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YoYorkshirerkshire k - Par me ide The ins alley hers er V ouc wat nt v 7 ight cou 26-2 L dis es cial pag spe see ou try r fre a e iP nd hon And e a roid pps Issue 17 - 2015 Annual Publication - I The Ultimate County Guide Historic Buildings | Town Guides The Open Air | Museums & the Arts | Tourist Attractions www.countysignpost.co.uk Ch eck o County Signpost ut the page co 32 - w mpe N in a titio orth family n on Yor vouc k Moo her - rs Ra CONTENTS ilway Welcome to the 2015 of the Yorkshire County Signpost Tourist Guide. We would like to extend a sincere thank you, to all our advertisers and contributors past and present for their support. Historic Buildings We hope that you find our guide, a pleasure to read, both interesting and informative, and that you will take it away with you, to use again and again. We offer a taster of the visitor attractions and Attractions events within the County, for both locals and those who wish to visit from afar. Free download www.countysignpost.co.uk Museums & the Arts The Open Air To be featured in our next edition - please email the editor. Published by: County Signpost Ltd Editor: Adam Davison Please mention Yorkshire Signpost Cover image: Ribblehead Viaduct from the slopes of Ingleborough © RGBSTOCK.com / ronnibobs when visiting any of the attractions. All material in this magazine is, as far as we are aware, correct at the time of printing. County Signpost Ltd does not accept any responsibility for errors or inaccuracies which slipped County Siignpost Ltd through. Copyright County Signpost Ltd 2014. No part of this magazine may be used or reproduced without the written Tellephone:: 01743 874098 permission of the publisher. Emaiill:: [email protected] Signpost - page 1 County Signpost FOUNTAINS ABBEY Wander through a breath taking landscape and landscape of often breath taking and ground discover majestic abbey ruins, elegant water breaking vision. When his son William inherited gardens and timeless beauty. the estate he continued to develop the garden and in 1767 he finally managed to purchase the Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, four miles neighbouring Fountains Abbey estate. Rather west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, is a World than simply experiencing the ruins from a Heritage Site. It is home to a wealth of historic distance they were now formally integrated with monuments including Cistercian abbey ruins, the rest of the landscape as the two estates Georgian water garden, medieval deer park, became one. Elizabethan Hall and Victorian church. The water gardens are a place where you can It is the Studley Royal Water Garden that is the truly relax and leave modern day stresses behind primary reason the estate is a World Heritage as you are transported to another era. Cool Site. The way in which the creators of the secluded shady walks and grand green garden, the Aislabies, incorporated the abbey amphitheatres play with your senses. Let the ruins into their forward thinking garden design artist’s eye guide you across elegant ponds and is considered by UNESCO to be a feat of cascades, to the Georgian follies of the garden ‘human creative genius’. including rustic bridges, classical temples and statues and finally into the medieval ruins of the Disgraced by a financial scandal in the 1700’s, Abbey, and unforgettable experience which John Aislabie returned to his Studley Royal enthrals today’s visitor just as it did the pleasure estate and channelled his energies into creating a seeking Georgians. Signpost - page 2 www.countysignpost.co.uk From humble beginnings the magnificent yellows. Wrap up warm and see the sparkle of Fountains Abbey was established by devout the frost of the Abbey ruins as winter takes over. monks seeking a simpler existence. It grew to be There is a wealth of wildlife to experience on the wealthy and powerful, owning land across the estate therefore you may like to join a guide who region however this came to an end with Henry will take you on a walk that showcases the best VIII and the dissoloution of the monasteries. that nature has to offer that season. There is also The atmospheric ruins that remain are a window full free guided tour programme for those who into a way of life which shaped the medieval would like to find out more about the fascinating world. In the eighteenth century the Abbey was history of this special place. given a new lease of life when the Aislabies included it as a romantic folly in their elaborate Between May and November 2015 something garden scheme. extraordinary is happening in the follies at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. In the Along with the water garden and Abbey the eighteenth century it was very fashionable to estate is also home to the Fountains