LOCAL PLACES IF INTEREST

The visitor to Middleham will find it an excellent base for reaching the variety of interesting places on offer in the vicinity all year round. 
For the walker, cyclist or bird watcher, we are surrounded by the
most stunning countryside, with moors, dales and rivers and an abundance of fauna and flora....

The Wensleydale Railway - Take a trip on the lovingly restored railway between Leeming Bar and Redmire via
Bedale and Leyburn, passing through some of the most magical scenery in the Yorkshire Dales. The 17 mile trip takes approximately 50 minutes. Trains are normally formed of heritage diesel railcars from the 1960s.
There is a regular connecting bus service between Northallerton Railway Station and Leeming Bar Station run
by Dales & District.  Information line 08454 50 54 74.

Inspired Chocolate -  where you can watch our luxury chocolates being created. You will learn all about
the fascinating world of chocolate and have the chance to buy delicious gifts in our beautiful shop. Great fun
for all the family!   Phone 1969 625288

The Hawes Ropemaker -  a long-established family firm of rope and braid makers based in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside. Manufacturing and supplying a wide range of ropes, braids, cords and other related products for markets all over the world. Call in and watch how they are made.

Bolton Castle, built in 1379,  where Mary, Queen of Scots was once imprisoned.  With its maze and formal and
Herb gardens, Bolton Castle is one of the country's best preserved fortresses.

Forbidden Corner at Tupgill Park ~ This four acre walled garden - a 20th century `folly` with its chambers and
 passages under the grotto was created originally for family and friends but soon became an exciting tourist
attraction with thousands of visitors, of all ages, from all over the world.  Admission is by ticket only which can
 be obtained from Middleham village store. Phone 01969 640638 / 640687

Jervaulx Abbey ~ a privately owned Cistercian Abbey in 110 acres peaceful parkland setting - open to the public with tea-room and gift shop. Open daily all year round (Tea room closed Dec/Jan)  They also have B&B accommodation  Phone 01677 460391

Wensleydale Creamery - Hawes  - With a museum portraying the history of Wensleydale cheese making and
viewing gallery to watch it being made!  A great day out.  Phone 01969 667664

Ceramic Inspirations - Leyburn - purpose built pottery studio and showroom where tea-pots are made in every shape and style except ones that look like teapots!  Admission is free and there is a tea room and gift shop.  

Brymor Ice Cream Parlour - High Jervaulx Farm only 3 miles from Middleham - About thirty flavours of ice-cream in cones, dishes or sundaes - made from the Guernsey milk and cream produced on the farm. Phone 01677 460377

The Cat Pottery - West Burton -  a picturesque village with village green, market cross and hidden waterfall. In the alpine and herb gardens, on drystone walls and roofs of the pottery can be found an array of stalking, sleeping and lurking ceramic cats for you to purchase.   Phone 01969 663272

The White Rose Candle Workshop -  Wensley Mill,  Wensley. - Visit this old water mill where they produce high quality, hand made, household, table, decorative, novel and scented candles.  Suppliers to Ripon and Norwich Cathedrals.  Phone/Fax 01969 623544  

The Dales Countryside Museum - Hawes -  Housed in the old railway station buildings. Find out how people lived and worked in the past and helped shape the unique and treasured landscape of the Yorkshire Dales.   Schools and groups welcome    Phone 01969 666210