Echoes of the Past Listings
The Seven Bridges Valley walk
The Seven Bridges Valley walk is something to truly experience! Take this circular walk to see a more rustic...
Ripon Cathedral
Ripon Cathedral is a medieval marvel boasting a fascinating history all the way back to the 7th century. Serving...
Newby Hall & Gardens
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1690, with some of Britain’s finest Robert Adam interiors, Newby Hall is home...
St. Mary's - The Old Church of Pateley Bridge
Built in the late 13th Century, the remains of this Parochial Chapel sits high above the town amidst a...
The Victorian Laundry Holiday Cottage, at Beningbrough Hall
Enjoy a relaxing break in the grounds of the National Trust Beningbrough Hall estate, with out-of-hours access to the...
Sanctuary Way Walking Trail
The Sanctuary Way in Ripon is a way-marked trail that tours the city of Ripon tracing the original boundary...
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If you enjoy discovering the stories of our history and exploring the remnants of bygone ages, then let your curiosity loose around Harrogate and beyond.
Across our beautiful part of Yorkshire you will find the tell-tale clues to the stories of the English civil war, the abolition of the monasteries and the brutal murder of a ‘turbulent priest’.
Learn how anyone could enjoy the protection
of the city of Ripon for many centuries, and how the ceremonial watch is still
set every night.
Stare out across the historic Forest of Knaresborough from the castle grounds atop the Knaresborough cliffs, or explore a Royalist stronghold from the English civil war.
By day you can explore remarkable ruins in glorious locations, well-preserved monuments and fortified castles or the elegant stately homes of the landed gentry.
By night you can sleep in grand old hotels which have welcomed illustrious guests over many centuries from Lord Byron to the Beatles, from the Empress of Russia to Agatha Christie.
Book into a luxurious hotel of yesteryear and enjoy the hospitality once offered to European high society as you enjoy afternoon tea in ornate surroundings and imagine the stylish guests of another era.
Echoes of the Past Offers
25% off Ripon Museum Entry for National Trust members
National Trust members will receive 25% off admission to Ripon Museums.The discount applies across all ticket types, simply show...
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More Echoes of the Past
Aldborough Roman Settlement
Butter Market Museum
The Victorian Laundry Holiday...
Royal Pump Room Museum
Knaresborough Castle & Museum
St Wilfrid's Church, Harrogate
The Ripon Hornblower
Royal Hall, Harrogate
Spofforth Castle
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