Harrogate
Once a Victorian spa, now a thriving conference town with exhibition centre, concert halls, theatre & antique shops. Many excellent restaurants including Bettys famous tea shop and café, and the renowned Northern Horticultural Society gardens at Harlow Carr.

Ripon
Ancient Catherdral city and the famous Hornblower blows his horn every evening at dusk.

Knaresborough
Castle, River Nidd and open market on Wednesdays.

York
The Castle, Jorvic, and National Railway Museum, the Shambles and medieval city walls, horse carriage drives through the city, river trips, YorkMinster and much more.

Ripley Castle, Newby hall, Castle Howard and Harewood House are just some of the many country houses of Yorkshire that are well worth a visit.

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - link
A National Trust property which remains of a Cistercian Abbey and elegant ornamental lakes and gardens. Restaurant and Tea Rooms also available.

Brimham Rocks - link
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. This is a National Trust location - have your membership cards ready.

If you are a keen walker, there are many lovely walks locally; the Ripon Rowel, Nidderdale Way, the Yorkshire Moors, Dales and villages including Herriot country for you to explore.