Guidebook for Kirkby Malzeard
Sightseeing
People have been worshiping at Ripon cathedral for over 1350 years. Founded as a monastery in 660ad by Scottish monks, it was refounded as Benediction by St Wilfrid in 672 and he is now buried near the High Altar. One of the misericords was reputed to be the inspiration of Alice through the Looking Glass for Lewis Caroll who was a canon here. Free to enter, it is a magnificent building not to be missed.
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Καθεδρικός Ναός του Ρίπον
Minster RoadPeople have been worshiping at Ripon cathedral for over 1350 years. Founded as a monastery in 660ad by Scottish monks, it was refounded as Benediction by St Wilfrid in 672 and he is now buried near the High Altar. One of the misericords was reputed to be the inspiration of Alice through the Looking Glass for Lewis Caroll who was a canon here. Free to enter, it is a magnificent building not to be missed.
One of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian Abbeys in the country, it was one of the wealthiest monasteries before being 'dissolved' by Henry VIII in 1539. It is set in a stunning valley straddling the river Skell. The front of the Abbey forms a natural amphitheatre, perfect for the events which are presented throughout the summer months.
One can follow the ancient route from Fountains Abbey through the 7 bridges Valley into Studley Water Gardens and retrace pilgrims footsteps as they made their meandering way to Ripon cathedral.
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Μονή των Κρήνων
One of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian Abbeys in the country, it was one of the wealthiest monasteries before being 'dissolved' by Henry VIII in 1539. It is set in a stunning valley straddling the river Skell. The front of the Abbey forms a natural amphitheatre, perfect for the events which are presented throughout the summer months.
One can follow the ancient route from Fountains Abbey through the 7 bridges Valley into Studley Water Gardens and retrace pilgrims footsteps as they made their meandering way to Ripon cathedral.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rocky & Sue run the Queens Head at the other end of the Main Street. It is a friendly ‘locals’ pub, with a mixture of sporting facilities including a pool table, darts board and TV sports screens. They serve a range of local ales, good traditional pub-grub and sandwiches and run a carvery on a Sunday.
Queens Head
Main StreetRocky & Sue run the Queens Head at the other end of the Main Street. It is a friendly ‘locals’ pub, with a mixture of sporting facilities including a pool table, darts board and TV sports screens. They serve a range of local ales, good traditional pub-grub and sandwiches and run a carvery on a Sunday.
The Crown at Grewelthorpe is just 1.3miles away. It is a traditional pub serving good pub grub and beers and has an outdoor area with benches and hanging baskets at the front.
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The Crown Inn
Vicars LaneThe Crown at Grewelthorpe is just 1.3miles away. It is a traditional pub serving good pub grub and beers and has an outdoor area with benches and hanging baskets at the front.
The Galphay Inn, located 2 miles to the south of Kirkby, serves good food, beer and wines. In the summer enjoy sitting on the raised decking area in the sunshine. Enjoy the walk over the fields and past the fantastic Braithewaite Hall – Kirkby’s own ‘Handsel & Gretal’ cottage.
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The Galphay Inn
The Galphay Inn, located 2 miles to the south of Kirkby, serves good food, beer and wines. In the summer enjoy sitting on the raised decking area in the sunshine. Enjoy the walk over the fields and past the fantastic Braithewaite Hall – Kirkby’s own ‘Handsel & Gretal’ cottage.
6.5 miles to the south, the Sawley Arms provides friendly service and great food, beers and wines. It is set in a lovely colourful front garden. Well worth a visit.
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The Sawley Arms
6.5 miles to the south, the Sawley Arms provides friendly service and great food, beers and wines. It is set in a lovely colourful front garden. Well worth a visit.
West Tanfield, 7 miles to the north-east, has a wonderful beer garden which tumbles down to the riverside. The friendly service, excellent menu, beers and wines makes this a place to be visited. Just across the road is the Bruce Arms, run by the same management, providing a more sophisticated ambience and posh-nosh!
The Bull Inn
Church StreetWest Tanfield, 7 miles to the north-east, has a wonderful beer garden which tumbles down to the riverside. The friendly service, excellent menu, beers and wines makes this a place to be visited. Just across the road is the Bruce Arms, run by the same management, providing a more sophisticated ambience and posh-nosh!
Food Scene
Kirkby Fisheries, hosted by Mandy and Yanni , are even closer on the Main Street. They specialise in the good old traditional fish and chips but also provide a range of burgers, pizzas and pies.
Kirkby Fisheries and pizzas
Main StreetKirkby Fisheries, hosted by Mandy and Yanni , are even closer on the Main Street. They specialise in the good old traditional fish and chips but also provide a range of burgers, pizzas and pies.
Parks & Nature
To the rear of Grewelthorpe, are the hidden wildly dramatic Hackfall Woods. Set in a deep gorge encompassing the river Ure, the natural beauty of the valley has been enhanced by the dramatic constructions of William Aislabie, engineer and imagineer. In 1750, he built a number of historical follies, linked them by vistas and walkways where straight-laced Victorian ladies could perambulate with butlers and hampers feeling they were communing with the wilderness. Even today, these walkways and vistas, recently restored, have lost none of their dramatic beauty and should not be missed, especially in the spring where the bluebells present a blazing blue carpet to the aroma of wild garlic.
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Hackfall
To the rear of Grewelthorpe, are the hidden wildly dramatic Hackfall Woods. Set in a deep gorge encompassing the river Ure, the natural beauty of the valley has been enhanced by the dramatic constructions of William Aislabie, engineer and imagineer. In 1750, he built a number of historical follies, linked them by vistas and walkways where straight-laced Victorian ladies could perambulate with butlers and hampers feeling they were communing with the wilderness. Even today, these walkways and vistas, recently restored, have lost none of their dramatic beauty and should not be missed, especially in the spring where the bluebells present a blazing blue carpet to the aroma of wild garlic.
