Hotels near Ripon Racecourse

Scenic race days at Ripon Racecourse

Set in beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, Ripon Racecourse is so good looking it's known as the �garden racecourse�. A few minutes from the elegant market town of Ripon, this is a family course holding flat race days through the season plus lots of other non-racing events such as a popular triathlon.

Atmospheric abbey ruins

Nearby Fountains Abbey is the largest monastic ruin in Britain and an awe-inspiring sight. Run by the National Trust, the ruins are in the grounds of the equally lovely Georgian Studley Royal Water Garden.

Relax in the spa at Harrogate

The elegant Georgian spa town of Harrogate is around half an hour away by car. Have a look round the boutique shops before taking to the waters in one of the town's spas. For something different, try the Harrogate Turkish Baths and Health Spa, immaculately restored to their former Victorian splendour.