Claire’s guidebook
Sightseeing
An amazing site which also boasts outdoor park and fabulous cafe
104 locals recommend
The Bowes Museum
NewgateAn amazing site which also boasts outdoor park and fabulous cafe
North Yorkshire
Beautiful walks, great market town, cinema, cafes etc
Great cafe and children’s park. There is also a lovely animal sanctuary called Weatheriggs which is a great 1/2 day out for everyone
Thorpe Farm Centre
Great cafe and children’s park. There is also a lovely animal sanctuary called Weatheriggs which is a great 1/2 day out for everyone
Richmond is about 15-20 mins drive away and has an array of bars, cafes and shops. It has great walks around the castle and along the river.
51 locals recommend
Richmond
Richmond is about 15-20 mins drive away and has an array of bars, cafes and shops. It has great walks around the castle and along the river.
This is about a 45min drive away from us and is a great place to do water sports. I can highly recommend this.
20 locals recommend
Derwent Water Marina
This is about a 45min drive away from us and is a great place to do water sports. I can highly recommend this.
15min drive. Absolutely beautiful place to visit. Walk around the grounds, visit the castle, play in the park and eat in the restaurant.
79 locals recommend
Raby Castle
15min drive. Absolutely beautiful place to visit. Walk around the grounds, visit the castle, play in the park and eat in the restaurant.
Closest cinema to The Old Rectory and has a great Cafe and art gallery
19 locals recommend
Richmond Station Cinema
Station YardClosest cinema to The Old Rectory and has a great Cafe and art gallery
This has a great spa with a pool, golf course, brasserie and restaurant. 20 mins drive away.
8 locals recommend
Headlam Hall Country Hotel & Spa
This has a great spa with a pool, golf course, brasserie and restaurant. 20 mins drive away.
Food scene
Great farm shop that has been extended and has a great range of clothing and home furnishings. The cafe is great. It has a brilliant outside play area and farm area for the kiddies
22 locals recommend
Mainsgill Farm
Great farm shop that has been extended and has a great range of clothing and home furnishings. The cafe is great. It has a brilliant outside play area and farm area for the kiddies
Great place to eat and it has an outdoor play area. About a three min drive away
Cross Lanes Organic Farm
Great place to eat and it has an outdoor play area. About a three min drive away
Morritt Arms Hotel
This has our closest Bar, restaurant and spa.
Neighbourhoods
Small historic market town. Cobbled streets, great cafes and antique shops. They have a children’s play park and a leisure Center with swimming pool
96 locals recommend
Barnard Castle
Flatts RoadSmall historic market town. Cobbled streets, great cafes and antique shops. They have a children’s play park and a leisure Center with swimming pool
Traveler advice
Getting around
Park for free for 2 hours on the cobbles in Barnard castle
Parking disc for Richmond
Getting around
Trains
Nearest train station is Darlington
Getting around
Taxis
Local taxis are: Alan’s Taxis 07825272145
Hodgsons coach and travel 01833 630730
Ace taxis 07760490700