check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. wi-fi is free. in a 17th-century stone building, this polished hotel is opposite ripon cathedral, a half-mile from the a61 road and 4 miles from fountains abbey. the refined rooms feature en suite facilities (some with victorian-style baths), plus flat-screen tvs and tea and coffeemaking equipment. some have 4-poster beds and/or views of the cathedral or gardens. amenities include free cooked breakfast, an elegant restaurant and a cosy bar, plus terraced gardens Leeds Bradford Airport 43 min
Bus Station (Stand 2) (4 min) Ripon Cathedral (1 min.) cofe place of worship founded in 672ad with a saxon crypt perpendicular-style nave and a library. Mother Shipton S Cave (21 min.) park linked to a legendary prophesying witch with a cave and well that can turns things to stone. Lightwater Valley Theme Park (11 min.) park with rides including long rollercoaster angry birds activity area farm animals and falconry. Thorp Perrow - Arboretum And Bird Of Prey U0026 Mammal Centre (21 min.) rare trees and shrubs in a victorian arboretum with tea room birds of prey and animal collections. Newby Hall (13 min.) this 18th-century home is surrounded by gardens an adventure playground a mini railway & more. National Trust - Brimham Rocks (19 min.) area with 400 acres of moorland featuring unique rock formations with a refreshment kiosk & shop. Ripon Bus Station (4 min) Newby Hall U0026 Gardens (13 min.) georgian house & gardens on 25 acres with a shop exhibits & a seasonal kids adventure playground. Bus Station (Stand 4) (4 min) Bus Station (Stand 3) (5 min) Knaresborough Castle (22 min.) romantic ruined fortress from 1300s with norman heritage on a green clifftop with river views. Turkish Baths Harrogate (23 min.) Ripley Castle (14 min.) privately occupied country baronet s seat open for events and tours of the house and grounds. Valley Gardens Harrogate (22 min.) a park with colourful seasonal flower displays skate park kids playground and art deco pavilion. Fountains Abbey U0026 Studley Royal Water Garden (10 min.) opulent abbey the largest monastic ruins in the country plus a serene 18th-century water garden. Rhs Garden Harlow Carr (25 min.) specially designed gardens reflecting the yorkshire landscape with trails a log maze and tea rooms. Nidderdale Aonb (22 min) managed area of 233 square miles of yorkshire s rolling countryside for walking and conservation. |