Lightwater Valley

Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park is an adventure park in North Stainley, North Yorkshire, England. The park was once home to the longest roller coaster in the world, The Ultimate.

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Type: Theme park
Description: Amusement park in England
Address: North Stainley, Ripon, HG4 3HT

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St Mary the Virgin and Marmion Tower.

St Mary the Virgin

Church

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St Mary the Virgin is a church, which is situated 1 mile north of Lightwater Valley.

Marmion Tower

Historic building

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Marmion Tower, also known historically as Tanfield Castle, is a 15th-century gatehouse near the village of West Tanfield in North Yorkshire, England. It survived the destruction of the surrounding fortified manor and is now managed by English Heritage. Marmion Tower is situated 2 miles northwest of Lightwater Valley.

Thornborough Henges

Archaeological site

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The Thornborough Henges are an ancient monument complex that includes the three aligned henges that give the site its name. They are located on a raised plateau above the River Ure near the village of Thornborough in North Yorkshire, England. Thornborough Henges is situated 2½ miles north of Lightwater Valley.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include North Stainley and Sutton Grange.

North Stainley

Village

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North Stainley is a village in the county of North Yorkshire, England 4 miles north of Ripon. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is the closest settlement to the theme park Lightwater Valley which is 0.62 miles to the south.