Ruth & Ian’s Guide to Knaresborough
Things to See & Do in Knaresborough
A great view of the Nidd and the famous iconic view of the Viaduct from the grounds
38 locals recommend
Knaresborough Castle
Castle YardA great view of the Nidd and the famous iconic view of the Viaduct from the grounds
Great cafe with a fantastic view with rowing boats for hire on the River Nidd
6 locals recommend
Marigolds Cafe & Boating
16 WatersideGreat cafe with a fantastic view with rowing boats for hire on the River Nidd
Mother Shipton is a famous prophet who has prophesised a number of events including the Great Fire of London and the defeat of the Spanish Armada. She has forecast that the World will end when High Bridge in Knaresborough has fallen 3 times into the Nidd. It has so far fallen twice………
50 locals recommend
Mother Shipton's Cave
Harrogate RoadMother Shipton is a famous prophet who has prophesised a number of events including the Great Fire of London and the defeat of the Spanish Armada. She has forecast that the World will end when High Bridge in Knaresborough has fallen 3 times into the Nidd. It has so far fallen twice………
St Robert's Cave
Abbey RoadHome of St Robert around 1180
Conyngham Hall
52 Bond EndTennis, bowls and pitch & putt, and Parkrun on Saturday mornings
Walks
Abbey Road
Abbey RoadLovely walk down a quiet road by the River Nidd
Sport & Leisure
Knaresborough Swimming Pool
King James RoadPlaces to Eat
Isles Lane HG5 8DY 01423 864022
One of the two best fish and chip shops in Knaresborough. They can do Gluten Free fish and chips if you ring them in advance
Aragon Fisheries
14 Iles LnIsles Lane HG5 8DY 01423 864022
One of the two best fish and chip shops in Knaresborough. They can do Gluten Free fish and chips if you ring them in advance
Chain Lane Fisheries
8 Chain LnChain Lane HG5 0DH 01423 863969
Zolsha
38 High StGreat Indian Restaurant & Take Away
38 High St 01423 8666111
Spice Merchant Restaurant
14-16 Castlegate14-16 Castlegate 01423 861777
Two Brothers Grill and Pizzeria
Castle Courtyard 01423 860006
Carriages
89 High St89 High Street 01423 867041
The Crown Inn - J D Wetherspoon
71-75 High StWetherspoons pub food in Knaresborough
71-75 High Street HG5 0HB
Pubs
There are many pubs in Knaresborough - here are a selection of our favourites
Blind Jack's Pub
19 Market Pl19 Market Place HG5 8AL
Ever changing selection of real ales
1 Abbey Road HG5 8HY
Fine selection of real ale & a cosy atmosphere and real fire
8 locals recommend
The Half Moon Free House
1 Abbey Rd1 Abbey Road HG5 8HY
Fine selection of real ale & a cosy atmosphere and real fire
The Commercial
64-70 High St64-70 High Street HG5 0EA
Sam Smiths pub
Mother Shipton's Inn
The Crown Inn - J D Wetherspoon
71-75 High StCross Keys
Ossett Brewery pub
Cafes
Scarlett's Vintage Tea Rooms
3a Green Dragon Yard HG5 8AU – vintage tea shop
Lovely food and a great view at the side of the River Nidd
6 locals recommend
Marigolds Cafe & Boating
16 WatersideLovely food and a great view at the side of the River Nidd
Supermarkets
Lidl
Chain LaneTesco Express
Cambridge RoadSainsbury's Local
143-145 King's RdM&S Knaresborough Foodhall
Park Avenue