A Fairytale Town with a 1310 Market and a Witch’s Cave 🏰

York 20 Minutes Away... 📍 **Knaresborough, the Fairytale Town in Yorkshire** 🚆 **Getting There** Just a 20-minute train ride from York, or about 40 minutes from Leeds. The town is perfect for a leisurely day trip, easily explored on foot! 🚂 ✨ **Must-See Attractions** 1. **Mother Shipton’s Cave**: England’s oldest tourist attraction, where the 16th-century witch Mother Shipton is said to have made prophecies. The “Petrifying Well” at the cave entrance can turn objects to stone, adding a touch of mystery! 🧙‍♀️ 2. **Knaresborough Castle**: Ruins of a 12th-century Norman castle. Climb to the top for a postcard-perfect view of the River Nidd and the Victorian viaduct, especially stunning at sunset. 🏰 3. **Boating on the River Nidd**: Rent a small boat (£10/hour) and glide under the viaduct, enjoying the tranquility of this riverside town. 🛶 🚶 **Walking Route** Start at the Market Place → Stroll through medieval cobbled streets → Visit St. John’s Church → Follow Castle Walk to the viewpoint → Head down to the river for a boat ride. 🌳 🍴 **Foodie Tips** - **The Oldest Sweet Shop**: A 167-year-old candy store where you can buy traditional English toffee. 🍬 - **Habitat Café**: A riverside café with amazing scones served with clotted cream—a perfect treat! 🥪 📸 **Photo Spots** - **Stairs on the East Side of the Viaduct** (Postcode HG5 8DE) - **Castle Ruins Archway** for a perfect frame shot. 📸 #UK #UKTravel #London #UKTrainTravel #UKLife #TrainPal #AutumnInUK #BritishTransport