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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.
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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 8, 20252 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
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
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
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
GILL AND TONY’S ICE CREAM PARLOUR
A little local Ice-cream parlour near the famous Grantley Hall.
Apr 6, 20231 min read
YOLK FARM
They have a stunning farm shop, a cafe with some of the best brunch food ever like fried chicken waffle stacks (prepare to be very full)....
Apr 6, 20231 min read
BOROUGHBRIDGE TOWN
Boroughbridge is a lovely little town on the outskirts of Harrogate. It’s great for tea shops and charity shopping (4 charity shops),...
Apr 6, 20231 min read
HIMALAYAN GARDEN
Himalayan Garden is 45 acres of gardens and park land with sculptures. It also includes: a tea room and playground too. Dogs are welcome...
Apr 6, 20231 min read
LIGHTWATER VALLEY
Lightwater Valley is a theme park tailored to children under 12 years old. We used to go as kids and have great memories 😊. Lightwater...
Apr 6, 20231 min read
RIPON CITY AND CATHEDRAL
Ripon is a city, famous for its cathedral, Ripon Racecourse and Fountain Abbey. It has lots of beautiful gift shops, galleries, an antique
Mar 29, 20231 min read
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