Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens

Located on the outskirts of Harrogate, Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens has eight acres of beautiful gardens to walk around. Stroll through the walled garden, formal gardens and sweeping lawns and see carpets of snowdrops and yellow winter aconites which bloom in late winter.

Three hundred and seventy acres of parkland offer a longer walk along the River Ouse. After spending a couple of hours exploring, it’s time to warm up so head up to the Walled Garden restaurant for a warming cup of hot chocolate and a slice of cake. Or if you prefer, take away and drink while you continue to wander.

Extend your walk around the estate on the Seven Bridges walk or continue to explore the deer park where you can spot herds of red, fallow and sika deer. From here, head back to St Mary’s Church and the car park where you can stop at the Studley Royal tea-room for another warming drink before making your way back to the Abbey ruins.

Fodder Farm Shop and Café

Situated on the southern outskirts of Harrogate, Fodder Farm Shop and Café is surrounded by the wide expanse of the Great Yorkshire Showground. The area is full of permissive footpaths to walk, jog and exercise – why not bring along the dog too?

You can walk underneath the imposing stone arches of the disused viaduct and pick up the Harrogate Ringway. Looping back around on the footpath takes you to Fodder Farm Shop and Café where you can treat yourself to an orange or mint hot chocolate from the café or a take-out luxury hot chocolate from Fodder on the Hoof situated by the farm shop entrance.