Title: Visit Swinton: 2026 Travel Guide for Swinton, Ripon | Expedia.com [Hotels in Swinton](https://expedia.com/Swinton-Hotels.d182665.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Swinton](https://expedia.com/Swinton-Vacation-Rentals.d182665.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Swinton](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Swinton.d182665.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Swinton](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Swinton.d182665.Car-Rental-Guide)[Swinton Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Swinton.d182665.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Swinton ## Travel Guide ![Home Lake On the Swinton Park estate the Castle is divided from the parkland by Home Lake, designed to give the impression of a river.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182665/4c3e723e-49a7-47f8-a49e-cd8f6661a262.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182665/4c3e723e-49a7-47f8-a49e-cd8f6661a262.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)) ![Home Lake On the Swinton Park estate the Castle is divided from the parkland by Home Lake, designed to give the impression of a river.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182665/4c3e723e-49a7-47f8-a49e-cd8f6661a262.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182665/4c3e723e-49a7-47f8-a49e-cd8f6661a262.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)) ![Yellow Fungus Tree on the Swinton Park estate with several bright yellow fungi on the trunk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182665/660532c8-6191-4470-a74a-7e980c896c53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182665/660532c8-6191-4470-a74a-7e980c896c53.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)) ![Swinton Park's deer residents](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182665/6f68129c-c374-447d-999d-99bf6cd657d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182665/6f68129c-c374-447d-999d-99bf6cd657d3.jpg) by [Michael King](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16088) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Horses at High Swinton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182665/7f58dfbf-22cd-4a55-9661-dc2e2234e860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182665/7f58dfbf-22cd-4a55-9661-dc2e2234e860.jpg) by [Peter Barr](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/28954) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Swinton Things to do - Swinton Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Swinton ![Swinton Park Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1595500/1595430/21371753_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Swinton Park Hotel Swinton Park Ripon England $260 nightly $312 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ripon. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Theakston Brewery and Black Sheep Brewery ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (134 reviews) Great stay! It is a renovated Castle in the middle of Yorkshire. Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026&selected=1595430&PinnedHotelID=1595430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182665) ![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 $67 nightly $81 total Feb 17 - Feb 18 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews) Excellent breakfast and great location. Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F17%2F2026&endDate=2%2F18%2F2026&selected=527556&PinnedHotelID=527556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182665) ![Crown Hotel Harrogate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7870000/7865300/7865201/a29ed876_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crown Hotel Harrogate Crown Place Harrogate England $50 nightly $60 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Spotless and comfortable room. Lovely welcoming staff. Great breakfast. Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=7865201&PinnedHotelID=7865201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182665) [See all 2,040 properties in Swinton](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026®ionId=182665) 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 WiFi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Harrogate Theatre and Montpellier Quarter are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (52 reviews) Easier access using remote key, room nice and clean with everything you need to enjoy your stay Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Harrogate-Hotels-Harrogate-By-Deuce-Hotels.h114233034.Hotel-Information) ![Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19486500/19486426/43c03862_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking Grassington ENG Stay at this cottage in Skipton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnsey Park Estate and Grimwith Reservoir are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (165 reviews) Just back from 4 night stay, loved the coziness of the cottage, and the welcoming constant warmth, despite the very cold weather! Hosts very responsive, and very amenable. Perfectly positioned in the village, everything in walking distance, and the surrounding walks were lovely.The parking space ... Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Skipton-Hotels-Tucked-Away-Cottage.h19486426.Hotel-Information) ![Pretty cottage with enclosed patio and private hot tub with stunning veiws](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58070000/58066500/58066446/3805c338_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 WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fewston Reservoir and Otley Market are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews) The host was welcoming and the afternoon tea was very nice. Everything we needed and beautiful views . Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Otley-Hotels-Pretty-Cottage-With-Enclosed-Patio-And-Private-Hot-Tub-With-Stunning-Veiws.h58066446.