News
01/02/2008 Places to See in the area Spring/Summer 2010
Fountains Abbey
& Studley Royal Water
Gardens
A
visit to one of Britains most
fascinating and Historic sites
promises to be a memorable
experiance.Give yourself plenty of
time to explore this World Heritage
site with its vast abbey ruins and
rare monastic water mill over 800
years old.Enjoy the sight of 500 wild
deer in the medieval park and imagine
life in the 18th century as you walk
around the Georgian Water garden with
its Canal, temple and srprise
views.
OPen daily all year with
family trails, guided tours and
evening
events www.fountaisabbey.org.uk.
Winter Abbey Tours, Join a free tour to
discover fascinating facts and stories
about the Abbey and monks. Normal
admission applies ~ Sunday 22, 29
November, 6, 13 20 &27-30 December
1.30pm
Music & Lights at Christmas
~ The Abbey & Hall will be bathed in
coloured lights with seasonal music
resounding. normal admission applies
5,6, 12,13,19 December 11.am-
3pm
A beutifuly restored Robert Adam house, set in 25 acres of award winning gardens with many rare plants and one of Europes longest double herbaceous borders, inside the hall, a superb example of 18th century decoration, contents include the magnificent Goblins Tapestries, reowned classical statuary and some of Chippendales finest furniture. Minaiture Railway and childrens adventure garden make Newby a real family occasion. for more information www.Newbyhall.com.
Ripon Law
&
Order Museums
The Ripon Law
&
Order Museums in Ripon provide a
fascinating oppurtunity to relive past
times.At the Workhouse visitors can
witness restored vagrants ward from
1877 and
the Hard times Gallery. The much
praised exhibition One way to Botany
bayhas been extended for 2005 at the
Georgian courthouse from whence in the
1830''''''''s many were transported to the
colonies,Followers of ITV''''''''s
series "Heartbeat" may recognise
Ashfordley magistrates court. The
Police & Prison museum has been
expanded and upgraded to recreate the
never before told story of Yorkshires
prisons and police from anglo-saxon
times to the present day, you can try
on uniforms, handle police
memorabilia, experiance new audio
visual displays and browse the bigger
museum shop. website is
www.riponmuseums.co.uk
Please check with venu for opening times.
RHS GARDEN
HARLOW
CARR
One of Yorkshires most
relaxing yet inspiring
locations."
Come for a
inspirarional day out at RHS Garden
Harlow Carr.
As the most northerly
of the four RHS Gardens, it
demonstrates what can be successfully
grown in the region as well as
offering a relaxing day out to all
visitors.
The Garden offers
interest for all seasons-from
vegetables to wild flowers, alpines to
woodland. Your visit won'''''''' be complete
until you''''''''ve been inspired by the RHS
shop & Plant Center, and indulged in
the fabulous Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms
offering delicious food and the best
teas & coffees.
For a full Events
Programme call 01423 565418 or visit
www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr.
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