Things to do ... Places to go

We are close to Harrogate, Skipton, Otley, Pateley Bridge as well as Leeds, Bradford and York.

Fountains Abbey – A national trust property, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal

Ripley Castle – A beautiful small castle still lived in by the Ingleby Family, www.ripleycastle.co.uk

Harewood House – The home of Lord Harewood, a stunning house open to look round with gardens designed by Capability Brown, www.harewood.org

Newby Hall – House and garden and for the children a miniature railway, www.newbyhall.com

National Railway Museum – For the Train lovers both old and young, www.railwaymuseum.org.uk

Leeds Royal Armouries – Well worth a visit. Watch live jousting and outdoor shows as well as all the displays, www.royalarmouries.org

Salts Mills – www.saltsmill.org.uk

Lightwater Valley – Enjoy the thrill of all the rides, www.lightwatervalley.co.uk

Hesketh Farm – One of the best small petting farms for the children, www.heskethparkfarm.co.uk

Llamma Trekking – Have the wonderful experience of taking a Llama for a walk and have a picnic, www.nidderdalellamas.org

Brimham Rocks – Marvel at the ancient rock formations or just use some energy up climbing around, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Golden Acre Park – 700 acres of beautifull parks and gardens, www.leeds.gov.uk/golden-acre-park

Coldstone Cut – Enjoy the amazing views, www.thecoldstonecut.org

Harlow Carr Gardens – RHS gardening at its best, www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlow-carr

Emsbay & Bolton Abbey Railway – See if Thomas the tank engine is here, www.embsayboltonabbeyrailwazy.org.uk

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway – Relive the railway Children, www.kwvr.co.uk

North York Moors Railway – Visit Heartbeat Country, www.nymr.co.uk

Settle to Carlisle Railway – Enjoy the scenery and the lovely towns of Settle and Carlisle, www.settle-carlisle.co.uk

Queens Head, Kettlesing – Traditional Pub grub, www.queensheadkettlesing.co.uk

Roebuck Inn, Otley – Tasty pies, risotto’s and great pudding, www.roebuckpub.co.uk

Chequers Inn, Bishop Thornton – Great Carvery at the weekend, Www.chequersinnharrogate.co.uk

Mackenzie Smokehouse, Blubberhouses – Farm shop and café. www.yorkshiresmokehouse.co.uk

Flock to the Fold – Our newest café walk round the reservoir then enjoy a panini or pizza, www.flocktothefold.co.uk

Jewel of India – www.thejewelofindia.co.uk

Hong Kong Super Cook – 01943 463203

Pizzaficio – 01423 500050, 152 Kings Road, Harrogate, HG1 5HY