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Old Swan Harrogate Harrogate What To Do Harrogate NO SINGLE The historic spa town of Harrogate has magnificent SUPPLEMENT CENTRAL Victorian buildings, colourful banks of flowers, broad FOR SINGLE LOCATION tree-lined boulevards and wide open spaces. Reminders ROOMS of the regal era include the 19th Century Royal Pump Room Museum, housing the original sulphur well and This traditional 3 star hotel was once the subject of much the Royal Baths Assembly Rooms, built in 1897, where drama as the hiding place of the author Agatha Cristie the Turkish baths are still in daily use. Treat yourself to during her famous disappearance in 1926. Built in 1840, the afternoon tea at the world famous Betty's Tea Rooms or hotel retains a quintessential elegance and style, from the for garden lovers there are the Valley Gardens, known superb bar to the hugely atmospheric atrium style worldwide for their flower displays and the 68 acres of restaurant. Each of the 136 bedrooms are decorated in Harlow Carr Botanical Gardens are close to the town. contemporary style decorated and feature hairdryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also boasts 5 acres of Ripley attractive grounds. Coach parking is available onsite and is One of England’s last surviving estate villages, Ripley free of charge. village surrounds Ripley Castle, which has been home to the Ingilby family, who themselves have had an extremely colourful history over the last 600 years. The Lift Bar Restaurant 12 15 13 ancient parish church of All Saints in the village still has a Tea/Coffee weeping cross in its churchyard and there is evidence of 16 Free Onsite 14 In Room bullet holes, believed to have been fired during the Civil War, in the east wall of the church. Castle Howard 5 Days Half Board York The beautiful medieval city of York has 2,000 years of 01 APRIL 2013 – 22 DECEMBER 2013 history in one compact city. It has a great deal to offer, including the magnificent York Minster, the Jorvik Viking Twin £175.00 Centre and the National Railway Centre. There are over No Single Supplement (Max 8) 30 other museums, along with great shopping opportunities. Meander through the twisting atmospheric streets, such as the Shambles, wander the city walls, visit Inclusions one of the charming tearooms or a traditional English pub • 4 nights half board – there is one for every day of the year! • Porterage • Welcome tea/coffee Castle Howard • Choice of menu Known as the film location for ‘Brideshead Revisited’, • Tea/coffee after dinner this spectacular house is still owned and lived in by the Howard family, adding a personal dimension to this beautiful setting. Why not try our Singles packages at Ripon the Old Swan Hotel. Please see our The unspoilt Cathedral City of the Yorkshire Dales is a themed page 25 or call our Sales hidden gem in North Yorkshire. The magnificent Team for more information. cathedral stands majestically in the heart of the city. Step inside to find intricate woodcarvings, medieval architecture and more. Every night in the Market Place there is the chance to see a tradition that has taken place for over 1100 years! At 9pm, without fail, the Ripon Hornblower sounds his horn to ‘set the watch’ Ripley Castle©Welcome to Yorkshire guaranteeing city residents their safety for the night.

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