Knaresborough

Knaresborough is full of surprises, a warren of medieval streets and stone staircases that weave their way up and down. The town centre is perched on the cliffs above the River Nidd and the imposing railway viaduct across the Nidd Gorge offers an amazing view to visitors as they arrive by train.

What’s best about Knaresborough?

There are plenty of things to do in Knaresborough all year round. The marketplace in the centre of the town offers a great place to enjoy a cup of tea or something delicious and home baked. On a Wednesday stalls fill the marketplace offering tasty produce, whole foods, plants and flowers, as well as pretty much anything else you can imagine, in the ever-popular Knaresborough Market.

At the base of the cliffs on which the town sits, you will find a delightful promenade that traps the sun in summer, with a coastal feel despite being more than 60 miles from the sea. This is a great place to enjoy an ice cream or indulge in the traditional English pastime of ‘simply mucking about in boats’.

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Hidden Gems of Knaresborough

The Nidd Gorge is a beautiful wooded landscape just upstream of the town, rich in wildlife and following the winding course of the river Nidd. The Nidd Gorge makes a great spot for walks, picnics and wildlife watching for all the family.

Jump on the bike and go for a ride; the Beryl Burton Cycle Way is a Sustrans route allowing cyclists to ride to Harrogate, Bilton and Ripley on traffic-free routes. With a stunning view from atop the grade II listed Nidd Valley Viaduct, idyllic paths through fields and the odd pub along the way, it’s a great way to spend an afternoon.

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Knaresborough Castle & Museum

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Mother Shipton's Cave and Petrifying Well

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The Knaresborough Inn

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Goldsborough Hall

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Beryl Burton Cycle Way

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Knaresborough Talent Show 2026

21 Feb - 24 Apr 25

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History Wardrobe presents A Very Victorian…

17 Dec - 24 Apr 25

Come with us to the 19th century and meet the Scrooge sisters!Ethel is…

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Knaresborough Knightmares: a Christmas Ghost Walk

17 Dec - 24 Apr 25

Join the Knaresborough Mummers for a festering festive ghost walk around…

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Knaresborough Knightmares: a Halloween Ghost Walk

29 Oct - 24 Apr 25

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Henshaw's Beer Festival

3 May - 4 May 25

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FEVA: Knaresborough's Festival of Visual Arts and…

8 Aug - 17 Aug 25

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