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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...

Beningbrough - National Trust
Garden Attractions
Boroughbridge
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Beningbrough - National Trust

The National Trust cared for Beningbrough, on the outskirts of Harrogate, with its eight acres of gardens, historic rooms...

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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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Ripon Prison & Police Museum
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Ripon Prison & Police Museum

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Kitchen Garden, at Rudding...

Whittaker's Distillery Tours
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Whittaker's Distillery Tours

Newby Hall & Gardens
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Newby Hall & Gardens

Studfold Adventure Trail
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Studfold Adventure Trail

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

Ripon Courthouse Museum
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Ripon Courthouse Museum

Stump Cross Caverns
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Stump Cross Caverns

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

Royal Pump Room Museum
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Royal Pump Room Museum

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

Skipton Castle
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Skipton Castle

Ripon Racecourse
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Ripon Racecourse

Harewood House
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Harewood House

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Behind the scenes of  Attractions

GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE
Garden Attractions
13th Jul 2021
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GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE

by Mark Pethullis, Gardener at Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens.

Caring for the state beds
Attractions
26th Feb 2021
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Caring for the state beds

Caring for the state beds by Alana Bates, Collections Assistant, Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens An empty house When...

The Yorkshire Agricultural Society launch 'Farm to Fork'
Food & Drink Producers
30th Apr 2020
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The Yorkshire Agricultural Society launch 'Farm to Fork'

The Farm To Fork campaign from the Yorkshire Agricultural Society celebrates and highlights the crucial role farmers are playing...

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