Attractions in Wath & Things to Do in Wath
(and nearby)

Nidderdale Museum (1 Mile)*
A truly fascinating collection of exhibits is displayed in the original Victorian workhouse, beautifully illustrating the life and history of our Dalesfolk.
Brimham Rocks (3 Miles)*
The first known visitors to Brimham Rocks in the 18th century could not believe that these weird rock formations were not created by an ancient civilisation.
Stump Cross Caverns (4 Miles)*
Stump Cross Caverns is one of Britain's premier show caves, located in Nidderdale on the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are a range of facilities for a great family day out.
The Darley Mill Centre (5 Miles)*
Darley Mill is a unique 17th Century Restored Corn Mill set in stunning countryside in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden (8 Miles)*
Few of The National Trust properties are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Park does have that distinction.
Ripley Castle (8 Miles)*
Ripley Castle is Yorkshire's Best Small Visitor Attraction of the Year. It has belonged to the Ingilby for over 700 years and they are believed to be one of the oldest families in the country to still live in the same residence.
Norton Conyers (9 Miles)*
THE WALLED GARDENIs in full cultivation. Laid out in the mid 18th century, it retains the essentials of its original design, combined with sympathetic replanting in the English style.
Parcevall Hall Gardens (9 Miles)*
Parcevall Hall Gardens are considered to be a fine example of the Arts and Crafts movement and are the only RHS and English Heritage registered gardens open to the public in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Bolton Abbey (9 Miles)*
Bolton Abbey is the Yorkshire Estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, it has been in the family since the 1750's and provides over 80 miles of footpaths through some of the most spectacular scenery in England
Lightwater Valley Theme Park (9 Miles)*
Lightwater Valley is simply bursting with 175 acres of action-packed adventures, from the dark and mysterious subterranean world of Raptor Attack to the dizzying heights of Whirlwind, a typhoon of screams that will twist even the bravest of souls.
Courthouse Museum (10 Miles)*
The Georgian Courthouse is virtually unchanged since it was built in 1830.
The Workhouse Museum (10 Miles)*
Almost all the buildings of the 1854 Ripon Union Workhouse have survived.
The Prison And Police Museum (10 Miles)*
Sit in a prison cell, hear the door slam shut and imagine the harsh conditions of Vitorian prison regimes.
The Mercer Art Gallery (11 Miles)*
Situated 100 yards from the entrance to the Valley Gardens and Royal Pump Room Museum, the Mercer Art Gallery is home to the District's superb collection of Fine Art.
The Royal Pump Room Museum (11 Miles)*
Housed in Harrogate's premiere Spa building and site of Europe's strongest Sulphur Well, The Royal Pump Room Museum tells the story of Harrogate as a Spa.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr (11 Miles)*
One of Yorkshire's most relaxing and surprising gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales!
Thorp Perrow Arboretum Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre (13 Miles)*
Thorp Perrow is an 85 acre Arboretum set in over 1000 acres of parkland and is owned and managed by Sir John Ropner.
Mother Shiptons Cave and the Petrifying Well (13 Miles)*
Mother Shipton is England's most famous Prophetess. She lived 500 years ago in the times of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. She was born in a cave beside Knaresborough' s mysterious Petrifying Well.
Skipton Castle (13 Miles)*
Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and well preserved mediaeval castles in England - over 900 years old…
Knaresborough Castle (13 Miles)*
A stronghold of Medieval Kings, Knaresborough Castle still stands towering above the River Nidd.
East Riddlesden Hall (16 Miles)*
East Riddlesden Hall was a thoroughly Yorkshire stately home of the Murgatroyd family with a medieval barn and fish pond.
Malam Tarn and Moor (16 Miles)*
Malham Tarn is a small glacial lake set on top of Malham Moor, a well-known beauty spot in the Yorkshire Dales. Surrounded by rolling hills and bleak moorland, it is the highest glacial lake in England.
Bolton Castle (16 Miles)*
Bolton is one of the country's best preserved medieval castles, situated in the heart of Wensleydale with stunning views over the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Harewood House (17 Miles)*
Harewood House is a great family day out. Visit the Adventure Playground, explore the Gardens and Bird Gardens, or marvel at the collections in the House.
Sion Hill l (17 Miles)*
Sion Hill was designed in 1912 by the renowned York Architect Walter H. Brierley "The Lutyens of the North".
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Wath and things to do in Wath (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.

So if you're wondering what to do in Wath, simply click on some of the links on this page to see detailed information on places to go.

As you can see, there's plenty of ideas for family days out in Wath and the surrounding area - so you need never be short of places to go and things to do in Wath again.


Popular Pages

     National Trust | Estate Agents     

 Copyright © 1999-2012 Excelsior Information Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
Press Room  Terms of Use  Privacy  Link to Us  Index  Site Map