| the stylish, polished rooms feature tea and coffeemaking facilities. some have claw-foot victorian baths and/or original fireplaces, plus views down to the river or over the private walled gardens. a sophisticated, upscale restaurant offers a contemporary menu. room service is available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. built in 1750 as a gentleman's residence, this upmarket georgian hotel is 7 minutes' walk from the batts park on the river swale, and a half-mile from richmond castle. complimentary amenities include full breakfast and private parking
Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 4
The Forbidden Corner (29 min)
Originally built as a folly, this family attraction is riddled with statues and unique buildings. Foxglove Covert (12 min)
Nature reserve and nature Middleham Castle (23 min)
Imposing 12th-century castle and childhood palace of Richard III, with a shop and exhibition centre. Richmondshire Museum (3 min)
Multiple galleries of artifacts & memorabilia tracing local history from prehistoric times. Bolton Castle (24 min)
Castle completed in 1399, offering groups tours, falconry experiences & a tearoom serving lunch. Easby Abbey (6 min)
Abbey, ruins, and church Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre (25 min)
Rare trees and shrubs in a Victorian arboretum with tea room, birds of prey and animal collections. Jervaulx Abbey & Tearooms (28 min)
Dramatic ruined Cistercian abbey in 126 acres of parkland, plus tea rooms and visitors' centre. Egglestone Abbey (22 min)
Abbey, ruins, river, and history Head of Steam Darlington Railway Museum (26 min)
Museum of local rail history in restored 19th-century railway buildings, with antique steam engines. The Station (3 min)
Community enterprise with restaurant/bar, artisan food-sellers, cinema, gallery and heritage centre. Kiplin Hall (17 min)
Garden and architecture The Green Howards Museum (4 min)
Museum with exhibits, artifacts & personal items tracing history of notorious British Army regiment. The Bowes Museum (24 min)
A grand building housing an eclectic collection of antiques, curios, art and relics on 3 floors. Richmond Castle (5 min)
Castle with views over the dales, secluded 'cockpit' garden and interactive history exhibition. | 