Wander among the astonishing formations of Brimham Rocks, a landscape created 100 million years before the first dinosaurs roamed the earth. Imagination twists the weird rock formations into familiar creatures – spot the Dancing Bear, the Gorilla, the Eagle or the Turtle. Crawl through the Smartie Tube or balance on the Rocking Stones
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Brimham Rocks
Wander among the astonishing formations of Brimham Rocks, a landscape created 100 million years before the first dinosaurs roamed the earth. Imagination twists the weird rock formations into familiar creatures – spot the Dancing Bear, the Gorilla, the Eagle or the Turtle. Crawl through the Smartie Tube or balance on the Rocking Stones
Near the broad wooded valleys just above Pately Bridge is the dramatic limestone How Stean Gorge, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, which has been worn into a steep ravine by the gushing river for ten thousand years, since the last ice age. Enjoy its caves, twisting footpaths and footbridges. You can just relax and stroll, or immerse yourself in the vigorous activity centre.
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How Stean Gorge
Near the broad wooded valleys just above Pately Bridge is the dramatic limestone How Stean Gorge, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, which has been worn into a steep ravine by the gushing river for ten thousand years, since the last ice age. Enjoy its caves, twisting footpaths and footbridges. You can just relax and stroll, or immerse yourself in the vigorous activity centre.
In 1860, lead miners discovered the huge cave system now known as Stump Cross Caverns. which are now open to visitors. These tunnels and caves are believed to extend for about 6km and have not yet been fully excavated. Only about 1km is open to the public. Amidst the displays of stalactites and stalagmites, the ancient bones of Reindeer, Bison & Wolverines have been unearthed and placed on display
Stump Cross Caverns
In 1860, lead miners discovered the huge cave system now known as Stump Cross Caverns. which are now open to visitors. These tunnels and caves are believed to extend for about 6km and have not yet been fully excavated. Only about 1km is open to the public. Amidst the displays of stalactites and stalagmites, the ancient bones of Reindeer, Bison & Wolverines have been unearthed and placed on display
Essentials
Fantastic butchers shop, with everything locally sourced. You will find whatever meat product you want - from sausages to chops, from steaks to pies and the quality is brilliant - people travel for miles to shop here! They innovate too, forever coming up with new products, such as ready-made meals, to excite the palate (and save on the washing up!) A range of other products such as eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables is also available. Highly recommended!
Highside Butchers
Main StreetFantastic butchers shop, with everything locally sourced. You will find whatever meat product you want - from sausages to chops, from steaks to pies and the quality is brilliant - people travel for miles to shop here! They innovate too, forever coming up with new products, such as ready-made meals, to excite the palate (and save on the washing up!) A range of other products such as eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables is also available. Highly recommended!
Hamer and Angela run Kirkby Store, our local village shop where all the day-to-day essentials - bread, milk and eggs, newspapers and magazines, wines & beers, biscuits, soups and ice-cream etc can be purchased.
Kirkby Stores
Main StreetHamer and Angela run Kirkby Store, our local village shop where all the day-to-day essentials - bread, milk and eggs, newspapers and magazines, wines & beers, biscuits, soups and ice-cream etc can be purchased.
Entertainment & Activities
The Curzon cinema in Ripon is small but perfectly formed! Screen 1, with 58 seats and Screen 2 with just 38, show a range of films from current blockbusters to 'arty flicks' from foreign parts, together with 'live streamed' concerts, ballets and operas from venues around the world. There is a small bar serving refreshments and a very friendly and knowledgable staff ready to serve and help you. How did Ripon manage before the Curzon arrived?
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Curzon Ripon
75 North StThe Curzon cinema in Ripon is small but perfectly formed! Screen 1, with 58 seats and Screen 2 with just 38, show a range of films from current blockbusters to 'arty flicks' from foreign parts, together with 'live streamed' concerts, ballets and operas from venues around the world. There is a small bar serving refreshments and a very friendly and knowledgable staff ready to serve and help you. How did Ripon manage before the Curzon arrived?
Grewelthorpe, just 1 ¾ miles from Kirkby, was mentioned in the Domesday Book and hosts the prettiest duckpond in the whole of England! The old Methodist Chapel, now the village hall, hold a number of classes and entertainment events throughout the year. The Hackfall cafe is also the nearest cafe for visitors to the wonderful Hackfall Woods, access to which is by a footpath close to The Crown Inn, just over the road.
Grewelthorpe Village Hall Community Cafe
Lake TerraceGrewelthorpe, just 1 ¾ miles from Kirkby, was mentioned in the Domesday Book and hosts the prettiest duckpond in the whole of England! The old Methodist Chapel, now the village hall, hold a number of classes and entertainment events throughout the year. The Hackfall cafe is also the nearest cafe for visitors to the wonderful Hackfall Woods, access to which is by a footpath close to The Crown Inn, just over the road.
Getting Around
The 36 bus runs a regular and comfortable service between Ripon Bus and service and Leeds via Harrogate and Harewood. The service runs every 10-20 minutes and has free wifi and USB charging for every seat. Last bus from Leeds departs 22.15 - arriving in Ripon at 23.35
Bus Station (Stand 1)
The 36 bus runs a regular and comfortable service between Ripon Bus and service and Leeds via Harrogate and Harewood. The service runs every 10-20 minutes and has free wifi and USB charging for every seat. Last bus from Leeds departs 22.15 - arriving in Ripon at 23.35