Keeping Active and Engaged
Engaging in activities, connecting with people or your community and staying active can vastly improve your over all wellbeing, especially during winter months. We have outlined some low cost or free opportunities local to the town in the next section
Local Activities & Support
Knaresborough Heritage Centre
Run by Knaresborough Museum Association and free for visitors and locals to look round. The museum gallery has varied exhibitions on Knaresborough’s geology, archaeology and social history and also have information about what’s on locally. The Heritage Centre is open 4 days a week (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) from 10 – 4pm. Also also run monthly talks and weekly guided walks which can be booked online at knaresboroughtownmuseum.org.uk/guided walks or by calling in person to book.
Contact Number: 07788842096 Location: 12 High St, Knaresborough HG5 0EQ
Knaresborough Library
Knaresborough Library is a free welcoming, safe and inclusive space where everyone can expect a warm welcome from staff and volunteers. Go along to study, read the newspapers, use the computers, take part in events and activities or just read a book. They have books and information to signpost you to other local services that can support you. They can also deliver books to your home if your struggle to get into the library.
Contact Number: 01609 533610 Location: Knaresborough library, Marketplace, Knaresborough, HG5 8AG
Blue Badge – Support to Apply
Do you receive a disability benefit such as PIP or Attendance Allowance?
Do you have a hidden disability and experience very considerable difficulty whilst walking, which may include very psychological distress
Are you registered Blind?
You may be eligible for a Blue Badge! We can help you apply for a blue badge, just give us a call!
Contact Number: 01423 861066 Location: Chain Lane Community Hub, Chain Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0TR
Community Transport
Do you struggle to access public transport for important health and wellbeing appointments? Would you like to attend classes or groups but can’t access public transport easily? You may be eligible to access Knaresborough’s community transport scheme. Just give us a call to find out!
Contact Number: 01423 861066 Location: Chain Lane Community Hub, Chain Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0TR
Digital Inclusion
Digital Inclusion aims to support residents of Knaresborough to develop their skills to engage with the digital world. The support is tailored around your needs and could include support to access devices, the internet or staying safe online! Digital Inclusion is a Knaresborough Initiative supported by Chain Lane Community Hub, Knaresborough Connecters, Gracious Street and Knaresborough Library. Interested in finding out more?
Chain Lane Community Hub Number: 01423 861066 Gracious Street: 01423 860166
