Ripon Courthouse Museum celebrates the long and illustrious history of this exceptional looking ancient building and the goings on that have happened within it at the heart of the town. The museum is filled with artefacts and documents that...

This is one of the most remarkable sites in Europe. It is a world heritage site that encompasses the spectacular ruins of a 12th Century abbey, monastic watermill, an elegant Elizabethan mansion and extensive Georgian water garden, as well...

Lightwater Valley is a family theme park with rides to suit all ages. It has the longest rolercoaster in Europe and thrilling rides including the Sewer Rat and the Black Widow’s Web There are also plenty of rides and attractions...

The beautiful late 17th Century house that is Newby Hall, built in the style of Sir Christopher Wren, has an Adam-designed interior. The extensive grounds include an adventure garden with swings, climbing frames, bridges, an aerial slide, pedalo boats and...

Ripon is one of the country's smallest cities, yet has much to recommend it to the visitor. Situated on the banks of the River Ure it retains a great deal of old world charm, with quaint streets, interesting shops...

Along the law and order trail in Ripon, discover 1) The Workhouse – “vacancies for vagrants: bath, bed and board; payment – chopping wood and breaking stones”. 2) The Courthouse (a.k.a. Ashfordly Magistrates Court in YTV’s ‘Heartbeat’) – licensed to...

This museum is housed in what would have once been the House of Correction in the community. The origins of the building go back to the 17th Century, and the prison continued to function in its original capacity until...

This was amongst one of the most northerly outposts of the Roman Empire, a long way from Rome. This area was used as a ‘capital’ and central base for controlling this area of the world. There are a...

This splendid late Victorian facade is typical of many buildings in the ancient market town of Boroughbridge. Now the civic buildings and Post Office, this site once housed the tailors shop owned by the family of Captain Archie Cecil Thomas...

Boroughbridge is a thriving market town close to the A1M on the River Ure, steeped in history. An exquisitely carved angel marks the war memorial in Boroughbridge in the Old Butter Market. The memorial stands immediately outside the gates of...

The bizarre shapes and balancing boulders have made this curious landscape a popular place for walkers, climbers and tourists. They were created through the effects of erosion by ice and water on layers of sedimentary rocks. Today these have names...

Enjoy spectacular views over Nidderdale from a vantage point of nearly 300m. The fantastic rock formations of millstone grit at Brimham Rocks have been carved out over thousands of years by the actions of the weather, and are rich...

Three huge millstone grit megaliths on the western outskirts of Boroughbridge, known as the Devil’s Arrows, are between 18ft and 22ft 6ins high (the tallest being higher than Stonehenge). The stones date from c. 2000bc and it is believed that...

As one of Huddersfield's premier recreational spaces, the magnificent Greenhead Park is still tremendously popular with both residents and visitors. Opened in 1884 the park possesses a surprising number of public facilities, including bowling greens, tennis courts, ornamental gardens, steam...

Opened in 1998 the Centre, which provides arts training for disabled people, is dedicated to providing access to the arts for the whole community and has been recognised by the Arts Council as a flagship for accessibility. Visitors to the...

As a visitor attraction, a bleak bare cave in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, might not immediately seem to have much tourist potential. However, Mother Shipton's Cave, located near the River Nidd remains immensely popular, with a long and colourful history...

Ripley castle has been home of the Ingilby family for nearly 700 years. During your visit you will learn how they survived wars, political and civil unrest, plague and pestilence and religious persecution. The story is fascinating and enthralling for...