Local Attractions
Within a few miles of Ripon there is a stunning range of attractions from ancient to modern and catering for a wide range of tastes and interests.
These include:
Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal, Ripon HG4 3DY
Tel: 01765 608888
Fountains Abbey with Studley Royal Water Garden, four miles west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, is of outstanding historic and aesthetic importance.
Estate Office, Newby Hall, HG4 5AE
Tel: 0845 4504068
A visit to Newby Hall is another opportunity for a full day out in the Ripon area.
North Stainley, Ripon HG4 3HT
Tel: 0871 720 0011
Set in 175 acres of gorgeous North Yorkshire Parkland – just North of Ripon - Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Shopping Village and Birds of Prey Centre is renowned for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
The Ripley Castle Estate, Ripley, HG3 3AY
Tel: 01423 770152
Ripley Castle has won a Silver Award in VisitBritain’s Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2007 in the category ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ (under 100,000 visitors).
Wath, Near Ripon, HG4 5EQ
Tel: 01765 640333
Norton Conyers is a mid 14th Century house with Tudor, Stuart and Georgian additions. It has been the home of the Graham family since 1624.
Summerbridge, Nr Harrogate HG3 4DW
Tel: 01423 780688
The curious rock formations at Brimham in Nidderdale are scattered over some 50 acres on Brimham Moor and provide a great variety of weird and wonderful shapes.
Markenfield Hall, Ripon HG4 3AD
Tel: 01765 692303
A spectacular mediaeval house, built mainly in 1310, and completely surrounded by its moat. It is the most complete surviving medium-sized fourteenth century country house left in England.
The Forbidden Corner
The Tupgill Park Estate, Coverdale, Middleham, Leyburn DL8 4TJ
Tel: 01969 640638
Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Thorp Perrow, Bedale DL8 2PR
Tel: 01677 425323
