Lightwater Valley Theme Park YoYorkshirerkshire download our free Action packed value iPhone and Android apps. for all the family! New for 2011 Lightwater Valley is simply bursting with 175 acres of action-packed adventures, from the dark and mysterious subterranean world of Raptor Attack to the dizzying heights of Whirlwind, a typhoon of screams that'll twist even the bravest of souls. With over 40 rides and attractions for thrill seekers of all ages, the excitement never stops as you bravely take on the challenge of Europe’s longest roller coaster – The Ultimate; get swept high into the air by the powerful grip of the Eagle’s Claw and ‘feel the force’ as you shoot the raging water of the Wild River Rapids. When it’s time to slow the pace, we have lakes and parkland to leisurely explore with wide open spaces to relax and enjoy, so your adventure in the valley can be as thrilling or as chilling as you want it to be. I Issue 13 - 2011 www.lightwatervalley.co.uk Annual Publication - The Ultimate County Guide The most fun you can have in a day. Historic Houses | Town Guides Lightwater Valley, North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3HT. Tel: 0871 720 0011* Natural History | Gardens | Museums | Tourist Attractions *Calls are charged at 10 pence per minute from a BT landline, calls from other networks and mobiles will be considerably more. www.countysignpost.co.uk RIPLEY CASTLE .... a fascinating place to visit Silver Award Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010 700 year-old castle steeped in history Beautiful Gardens, Lakes & Deer Park Children’s Play Trail, Tea Rooms, Wonderful Shops Tremendous atmosphere, Ample Free Parking Fascinating exhibits & Historic aircraft Enthralling for all ages. A Great Family Day Out Ideal for Coach Parties!! Licensed Restaurant RE AIR M Open dai Ripley Castle, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 3AY HI U s LY s S S K E R U O M Elvington, York, YO41 4AU tel: 01423 770152 e.mail: [email protected] Y A L L Tel: 01904 608595 L A I I E R D O [email protected] A M I E R M www.ripleycastle.co.uk FORCES www.yorkshireairmuseum.org Go to you t r pho o dow ne’s a County Signpost nload pp sto Cou our n re nty S ew, fr ignpo ee st app CONTENTS ! Welcome to the 2011 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. For a free download please visit our map-driven, Museums & the Arts online magazine website wFworwa.cfroeuendtoywsinglonapdoedstp.cleoa.sue k visit our new map-driven, 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 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 through. Copyright County Signpost Ltd 2011. No part of this magazine may be used or reproduced without the written County Siignpost Ltd permission of the publisher. 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