Chris Holmes Antiques

You'll find Chris Holmes Antiques tucked away in Knaresborough, a town that already feels like stepping backwards in time with its viaduct and riverside charm. This is a proper antiques gallery, the sort of place where you can easily lose an hour or two picking through furniture, vintage finds, and the sort of objects people have held onto for decades. What makes it worthwhile isn't just the stock - it's the way these spaces feel lived-in, unpretentious. You're not being sold a curated experience here; you're browsing someone's serious collection. Antique hunters and interior designers will absolutely love it. Families with kids might find it a bit sedate unless they're genuinely into the hunt. It's the kind of gallery where you can pick up genuine pieces without the London price tags, though opening hours and admission weren't immediately clear when checking, so ring ahead to avoid a wasted trip. Allow at least an hour if you're serious about looking. If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Knaresborough Caravan and Motorhome Club is barely a mile and a half away, or Harrogate Caravan Park just over two miles - this makes an easy morning or afternoon detour before heading back for dinner in town. The real value here is combining it with a proper wander around Knaresborough itself: the market square, the river, maybe a cream tea. The antiques shop is the icing, not the whole cake.