Guidebook for North Yorkshire
Parks & Nature
There is a beautiful walk around Swinsty and Fewston. There is a 5km and 10km easy trail with beautiful views.
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Swinsty Reservoir Car Park
There is a beautiful walk around Swinsty and Fewston. There is a 5km and 10km easy trail with beautiful views.
There is a beautiful walk around Swinsty and Fewston. There is a 5km and 10km easy trail with beautiful views.
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Fewston Reservoir
There is a beautiful walk around Swinsty and Fewston. There is a 5km and 10km easy trail with beautiful views.
Lovely park for a stroll. There is a 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, pond, and a skate park there. Really nice trail for a walk and picnic. The flowers are beautiful in the spring and summer.
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Valley Gardens Harrogate
Valley DriveLovely park for a stroll. There is a 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, pond, and a skate park there. Really nice trail for a walk and picnic. The flowers are beautiful in the spring and summer.
Amazing place for adults and kids. This is a nature walk with huge rocks to climb on. In the summer, you can get ice cream along the trail.
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Brimham Rocks station
Amazing place for adults and kids. This is a nature walk with huge rocks to climb on. In the summer, you can get ice cream along the trail.
There is a beautiful trail in an ancient woodland starting 10 minutes from the house. You can walk all the way to the next town of Knaresborough. The starting point is at the end of the road where our whole family was born and raised. 54°00'56.1"N 1°32'12.5"W
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Nidd Gorge
Ripley RoadThere is a beautiful trail in an ancient woodland starting 10 minutes from the house. You can walk all the way to the next town of Knaresborough. The starting point is at the end of the road where our whole family was born and raised. 54°00'56.1"N 1°32'12.5"W
Beautiful natural park to head for a walk. This is for those who want some scenery but not a full trek.
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Bolton Abbey
Beautiful natural park to head for a walk. This is for those who want some scenery but not a full trek.
For those wanting a real trek, you can head out to this area where you will find the Yorkshire three peaks. For the serious hiker, you can do all three within 12 hours. https://www.threepeakschallenge.uk/yorkshire-three-peaks-challenge/
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Ingleborough
For those wanting a real trek, you can head out to this area where you will find the Yorkshire three peaks. For the serious hiker, you can do all three within 12 hours. https://www.threepeakschallenge.uk/yorkshire-three-peaks-challenge/
Stunning floral park, Harlow Carr is one of four public gardens run by the Royal Horticultural Society.
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RHS Have Harlow Carr
Crag LaneStunning floral park, Harlow Carr is one of four public gardens run by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Just out of town, a picturesque park with woodland, a lake & rock formations... popular spot for walks & picnics.
Plumpton Rocks station
Just out of town, a picturesque park with woodland, a lake & rock formations... popular spot for walks & picnics.
This rocky natural formation jutting from a small hill offers climbing & scenic valley views.
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Almscliffe Crag
Crag LaneThis rocky natural formation jutting from a small hill offers climbing & scenic valley views.
Stainburn Forest
This is one for the mountain bikers.
Aysgarth Falls are a triple flight of waterfalls, surrounded by forest and farmland, carved out by the River Ure over an almost one-mile stretch on its descent to mid-Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales of England, near the village of Aysgarth.
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Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls are a triple flight of waterfalls, surrounded by forest and farmland, carved out by the River Ure over an almost one-mile stretch on its descent to mid-Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales of England, near the village of Aysgarth.
Grassington
This is our favourite reservoir in the area. It's a bit more wild with varied landscapes. It's about five miles all the way around.
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Thruscross Resevoir
This is our favourite reservoir in the area. It's a bit more wild with varied landscapes. It's about five miles all the way around.
Food Scene
Some tips from our favourite locals.
The world famous Bettys traditional tea room. Can get very busy so a pick a good time.to go. The classic scone is one you won't forget.
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms
1 Parliament StThe world famous Bettys traditional tea room. Can get very busy so a pick a good time.to go. The classic scone is one you won't forget.
