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Ripon Cathedral
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Ripon
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Ripon Cathedral

Ripon Cathedral is a medieval marvel boasting a fascinating history all the way back to the 7th century. Serving the City of Ripon and the stunning county of North Yorkshire, worship is the heartbeat of Ripon Cathedral: with no fewer than three services each day including Choral Evensong (5.30pm/3.30pm Sunday) sung five times weekly by the nationally-acclaimed cathedral choir. Open to visitors daily (8.30am-6pm Monday-Saturday and 12pm-5pm on Sunday), a visit offers the chance to...

Stockeld Park
Family Attractions
Harrogate
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Stockeld Park

Welcome to Stockeld Park, a magical destination that will transport you to a world of enchantment and adventure! Open...

RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Garden Attractions
Harrogate
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RHS Garden Harlow Carr

One of Yorkshire’s most relaxing and innovative gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, RHS Harlow Carr is...

Black Sheep Brewery & Tours
Food & Drink Producers
Masham
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Black Sheep Brewery & Tours

Experience Black Sheep beer at the source with a tour of the Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre in Masham...

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A broad and fascinating array of unique attractions is waiting to be discovered when you visit the Harrogate District.

Historic abbeys, castles, country houses and monuments tell the ancient stories of politics, religion and power. From Roman mosaics and medieval strongholds to 18th Century showpieces, generations have left their mark for us to see today.

No visit is complete without a trip to the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal or the lovely Ripon Cathedral, believed to be a source of inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.

Stockeld Playhive

As you would expect from the home of the prestigious Harrogate Flower Shows, this part of the world is a garden lover’s paradise. We have an extraordinary range of almost forty parks and gardens to enjoy including the Royal Horticultural Society’s most northerly gardens, magnificent formal and public gardens and some more exotic surprises too!

There is plenty among our attractions to keep the whole family entertained with a variety of visitor attractions offering anything from nature trails and adventure playgrounds to miniature railways, ice-skating and boating. With the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on our doorstep there is every opportunity to experience the outdoors with a little adventure or just take some time to explore the wonders of the natural world. 

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Museums and galleries are peppered across the District, each different to the next and our lively theatres and cinemas and rich programme of leading arts festivals mean that there is always something to entertain you.

Whatever your age, whatever your passion you will always find something memorable to do when you visit this District.

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Fountains Abbey & Studley...
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Fountains Abbey & Studley...

How Stean Gorge
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How Stean Gorge

Beningbrough - National Trust
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Beningbrough - National Trust

Ripon Courthouse Museum
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Ripon Courthouse Museum

Kitchen Garden, at Rudding...
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Kitchen Garden, at Rudding...

Ripon Racecourse
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Ripon Racecourse

Royal Pump Room Museum
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Royal Pump Room Museum

Studfold Adventure Trail
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Studfold Adventure Trail

Spirit of Harrogate - Unique...
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Spirit of Harrogate - Unique...

Whittaker's Distillery Tours
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Whittaker's Distillery Tours

Mother Shipton's Cave and...
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Mother Shipton's Cave and...

Ripon Prison and Police Museum
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Ripon Prison and Police Museum

Newby Hall & Gardens
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Newby Hall & Gardens

Stump Cross Caverns
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Stump Cross Caverns

The Himalayan Garden &...
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The Himalayan Garden &...

Ripon Workhouse & Garden...
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Ripon Workhouse & Garden...

Markenfield Hall
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Markenfield Hall

Skipton Castle
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Skipton Castle

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Behind the scenes of  Attractions

Jonathan Moseley explores some of our glorious gardens
Garden Attractions
29th Sept 2021
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Jonathan Moseley explores some of our glorious gardens

We invited celebrated floral designer Jonathan Moseley to explore two of our glorious gardens for the first time, and...

All the Fun of the Fair at Lightwater Valley
Family Attractions
19th Jul 2021
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All the Fun of the Fair at Lightwater Valley

Lightwater Valley is celebrating a Summer of Fun during the school holidays with a series of brand new themed...

Year-round beauty in the Harrogate district
Garden Attractions
5th May 2022
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Year-round beauty in the Harrogate district

Harrogate is a floral district with an abundance of gardens to visit that bring colour and splendour all year...

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