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Surprise View

Also known as: Anne Boleyn's Seat

Free admission

Surprise View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Surprise View is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Anne Boleyn's Seat. Coordinates: 54.1117°, -1.5688°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Surprise is a populated place in Greene County, New York, United States. In 2014, the population was 419.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

A post office called Surprise was established in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1988. Surprise has been noted for its unusual place name.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
54.1117, -1.5688
Parish
Markington with Wallerthwaite
Postcode
HG4 3AP
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Surprise View?
Surprise View is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG4 3AP), in the parish of Markington with Wallerthwaite.
Is Surprise View a protected site?
Yes — Surprise View is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
Is Surprise View free to visit?
Yes, Surprise View is free to enter.
How do I get to Surprise View?
Drivers can navigate to postcode HG4 3AP. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.