Guidebook for Knaresborough
Sightseeing
Abbey Road walk - details given on walkingenglishman.com. Look out for wooden sculptures by Tommy Craggs of the Kingfisher, Treeman, Dragon.
Waterside walk with some great little cafes. Boating on the river. On the otherside of the river is the famous Mother Shipton's Cave.
River Nidd
Waterside walk with some great little cafes. Boating on the river. On the otherside of the river is the famous Mother Shipton's Cave.
Lovely grounds in summer, steps at the left hand side lead down to Bebra Gardens with paddling pond for small children. To the right hand side just after the castle lots of steps down to the waterside. Great view of the viaduct and river Nidd from the castle grounds.
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Castillo de Knaresborough
Castle YardLovely grounds in summer, steps at the left hand side lead down to Bebra Gardens with paddling pond for small children. To the right hand side just after the castle lots of steps down to the waterside. Great view of the viaduct and river Nidd from the castle grounds.
A beautiful church close to the train station walking down from the town centre. Can also be reached by climbing up the steps from the riverside.
St John the Baptist
Vicarage LaneA beautiful church close to the train station walking down from the town centre. Can also be reached by climbing up the steps from the riverside.
A small village just outside Knaresborough, with a magnificent stately castle, surrounded by lovely gardens and parkland. Ripley Castle and All Saints Church face each other across the village's cobbled square. There is also a popular very busy ice cream shop here. Lots of parking in the field just before you enter the village from the roundabout.
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Ripley
A small village just outside Knaresborough, with a magnificent stately castle, surrounded by lovely gardens and parkland. Ripley Castle and All Saints Church face each other across the village's cobbled square. There is also a popular very busy ice cream shop here. Lots of parking in the field just before you enter the village from the roundabout.
One of the largest and best preserved monasteries in England. A short drive away near Ripon
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Abadía de Fountains
One of the largest and best preserved monasteries in England. A short drive away near Ripon
Brimham Rocks
City/town information
Lunch at the famous Betty's tearooms then wander down to the Montpellier Quarter, visiting the wonderful Farrah's Toffee & Chocolate shop. Whilst in this area, visit the Valley Gardens - a 17 acre English Heritage listed garden.
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Harrogate
Lunch at the famous Betty's tearooms then wander down to the Montpellier Quarter, visiting the wonderful Farrah's Toffee & Chocolate shop. Whilst in this area, visit the Valley Gardens - a 17 acre English Heritage listed garden.
About 30-40 mins drive away, There are many park and ride car parks to leave your car or you can catch the train from Knaresborough. Trains leave every half an hour.
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York
About 30-40 mins drive away, There are many park and ride car parks to leave your car or you can catch the train from Knaresborough. Trains leave every half an hour.
Lovely market town with castle. Lots of independant shops and cafes. About 40 mins drive, and you will see the beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery on the way.
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Skipton
Lovely market town with castle. Lots of independant shops and cafes. About 40 mins drive, and you will see the beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery on the way.
Food Scene
Guy Fawkes Inn
Italian restaurant. Great food, lots to choose on the menu. great atmosphere. Does get booked up really quick on a weekend.
10 castle courtyard, market place. HG5 8AE
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Two Brothers Grill and Pizzeria
Italian restaurant. Great food, lots to choose on the menu. great atmosphere. Does get booked up really quick on a weekend.
10 castle courtyard, market place. HG5 8AE
Great little pub that has recently been renovated with a good seating area overlooking the river. Ideal for snacks and drinks.
Worlds End
Great little pub that has recently been renovated with a good seating area overlooking the river. Ideal for snacks and drinks.
Indian restaurant on the high street. good varied menu.
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Zolsha
38 High StIndian restaurant on the high street. good varied menu.
This little pub is not actually in Knaresborough, but a short drive away in Scotton. No 1 on Trip Advisor. Excellent food. Brilliant Sunday lunch and at the moment do a early bird menu for £25.
The car park is quite small.
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The Guy Fawkes Arms
Main StreetThis little pub is not actually in Knaresborough, but a short drive away in Scotton. No 1 on Trip Advisor. Excellent food. Brilliant Sunday lunch and at the moment do a early bird menu for £25.
The car park is quite small.
A great pub along the river side. Nice area outside with tables.
Do good lunches and dinners.
Mother Shipton's Inn
A great pub along the river side. Nice area outside with tables.
Do good lunches and dinners.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Local Taxis
Mainline - 01423 555555
Blueline - 01423 530830
Costumbres y cultura
market day
every Wednesday