Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 3
57 mi0.7 mi
Castles, Cathedrals & Culinary Delights - A Journey Through Yorkshire
Your third and final day will take you further into the heart of Yorkshire, exploring the culinary delights of York and Ripon. There's also more opportunity to work up an appetite at Castle Howard and Fountains Abbey, where you'll uncover thousands of years of history and astounding architecture.
0.3 mi
5 min
09:001 hr
Brew & Brownie
Brew & Brownie is one of the top breakfast and lunch spots in York and thanks to its hearty dishes and extravagant chocolatey treats, it's not hard to see why.
Any egg dish on their brunch menu is worth trying and their selection of brownies, from Oreo to Lotus Biscoff to salted caramel, are opulent sweet treats at their finest.
Any egg dish on their brunch menu is worth trying and their selection of brownies, from Oreo to Lotus Biscoff to salted caramel, are opulent sweet treats at their finest.
15.2 mi
30 min
10:302 hrs
Castle Howard
Castle Howard is one of the most lavish and famous stately homes in Yorkshire and the magnificent house, complete with pristine gardens, a children's playground and even its very own lake, Castle Howard is an incredible place to visit if you're close to York.
Adult tickets for non-members start at £19 each, so it's not the cheapest activity in Yorkshire but for first-timers visitors to the area, it's well worth visiting as it's home to one of the most beautiful homes and sprawling grounds in the county.
Adult tickets for non-members start at £19 each, so it's not the cheapest activity in Yorkshire but for first-timers visitors to the area, it's well worth visiting as it's home to one of the most beautiful homes and sprawling grounds in the county.
33.6 mi
1 hr
13:305 min
St Marygate
An hour's drive from Castle Howard will take you to the small and quaint market town of Ripon. You can park at St Marygate Car Park for just £1.60 for up to 4 hours so it's incredibly cheap and very conveniently located for experiencing the very best that Ripon has to offer.
Return to the car park before leaving Ripon.
Return to the car park before leaving Ripon.
0.3 mi
10 min
13:4545 min
The Yorkshire Tea Room
By this stage, you'll likely be feeling a little peckish so pop for a quick bite to eat at The Yorkshire Tea Room where you'll find scones, cakes, quiches and sandwiches on their lunchtime menu.
It's right in the centre of Ripon, so you won't have to walk too far to your next stop either.
Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday: Closed Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
It's right in the centre of Ripon, so you won't have to walk too far to your next stop either.
Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday: Closed Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
0.2 mi
5 min
14:4530 min
Ripon Cathedral
Afterwards, head to the magnificent Ripon Cathedral where you can admire the wonderful architecture of this grand structure in the heart of the tiny market town of Ripon.
You won't need to spend too long here, but it's definitely worth having on your Ripon itinerary as it truly is a gorgeous cathedral.
You won't need to spend too long here, but it's definitely worth having on your Ripon itinerary as it truly is a gorgeous cathedral.
4.8 mi
15 min
15:302 hrs 30 min
Fountains Abbey
A quick 15-minute car journey will take you from Ripon to the phenomenal Fountain Abbey.
Here you can spend a few hours exploring the relatively in-tact ruins of the Abbey, as well as the glorious grounds of Studley Royal Park. You could easily spend an entire day getting lost in the history and beauty of Fountain Abbey, but as you only have a couple of hours, be sure to hit the hotspots such as the Abbey itself, Anne Boleyn's Seat and Surprise View and the Studley Royal Deer Park.
Here you can spend a few hours exploring the relatively in-tact ruins of the Abbey, as well as the glorious grounds of Studley Royal Park. You could easily spend an entire day getting lost in the history and beauty of Fountain Abbey, but as you only have a couple of hours, be sure to hit the hotspots such as the Abbey itself, Anne Boleyn's Seat and Surprise View and the Studley Royal Deer Park.
3.2 mi
15 min
18:301 hr 30 min
Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall
Your third and final Michelin Star restaurant of this trip is the beloved Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, just a short drive from Ripon and Fountains Abbey.
The tasting menu at Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall boasts delicacies such as steak, caviar, crab and turbot and at £130, it's certainly an expensive meal.
Created by the world-famous celebrity chef, however, you have it on good authority that this Michelin Star dining experience is worth every single penny.
Reserve a table online before you go to avoid disappointment!
Opening hours:
Wednesday to Saturday: 6.30 PM - 8.30 PM Sunday - Lunch: 12.30 PM - 2.00 PM, Dinner: 6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
The tasting menu at Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall boasts delicacies such as steak, caviar, crab and turbot and at £130, it's certainly an expensive meal.
Created by the world-famous celebrity chef, however, you have it on good authority that this Michelin Star dining experience is worth every single penny.
Reserve a table online before you go to avoid disappointment!
Opening hours:
Wednesday to Saturday: 6.30 PM - 8.30 PM Sunday - Lunch: 12.30 PM - 2.00 PM, Dinner: 6.30 PM - 8.00 PM