Adam & Charlotte
Sights to See
The Bowes Museum
This museum is an architectural wonder. It is nestled in the countryside just minutes away from Richmond. It is home to the most important collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North of England and hosts an eclectic range of traditional and contemporary exhibitions.
Richmond Castle
Richmond Castle is the best-preserved example of an early Norman castle in England. Built in the 1070s by Alan Rufus, who had fought at the Battle of Hastings, it was expanded in the 12th century by his great-nephew Conan, who built the keep. By 1540 the castle was derelict, but it later became a popular tourist destination. During the First World War it was used as a prison for conscientious objectors, including the Richmond Sixteen.
The Georgian Theatre Royal
This is the UK's oldest working theater in its original form! This fun site offers tours where you will discover trap doors, peek inside stars' dressing rooms and even tread upon the historic stage. You will also learn about the history of 18th century theater and the habits and behaviors of the audiences that attended.
Swinton Estate
Swinton Estate is just a short drive from Richmond and offers a full day of activities. It is an estate and resort! There is a beautiful day spa, amazing grounds where you can hike and bike, and other activities available such as pony trekking and clay pigeon shooting. They also boast a Birds of Prey Center where guests can interact with owls, hawks and falcons.
Bolton Castle
Bolton Castle was a luxurious family home as well as a defensive fortress and, despite being partially ‘slighted’ by Cromwell’s’ men during the Civil War siege, the Castle is preserved in outstanding condition with many interesting rooms and features to discover including the Old Kitchens, Dungeon, Solar, Nursery, Armory, Great Chamber and Mary Queen of Scots’ bedroom. About one third of the rooms are fully intact and the rest of the Castle is almost completely accessible giving visitors great insight into its turbulent past. Visitors often comment on the incredible atmosphere of the Castle with many of the rooms giving the feeling that their inhabitants had just walked out.
The Turkish Baths of Harrogate
At the Turkish Baths Harrogate you can immerse yourself in Britain's most fully restored Victorian Turkish Baths and enjoy a unique regime of relaxation and rejuvenation, enhanced by friendly, yet unobtrusive attention. Although Turkish Baths were common in Victorian times, only seven remain which date back to the 19th century. None is as historically complete and in full working order as Harrogate's Turkish Baths. Their importance lies in their decoration, elaboration and rarity. The Baths' Moorish design with Islamic arches and screens, walls of vibrant glazed brickwork, the arabesque painted ceilings and terrazzo floors (laid by the very best Italian experts) all add to its historic elegant features.
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
Explore a great abbey and an elegant Georgian water garden at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, a baroque mansion with National Portrait Gallery paintings at Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens, and take in the view atop the weird and wonderful rocks of Brimham Rocks.
Wensleydale Creamery
Set in the town of Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales is The Wensleydale Creamery. It's the ideal destination for cheese lovers and fans of Wallace and Gromit! Enjoy a tour and learn about the history of cheese making and watch it being made. Not to mention - FREE SAMPLES!
Aysgarth Falls
These amazing waterfalls are surrounded by forest and farmland, carved out by the River Ure over an almost one-mile stretch on its descent to mid-Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, near the village of Aysgarth. The falls are quite spectacular during wet weather, as thousands of gallons of water cascade over the series of broad limestone steps which are divided into three stages; Upper Force, Middle Force and Lower Force. It is considered one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the North of England.