I recently had the pleasure of having some delicious Ripley's ice-cream (I recommend a double scoop ice cream with salted caramel and mint choc chip) and visiting their magnificent castle and its outstanding gardens. Ripley is a village located in North Yorkshire, a few miles from Harrogate. There is a decently sized free parking area … Continue reading Ripley Castle, Parkland and Gardens →

Hi, Thanks for visiting my blog. It's just starting out, so there is not very much up yet. (Keep checking, though!) This aim of this blog is to bring to life Britains past (and to give you ideas for a few pretty fantastic days out!). I will be exploring castles, walls, gardens, religious buildings - … Continue reading Introduction →