"Beauty in the eye of the beholder" Top 5 Page for this destination Knaresborough by Kaysta

Knaresborough Travel Guide: 48 reviews and 118 photos

A picture i took from Knaresborough Castle

The beautiful town of Knaresborough

Knaresborough is an historic market town and spa town in the borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England.

The sites include, Knaresborough castle, Mother Shiptons Petriying Well, The House in The Rock, several Cave's and one chapel all dating from the middle ages.

Mother Shipton's

Looking towards Mother Shipton's Enterance

Ursula Southeil born in 1488 and died in 1561, were better known as Mother Shipton. She was told to be a English Soothsayer and prophetess who is said to have made several of unusual predictions such as; Great plague of London, Spanish Armada and Great Fire of London.

People say it is a myth to believe such things and generally to of said others composed her prophecies after her death.

Mother Shipton were born in a cave in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, in a cave known as Mother Shipton's Cave. She were said to be hideously ugly and supposedly fathered by the Devil.

Knaresborough Castle

Knaresborough Castle Ruins

It was built in 1100 by Norman baron on the cliff above the River Nidd. The castle is now pretty much ruined. It comprised of two walled baileys set one behind the other, with the outer bailey on the town side and the inner bailey on the cliff side.

The enclosure wall was punctuated by solid towers along its length, and a pair, which you can still see today, formed the main gate. At the junction between the inner and outer baileys.

On the north side of the castle stood a tall five-sided keep, the eastern parts of which has been pulled down.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The views, friendly people, things to see and do
Cons:Not enough parking, can be expensive to activities
In a nutshell:More than a pretty view

Last visit to Knaresborough: May 2008
Intro Updated May 12, 2008
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Reviews (4)

Fish and Chips not to be missed! Restaurants (1)

A great restaurant that i have been going to since i was a child. It has a restaurant where you can sit and eat, and... more travel advice

The house is to the left - Knaresborough

The House in the Rock Things to Do (3)

The House in the Rock were built by a linen weaver Thomas Hill. The work began in 1770, It took 16 years to build and... more travel advice

Knaresborough Castle Things to Do (3)

It was built in 1100 by Norman baron on the cliff above the River Nidd. The castle is now pretty much ruined. It... more travel advice

Enterance to Mother Shipton's Cave - Knaresborough

Mother Shipton's Cave Things to Do (3)

Ursula Southeil born in 1488 and died in 1561, were better known as Mother Shipton. She was told to be a English... more travel advice

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MURRA May 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM

rural england really moves me, i dont think could affort live there though
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adrianspencertaylor Sep 13, 2009 at 7:33 PM

Thanks Kay I fancy a trip up there sometime somwhere to eat now Regards Adrian
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DSwede Jul 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM

A little corner of the globe that I didnt know existed... love your intro pic
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suvanki Feb 18, 2009 at 4:21 PM

Enjoyed reading your tips, and seeing your photos- A nice town which I'd like to visit again one day for a better look-only had about an hour here last year. Best Wishes, Sue
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zolasteve Dec 7, 2008 at 11:01 AM

Grand lass, good pages. Im building some Yorkshire pages too.