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Ripley Castle and Gardens

Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AY, England
44-1423-770-152
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Ranked #11 of 20 attractions in Harrogate
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Type: Castles, Gardens
Activities: Getting married, Dining
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Yorkshire
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

this is a lovely little village and they sell the best ice cream. Tour the castle, check on the web for events and stroll through the village, there are country walks and a great day out for very little expense. More

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Hull, UK
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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The sun was shining and the sky was heavy grey but what brilliant views - the fresh green shoots stood out against the dramatic sky. I loved the formal gardens then the kitchen garden with a walk through the hot house then the wood with massive Canadian trees then the deer park but with cows and ancient trees. More

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Millersville, Maryland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
2
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Great playground for the kids. A nice walk around the gardens and a great tour! Very informational! The tea room is good too! More

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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Must visit for the world renowned ice-cream, local tea-shop and great walks in the local vicinity. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
2
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The guided tour of Ripley Castle was excellent and we enjoyed a lovely lunch in the tea room. More

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Driffield, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Have visited many times. It is lovely to see the gardens at different times of the year. There are lovely walks and the children love the nature trails. They usually have an Easter Egg Hunt which is fun. The Castle is grand and a must. Ripley is a beautiful village with its own ice cream too. The Boars Head Inn... More

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Redditch
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

A lcvely setting, fit for a television set, beautifully maintained and lovely walking area. More

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Howden, Yorkshire
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Our daughter got married at Ripley Castle on Easter Sunday and what a fantastic day it was. My daughter and her partner arranged the wedding with the staff from Ripley and I do not think that anything could have been done better. On arrival the bride and bridesmaids were shown to a lovely room where they could change and make... More

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Colvin, Owner at Ripley Castle and Gardens, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Many thanks for your kind words: I will pass them on to all those who worked so hard before, during and after your daughter's wedding. Thank you for making them feel truly appreciated - they do work very hard, and it makes such a difference when someone takes the time and trouble to say 'thanks - you did a realy... More

west yorkshire
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

what a fantastic place for a family day out, pleanty to see and do More

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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Visit to the Castle is by Guided Tour as the family still live there. The guide was so knowledgable and made history come alive. We walked round grounds and were lucky enough to see resident deer herd in the deer park. Ripley village is very picturesque. More

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