Attractions Further Afield
Castle Bolton
Castle Bolton
Castle Bolton was built in medieval times and is in outstanding condition to this day. It was completed in 1339 and today it shows its 600 year history including being beseiged during the Civil War in 1645 and it was one of the many places Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1569.The castle was built by Sir Richard Le Scrope, Chancellor of England and the first Lord Scrope of Bolton. It has never been sold and remains in the private ownership of Lord Bolton, Sir Richard's direct descendant.The Castle is open from Easter to the end of October. Bolton Castle featured on the ITV1 documentary series The Dales.
www.boltoncastle.co.uk
The Wensleydale Railway
The Wensleydale Railway is 40 miles long and was built during the 19th century to connect the East Coast Mainline at Northallerton and the Settle-Carlisle Railway at Garsdale, formerly known as Hawes Junction. It finally closed in the 60s.
It is now opened from Redmire to Leeming Bar. In the future it is hoped that the Redmire to Garsdale section will be reopened through Hawes. When passenger services ended in the latter part of the 20th century the 18 miles of track between Redmire and Garsdale was dismantled and the land was sold, the route between Redmire and Garsdale is still visible today, some of it is now used as a footpath. The remaining 22 miles of track was left in its place between Redmire and Northallerton to carry freight trains to and from a local quarry. Freight trains to and from Redmire ceased in December 1992.
The line between Leeming Bar and Redmire was reopened in the summer of 2003 with the help of the Ministry of Defence and the Wensleydale Railway Association.
www.wensleydalerailway.com
Jervaulx Abbey
Jervaulx Abbey was founded in 1156, Jervaulx Abbey was once a great Cistercian monastery.
The ruined abbey is privately owned but a place of tranquillity with flowers and shrubs grown to complement the stonework.
It is open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk
www.jervaulxabbey.com
The Forbidden Corner
The Forbidden Corner is "The strangest place in the world". It is located in Tupgill Park, near Middleham and was originally built as a private folly but due to demand was subsequently opened to the public. The result is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four acre garden.
www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk
Castle Bolton was built in medieval times and is in outstanding condition to this day. It was completed in 1339 and today it shows its 600 year history including being beseiged during the Civil War in 1645 and it was one of the many places Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1569.The castle was built by Sir Richard Le Scrope, Chancellor of England and the first Lord Scrope of Bolton. It has never been sold and remains in the private ownership of Lord Bolton, Sir Richard's direct descendant.The Castle is open from Easter to the end of October. Bolton Castle featured on the ITV1 documentary series The Dales.
www.boltoncastle.co.uk
The Wensleydale Railway
The Wensleydale Railway is 40 miles long and was built during the 19th century to connect the East Coast Mainline at Northallerton and the Settle-Carlisle Railway at Garsdale, formerly known as Hawes Junction. It finally closed in the 60s.
It is now opened from Redmire to Leeming Bar. In the future it is hoped that the Redmire to Garsdale section will be reopened through Hawes. When passenger services ended in the latter part of the 20th century the 18 miles of track between Redmire and Garsdale was dismantled and the land was sold, the route between Redmire and Garsdale is still visible today, some of it is now used as a footpath. The remaining 22 miles of track was left in its place between Redmire and Northallerton to carry freight trains to and from a local quarry. Freight trains to and from Redmire ceased in December 1992.
The line between Leeming Bar and Redmire was reopened in the summer of 2003 with the help of the Ministry of Defence and the Wensleydale Railway Association.
www.wensleydalerailway.com
Jervaulx Abbey
Jervaulx Abbey was founded in 1156, Jervaulx Abbey was once a great Cistercian monastery.
The ruined abbey is privately owned but a place of tranquillity with flowers and shrubs grown to complement the stonework.
It is open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk
www.jervaulxabbey.com
The Forbidden Corner
The Forbidden Corner is "The strangest place in the world". It is located in Tupgill Park, near Middleham and was originally built as a private folly but due to demand was subsequently opened to the public. The result is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four acre garden.
www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk
Visit the ruins at Jervaulx Abbey
 See Pluto ruling the Underworld at The Forbidden Corner near Middleham. |
 Go for a ride on the Wensleydale Railway |
