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Famous for its 12th century castle, the childhood home of Richard III, and its thriving racehorse training industry, Middleham is set amongst the beauty of the Wensleydale countryside with remote farms, quaint villages and heather covered grouse moors close by.
The town is elegantly arranged around two cobbled squares surrounded by Georgian buildings, quaint shops, quality craft shops, galleries with regular exhibitions and delightful tearooms.
The training of racehorses in Middleham has gone on for over 200 years and there are still several hundred horses stabled here, so don’t be surprised to see horses walking the streets or galloping across the surrounding moorland!
There are a network of footpaths and bridleways to explore. Middleham also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the Middleham Stables Open Event (Easter) and ‘living history’ weekends with displays of medieval combat and music at Middleham Castle.
More information from Leyburn Information Centre Tel: 01969 623069.
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DON’T MISS:
- Middleham Castle - an interesting ruin with panoramic views across the Yorkshire Dales from the top of the Keep. The castle holds a variety of ‘living history’ weekends for the whole family.
- The Forbidden Corner a delightful four acre walled garden filled with quirky features to explore - a great day out for the whole family (prebooking essential).
- Jervaulx Abbey – set within a 120-acre park and adorned with wild flowers. It is said to be the home of Wensleydale Cheese.
- Brymor Ice Cream Parlour near Jervaulx Abbey - come and try their award-winning ice cream at the farm where it is produced.
PLUS NEARBY:
- Leyburn (just 2.5 miles away) and all it’s attractions including Beech End Model Village, The Teapottery and the Wensleydale Railway.
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