Hall, and have follies in your garden. These whimsical Elizabethan manor house and St.Mary’s Church, buildings or structures were used by garden a William Burges masterpiece. The deer park has designers to catch the eye or draw attention to a its origins in the medieval period and is home to carefully created vista. The designers of the 300 red, fallow and sika deer and ancient trees. Studley Royal water garden created many follies to surprise their guests and this year three of Open all year each season brings something new them will be transformed to astonish modern to experience. See the splendour of the day visitors to the garden. Visitors who peer snowdrops around the abbey in February; the inside the Octogan Tower, Temple of Piety and first sign that spring is on its way. Visit the the Banqueting House will discover intriguing Banqueting House in summer to see the installations created by artists inspired by the wildflowers in bloom. Enjoy one of Yorkshire’s history of the gardens and the opulence of the best displays of autumn colour as the trees in the eighteenth century. garden turn rusty reds, rich oranges and golden Signpost - page 3 During school holidays there are activities that the kids will love including bug box making, den building, pond dipping and geocaching. With lots of space to roam around freely and a fantastically well-equipped playground the estate is wonderfully safe for children. With so much to see you can easily spend all day at Fountains. Once you’ve worked up an appetite there’s no shortage of delicious food available to tempt your taste-buds. The Visitor Centre restaurant serves hearty Yorkshire breakfasts from 9.30am and delicious locally sourced hot meals at lunch time, with seasonal specials on the menu. Studley Tea room has a magnificent view overlooking the Lake and is the perfect spot for a light bite including paninis, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and cakes. You can enjoy your lunch while taking in the view of the Abbey Open all year except 24/25 December and ruins by the little tea room near to the twelfth Fridays in November, December and January. century Fountains Mill. 30 March-25th October 10am-6pm. Escape from the hustle and bustle of city centre 26th October-29 March 10am-5pm shopping and combine a peaceful walk in the tranquillity of the estate with a visit to the shop, Last admission one hour before closing. one of the largest in the National Trust . Telephone 01765 643199 nr Ripon HG4 3DY Newby Hall - Herbaceous Border Signpost - page 4 www.countysignpost.co.uk NEWBY HALL Newby Hall Gardens is one of the country’s most important and beautiful 20th century gardens; certainly one of the North’s finest. It was designed and created by Major Edward Compton, developed and nurtured by his son Robin, until 2009, when Lucinda Compton formally took up the reins. The 25 acres of formal gardens are divided into rooms, laid out either side of the magnificent double herbaceous border, which runs gently bulked up; full of flower in Late August, their down from the late 17th century house, to the pinks and lilacs compliment the strong claret of River Ure at the bottom. Newby is also home to Dahlias ‘Hillcrest Royal’ and ‘Admiral Rawlings’. an impressive National Collection of Cornus Colourful frontal plants including Sedums and (Dogwoods), as well as one of the most historic Origanum dot their way down the beds. and diverse orchards in the North of England. Phase two is well underway, with the completely Newby Hall’s double herbaceous border, one of renovated herbaceous border due to be ready for the longest in the country, (some 172m in the gardens’ opening on April 1st 2015. Come length), has long been enjoyed by generations of and see it for yourself! visitors, so why the decision to completely renovate it? Large clumps of perennials though Telephone 01423 322583 performing well enough, were ready to be lifted www.newbyhall.com and divided, and the border as a whole had lost cohesion, providing the perfect opportunity to Events 2015 completely overhaul the planting. Wednesday 1st April – Opening Day Sunday 5th & Monday 6th April – Woodland Of the 40% of the border newly planted last Story Walk and Harrogate International Youth year, plant establishment has been incredible, Festival with many plants bulking up and achieving Wednesday 15th April – Head Gardener’s almost their full height in one season’s growth. Practical Propagation Workshop This is surely a testament to the importance of Sunday 10th May – Spring Plant Fair and Cars soil preparation. Old Newby favourites such as in the Park Delphiniums and Campanula lactiflora are still Wednesday 27th May to Monday 1st June – well represented, sitting comfortably with 2CV Rally exciting new cultivars.

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