Lightwater Valley

3 miles from Brimham Rocks

Brimham Rocks is a natural Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Yorkshire, England, known for its fascinating weather-eroded rock formations spread across heathland and woodland in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site offers outdoor exploration, notable geological features, diverse flora and fauna, and is popular for family visits and rock climbing. Facilities include a National Trust visitor centre with food offerings and child-friendly discovery trails.

Located in Pateley Bridge

Pateley Bridge is a picturesque market town in North Yorkshire known for its historic charm, the oldest sweet shop in the world, and its location as a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

3 miles from East Riddlesden Hall

East Riddlesden Hall is a 17th-century historic manor house in West Yorkshire featuring well-preserved interiors, a medieval tithebarn, walled gardens, and a tea room, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences. It is notable for its architecture, royalist symbols, and as a filming location for various TV series and films.

3 miles from The Fabric of East Riddlesden: Inspiration from the Hall and its grounds

7 Oct, 10–14 Oct…

An exhibition by textile artists Textilia 3, featuring artworks inspired by East Riddlesden Hall’s architecture, historic collection, past inhabitants and landscape. The works use techniques including stitching, felt, mixed media, ceramics, dyeing and print.

Located in Silsden

Silsden is a historic market town in West Yorkshire known for its canal-side setting, industrial heritage, and local community culture including pubs and restaurants. It offers walkable town center attractions and is accessible via nearby train station and bus services.

2 miles from Kiplin Hall & Gardens

Kiplin Hall & Gardens is a Jacobean country house showcasing Victorian-era interiors and extensive collections, set in restored gardens with woodland and lakeside walks. The venue offers guided tours, accessibility features, a children's play area, a café, and a new Welcome Centre for visitors, located in North Yorkshire by the River Swale.

3 miles from Rievaulx Abbey

Rievaulx Abbey is a substantial ruined Cistercian monastery located in North Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1132, it is maintained by English Heritage and offers visitors an outdoor historical experience of medieval monastic life and industrial heritage within the scenic North York Moors National Park.

Near Middleham Castle

Middleham Castle is a 12th-century ruined Norman castle in North Yorkshire, notable as the childhood home of King Richard III. Visitors can explore its large keep, curtain walls, and 15th-century residential additions while enjoying views of the surrounding countryside. The site is managed by English Heritage and open to the public as a historic ruin.

Located in Middleham

Middleham is a historic market town in North Yorkshire, England, known for its medieval castle, horse racing heritage, and rich archaeology including the Middleham Jewel.

3 miles from Norton Conyers

Norton Conyers is a historic house in North Yorkshire with Anglo-Saxon roots, famous for its pink facade and literary ties to Charlotte Bronte. Visitors can explore the house interiors, a 2.5-acre 18th-century walled garden, and enjoy guided group tours of the grounds including areas usually closed to the public.

Located in Skipton

Skipton is a historic market town in North Yorkshire, known as the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, featuring a well-preserved medieval castle, vibrant arts scene, and thriving independent shopping and hospitality sectors.

3 miles from Constable Burton Hall

Constable Burton Hall is a Grade I-listed Palladian villa in North Yorkshire featuring formal gardens and woodland trails. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the historic house and gardens, with accessible paths and parking. Food is not sold on site, but picnics are allowed.

2 miles from Plumpton Rocks

Plumpton Rocks is a picturesque 30-acre parkland featuring a man-made lake, dramatic rock formations, and romantic woodland trails, offering visitors tranquil nature walks and scenic views in North Yorkshire.

Located in Knaresborough

Knaresborough is a historic market and spa town in North Yorkshire known for its medieval castle ruins, scenic river, vibrant arts festivals, and rich Roman and medieval heritage.

Located in Thirsk

Thirsk is a historic market town in North Yorkshire known for its medieval market, cultural heritage including The World of James Herriot, and horse racing at Thirsk Racecourse. It offers a walkable town centre with local public transport and rail access nearby, attracting tourists with its museums, arts, and sports activities.

Near Ripley Castle and Gardens

Ripley Castle and Gardens is a historic 700-year-old castle near Harrogate with beautiful gardens, lakes, and a deer park. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the castle in season, explore extensive outdoor grounds, and use accessible facilities including a café. It offers an engaging experience blending history and nature with family-friendly amenities.

2 miles from Danby Hall

Danby Hall is a historic stone house in North Yorkshire with a rich history connected to the Scrope family and notable architectural features including priest hide-e-holes and a Peel tower. Visitors can explore the house on tours, learning about its Tudor, parliamentary and Victorian significance.

2 miles from Sion Hill Hall

Sion Hill Hall is a Grade II* Arts and Crafts period country house in North Yorkshire with beautifully restored gardens. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house and gardens, along with refreshments in the original Edwardian kitchen. The house showcases fine antiques and artistic details, set in extensive landscaped grounds.

