Best Spas in Ripon Canal

"For guests seeking a touch of luxury from their visit to York, the centrally located 5 Star Grand hotel lives up to its name. The lavishly decorated suites offer large plush beds, a full mini-bar, in-room dining and access to the luxury spa located in former vaults. Upgrade your stay with a bottle of bubbly and chocolate-covered strawberries waiting upon your arrival or a sprinkling of rose petals on the bed for those extra brownie points on your romantic weekend away."

"York's only five-star hotel is well-named: it offers tip-top service, a good choice of eating options, a spa and a pool. The building's original Edwardian features have been splendidly retained while bedrooms are vast, crisp and uncluttered."

"Enjoy a sumptuous selection of the finest sandwiches, sweet and savoury snacks at this 5-star hotel in the heart of York. You’ll dine with a view of the historic city walls. A wonderful treat for all the family!"

"Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa is a stylish getaway that is well insulated and keeps the noise of the bustling city of Leeds out. The hotel creates a homely and elegant atmosphere with lush landscaping, a charming atrium courtyard where you can find fresh-baked goods, and guest rooms with neutral colours and upscale furniture. As its name suggests, this hotel offers one of the best spa and wellness treatments in Leeds with fantastic facilities such as a massive indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and fitness club."

"Last but certainly not least, Thorpe Park Spa Leeds, a colossal Leeds hotel and spa. This Leeds spa isn’t shy when it comes to its facilities, we’re talking seven treatment rooms, relaxation lounge, manicure & pedicure stations, swimming pool, colour therapy sauna, steam room, indoor whirlpool, outdoor terrace and even afternoon tea!. The rooms all provide a reassuringly comfortable and relaxing environment and even come with biscuits and refres­hments!"

"Nature-inspired fine dining with seasonal ingredients from the kitchen garden. Enjoy contemporary fine dining in stunning surroundings @hortoatrp #food #oxtail #finedining #foodie #instafood #horto #harrogate. A post shared by Rudding Park (@ruddingparkhotel) on Feb 21, 2018 at 1:17am PST"

"This three AA rosette restaurant uses fresh seasonal ingredients (Horto stands for ‘Kitchen Garden’) and offers guests a choice of à la carte and a tasting menu. Also at Rudding Park is The Clock Tower which offers a range of menus including Afternoon Tea and the popular Yorkshire Tapas."

"This strictly kosher and vegetarian bakery is perfect if you’re following a specific diet, and offers a vast selection of baked goods, from breads and bagels, to fresh cream cakes and mouth-watering jam doughnuts. Visit: 399 Street Lane, LS17 7HQ"

"Cited as one of North Yorkshire’s most iconic bar and restaurant destinations, dinner and drinks at The Friar’s Head are certainly not to be missed!. Not only does this stunning venue boast an array of hand pulled craft ales, wines and cocktails, its delectable menu spans all the way from light lunchtime meals to a la carte options – all of which you can enjoy amid countryside-inspired décor, a large south facing beer garden, a big open log fire, and an overall cosy atmosphere. The best part is, The Friar’s Head is just a few short steps away from Akebar holiday park, making it the perfect spot to round up a busy day of exploring!"

"The Friars Head is a confident and striking blend of traditional and modern design, that celebrates great quality food. What makes The Friars Head so special is the different and distinct interior themes and creative menus, developed to provide guests with their choice of a relaxed or formal experience. During the day, the conservatory is a light and airy space to enjoy the views of the golf course and hills beyond the lawn and bowling green."

"One of the more unique and wackier places on this list is none other than the House of The Trembling Madness. Many of the reviews of this place say that it is a ‘MUST-visit’ and 'If you’re looking for unusual, fun, esoteric and eclectic then this is your place.’ With its unusual name, many people are drawn to this place by its pure aesthetic alone, with its famous 900 year old wall, the House of The Trembling Madness resides in the first Norman building built in York, the wall is all that remains of its original structure. When you come here though, you won’t want to leave when you see their generous selection of world crafted beers on offer, and their big portions of hearty pub meals all at very reasonable prices, such as their large steak and stout pie with mash and peas, at only 13 USD!"

"Decked-out like a medieval drinking hall (all exposed beams, stuffed and mounted animal heads and pelts flung over old church pews), the House of Trembling Madness is primarily a specialist beer bar. It has several alluring craft beers on draught – various Brooklyn, Bad Seed, Black Jack and Great Heck beers on this visit – and it sits above one of Britain’s best-stocked off-licences (all bottles available to drink-in, corkage £1.25). So that drinkers can line their stomachs in style, HoTM also serves a repertoire of gutsy, filling hot dishes and picky platters."

"The House of the Trembling Madness is a great place to drink in York if you’re into quirky and unusual buildings. The original Trembling Madness is much smaller, quirkier and has a very odd charm to it, whereas the newly refurbished one is much bigger and has a classier vibe to it; it also has a shop downstairs where you can purchase your drinks for a fraction of the price and then take them upstairs to drink in the bar/restaurant!. Whichever one you visit, you’re sure to delight in its weirdness and enjoy wonderfully crafted drinks."

"A bright and stylish restaurant featuring a stunning waterside balcony, Brasserie Forty 4 is generally regarded as one of Leeds’ most original contemporary dining establishments. It showcases the finest food in British and Mediterranean cooking and updates its menu every two months, thereby keeping it fresh and exciting. Some of their signature delicacies include Portobello mushrooms served with goat’s cheese, spinach, pine nuts and tomato sauce, or the tender halibut with asparagus and truffle butter."

"A post shared by Paul Kemshell (@paulkemshell) on Apr 20, 2017 at 5:43am PDT. Situated on the Calls waterfront, family run Brasserie Forty 4 offers fine British cooking with European influences. Dishes include haunch of venison with black pudding, Savoy cabbage and red wine sauce, or a 16oz Yorkshire chateaubriand for two."

"The walled city of York was founded by the Romans nearly two thousand years ago, and has seen it’s fair share of history – for a time it was even ruled by the Vikings, and was known as Jórvík. Today, there are still many reminders of the cities medieval past. A walk through “the Shambles” is a must – a winding medieval street overhung by old, timber framed houses and lined with pretty shops."

"VII) Visit York and the surrounding moors (3-5 days) A long drive will take you to the northern part of England. You could stop at a pick-your-own farm on the way. Pick your own fruit (choose from strawberries, raspberries, pears, and apples) farms lends a typical English edge to this road trip."

"Harrogate has two main theatres which both stage regular performances of plays, concerts and stand-up comedy. Both the Royal Hall and Harrogate Theatre were built in the early 1900s but have undergone regeneration projects to make them suitable for modern performances. Harrogate Theatre is situated at and Royal Hall is at Ripon Rd, Harrogate HG1 2SY. For show listings and ticket information for both venues visit www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk."