The Yorkshire Dales

Middleham Castle

Middleham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4RJ
Tel: 01969 623899
E-mail: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk

The largest keep in England and the favourite home of Richard III, with events held throughout the summer.

Richmond Castle

Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4QW
Tel: 01748 822493
E-mail: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Interactive exhibition, peaceful gardens and action packed events tell the story of Richmond Castle, originally built by the Normans with ties to the legends of Robin Hood and King Arthur.

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Bolton Abbey

Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6EX
Tel: 01756 718009    Fax: 01756 710535
E-mail: tourism@boltonabbey.com
Web: www.boltonabbey.com

The Yorkshire Estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire covers 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside. Bolton Priory, dates back to the 12th century, when the Black Canons of the Order of St. Augustine engaged in a life of service and worship. 

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden

Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY
Tel: 01765 608888    Fax: 01765 601002
E-mail: fountainsenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Cistercian abbey, Georgian water garden and medieval deer park. One of the most remarkable places in Europe, this World Heritage Site comprises the spectacular ruin of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey and monastic watermill, an Elizabethan mansion (two rooms open to visitors) and one of the best surviving examples of a Georgian water garden. Elegant ornamental lakes, canals, temples and cascades provide a succession of dramatic eye-catching vistas. The Victorian St Mary’s Church gives a majestic focus to the medieval deer park, home to 500 deer and a wealth of flora and fauna.

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Aske Hall

Aske, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 5HJ
Tel: 01748 822000     Fax: 01748 826611
E-mail: office@aske.co.uk
Web: www.portal.villagebeacon.net

The Dundas family seat since 1763, a glorious mixture of architectural styles including a 13th century pele tower and remodelled Jacobean tower, John Carr's stable block, dating back to 1765, and later converted into a chapel with Italianate interior.  the interior features a treasure trove of 18th century furniture, paintings and porcelain, including work by Robert Adam, Chippendale, Gainsborough, Raeburn and Meissen.

Braithwaite Hall

East Witton, Leyburn, DL8 4SY
Tel: 01969 640287
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

17th-century farmhouse in beautiful Coverdale. This remote stone-built house has some fine original features including fireplaces, panelling and oak staircase.

Malham Tarn Estate

Yorkshire Dales Estate Office, Waterhouses, Settle, BD24 9PT
Tel: 01729 830416    Fax: 01729 830415
E-mail: malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

High moorland landscape with dramatic limestone features. This outstanding area of upland limestone country consists of six farms, some with flower-rich hay meadows, limestone pavements and a National Nature Reserve around Malham Tarn, where there is a bird hide. In Malham village visitors can see an exhibition about farming in the Dales.

Moulton Hall

Moulton, Richmond, DL10 6QH
Tel: 01325 377227
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

17th-century manor house. This compact stone manor house dates from 1650. It has a very fine carved wood staircase.

Upper Wharfedale

Yorkshire Dales Estate Office, Waterhouses, Settle, BD24 9PT
Tel: 01729 830416     Fax: 01729 830415
E-mail: upperwharfedale@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Area of classic Yorkshire Dales countryside. Amongst these 2470ha (6100 acres) of the Upper Wharfe valley north of Kettlewell, the Trust owns nine farms and the hamlets of Yockenthwaite and Cray. The landscape incorporates dry-stone walls and barns, important flower-rich hay meadows, valleyside woodland and blanket bog.