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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
The Yorkshire town that's been dubbed the ‘Italy of England' with historic viaduct and river boats
IN Yorkshire is one of the UK's most beautiful towns - and it's even been compared to Italy. Knaresborough has waterways and plenty of boats, so it's not too hard to see the comparison, especially in the summertime. 4 Knaresborough is a beautiful town in Yorkshire Credit: Alamy 4 It's even been compared to looking like Italy Credit: Alamy On social media, one visitor recently called Knaresborough "the Italy of England." It showed visitors paddling along the River Nidd looking up at the towering viaduct, and tourists pottering around the town's winding streets. In Knaresborough, you'll also find riverside cafes, steep little streets, and plenty of historic attractions too. It's widely considered one of the most beautiful places in the country. On the social media post, another person commented: "It's one of my favourite places in the whole world." Knaresborough is known for its stunning natural beauty, particularly along the River Nidd where locals and tourists can hire out boats and paddleboards - much like they do in certain Italian destinations. The town is known for having a huge viaduct which carries the Harrogate line over the River Nidd. It's a big attraction that draws in lots of visitors every year. Knaresborough is also home to the oldest tourist attraction in England, Mother Shipton's Cave. The cave is the birthplace of England's most famous prophetess, Mother Shipton. The UK towns with such magnificent scenery they're known as 'Little Switzerland' 4 There are plenty of riverside cafes and restaurants Credit: Alamy Mother Shipton predicted lots of historical events, including the great fire of London and the black death. Inside the cave is a Petrifying Well, where objects can be seen turned to stone. The attraction sits on the banks of the River Nidd and tourists have been charged to go inside since the year 1630. Knaresborough also has a ruined fortress which lots of visitors have said is the best place to get views "over the town, river and viaduct." Find out more about Knaresborough from someone who grew up there. She has all the top tips including where to hire out a boat to take it down the River Nidd. Her favourite riverside cafe is called Marigolds and she has a suggestion of pubs around the town. One of her favourites is Carriages, which she described as having a "cosy atmosphere and tasty food". In the summer, it's a great spot for pretty views of Knaresborough train station. Plus, discover the UK's best seaside destinations revealed – with a small English resort making the top 10 for the first time. And see more quaint British villages with toy-town cottages, car-free roads and cosy pubs – handpicked by our travel writers.
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Our favourite British beer gardens ahead of 23C weather – from beachfront views to Cotswolds pubs
WITH the UK set to hit highs of 23C next year, Brits will be looking for a great place to pitch up with a pint. So The Sun has rounded up their top beer garden picks from beachfront pubs to quaint Cotswolds retreats. Advertisement 16 We've rounded up our favourite beer gardens to make the most of next week's sunshine Credit: Pear Tree The Terrace, Alexandra Palace, London I've yet to come across a pub with better views than The Terrace at Alexandra Palace. On a sunny day, hundreds of punters congregate on the benches outside the Phoenix Bar, where you can see as far as south London. On weekends, there are also plenty of food trucks to order from. - Head of Travel, Caroline McGuire Advertisement Read more on the pubs 16 The Terrace has some of the best London views Credit: Getty The Old Neptune, Whitstable There's not many pubs that can boast having a beer garden right on the beach. The Old Neptune in Whitstable is one of the few in the UK, and one of my favourites in summer when you are right on the shingle beach, looking out over the sea. - Deputy Travel Editor, Kara Godfrey Advertisement 16 Not many pubs can boast a beer garden right on the beach Credit: Alamy Church House Inn, Devon Nestled in the village of Marldon, located between Most read in News Travel Live Blog The Inn has a wide variety of beverages and also hosts regular events and themed nights. The village green is also located just across the road for a nice stroll. Advertisement - Travel Reporter, Cyann Fielding 16 The Church House Inn is part of the Marldon Church grounds Credit: Tripadvisor Carriages, Knaresborough While Carriages is technically a wine bar, you can still grab a pint while overlooking the train line. Advertisement - Deputy Travel Editor, Kara Godfrey The UK pub with the country's 'most beautiful beer garden' 16 Train-spotters will love Carriages' outdoor garden Credit: Carriages Pear Tree Cafe, Battersea Park, London A popular spot among young professionals in London, Pear