The gardens and grounds of Ripley Castle and Harewood House will remain open to the public during the coronavirus lockdown.
The castle and house closed to the public today but the outdoor areas remain open. Both venues will provide takeaway food and drinks.
Ripley Castle will be open daily from 10.30am to 3pm with last entry at 1pm. Adult tickets are £3; entry for children is free.
The owners are also considering keeping the gardens and grounds open up to Christmas. They usually close during winter.
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Booking is currently unavailable online but tickets can be bought from the tea room. There is free parking in the main village car park, which is open from 9am to 6pm daily.
Harewood House will also keep its grounds, gardens and adventure playground open during the lockdown.
It will be open 10am to 4pm daily with last entry at 3.15pm. Pre-booked tickets are required.
Santa taking a break
Ripley Castle has also confirmed it will not be running a Santa experience in the run-up to Christmas this year.
The big man has decided to take a break this year so he won’t be in his grotto at the castle.
Harewood House has also cancelled its Lord Whitney’s Upon a Christmas Wish this year. However, it will be replaced with Christmas at Harewood.
Other places still open in lockdown
RHS Harlow Carr, Brimham Rocks and Fountains Abbey will also remain open for outdoor walks during lockdown.
They will all operate a takeaway service to keep people warm and fuelled for their autumnal and winter walks.
Garden centres are also open.
