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Nidd Hall Hotel & Discover our hotel and the outdoors Places to visit At Nidd Hall we’re fortunate to be surrounded by some of the best places to visit in , including the Roman city of and the happiest place to live in Britain – our very own Harrogate! We asked our Nidd team to come up with their top things to do in the local area, and they’ve picked out some of the absolute best for you to enjoy while you’re exploring.

Things to do Home to ’s oldest tourist attraction, Mother Shipton’s Cave is just one of the many unique and varied things to do in North Yorkshire that our local team recommend. Slightly more modern (but no less impressive) are the ruins of Bolton Abbey, with 80 miles of footpaths for intrepid travellers to take on – ideal for a day spent exploring the natural beauty and history of the area.

We’ve partnered with ViewRanger to POSTCODE & OPENING PARKING create walking and cycling routes for all DIRECTIONS HOURS CHARGES levels of ability – tap here for more info.

Grab & Go dining options are available – please talk to a member GRAB & GO of our team for details.

Nidd Hall Hotel & Yorkshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors THE BEST OF OUR GROUNDS AND GARDENS

You don’t have to go far from Nidd Hall to experience some of Yorkshire’s most unique scenery – within our grounds you’ll find wildlife and woodland walks, and eagle-eyed wanderers might even spot a little bit of magic.

Fairy doors There’s magic here at Nidd Hall… Dotted around our gardens are several tiny doors, each one made from recycled materials. Legend has it that they lead into the houses of the Nidd Hall faeries. How many can you spot?

Water Garden Hidden within our woodland lies the Water Garden, surrounded by a variety of different plants and containing lily ponds and a summer house. Our grounds team regularly run garden tours where you can find out more about this picturesque piece of Nidd Hall.

Lake A short walk to the bottom of our grounds will take you to the sparkling surface of our lake, home to a wide array of waterfowl and fish. On a hot summer’s day the air around the water is just a little bit cooler, a refreshing reward for your stroll.

Nidd Hall Hotel & Yorkshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors TOWNS AND CITIES We’re lucky enough to have some of Yorkshire’s best tourist destinations on our doorstep, from the famous spa town of Harrogate to the big city of York. Our team picked out three of the best places to go in Yorkshire:

Harrogate Regularly voted the ‘happiest place to live’ in Warner Recommends Britain, the fashionable spa town of Harrogate has been welcoming tourists since the 16th century when its waters were a popular health treatment. Nowadays it’s home to the famous Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Turkish baths, and Valley Gardens.

HG1 Pay & Display 51-minute drive readily available

York The below postcode will take you to Poppleton Park & Ride, by far the easiest way to explore this historic city. The ancient walls date back to Roman times, and within them you’ll find 30 museums, a wealth of independent shops and the National Railway Museum.

YO26 6QF £3.30 33-minute drive Park & Ride

Knaresborough The market town of sits on the River Nidd’s edge, the town centre perched atop the cliffs by the water. We recommend visiting on a Wednesday to enjoy the hustle and bustle of market day, the perfect opportunity to sample Yorkshire’s cheeses, pies, meats, beers, fish and more.

HG5 15-minute drive

Nidd Hall Hotel & Yorkshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors GARDENS AND ODDITIES Nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Nidd Hall is surrounded by Yorkshire’s finest outdoor attractions, ranging from extensive gardens to historic ruins from centuries gone by. Yorkshire is also home to England’s oldest tourist attraction, delighting visitors since 1630. Newby Hall & Gardens The expansive Newby Hall gardens consist of several unique ‘rooms’. Of particular interest is the White Garden, filled exclusively with white flowering plants with a range of heights, scents and textures, and the Tropical Garden – you’ll be amazed that these plants can survive so far north.

Opening times HG4 5AE restricted Free parking 27-minute drive during winter – please visit their website for details Himalayan Gardens & Sculpture Park The winner of the Yorkshire in Bloom Tourist Attraction award for two years running, over 80 sculptures sit amongst 45 acres of Himalayan- inspired gardens (that’s more than twice the size of Buckingham Palace) that include three lakes and almost 20,000 plants.

Opening times HG4 3DA Free parking restricted 30-minute drive during winter – please visit their website for details Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal The Grade I listed Fountains Abbey is the largest monastic ruin in the country and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within its grounds is Studley Royal and its famous Temple of Piety, a photo opportunity set within a Georgian water garden with grand vistas over the surrounding area.

HG4 3DY Free parking 21-minute drive

Nidd Hall Hotel & Yorkshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors Brimham Rocks The millstone grit ‘sculptures’ of Brimham Warner Recommends Rocks were carved by wind and sand around 18,000 years ago when the whole region was covered with ice. The labyrinth of rock formations is unique to the area and offers panoramic views of Nidderdale and the Vale of York.

HG3 4DW 8am – 9pm Parking 18-minute drive up to £9

Bolton Abbey Bolton Abbey features 80 miles of footpaths to explore across woodland, moorland and alongside the River Wharfe. The Laund Oak, a 600-year-old tree that blew over in 2016, is perhaps the only tree in the world that grows horizontally after the foresters worked to save its roots.

BD23 6AL 9am – 5pm £10 per car 31-minute drive

Mother Shipton’s Cave Hear the tale of Mother Shipton and the Petrifying Well, whose magical waters turn objects to stone. Supposedly the birthplace of the legendary soothsayer, the Well is the oldest tourist attraction in England (operating since 1630) and still going strong today.

HG5 8DD 10am – 4.30pm £25 per car 15-minute drive

Nidd Hall Hotel & Yorkshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors VIEWRANGER AT NIDD HALL

What is ViewRanger? ViewRanger is one of the world’s leading digital exploring guides, available for all Apple and Android devices, that lets you explore local areas on foot or by bike like never before. We’ve joined forces to provide a few routes around our hotels and villages for all levels of fitness. With ViewRanger you can follow the map with or without a data connection, with viewpoints, interesting attractions and helpful advice along the way.

How do I download ViewRanger? It couldn’t be simpler!

1 Go to your phone or tablet’s app store

Search for “ViewRanger” and download “ViewRanger – Hiking 2 Trails & Bike Rides” by Augmentra

Use the below web address or scan the QR code and it’ll open up with 3 our selection of routes for Nidd Hall (it’s up to you whether to create an account, although we do recommend it).

How do I get going? Simply tap the signpost button in the top left corner of the app and select your chosen route. You can do this from the starting point or back at the hotel, and you can even download the route so there’s no need to use up your data allowance while you’re wandering.

All of the routes are self-guided so that you can do them at a time and pace that suits you. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy your adventure: • Check the weather and be prepared with wet weather gear, or a coat, hat and maybe sunscreen when necessary • Wear sensible shoes or walking boots, most of our routes are on well-worn paths, tracks, trails or woodland and pastoral land. There might be some muddy areas, gates or stiles to cross • Pack a bottle of water, not all routes have a café or pub en-route • Capture the beautiful countryside with your camera • Take your mobile phone just in case of emergency

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Nidd Hall Hotel & Yorkshire || Discover our hotel and the outdoors