3 miles from Parcevall Hall Gardens

Parcevall Hall Gardens is a historic plantsman's garden set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park featuring 24 acres of woodland and formal gardens with exotic plants, woodland walks, terraces, and a rose garden, offering visitors a scenic outdoor experience.

3 miles from Fountains Abbey

Fountains Abbey is a historic ruined Cistercian monastery near Ripon, North Yorkshire, with architecture dating from the 12th century. It is part of Studley Royal Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring landscaped gardens and industrial heritage. The site is owned by the National Trust and maintained by English Heritage, offering visitors extensive ruins, exhibitions, and scenic outdoor areas.

3 miles from Mill tour

13 Oct (next Tuesday)

A volunteer-led tour of Fountains Mill explores the estate’s oldest building, its 12th-century origins and how it has changed over the years.

2 miles from Bolton Castle

Bolton Castle is a well-preserved medieval castle and family home in North Yorkshire, offering historic tours, gardens, falconry displays, and outdoor activities including a children's trail and rare breed sheep. It features facilities such as a café, picnic areas, and a shop, with good accessibility and parking.

3 miles from Richmond Castle

Richmond Castle is a well-preserved Norman enclosure castle in Richmond, North Yorkshire, featuring a 12th-century keep with panoramic views, significant medieval history, and managed by English Heritage as a public tourist attraction.

2 miles from Goldsborough Hall

Goldsborough Hall is a historic Jacobean mansion in North Yorkshire, once home to Princess Mary, featuring magnificent Robert Adam interiors and set within 12 acres of landscaped gardens. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house, explore royal-themed historic gardens, and relax in the on-site cafe. The venue offers wheelchair accessibility and free parking, making it a charming blend of indoor architectural splendor and outdoor garden beauty.

Located in Ilkley

Ilkley is a spa town in West Yorkshire known for its Victorian architecture, rich prehistoric and Roman history, spa heritage, and vibrant cultural scene including a renowned literature festival. Surrounded by scenic moorland and situated by the River Wharfe, it offers diverse outdoor activities such as walking, climbing, and cycling.

2 miles from Brimham Rocks

Brimham Rocks is a natural outdoor attraction in North Yorkshire featuring distinctive giant rock formations formed over millions of years. The site offers accessible trails, a refreshment kiosk, walking and cycling paths, and family-friendly activities in a scenic moorland setting.

2 miles from Easby Abbey

Easby Abbey is a historic ruined Premonstratensian abbey near Richmond, North Yorkshire, known for its riverside location, active parish church with medieval paintings, and scenic walks from Richmond Castle.

3 miles from Broughton Sanctuary

Broughton Sanctuary is a historic house estate in Yorkshire offering luxury stays, corporate events, weddings, and wellbeing retreats. Visitors can enjoy elegant indoor spaces, a private Wellbeing Centre, and extensive surrounding outdoor natural sanctuary areas with nature recovery projects.

Near Beningbrough Hall

Beningbrough Hall is a large Baroque mansion near Beningbrough, North Yorkshire, featuring historic interiors, extensive gardens, and an art gallery exhibiting 18th-century portraits. The venue includes a restaurant, garden shop, and activities for families including a wilderness play area.

Near Harvest at Beningbrough

7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct

Harvest at Beningbrough celebrates seasonal garden produce with guided tours of the walled garden, harvest displays, apple-pressing demonstrations and tastings. Some dates also feature jam and curd tastings or dried flowers for sale.

2 miles from Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park

The Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park is a 45-acre woodland garden in North Yorkshire featuring extensive collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, and magnolias, along with 90 contemporary sculptures. Visitors can enjoy scenic woodland trails, a woodland playground for children, and food at the tearoom.

Located in Masham

Masham is a historic market town in North Yorkshire known for its large market place, brewing heritage, annual festivals, and scenic walking opportunities in Wensleydale.

2 miles from Newby Hall & Gardens

Newby Hall & Gardens is a Georgian Adam-style historic house near Ripon, North Yorkshire, with award-winning gardens, adventure playgrounds, and exhibitions including teddy bears and dollhouses, offering a family-friendly outdoor and indoor experience with guided tours, a café, and extensive facilities.

3 miles from The Pikachu Art Adventure at Fountains Abbey

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Follow a trail of 30 Pikachu trading-card artworks around Fountains Abbey, discover facts about the character and design your own card. Visitors can collect a gallery sheet and use a Pikachu stamper at Fountains Mill.

Near Beningbrough

Beningbrough is a historic hall and art gallery surrounded by extensive gardens and parkland in Yorkshire, featuring formal gardens, a walled kitchen garden, and new garden areas including a Pergola and upcoming Mediterranean Garden, with facilities for families and dogs.

