Title: Wath Travel Guide: Best of Wath, Ripon Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Wath](https://expedia.co.uk/Wath-Hotels.d553248635149805592.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Wath](https://expedia.co.uk/Wath-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635149805592.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Wath Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Wath.d553248635149805592.Car-Hire-Guide)[Wath Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Wath.d553248635149805592.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Wath Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Holmbeck Lane View towards Gallow Hill.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149805592/d8ede823-c0d6-40a6-9246-414deadadb68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149805592/d8ede823-c0d6-40a6-9246-414deadadb68.jpg) by [David Rogers](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/23749) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Holmbeck Lane View towards Gallow Hill.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149805592/d8ede823-c0d6-40a6-9246-414deadadb68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149805592/d8ede823-c0d6-40a6-9246-414deadadb68.jpg) by [David Rogers](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/23749) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Wath Gates View towards the former Wath Lane crossing of the dismantled NER Masham & Ripon Branch rail line.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149805592/06cd4af6-7b48-4792-b80f-ac943638ef33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149805592/06cd4af6-7b48-4792-b80f-ac943638ef33.jpg) by [David Rogers](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/23749) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Gallow Hill House Looking east along Holmebeck Lane.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149805592/2db91186-4770-4bea-9e99-02e197e5e0da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149805592/2db91186-4770-4bea-9e99-02e197e5e0da.jpg) by [David Rogers](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/23749) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Wath Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. 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(1,008 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=7865201&PinnedHotelID=7865201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149805592) ![Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24200/24165/ce2650d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG Kings Road Harrogate England £52 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,290 reviews) Did not use the gym. Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=24165&PinnedHotelID=24165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149805592) ![The Yorkshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527600/527556/97c045d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Yorkshire Prospect Place Harrogate England £59 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,026 reviews) Room was immaculate. Staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=527556&PinnedHotelID=527556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149805592) [See all 1,854 properties in Wath](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635149805592) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Harrogate by Deuce Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114240000/114233100/114233034/be777a32_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harrogate by Deuce Hotels 11 Cambridge Rd Harrogate England Stay at this aparthotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Harrogate Theatre and Montpellier Quarter ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (58 reviews) Perfect Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harrogate-Hotels-Harrogate-By-Deuce-Hotels.h114233034.Hotel-Information) ![Harrogate Lifestyle Luxury Serviced ApartHotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19470000/19468300/19468280/c55d5776_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harrogate Lifestyle Luxury Serviced ApartHotel 18 Spa Building Kings Road Harrogate England Stay at this apartment in Harrogate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Royal Hall and Harrogate Ringway are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews) The apartment had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. It was very clean and well maintained. The only slight problem was the shower was very slow to drain away and at one point I was worried the water was going to go over the top of the shower tray. (But it didn't) We didn't cook in the ... Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harrogate-Hotels-Harrogate-Lifestyle-Luxury-Serviced-Apartments-The-Perfect-Hotel-Alternative-In-Harrogate-Town-Centre.h19468280.Hotel-Information) ![Pretty cottage with enclosed patio and private hot tub with stunning veiws](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58070000/58066500/58066446/34d7f7b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pretty cottage with enclosed patio and private hot tub with stunning veiws , West Yorkshire England Stay at this cottage in Otley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fewston Reservoir and Otley Courthouse are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews) Lovely warm welcome, cosy cottage, underfloor heating made it lovely and warm. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Wath hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149805592&startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10)[9 Mar - 10 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149805592&startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149805592&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11)[10 Mar - 11 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149805592&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149805592&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149805592&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149805592&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149805592&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![At Fountains Abbey, nr Ripley, North Yorkshire, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079227/898b333f-48f3-45cb-b601-e5b75ecd1f4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fountains Abbey 4.5/5(171 reviews) Find out about the history of Aldfield when you spend time at Fountains Abbey. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fountains-Abbey-Ripon.d6079227.Attraction) ![Taken as the sunset over Lightwater Valley in October](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494186/0f91e5b2-bc52-4e1e-914e-16a13bf367c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lightwater Valley Theme Park 4/5(8 reviews) Bring the family to Lightwater Valley Theme Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in North Stainley with Sleningford. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lightwater-Valley-Theme-Park-Ripon.d553248621532494186.Attraction) ![Ripon Cathedral from the graveyard! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5667/d3e385c1-8e93-4edf-8aed-f1affc6df98d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ripon Cathedral 4.5/5(3 reviews) Ripon Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Ripon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ripon-Cathedral-Ripon.d553248621532494105.Attraction) ![Anne Boleyn’s Seat was originally built for Georgian visitors,who would sit in the seat and be surprised when the huge wooden doors opened,to reveal the view of the gardens and abbey below,This was the Aislabies way of showing off the estate that they owned#foutainsabbey#ripon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5667/2637866b-75db-4aef-af8a-a82068fbb5ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Studley Royal Park 4/5(2 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Studley Royal Park, a lovely green space in Ripon. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Studley-Royal-Park-Ripon.d6079261.Attraction) #### Newby Hall and Gardens 4/5(2 reviews) Find out about the history of Givendale when you take a trip to Newby Hall and Gardens. Discover the beautiful countryside and spas in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newby-Hall-And-Gardens-Ripon.d6082813.Attraction) #### Ripon Racecourse 4.5/5(3 reviews) You can take time to visit Ripon Racecourse during your travels to Ripon. Visit the spas and cosy cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ripon-Racecourse-Ripon.d553248621556237653.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Garden Harlow Admission Ticket ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50146527/21471056-4788-4aca-a222-3a0529215c6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rhs-garden-harlow-carr-entry-ticket.a50146527.activity-details) ![A tasting delight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1150029/a28cdf9b-ad5b-4e8c-8f28-ef3487fc3600.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Harrogate Walking Food Tour £105 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/harrogate-walking-food-tour.a1150029.activity-details) ![3 Hours Guided Tasting Experience of Ripon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47016514/bdf40e9f-e8e6-4f7b-a661-8284b6e03b1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Hours Guided Tasting Experience of Ripon £75 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hours-guided-tasting-experience-of-ripon.a47016514.activity-details) [See all activities in Wath](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wath.d553248635149805592.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Wath ![Panoramic view of the beautiful countryside around Kilburn, near Thirsk in North Yorkshire, with single track road, hedges, wildflowers, green fields and gorse bushes. 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