Ripon Attractions
A good starting point for tours in Wensleydale is Ripon, situated on the Skell, a tributary of the Ure, crossed by a bridge of nine arches. Ripon is not really part of the true Wensleydale.
The small town of Ripon contains many houses, the oldest of which is the former chapel of 14th century St Anne's Chapel.
The small town of Ripon contains many houses, the oldest of which is the former chapel of 14th century St Anne's Chapel.
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Cathedral
The Cathedral shows a mix of styles with transitions particularly evident in the interior.
Lightwater Valley Theme Park
The most popular rides at Lightwater Theme Park include 'The Ultimate' (1.5mi rollercoaster), 'The Wave' (74ft swingboat) and 'The Rat' (world's only underground rollercoaster). There are also less scary rides for children.
Next door is the Lightwater Village and factory shopping.
Next door is the Lightwater Village and factory shopping.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Newby Hall and Gardens
Newby Hall (14mi/22km north) is a delightfully situated manor house renovated by Robert Adam in 1770. It is famed for its collection of tapestries and statues, but its gardens are also worth seeing.
The 25 acres of formal gardens include tropical, rock and water displays as well as a vast woodland area. There is also an adventure garden for the children and miniature railway rides by the river.
All values are in local currency
The 25 acres of formal gardens include tropical, rock and water displays as well as a vast woodland area. There is also an adventure garden for the children and miniature railway rides by the river.
Hours
March 21 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to September 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
| Family | 36.00 |
| Adult | 10.20 |
| Pensioners (OAP) | 9.20 |
| Group discounts | 8.50 |
| Child | 7.80 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