This is take-away only. It's famous in the area and has been around for a long time. Very traditionally prepared fish and chips.
Jennys Fish and Chips
241 Skipton RdThis is take-away only. It's famous in the area and has been around for a long time. Very traditionally prepared fish and chips.
Indian food. The locals will tell you this is one of the best restaurants in town. Not the cheapest around but not too expensive. The quality is great.
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Cardamom Black
Cheltenham ParadeIndian food. The locals will tell you this is one of the best restaurants in town. Not the cheapest around but not too expensive. The quality is great.
If you're looking for family friendly and a simple pizza or pasta, the Pizza Express chain is always a good option.
Pizza Express
2 Albert StIf you're looking for family friendly and a simple pizza or pasta, the Pizza Express chain is always a good option.
Traditional pub food in a great relaxing atmosphere. Go here for your Sunday lunch. It's cosy and romantic so good for couples or families.
The Pine Marten
Otley RoadTraditional pub food in a great relaxing atmosphere. Go here for your Sunday lunch. It's cosy and romantic so good for couples or families.
This is our favourite place in Yorkshire. Grassington has some great walks and is only about 40 minutes drive from the house through the stunning Yorkshire Dales. After blowing the cobwebs away you get a hearty homemade meal here. And try the hot chocolate and local cake. Veggie, gluten free, and dog friendly.
The Corner House Cafe
1 Garrs LnThis is our favourite place in Yorkshire. Grassington has some great walks and is only about 40 minutes drive from the house through the stunning Yorkshire Dales. After blowing the cobwebs away you get a hearty homemade meal here. And try the hot chocolate and local cake. Veggie, gluten free, and dog friendly.
Nice quality Japanese food and 10% off the bill if you pay cash.
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Domo Japanese Cuisine
8 Montpellier StNice quality Japanese food and 10% off the bill if you pay cash.
This is one of our top lunch spots with fresh made food using a lot of local produce. Great coffee and veggie friendly.
Farm Bistro Oxford Street Harrogate
1a Oxford StThis is one of our top lunch spots with fresh made food using a lot of local produce. Great coffee and veggie friendly.
A family favourite for great pub food. Veggie options special menu every day. Worth booking as it's popular with the locals.
Queens Head Inn
Kettlesing LaneA family favourite for great pub food. Veggie options special menu every day. Worth booking as it's popular with the locals.
Great unique place to visit for tea and cakes. Locally owned independent business.
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Mama Doreen's Emporium
9-11 Station SqGreat unique place to visit for tea and cakes. Locally owned independent business.
Essentials
Costcutter Harrogate
247 Skipton RdSmall supermarket with all of the daily bits you might need.
If you need more than the local store offers, there is a large Aldi about 10 minutes walk, or two minutes drive, from the house.
ALDI
Oak Beck RoadIf you need more than the local store offers, there is a large Aldi about 10 minutes walk, or two minutes drive, from the house.
Everything Else
Tyrkiske bade Harrogate
Parliament StreetNot just a spa but a beautiful building to see.
Harrogate Town AFC
Wetherby RoadYou could catch a game at our small local football stadium.
Entertainment & Activities
High end cinema with food and bar... even while you watch if that's your thing.
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Everyman Cinema
Station ParadeHigh end cinema with food and bar... even while you watch if that's your thing.
ODEON Harrogate
East ParadeThe cheaper option for a film.
We loved this place as kids. You have to uncover clues to make your way around a beautiful garden. A good one for those with kids.
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Den Forbudte Krog
We loved this place as kids. You have to uncover clues to make your way around a beautiful garden. A good one for those with kids.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Harrogate
220 Ripon RdSt Joseph's Church
Bus stop just next to the house where you can take a bus to the town centre.
Little Wonder PH station
You can get the 36 bus to and from Leeds and Ripon from here.
Shopping
M&S is at the centre of the shopping area in the town centre. Head for here and you'll find a whole range of shops.
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Marks & Spencer Harrogate
18-20 Cambridge StM&S is at the centre of the shopping area in the town centre. Head for here and you'll find a whole range of shops.