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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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Jan 25, 20241 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...
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Dec 21, 20231 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).
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Nov 17, 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.
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Oct 4, 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...
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Sep 18, 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,...
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Sep 9, 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
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Aug 25, 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
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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
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Aug 22, 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
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Aug 11, 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
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Jun 27, 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
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Jun 1, 20232 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...
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Jun 1, 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...
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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
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May 23, 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
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Apr 8, 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
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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...
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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...
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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
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Apr 6, 20231 min read
GILL AND TONY’S ICE CREAM PARLOUR
A little local Ice-cream parlour near the famous Grantley Hall.
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