Places to Visit
100 acres of beautiful woodland gardens and the UK's finest Bird of Prey & Wildlife center. Walks, trails and glades to explore. One of the finest collections of trees in the North of England. Enjoy a nice cup of tea and some delicious cake from the tearoom. A fantastic day out all year round.
Throp Perrow Arboretum
Bedale, DL8 2PS
01677 425323
thorpperrow.com
Thorp Perrow
A majestic 14th-century fortress which offers a captivating glimpse into medieval life, with beautifully preserved gardens, incredible falconry diplays and wild board feeding.
Bolton Castle
Nr Leyburn, DL8 4ET
01969 623981
boltoncastle.co.uk
Bolton Castle
Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park
These award-winning gardens are open from mid-April to October, featuring wonderful gardens, plant collections and fascinating sculptures all set in almost 50 acres. Make sure to book in advance via their website.
The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park
Grewelthorpe, HG4 3DA
01765 658 009
himalayangarden.com
The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales. A tourist visitor attraction unlike anywhere that you have been before, ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart!
The Forbidden Corner
Leyburn, DL8 4TJ
Forbidden Corner
Veiled in a secluded valley, this National Trust property promises to surprise and captivate with its vast Cistercian abbey ruins, Georgian water garden, a medieval deer park, Elizabethan Hall and Gothic church. Open year-round, Fountains Abbey is fantastic for walks and each season brings its own unique delights to see.
Fountains Abbey
Ripon, HG4 3DY