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Often nicknamed as “The Strangest Place in the World,” Forbidden Corner in North Yorkshire was built and owned by Colin Armstrong in the 1980s, although technically, credit for the brilliantly odd architecture goes to Malcolm Tempest. Why is it Called The Forbidden Corner? Forbidden Corner Garden is the chief attraction inside Tupgill Park Estate and is one of the most interesting follies across the world, as its four acres house chambers, tunnels, bizarre statues, and strange structures that are often as seemingly irrational and strange as they are intriguing. The…

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Mother Shipton’s Cave

January 1, 2020August 12, 2019 Laura GinnEngland, Knaresborough, Mother Shipton's Cave, North Yorkshire0 comment

Are you looking for a tourist attraction that goes above and beyond anything you’ve ever experienced? If so, Mother Shipton’s Cave is an absolute must-visit, as this is the place where the water is able to turn objects into stone, as the story goes. And it’s not just the story of Mother Shipton’s Cave that draws people here, it’s also the fact that it is located next to the Petrifying Well, which happens to be one of the oldest tourist attractions in the UK. There are stories of witchcraft and…

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Flamingo Land

December 15, 2019August 12, 2019 Laura GinnEngland, Flamingo Land, North Yorkshire0 comment

Flamingo Land is a popular theme park and zoo that offers a wide range of attractions for all the family to enjoy. It is in the village of Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire. It was first established back in 1959 when it was originally a zoo, and the first animals it acquired were flamingos, which is how the park got its name. Their collection of animals was developed in 1963 when it became home to the first captive bottlenose dolphins in the UK, and during the 1970s, amusement rides became…

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Lightwater Valley Theme Park

December 1, 2019August 12, 2019 Laura GinnEngland, Lightwater Valley Theme Park, North Stainley, North Yorkshire0 comment

Lightwater Valley theme park is located in the village of North Stainley in North Yorkshire and is commonly known as having one of the longest roller coasters across Europe. It was opened in the Summer of 1969 and attracts around 500,000 visitors each year. Since it was first opened, it has gone from strength to strength and what was once a small family-run farm attraction is now owned by the company Livingstone Leisure company. Lightwater Valley has around 35 rides and attractions for visitors to enjoy, from small rides that…

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Mother Shipton’s Park

February 15, 2019November 6, 2018 Laura GinnKnaresborough, Mother Shipton’s Park, North Yorkshire0 comment

Situated in the small town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, Mother Shipton’s Park is a woodland that spans over a mile long and is all that remains of the Royal Forest of Knaresborough. However, the main attractions of the park are Mother Shipton’s Cave and The Petrifying Well. For a fun-filled family day out, be sure to stop by if you are in the area. Who was Mother Shipton? Mother Shipton, also known as Ursula Sontheil, was a prophetess who was born in 1488. Legend has it that she was born…

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Runswick Bay

July 1, 2015April 20, 2015 Laura GinnEngland, North Yorkshire, Runswick Bay0 comment

Runswick Bay is a pretty little village on the scenic North Yorkshire coast. This largely undiscovered little gem of a place lies a few miles north of the historic town of Whitby, tucked away in a sheltered cove. It is only a small village, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in quaint charm. Runswick Bay is a traditional fishing village and today not much has changed. Charming cottages are huddled together, intersected by narrow footpaths that eventually head out of the village and join…

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Selby

June 15, 2015April 20, 2015 Laura GinnEngland, North Yorkshire, Selby0 comment

Selby is a small market town in North Yorkshire. It lies in the Vale of York and is just 9 miles from York, 20 miles from Hull and 23 miles from Leeds. The town has a long and interesting history and was once a Viking settlement; many Viking remains have been discovered during archaeological excavations. There is even a connection to royalty – the history books suggest that King Henry I was born there. Selby has good transport links and was once a busy port. The town is dissected by…

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Filey

April 15, 2015March 18, 2015 Laura GinnEngland, Filey, North Yorkshire0 comment

Filey is a small seaside town on the North Yorkshire coast. It is located halfway between Scarborough to the north and Bridlington to the south. Unlike Scarborough and Bridlington, Filey is fairly small and quiet. You won’t find miles of amusement arcades and tacky shops in Filey town centre, but if you want a quiet day on the beach, it is the perfect destination. Filey was once a busy fishing village back in the day when the fishing industry was the main source of revenue for families living on the…

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Richmond, North Yorkshire

September 2, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, North Yorkshire, Richmond0 comment

Richmond is filled with impressive Norman castles and stunning Georgian architecture and is awash with stunning scenery, resting as it does just on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Richmond is a place that has attracted writes and artists for centuries that come to the ancient town to seek inspiration for their work. It is a truly beautiful town with a character that seems to set itself apart from some of its neighbours, perhaps that is because nothing very much has changed here over the last few centuries.…