Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 5
Jervaulx Abbey & Tearooms (30 min) Dramatic ruined Cistercian abbey in 126 acres of parkland, plus tea rooms and visitors' centre. Aysgarth Falls (30 min) Series of cascading waterfalls in a park setting with areas for walks, woodland hikes & picnics. Richmondshire Museum (4 min) Multiple galleries of artifacts & memorabilia tracing local history from prehistoric times. The Green Howards Museum (6 min) Museum with exhibits, artifacts & personal items tracing history of notorious British Army regiment. Raby Castle (36 min) Imposing medieval castle with art treasures and tapestries in a scenic deer park setting. Kiplin Hall (18 min) Garden and architecture Richmond Castle (6 min) Castle with views over the dales, secluded 'cockpit' garden and interactive history exhibition. The Bowes Museum (25 min) A grand building housing an eclectic collection of antiques, curios, art and relics on 3 floors. Middleham Castle (24 min) Imposing 12th-century castle and childhood palace of Richard III, with a shop and exhibition centre. Bolton Castle (26 min) Castle completed in 1399, offering groups tours, falconry experiences & a tearoom serving lunch. Egglestone Abbey (23 min) Abbey, ruins, river, and history Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre (27 min) Rare trees and shrubs in a Victorian arboretum with tea room, birds of prey and animal collections. Easby Abbey (8 min) Abbey, ruins, and church Foxglove Covert (14 min) Nature reserve and nature The Forbidden Corner (30 min) Originally built as a folly, this family attraction is riddled with statues and unique buildings. |