3 days in Yorkshire with the dog

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This is a three-day Yorkshire wander built around short drives, long looks and a lead that rarely stays in the boot. Day one opens gently at Newby Hall, drifts into lunch at the Garden Restaurant, then swaps grand lawns for much older ground at the Aldborough Roman Site Museum — a quiet, curious way to close the afternoon.

Day two keeps that easy rhythm: Snape Castle in the morning, Lightwater Valley for the rest of the day. The final day begins at Dobroyd Castle and finishes at Touchstones, so you're winding down rather than dashing home. It's a shape that suits early starts, loose plans and a dog who'd rather sniff than stick to a schedule, with room to linger anywhere that's going well. Do check ahead on dog access and opening before you set off.

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Day 1

Arrive at Newby Hall early while it's still peaceful, break for a proper sit-down lunch at the Garden Restaurant, then let the Aldborough Roman Site Museum slow the afternoon right down.

Morning

Newby Hall

Castle & Heritage

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Lunch

Garden Restaurant

Tea Rooms

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Afternoon

Aldborough Roman Site Museum

Museums & Galleries

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Day 2

An unhurried morning at Snape Castle leaves the whole afternoon free for Lightwater Valley, so neither stop needs to be rushed.

Morning

Snape Castle

Castle & Heritage

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Afternoon

Lightwater Valley

Theme Parks

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Day 3

Take Dobroyd Castle first while everyone's legs are fresh, then ease into Touchstones for the afternoon — a gentle way to round things off before the journey home.