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Knaresborough,
a nice town in a dramatic location where the River Nidd cuts
through a gorge. There is a large railway bridge across the
gorge, and the best views are from the castle.
The town
is famous as the birthplace of Mother Skipton in 1488, who
foretold the future, including, correctly, that Cardinal Wosley,
who travelled to York to be enthroned, would not complete
the journey.
In the
town is the oldest chemist, and there are walks along the
river, where rowing boats are available for hire.
Some nice
gardens, including Bebra Gardens and Conyngham Hall grounds
which has riverside walks.
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Map of Knaresborough |
What
To See -
Knaresborough Tourist Attractions
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 Knaresborough
Castle, the remains of the 14th-century castle, good
views, guided tours, Keep ,Courthouse Museum, and Tudor Courtroom:
Open: Easter Bank Holiday - Sep. 10:30-17:00 Tel: 01423 556188
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Spofforth
Castle, 1067
ruined castle, English Heritage. Open daily. Tel: 0191 261
1585
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Allerton
House, Gothic Revival house, well restored, the former
home of Lords Mowbray, Segrave and Stourton, then owned by Prince
Frederick, Duke of York. Open: Easter Sun - Sep Tel: 01423 330927
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| Ripley
Castle, Home to the Ingilby's, guided tours, collections
of Civil War armour, Venetian chandeliers. Deer park, lakes
and walled gardens, all created by 'Capability' Brown. National
Hyacinth Collection and the Tropical Plant Collection Tel: 01423
770152
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| Aldborough
Roman Town, Aldborough, near Boroughbridge, off the A1,
or A6055, remains of a Roman settlement and preserved tessellated
pavement, pleasant village. Open: Apr-Oct 10:00-18:00 Tel: 01423
322768
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Where
To Stay in Knaresborough
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Around
The Knaresborough Area
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head west into the Dales, or to the spa town of Harrogate |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Harrogate (3.08 miles) Ripon (8.97 miles) Tadcaster (12.15 miles) Pateley Bridge (12.90 miles) Leeds (14.97 miles) Thirsk (16.21 miles) Masham (16.50 miles) Bradford (18.82 miles) Bedale (19.84 miles) |
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Area
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Information
Centre
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01765 604625
Fax: 01765 604625 |
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