Near At the bend in the river: Paintings by Nancy Cadogan

10–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…

An exhibition of newly commissioned and existing paintings by Nancy Cadogan, inspired by Beningbrough’s landscape, gardens and literary history. Visitors can view large-scale landscapes and more intimate works exploring women, time and storytelling.

3 miles from Braithwaite Hall

Braithwaite Hall is a 17th-century manor house located in Coverdale, North Yorkshire, known for its historic architecture and status as a Grade II* listed building under the care of the National Trust.

Located in Leyburn

Leyburn is a historic market town in North Yorkshire, England, set in the scenic Wensleydale valley, known for its vibrant market, independent shops, cultural events, and access to natural beauty near the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Near Mount Grace Priory

Mount Grace Priory is a well-preserved Carthusian monastery ruin in North Yorkshire offering visitors both indoor historical exhibits and outdoor exploration of medieval monastic buildings and woodland setting. The site features a reconstructed monk's cell and a museum presenting the site's history, located within the scenic North York Moors National Park.

2 miles from St Mary's, Studley Royal

The Church of St Mary, Studley Royal, is a Victorian Gothic Revival church built in Early English style by architect William Burges. Situated within Studley Royal Park near Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire, it was constructed as a memorial to Frederick Vyner. The church is renowned for its rich interior, fine stained-glass windows, and status as a Grade I listed building.

2 miles from Garden and abbey tour

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A volunteer-guided tour explores Studley Royal Water Garden and the abbey ruins, explaining the garden’s design and its place in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour lasts about 90 minutes.

Near Marmion Tower

Marmion Tower is a ruined 15th-century stone gatehouse near West Tanfield, North Yorkshire, representing the entrance to a historic fortified manor. Managed by English Heritage, it offers visitors a glimpse into medieval architecture and heritage.

Near Rievaulx Terrace

Rievaulx Terrace is a historic grass-covered terrace with two 18th-century Palladian temples, offering scenic views over the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey. Owned by the National Trust, it provides a blend of outdoor landscape and indoor exhibitions within the Ionic Temple.

Located in Richmond

Richmond in North Yorkshire is a historic market town renowned for its medieval castle, Georgian architecture, and vibrant cultural scene, serving as a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

2 miles from RHS Garden Harlow Carr

RHS Garden Harlow Carr is a horticultural destination in North Yorkshire known for its extensive gardens, seasonal displays, and visitor facilities including cafés and a garden centre. Visitors can explore outdoors through varied garden areas and enjoy seasonal food offerings onsite.

2 miles from Walkies

14 Oct (next Wednesday)

Walkies gives visitors the opportunity to explore the outdoor areas of RHS Garden Harlow Carr with their dogs. Dogs must be kept on a short lead and follow the garden’s stated rules.

Located in Harrogate

Harrogate is a historic spa town in North Yorkshire, England, renowned for its spa waters, RHS Harlow Carr gardens, and rich cultural scene including festivals, galleries, and theatres. It is well-connected by rail and bus, with a walkable town centre featuring shopping, dining, and significant landmarks such as the Royal Pump Room and Royal Hall.

3 miles from Marmion Tower

Marmion Tower is a 15th-century gatehouse near West Tanfield, North Yorkshire, notable for its historical architecture and connection to the Marmion family. Visitors can explore the tower's surroundings and nearby historic sites with free entry during open hours annually. Dogs are welcome on leads, and parking is available nearby.

Near Markenfield Hall

Markenfield Hall is a well-preserved medieval moated manor house in North Yorkshire, offering limited guided tours that explore historic rooms and vaulted areas. The house provides wheelchair access to the ground floor and a tranquil, authentic visit focused on history and heritage without modern distractions like cafes or shops. It is free for Historic Houses members on select days, with tours including traditional tea and cakes.

2 miles from Fountains by Floodlight

9–10 Oct, 16–17 Oct…

Explore Fountains Abbey after dark, with floodlighting and projected animations bringing the ruins’ history to life. The event also includes guided tours, live choral performances and Gregorian chant.

2 miles from Helmsley Walled Garden

Helmsley Walled Garden is a five-acre historic kitchen garden in North York Moors National Park, restored as a beautiful outdoor space featuring gardens, nature trails, and therapeutic activities. It includes a labyrinth, sculpture trail, a native plants border, and an open glasshouse, welcoming dogs and visitors with refreshments and plant sales.

Near York Cold War Bunker

The York Cold War Bunker in York is a preserved two-storey semi-subterranean bunker built in 1961 for nuclear monitoring during the Cold War, now an English Heritage site and museum showcasing Cold War operations and defence technology.

