Anyone been to Ripley Castle gardens? we are going to see friends in harrogate at the weekend and I've convinced OH a garden visit would be in order but the website isn't too inspiring (part of 2for1 GW offer).
MrsG, Ripley castle gardens are lovely. (Just down the road from me!) Im not sure what's out at the moment as its a while since Ive been but there's a walled garden with perennial borders, a veg patch, orchard, glass houses, forest, and big deer park with beautiful views. Well worth a visit, and the tea rooms are nice too. There's not as much to see as at Harlow Carr, but def worth a visit if you haven't been before.
Oooh, and Ripley also has world famous ice cream, as a potential alternative to a fat rascal
Giddy! Newby hall is on 2for1 but atm harlow carr is winning! has a plant fair on sunday as well! also thorpe perrow has more for son &OH. Soooo excited. bring it on bank holiday!
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Anyone been to Ripley Castle gardens? we are going to see friends in harrogate at the weekend and I've convinced OH a garden visit would be in order but the website isn't too inspiring (part of 2for1 GW offer).
and Tea at Bettys in Harlow Carr gardens?
Dont forget a fat rascal for verdun.
MrsG, Ripley castle gardens are lovely. (Just down the road from me!) Im not sure what's out at the moment as its a while since Ive been but there's a walled garden with perennial borders, a veg patch, orchard, glass houses, forest, and big deer park with beautiful views. Well worth a visit, and the tea rooms are nice too. There's not as much to see as at Harlow Carr, but def worth a visit if you haven't been before.
Oooh, and Ripley also has world famous ice cream, as a potential alternative to a fat rascal
Newby Hall is also just up the road near Ripon and is lovely. Not sure if its in the 2for1 offer though.
That's me back, but no win
Did squish (
) 34 snails on my drive on the walk from the curb to my door. It's not a very long drive. So I guess that was a win for me 
I'll second that about Newby Hall. Been twice, have a friend near Ripon.
Giddy! Newby hall is on 2for1 but atm harlow carr is winning! has a plant fair on sunday as well! also thorpe perrow has more for son &OH. Soooo excited. bring it on bank holiday!
I'm giddy too Mrsgarden......I'm going wedding dress shopping with my little sis
Hope you have a lovely weekend x
Oh, sorry Panda, shame you didn't win........34 snails, thats loads!! Hope you didn't have your new shoes on.
OL, happy shopping, hope you have a lovely day.