Allerton Castle

Nr. Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Tel: 01423 330927

The most important Gothic Revival stately home in England. Ancestral home of Lords Mowbray (1283), Segrave (1283) and Stourton (1448), the premier baron of England. Owned in 18th century by Prince Frederick, Duke of York, brother to King George IV.

Knaresborough Castle

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Tel: 01423 556188

14th-century remains situated high above the River Nidd with picturesque views of the town and river. Tours include the unique underground Sallyport, access to the Keep and the Courthouse Museum which tells the history of the town and houses a rare Tudor Courtroom.

Ripley Castle

Nr. Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Tel: 01423 770152

Home for over 600 years to the Ingilby's, who themselves have an extremely colourful history. Guided tours show items collected over the centuries from Civil War armour to Venetian chandeliers. The castle is set amongst deer park, lakes and walled gardens created by 'Capability' Brown. The gardens contain the National Hyacinth Collection and the Tropical Plant Collection, which contains some very unusual specimen plants. Tea room. Guided tours.

Spofforth Castle

Nr Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Tel: 0191 261 1585

The ruins date from 1067 and are owned by English Heritage. Open daily.

Devil's Arrows

Boroughbridge

These rough-hewn millstone grit pillars known as the Devil's Arrows were placed in the Bronze Age in a row on a north-south axis in a field immediately on the western edge of Boroughbridge. They are 18ft, 22ft and 22ft 6in tall, the last of these being taller than anything at Stonehenge.

St Robert's Cave

Abbey Road, Knaresborough

The remains of St Robert's Cave and Chapel in Knaresborough are a rare survival of a medieval heritage. The entire site is cut out of the magnesium limestone bedrock and consists of the cave itself cut into the face of the cliff, a domestic area outside the cave entrance and a small chapel area which contains the grave and altar.

Mother Shipton's Cave & Petrifying Well

Tel: 01423 864600

England's Oldest Attraction" with Mother Shipton's Cave, legendary birthplace of Knaresborough's famous 15th-century prophetess. Porous objects turn into stone with amazing speed at the Petrifying Well. Wishing well, museum, adventure playground, gift shop, tea room.

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Chapel of Our Lady in the Crag

Knaresborough

This is a medieval religious shrine situated on Abbey Road by the river in Knaresborough. It is possibly the rarest wayside shrine in England. For centuries it was known as St Robert's Chapel and still is to many of those pilgrims who are able to find this unique and ancient shrine.

Ripon Cathedral

Ripon

Dates from 672, contains almost every architectural style and is among the highest and yet smallest in the UK. Contains the oldest Anglo-Saxon crypt in England. The Cathedral Treasury, contains a large collection of silver and silver gilt ecclesiastical treasures. Open daily.

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Harewood House

Moor House, Harewood Estate, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LQ.
Tel: 0113 218 1010
E-mail: info@harewood.org
Web: www.harewood.org

Harewood House, home to the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood, provides a wonderful day out for all the family. The House, with its outstanding art collections, splendid State Rooms and fascinating 'Below Stairs' exhibition, is set in spectacular grounds, which include formal gardens and gentle woodland walks. A visit to Harewood offers the opportunity to marvel at the collections in the House, explore the Gardens and Bird Garden, take a boat trip across the lake, while youngsters can enjoy the challenge and excitement of the Adventure Playground! With an extensive programme of events and exhibitions, Harewood offers something for all.

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden

Ripon, nr Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY
Tel: 01765 608888
E-mail: info@fountainsabbey.org.uk

A World Heritage Site. Situated on the banks of the River Skell, the Abbey ruins provide the dramatic focal point of the 18th century landscape garden at Studley Royal, one of the few surviving examples of a Georgian Green garden, graced with lakes, ponds, temples, statues, bridges and cascades. Studley Royal Water Garden is being restored to resemble that originally planned in the 18th century.

Norton Conyers

Wath, Nr Ripon
Tel: 01765 640333 / 640601

Late medieval house with Stuart and Georgian additions. Home of the Lord Grahams since 1624. Family pictures, furniture and costumes on display. Visited by Charlotte Bronte. The house is believed to be an original of Thornfield Hall in 'Jane Eyre'. Beautiful 18th century walled garden with orangery and herbaceous borders.

Valley Gardens

Cornwall Road, Harrogate
Tel: 01423 500600    Fax: 01423 556720

English Heritage Grade II Listed gardens situated in regal Low Harrogate, which along with woodland known as The Pinewoods, cover 17 acres. The Gardens contain a greater number of mineral springs than any other known place. For music lovers, band concerts take place on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer. Beautiful historical buildings such as the Sun Pavilion and Colonnades sit alongside a wide variety of outdoor games, children's play area and the Magnesia Well Café.

Conyngham Hall

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AY
Tel: 01423 799000    Fax: 01423 799105
E-mail: sales@cony-hall.co.uk
Web: www.cony-hall.co.uk

An area of open parkland offering leisure activities, woodland and riverside walks within the beautiful surroundings of the 18th century Conyngham Hall. The grounds provide an area of open grassland enhanced with mature trees. amidst a number of flower, herbaceous and shrub beds. Woodland areas close to the River Nidd provide a variety of nature walks and are an ideal environment for local wildlife.

Bebra Gardens

Brewerton Street, Knaresborough

A small, attractive park, nestling at the foot of Knaresborough Castle, providing a haven from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. The Gardens provide areas of established trees and conifers, shrub and rose beds and is a haven for wildlife. The adjacent Castle Grounds offer stunning views across the River Nidd and viaduct alongside outdoor activities, the Courthouse Museum and of course, Knaresborough Castle itself.