June 12, 2016: Exploring small towns and villages in the British countryside is fun — and full of surprises. “Greater Knaresborough,” just a few kilometers east of Harrogate, offers a variety of old country settings. From the stone railroad bridge on the river (with a selection of Pubs and parks along the sides) to a castle on the hillside overlooking and protecting the town in ancient times — it’s all very British and charming!