive
stone monoliths dating from 2000-1500BC. The largest is 30ft high.
More
information on Boroughbridge.Masham
Masham, a country market town in the north of the District, is home
to two of the finest traditional breweries in Yorkshire - Theakston
and Black Sheep. On the edge of the large market place is the
beautiful 11th-century Church of St. Mary. There is a large recreation area alongside the picturesque
River Ure, and the town holds a Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally
each July and the Sheep Fair is held in September. An ideal base
from which to explore nearby Wensleydale. More information on
Masham.
Pateley Bridge
Thriving Dales town at the heart of Nidderdale with a steep
high street with tea rooms, craft centres and shops. The Nidderdale
Museum, in an original Victorian workhouse, portrays the life of
early Dalesfolk. Children's playground and riverside walks.
The Nidderdale Festival is held in late June / early July and
the Nidderdale Show is in September. More
information on Pateley Bridge.Ripley
Ripley
Castle, home to the Ingilby family for over 600 years, stands in
the heart of this pretty little estate village, one of the last
surviving ones in England. Visit the Castle and its gardens, then
the stocks and weeping cross in the churchyard of All Saints (1400)
and the speciality shops, and stop in at the Boars Head for a
bite to eat. More information on Ripley Castle.Book accommodation online
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