Newcastle International Airport 57 min
Egglestone Abbey (14 min) Abbey, ruins, river, and history Middleham Castle (28 min) Imposing 12th-century castle and childhood palace of Richard III, with a shop and exhibition centre. Richmondshire Museum (7 min) Multiple galleries of artifacts & memorabilia tracing local history from prehistoric times. Jervaulx Abbey & Tearooms (34 min) Dramatic ruined Cistercian abbey in 126 acres of parkland, plus tea rooms and visitors' centre. Raby Castle (27 min) Imposing medieval castle with art treasures and tapestries in a scenic deer park setting. Kiplin Hall (19 min) Garden and architecture Richmond Castle (8 min) Castle with views over the dales, secluded 'cockpit' garden and interactive history exhibition. Head of Steam Darlington Railway Museum (20 min) Museum of local rail history in restored 19th-century railway buildings, with antique steam engines. Foxglove Covert (18 min) Nature reserve and nature The Bowes Museum (16 min) A grand building housing an eclectic collection of antiques, curios, art and relics on 3 floors. Easby Abbey (9 min) Abbey, ruins, and church Bolton Castle (29 min) Castle completed in 1399, offering groups tours, falconry experiences & a tearoom serving lunch. The Station (8 min) Community enterprise with restaurant/bar, artisan food-sellers, cinema, gallery and heritage centre. The Green Howards Museum (8 min) Museum with exhibits, artifacts & personal items tracing history of notorious British Army regiment. |