Go Explore

To save you the hassle of researching and so you can relax and enjoy your holiday, we have shared our local knowledge and expertise by listing our favourite: walks, food n drink, things to do and other local recommendations.

Whether it’s a full days hike, an evening meal out or a few hours walk with a pint with fish and chips to finish, GO eXplore has it all here.

MAKE A SPLASH - WILD SWIMMING

Wild swimming has become very popular over the last few years and North Yorkshire has some great locations. Here are a several spots to visit, ‘water’ you waiting for...

Jul 82 min read

BEST SUNDAY LUNCH

We take Sunday lunch very very seriously, from the humble carvery to 5* hotel dining experiences. Our current favourite is The George...

Jan 25, 20241 min read

POTTERY LANE FARM WALKS

Here are two walks from Pottery Lane Farm: one is a local circular walk and the other is a walk into Ripon (and possibly back).

Dec 21, 20231 min read

ROUTE TO THE PUB

Pottery Lane farm to the Masons Arms pub in Bishop Monkton. Bishop Monkton is a stunning village with a stream running through.

Nov 17, 20231 min read

STUDLEY ROYAL DEER PARK

This stunning deer park has deer wandering all around you, it’s beautiful to see and you can wander for hours. It’s linked to fountains...

Oct 4, 20231 min read

PARADISE AT DALESIDE

A short drive away (10 mins) is Paradise at Daleside, located at Daleside Nurseries its owners are Michelin star chefs: Frances Atkins,...

Sep 18, 20231 min read

FOUNTAINS ABBEY

Such a stunning place to visit, spend an hour or all day there – it’s all outdoors except the cafe. They often have events like basket weavi

Sep 9, 20231 min read

CURZON CINEMA

Here in Ripon we have the most stylish Independent cinema - called Curzon (there is one in London too) it’s worth a trip just for the cockt

Aug 25, 20231 min read

LOCAL CAR BOOT SALES

Minskip Sunday afternoon Bedale Saturday morning Thirsk Saturday afternoon Wetherby racecourse Sunday 7am Rufforth, Sunday mornings

Aug 25, 20231 min read

MASHAM UP

Masham is a stunning market town, lovely fish and chips, market days, Black sheep brewery is here, there are several walks (and swims/paddle

Aug 22, 20231 min read

THE ROECLIFFE RAMBLE

Park in the village of Roecliffe. It’s actually stunning (wear long trousers). A lot of people go swimming in the river in the first field

Aug 11, 20231 min read

BRIMHAM ROCKS

Brimham Rocks is a huge collection of 340 million year old Gritstone rock formations, which are great for exploring. It has a wonderful circ

Jun 27, 20231 min read

GREAT PUBS IN RIPON TOWN CENTRE

There are several great pubs we’ve found in Ripon town centre, these include: The One Eyed Rat, The Golden Lion, The Water Rat, The...

Jun 1, 20232 min read

A DAY OUT IN HARROGATE

Harrogate is a stunning town, the RHS Harlow Carr gardens are beautiful and there is the famous Bettys Tea Room in the grounds. Which is...

Jun 1, 20231 min read

RIPLEY CASTLE

Ripley is a stunning village 10 mins away with a beautiful ice cream shop and village store serving: coffees, breakfast hot sandwiches, home

Jun 1, 20231 min read

CASTLE HOWARD

No introduction needed - this Castle / House is stunning, especially around Christmas. Bridgerton and Garfield 2 along with many other prod

May 23, 20231 min read

SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA

Only an hour’s drive is the pretty seaside village, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, it has a renowned seafood restaurant overlooking the sea and cliffs

Apr 8, 20231 min read

TREAT YOURSELF TO A SPA

There are a number of hotels with spa’s, within 20-30 minutes drive, all are newly renovated, include lovely restaurants. We have visited...

Apr 8, 20231 min read

STAVELEY NATURE RESERVE

Staveley Nature Reserve is perfect for a leisurely flat walks, there’s lots of bird watching and the majority of the paths are pram...

Apr 8, 20231 min read

NEWBY HALL

Newby Hall is a stately home surrounded by stunning gardens. It also has a miniature railway, boat rides along the river, a children’s playg

Apr 8, 20231 min read