Tim’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Brilliant place with a magical atmosphere, Laura and mine first here this year. Superb rock for climbing at all grades. Beautiful location for families to enjoy a day out.
130 locals recommend
Brimham Rocks
Brilliant place with a magical atmosphere, Laura and mine first here this year. Superb rock for climbing at all grades. Beautiful location for families to enjoy a day out.
Neil Simone has been a professional artist for over forty years. Born in London but inspired by Yorkshire, Neil now lives in Nidderdale and is one of Yorkshires most renowned artists. Entirely self-taught, Neil uses complex techniques to create imaginative and thought-provoking paintings. Inspired by the natural world and the changes that occur within it, his paintings challenge perceptions and boundaries using light, shade and a play on dimensions and perspective. Neil’s work continues to expand and evolve, intriguing and captivating audiences the world over. Featured on television and in numerous journalistic reviews Neil has exhibited his work in many leading galleries throughout Great Britain, Europe and the USA.
“I paint the way that I do because I see the world as a dimension of shadows, shapes, contradictions and ever-changing fragile boundaries.”
If you would like to meet Neil or view his work, he has a permanent collection of Originals and Signed Limited Edition Prints on exhibition at his home in Glasshouses.
Glasshouses
Neil Simone has been a professional artist for over forty years. Born in London but inspired by Yorkshire, Neil now lives in Nidderdale and is one of Yorkshires most renowned artists. Entirely self-taught, Neil uses complex techniques to create imaginative and thought-provoking paintings. Inspired by the natural world and the changes that occur within it, his paintings challenge perceptions and boundaries using light, shade and a play on dimensions and perspective. Neil’s work continues to expand and evolve, intriguing and captivating audiences the world over. Featured on television and in numerous journalistic reviews Neil has exhibited his work in many leading galleries throughout Great Britain, Europe and the USA.
“I paint the way that I do because I see the world as a dimension of shadows, shapes, contradictions and ever-changing fragile boundaries.”
If you would like to meet Neil or view his work, he has a permanent collection of Originals and Signed Limited Edition Prints on exhibition at his home in Glasshouses.
The dramatic abbey ruins at Fountains are the largest monastic ruins in the country. Step back into a rich and dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like for the monks who first came here all those years ago.
32 locals recommend
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
The dramatic abbey ruins at Fountains are the largest monastic ruins in the country. Step back into a rich and dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like for the monks who first came here all those years ago.
Famous for 'Heart Beat' of course with lots to offer for family day out.
54 locals recommend
Goathland
Famous for 'Heart Beat' of course with lots to offer for family day out.
NYR is a must visit for all. Full day out with for the lucky few a 4 course evening meal in Pullman coaches whilst travelling through stunning scenery.
69 locals recommend
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
NYR is a must visit for all. Full day out with for the lucky few a 4 course evening meal in Pullman coaches whilst travelling through stunning scenery.
Stump Cross Caverns
Brilliant for young and old with superb cafe
Exciting day out for families with an amazing cafe with glass floor above gorge.
20 locals recommend
How Stean Gorge LLP
Exciting day out for families with an amazing cafe with glass floor above gorge.
Day walk from Middlesmoor upto reservoir on Niddersdale way back via The Edge to Lofthouse.
Middlesmoor Car Park
Day walk from Middlesmoor upto reservoir on Niddersdale way back via The Edge to Lofthouse.
Nidderdale Llamas
Great day out for Families
Impressive stone structure with panoramic views over Yorkshire.
30 locals recommend
The Coldstones Cut
Impressive stone structure with panoramic views over Yorkshire.
Grimwith Reservoir
Great 4.5 mile walk around Reservoir. Wheel chair friendly
Yorkshire Arboretum
Day out at Castle Howard
Neighbourhoods
Pateley Bridge is a mecca for a true experience of Nidderdale hospitality with cafes, Pubs, excellent Butchers and craft shops.
67 locals recommend
Pateley Bridge
Pateley Bridge is a mecca for a true experience of Nidderdale hospitality with cafes, Pubs, excellent Butchers and craft shops.
Foodies
Ripley Castle
Great place for gallery shops and Boars head Restaurant
Nearest Pub at the moment. Sadly the Flying Dutchman has closed due to Covid.
7 locals recommend
Royal Oak Inn
Oak LaneNearest Pub at the moment. Sadly the Flying Dutchman has closed due to Covid.
The Wellington Inn
Main StreetRecommended by Guest's
Entertainment
Lightwater Valley Theme Park
Water LaneDay out for family and fun seekers.
Harrogate Theatre
6 Oxford StEvening entertainment 25 minutes away.
You can walk or bike to the distillery which is located the other side of valley to the house. They do tours and sampling of their Gin.
6 locals recommend
Whittaker's Gin (Whittaker's Distillery Ltd)
You can walk or bike to the distillery which is located the other side of valley to the house. They do tours and sampling of their Gin.