One of England's most impressive Mediaeval castles, built by the Nevills and home to Lord barnards family since 1626. It features fine furniture, impressive artworks and elaborate architecture. Also deer park, walled gardens, coach and carriage collection, woodland adventure playground, picnic area, tearooms and gift shop.Open:Easter:…
Distance:
13.4 miles
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Imposing Norman stronghold, now extensive ruins standing high above the River Tees. Inclusive audio tour.Open: 1 April ‐ 30 Sept, daily 10am ‐ 1pm and 2pm ‐ 6pm.1 to 31 Oct, daily 10am ‐ 1pm and 2pm ‐ 4pm.1 Nov ‐ 31 March open Thursday to…
Distance:
12.1 miles
away
Bolton Castle is open to visitors all year round. There are five floors, sparsely furnished with tableaux depicting castle life in the 15th century. Visitors usually roam around in their own time, but if you would like a themed guided tour for a group please contact us beforehand…
Distance:
10.1 miles
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Medieval, Marvellous and Magnificent One of the largest and most impressive of English medieval castles, Raby Castle, in County Durham, Northumbria, provides a wonderful day out for all the family.Wonder at its towers, turrets, embattled walls, interiors and artworks from the Medieval, Regency and Victorian periods.See the herds…
Distance:
13.4 miles
away
Before the present castle was built in the 12th century, a Norman motte‐and‐bailey fortification existed at Middleham. The earthworks of this fortification survive to the south west of the existing castle. The principal building on the new site was a formidable stone keep, one of the largest in…
Distance:
9.6 miles
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Palladian style country house, setting for Sir Walter Scotts ballad Rokeby. Unique collection of 18th Century needlepainting pictures, period furniture and interesting Print Room.Open: May Bank Holiday then each Monday and Tuesday from Spring Bank Holiday until first Tuesday in Sept incl, 2pm ‐ 5pm last…
Distance:
9.8 miles
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Ruined 12th Century Premonstratensian Abbey in a picturesque setting above the River Tees.Open: All times dueing daylight hours.…
Distance:
12.1 miles
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Kiplin Hall stands near the River Swale in the beautiful Vale of Mowbray, between the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors. The Hall was built as a hunting lodge in the early 1620s for George Calvert, Secretary of State to James I, later the 1st Lord Baltimore…
Distance:
6.8 miles
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Acient ecclesiastical centre with Saxon origins. Points of special interest include early Norman font, Jacobean pews and pulpit and Mediaeval windows.Open: May ‐ Sept incl Thursday 2pm ‐ 4pm.…
Distance:
14.2 miles
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Converted Georgian Peel House in Teesdale with local history exhibition, country delicatessen and coffee shop. Picnic area and children's adventure playground.Open: Daily Monday ‐ Saturday 9am ‐ 5.30pm, Sunday 10am ‐ 5.30pm.…
Distance:
8.7 miles
away