The rowing boats may have been put away for the winter, but there are a number of excellent independent cafes where you can stop and enjoy a snack or something more substantial, whilst taking in the stunning river views.

For those interested in discovering more about Knaresborough's rich history, Waterside is also home to a number of sites of interest on the Civic Societies Blue Plaque trail.

The Cow Shed - meadow grown dried flowers and Christmas decorations

The Cow Shed on Waterside will also be open from 10.30am-4.30pm over the Christmas Market weekend. They will be selling dried flowers and Christmas decorations grown on the adjacent Waterside meadow.Do call and see us as we will be selling dried flowers and Christmas decorations grown on the waterside meadow.

To find them, turn right out of the Waterside car park and they are around 100 yards on the right. Look out for the Christmas garland on the gate. 

To reach Waterside from the town centre, either take the steps down from the castle grounds, railway station or church to the waterfront, or for a step free route walk down Water Bag Bank by the railway line or continue on past St John's Church.

At the end of Waterside you will find the entrance to England's Oldest visitor attraction, Mother Shipton's Cave (pre-booking online essential) and Conyngham Hall grounds and Nidd Gorge woodland walks.