2 miles from Owl About Goddards Trail

10–11 Oct, 17–18 Oct…

Visitors can follow a family-friendly trail through Goddards Gardens, finding hidden owls and collecting letters to solve an owl-related word. Completing the trail earns a sticker.

3 miles from Isurium Brigantum

Aldborough Roman Site features the remains of the Roman town Isurium Brigantum, including town walls, Roman mosaic floors, and archaeological exhibits that reveal life in one of the northernmost Roman urban centers in Britain.

Near Clifton Castle

Clifton Castle is a Grade II* classical mansion built in 1802, renowned for its exceptional plasterwork and fine interiors including portraits, furniture, and antiques. Visitors can tour the principal rooms on the ground floor and explore the beautiful gardens and grounds.

3 miles from Allerton Castle

Allerton Castle is a beautifully preserved Gothic revival stately home in North Yorkshire offering guided house tours, extensive parkland, and accessible facilities. Visitors can experience historic interiors and explore outdoor grounds from Easter until October. It is also a popular venue for weddings and events.

3 miles from Thornborough Henges

Thornborough Henges is a complex of three large Neolithic-era henges and an extensive cursus located in North Yorkshire, England, historically significant as a ceremonial and ritual site often compared to Stonehenge. The site is publicly accessible and managed by English Heritage, offering visitors a unique outdoor archaeological experience.

Near Goddards

Goddards House and Garden in York is an Arts and Crafts historic house museum with well-preserved 1930s interiors and an extensive formal garden featuring a cruciform lily pool. Originally built for the Terry chocolate family, it now operated by the National Trust offers indoor heritage exhibits and outdoor garden exploration.

2 miles from Turning back time tour

11 Oct, 18 Oct…

A tour at Treasurer’s House explores the lives and legends of some of its former residents, tracing the history of the house and its connections to York.

3 miles from Lightwater Valley

Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park in North Yorkshire offers a wide variety of rides and outdoor family-friendly attractions across a large park area. Originally a fruit farm, it evolved into an amusement park known for The Ultimate roller coaster, once the longest in Europe. The park focuses on activities for children and families with themed zones, play areas, and seasonal events.

2 miles from Dusk deer walk

9 Oct

Join wildlife volunteers for an evening walk through Studley deer park to learn about its red, fallow and sika deer and see and hear the rut as the season begins.

2 miles from Moulton Hall

Moulton Hall is a 17th-century Grade I listed manor house in North Yorkshire, featuring a beautiful carved staircase and surrounded by extensive grounds. Managed by the National Trust, it is open to the public by arrangement and offers a glimpse into historic aristocratic life.

3 miles from Treasurer's House, York

Treasurer's House is a Grade I listed historic house museum in York, showcasing architecture from the 12th century onwards with significant restoration by Frank Green. Owned by the National Trust, it offers tours including cellar and attic, features Roman archaeological remains, and a café and garden accessible to visitors. The house is notable for its reputed Roman soldier ghost sightings.

3 miles from By appointment tour

7 Oct, 10 Oct…

A guided tour of Treasurer’s House explores Frank Green’s vision for the historic house and its collection of furniture, clocks and art, alongside research into his life and the property.

3 miles from Guided house tours

11 Oct, 19 Oct

Visitors can join a volunteer-led tour of East Riddlesden Hall to learn about the house’s history and collection.

3 miles from Sutton Park

Sutton Park is an early Georgian stately home in York featuring rich 18th-century interiors and award-winning gardens with diverse plantings, a pond garden, fernery, and woodland walk, offering seasonal house tours and tearooms.

3 miles from National Alpine Garden Show

10 Oct (this Saturday)

The National Alpine Garden Show celebrates alpine plants and autumn-flowering bulbs, with displays from specialist growers and Alpine Garden Society members. Visitors can speak with exhibitors for growing advice and join a behind-the-scenes Alpine Garden Team tour.

2 miles from Langton Hall

Langton Hall is a Grade II*-listed Georgian country house near Northallerton, set in scenic parkland above the River Swale. Visitors can tour the historic ground floor, garden, and kitchen garden, and enjoy tea, cakes, or a two-course lunch. The house is accessed via a tree-lined avenue with seasonal wildflowers and daffodils.

2 miles from Aldborough Roman Site

Aldborough Roman Site is a historical Roman town site located in North Yorkshire, featuring remains of Roman town defences, mosaic floors inside period buildings, and a museum with Roman artefacts. The site includes beautiful Victorian arboretum gardens and offers guided tours. It is family-friendly and dog-friendly with pushchairs allowed.

3 miles from Helmsley Castle

Helmsley Castle is a historic site combining a medieval fortress, Elizabethan mansion, and Civil War stronghold with exhibitions and scenic parkland. Visitors can explore the castle's stonework, grounds, and interactive displays while enjoying family-friendly facilities including picnic areas and audio tours.