Tree Cafe is not explicitly a pub. Whilst a cafe in the day, in the late afternoons and evenings it turns into a vibrant venue on the edge of a pod in Battersea Park, with both and indoor and outdoor bar. The venue also boasts live music events. Advertisement - Travel Reporter, Cyann Fielding 16 London's Pear Tree Cafe lets you watch people on the boating lake Credit: Alamy The Peat Spade Inn, Hampshire A stunning country pub, found in a tiny hamlet in Hampshire. This small but very cute pub garden has so many stunning plants that you feel like you're having a drink in someone's back garden. Advertisement - Head of Travel, Caroline McGuire 16 The Peat Spade Inn is small but well worth a visit Credit: Trip Advisor The Fox at Willian , Letchworth The Fox is your classic country pub with an AA Rosette kitchen so getting a bite to eat alongside a drink is always a good idea - I'd personally recommend The Fox Platter which is essentially their own version of a charcuterie board. Out the front, the pub overlooks the village green and pond. Advertisement But out the back is my favourite spot - it's been transformed into a Mediterranean style courtyard that in the right weather makes your surroundings feel less Hertfordshire and more like Italy. - Travel Reporter, Alice Penwill 16 The garden reminds me more of Italy than the UK Ye Olde Swan Inn, Radcot Ye Old Swan Inn isn't the easiest to get to, being in the middle of Radcot. Advertisement But the drive is worth it, with quaint seating overlooking the river and Cotswolds stone bridge - and even a tiny campsite right next to it. - Deputy Travel Editor, Kara Godfrey 16 Ye Old Swan Inn has amazing river views Credit: Alamy The Blacksmiths, Isle of Wight This 400-year-old pub has oodles of charm inside but the best bit is its pub garden with stunning panoramic views across miles of open countryside. Advertisement There's also an outdoor children's play area and parents patio. - Head of Travel, Lisa Minot 16 The Blacksmiths even has a huge playground for kids Tap Room at The Old New Inn, Bourton-on-the-Water Located next to a model village with a convenient gateway straight from the attraction into the pub garden is the Tap Room at The Old New Inn in Advertisement The pub offers a great variety of summer spritz', which can be enjoyed in their pristinely manicured dog-friendly garden. - Travel Reporter, Cyann Fielding 16 Make sure to visit the nearby model village Credit: Instagram/theoldnewinn The White Horse, Hertfordshire The 18th century coaching inn is now a cosy gastro-pub with a new chef serving up delicious food with a Mediterranean bent. Advertisement The pub's secluded garden gets plenty of sunshine year-round and has plenty of space for kids to run about. - Head of Travel, Lisa Minot 16 The White Horse Burnham Green has enough shade for kids too Credit: The White Horse The Sword in Hand, Westmill I'm lucky enough to have this pub right on my doorstep and I tend to stop in for a refreshing drink after a very long dog walk around the rolling fields that surround the village of Westmill. Advertisement The Sword in Hand has been a pub for over 200 years and was this year awarded the title of 'Best pub' in Hertfordshire by Outside is a beautiful patio area with wisteria that blooms in late spring and a grape vine canopy, as well a grassy area with picnic tables that look over the neighbouring farm - where better to enjoy a glass rosé? - Travel Reporter, Alice Penwill 16 The Sword in Hand is surrounded by the beautiful countryside Credit: Instagram/theswordinnhand Advertisement The Standard Inn, Portscatho, Cornwall The relatively new offering by the creators of the hugely popular Hidden Hut, the Standard Inn has excellent food. Think meat and veggie sharing feasts as well as frozen margaritas, in a huge, sunny back garden. 16 The Standard Inn does amazing frozen margs Credit: Instagram - Head of Travel, Caroline McGuire Advertisement White Horse, East Runton While it might not be the most beautiful or classic pub 'garden', the White Horse in East Runton has recently undergone a makeover and you can't fault the outdoor seating area adorned with sun umbrellas. It's the location that really does it, just a three minute walk away from East Runton Beach. I thought it was the perfect pit stop after a long trek on the sand, especially once I got an Aperol Spritz in my hand. - Travel Reporter, Alice Penwill Advertisement 16 It might not be the most glam but White Horse is right by East Runton Beach River Brew Co, Newcastle Its location means you get a great view of some of the city's most iconic sites - it's nestled under the Tyne Bridge, so you can see the Gateshead Millennium Bridge in the distance, and it's just a stone's throw away from the unusual looking Glasshouse building. There's a brewery, taproom, restaurant, and street view vendors. There really is no excuse to go anywhere else. - Health News Editor, Katrina Turrill Advertisement 16 River Brew Co, Newcastle is under the Tyne Bridge Credit: Alamy
