Knaresborough

History:
Knaresborough is a town and parish in England, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, in the county
of North Yorkshire. It lies 25.9 km from the city of York and 293.2 km from London, on the River Nidd. It
has a population of 15,441 people. The origins of Knaresborough date back to the 11th century.
Around 1100, when the Norman castle of Knaresborough was built and the town began to thrive. A
large open-air market was established which attracted merchants supplying the castle. In the
same period the medieval parish church of St John the Baptist was built. It still stands today on the
rolling hills of the outskirts of the town. In 1848 the railway came to Knaresborough and the first
railway station was opened at Hay Park Lane.

sights and attractions

1. Viaduct over the River Nidd, from which flourish the view of the quaint town
2. The ruins of Knaresborough Castle. There are spectacular views of the surrounding area from the
top of the building. There are also Bebra Gardens, located within easy reach of Knaresborough
Castle

3. The town is also famed for Mother Shipton's Cave.

According to legend, the cave was inhabited by a witch in the
17th century, but history recalls her as England's most
famous fortune teller. She foretold the fate of several
English rulers, the invention of iron ships, the Great Fire of 4. The city also offers kayaking on the
London in 1666 and the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The site River Nidd in a breathtaking scenery of
is now a park popular with children for its picturesque caves layered houses over the cliff and
and events. towering viaduct.