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Swinton](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=182665&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Swinton hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182665&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182665&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182665&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182665&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182665&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182665&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%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(22 reviews) Find out about the history of Aldfield with a stop at Fountains Abbey. Check out the spas and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Fountains-Abbey-Ripon.d6079227.Vacation-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 5/5(1 review) Ripon Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Ripon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the spas and charming coffeehouses in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Ripon-Cathedral-Ripon.d553248621532494105.Vacation-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 Bring your family to Lightwater Valley Theme Park and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in North Stainley with Sleningford. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Lightwater-Valley-Theme-Park-Ripon.d553248621532494186.Vacation-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 Explore the great outdoors at Studley Royal Park, a lovely green space in Ripon. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Studley-Royal-Park-Ripon.d6079261.Vacation-Attraction) #### Newby Hall and Gardens Find out about the history of Givendale with a stop at Newby Hall and Gardens. Discover the beautiful countryside and spas in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Newby-Hall-And-Gardens-Ripon.d6082813.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ripon Racecourse You can take time to visit Ripon Racecourse during your travels to Ripon. Check out the spas and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Ripon-Racecourse-Ripon.d553248621556237653.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 $103 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/3-hours-guided-tasting-experience-of-ripon.a47016514.activity-details) [See all activities in Swinton](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Swinton.d182665.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Swinton ![Ripon Cathedral from the graveyard! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5667/d3e385c1-8e93-4edf-8aed-f1affc6df98d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ripon ![St Mary’s in Masham North Yorkshire ENGLAND ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055107/256c0ea5-83c2-44a8-888f-144652ef2c26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Masham - Cities near Swinton - Places of interest [Ripon](https://expedia.com/Ripon.dx5667)[Masham](https://expedia.com/Masham.dx6055107) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.com/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.Vacation-Attraction) - [North York Moors National Park ](https://expedia.com/North-York-Moors-National-Park-England.d6141823.Vacation-Attraction) - [Harrogate Convention Centre ](https://expedia.com/Harrogate-Convention-Centre-Harrogate-City-Centre.d6276631.Vacation-Attraction) - [Turkish Baths and Health Spa ](https://expedia.com/Turkish-Baths-And-Health-Spa-Harrogate-City-Centre.d6088193.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rudding Park Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Rudding-Park-Golf-Course-Harrogate.d553248621556207203.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wensleydale ](https://expedia.com/Wensleydale-England.d182686.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Forbidden Corner ](https://expedia.com/The-Forbidden-Corner-Leyburn.d553248621532494178.Vacation-Attraction) - [RHS Garden Harlow Carr ](https://expedia.com/RHS-Garden-Harlow-Carr-Harrogate.d6088195.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aysgarth Falls ](https://expedia.com/Aysgarth-Falls-Leyburn.d6079205.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ripley Castle and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Ripley-Castle-And-Gardens-Harrogate.d6082823.Vacation-Attraction) - [World of James Herriot ](https://expedia.com/World-Of-James-Herriot-Thirsk.d6219066.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ripon Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Ripon-Cathedral-Ripon.d553248621532494105.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brimham Rocks ](https://expedia.com/Brimham-Rocks-Harrogate.d553248621532494099.Vacation-Attraction) - [Royal Hall ](https://expedia.com/Royal-Hall-Harrogate-City-Centre.d553248621533023334.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lightwater Valley Theme Park ](https://expedia.com/Lightwater-Valley-Theme-Park-Ripon.d553248621532494186.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bolton Priory ](https://expedia.com/Bolton-Priory-Skipton.d6079207.Vacation-Attraction) - [Richmond Market Place ](https://expedia.com/Richmond-Market-Place-Richmond.d6088189.Vacation-Attraction) - [Newby Hall and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Newby-Hall-And-Gardens-Ripon.d6082813.Vacation-Attraction) - [Knaresborough Castle ](https://expedia.com/Knaresborough-Castle-Knaresborough.d6088199.Vacation-Attraction) - [Middleham Castle ](https://expedia.com/Middleham-Castle-Leyburn.d6079239.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ripon Racecourse ](https://expedia.com/Ripon-Racecourse-Ripon.d553248621556237653.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre ](https://expedia.com/Thirsk-Birds-Of-Prey-Centre-Thirsk.d553248621532494189.Vacation-Attraction) - [Harrogate Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Harrogate-Theatre-Harrogate-City-Centre.d553248621556207201.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bolton Castle ](https://expedia.com/Bolton-Castle-Leyburn.d6079209.Vacation-Attraction) - [Richmond Castle ](https://expedia.com/Richmond-Castle-Richmond.d6088187.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nidderdale ](https://expedia.com/Nidderdale-England.d553248621593965840.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mother Shipton's Cave ](https://expedia.com/Mother-Shiptons-Cave-Knaresborough.d6088201.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swaledale Museum ](https://expedia.com/Swaledale-Museum-Richmond.d553248621533025512.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grassington Tourist Information Centre ](https://expedia.com/Grassington-Tourist-Information-Centre-Skipton.d553248621561943987.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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