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Suggested filming-location trail

Ripon and Harrogate district

Choose two or three ticketed anchors: Newby Hall, Ripley Castle, Fountains Abbey and Ripon Racecourse on a race day.

Allow
Full day
Transport
Car
Distance
About 34 miles / 55 km
Stops
4
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  1. Newby Hall near Ripon
    Photo: Lynne Glazzard / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Start hereTickets needed

    Newby Hall

    The house and gardens operate seasonally. Check the official calendar and book the visitor offer available on your date; the Hall is visited by a timed guided tour.

    Time
    2–4 hours
    Arrival
    Use the named public visitor entrance or village parking.
    See the location →Tickets / official site ↗
  2. Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire
    Photo: Jim Osley / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Next stopVillage open · Castle: tickets needed

    Ripley Castle and village

    The village streets are public; castle interiors follow the current tour calendar.

    Time
    1–2 hours
    Arrival
    Use the named public visitor entrance or village parking.
    See the location →
  3. The old Studley Royal cricket ground seen through its boundary fence
    Photo: Matthew Hatton / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Next stopTickets needed

    Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal (cricket ground)

    Visit through the National Trust estate. The cricket filming does not create access to private playing areas beyond the normal visitor route.

    Time
    Half to full day
    Arrival
    Use the named public visitor entrance or village parking.
    See the location →Tickets / official site ↗
  4. Racegoers on the lawn in front of the grandstands at Ripon Racecourse
    Photo: Steve Fareham / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Last stopRace or event days

    Ripon Racecourse

    The racecourse is a meaningful visitor stop on advertised race days or events, not an everyday filming-site visit.

    Time
    A race afternoon
    Arrival
    Use the named public visitor entrance or village parking.
    See the location →

Route source

Distance and route details come from the linked tourism or route source; Google Maps is provided for live directions.

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