Knaresborough
Knaresborough is a market and spa town and civil parish on the River Nidd in North Yorkshire, England.
It is three miles east of Harrogate and was in the Borough of Harrogate until April 2023.
Getting to Knaresborough
Knaresborough is on A59, four miles east of Harrogate and 17 miles west of York.
Worth seeing
- 01Knaresborough Castle
This is where you flee if you've just assassinated Archbishop Thomas Becket.
- 02Mother Shipton's Cave
Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge HG5 8DD, info@mothershipton.co.uk.
- 03Market Place is the Georgian
Number 16 is a 17th-century timber-framed building that claims to have been the oldest chemist shop in England.
Things to do
Frazer Theatre is on Park Crest. Rowing boats: Blenkhorn's and Marigold Cafe both hire boats daily March-Oct. Knaresborough Leisure Centre on King James Rd has fitness classes and a swimming pool. Golf: Knaresborough GC is two miles northeast near Ferrensby. White tees 6778 yards, par 72. The Bed Race is a charity event on the second Saturday in June.
Where to eat
1858 is a bar and restaurant at 42 High St, open Th 4-10PM, F Sa noon-10PM, Su noon-6PM. Zolsha at 38 High St is open daily 5:30-11PM. Thomas the Baker at
Getting around Knaresborough the local way
- Get inP&O Ferries sail overnight to Hull from Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
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