Historic BuildingsScorton

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: 12.1 miles away

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: 13.6 miles away

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: 2.1 miles away

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: 13.9 miles away

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: 12.5 miles away