Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Family and dog friendly pub serving good value great food - just a mile and a half from here
10 locals recommend
Brownlow Arms
Family and dog friendly pub serving good value great food - just a mile and a half from here
Family and dog friendly pub a short drive away in the pretty village of Whorlton. Only open in the evenings.
Fernaville's Rest
Family and dog friendly pub a short drive away in the pretty village of Whorlton. Only open in the evenings.
Sightseeing
Raby Castle
Beautiful castle, which can be seen from here, with a deer park.
Parks & Nature
Bike hire, walking trails and the great outdoors just a short drive away
65 locals recommend
Hamsterley Forest
Redford LaneBike hire, walking trails and the great outdoors just a short drive away
Largest single drop waterfall in England (as opposed to the tallest which is Hardraw, also not far away)
116 locals recommend
High Force Waterfalls
Alston RoadLargest single drop waterfall in England (as opposed to the tallest which is Hardraw, also not far away)
Bowlees Visitor Centre
The Teesdale Way passes along the River Tees, just down the road from us here. Take a walk either towards Gainford and back along the other bank, or a longer route towards Whorlton and back along the other bank.
River Tees
The Teesdale Way passes along the River Tees, just down the road from us here. Take a walk either towards Gainford and back along the other bank, or a longer route towards Whorlton and back along the other bank.
Arts & Culture
A French chateau tucked away in Barnard Castle. Beautiful grounds, interesting exhibitions, and of course a tea room and gift shop.
104 locals recommend
The Bowes Museum
NewgateA French chateau tucked away in Barnard Castle. Beautiful grounds, interesting exhibitions, and of course a tea room and gift shop.
The oldest continually in-use theatre in England. Knowledgeable volunteers offer fascinating tours of the theatre, giving you a real insight into our theatrical history.
21 locals recommend
Georgian Theatre Royal
Victoria RoadThe oldest continually in-use theatre in England. Knowledgeable volunteers offer fascinating tours of the theatre, giving you a real insight into our theatrical history.
Entertainment & Activities
It's almost impossible to describe the Forbidden Corner - you'll have to look it up - but kids love it!
96 locals recommend
The Forbidden Corner
It's almost impossible to describe the Forbidden Corner - you'll have to look it up - but kids love it!
Watch the spectacular Kynren outdoor show at Eleven Arches near Bishop Auckland. A cast of thousands portray the history of England from the Vikings up to the Second World War. Just a short drive away, and EVERYONE says its fabulous!
44 locals recommend
Kynren
Watch the spectacular Kynren outdoor show at Eleven Arches near Bishop Auckland. A cast of thousands portray the history of England from the Vikings up to the Second World War. Just a short drive away, and EVERYONE says its fabulous!
Tori and David and their birds of prey put on demonstrations every day (except Tuesdays). The displays are very interactive and they also have wildlife trails, ferret racing and all sorts of other events. Just a short drive from here, next to Walworth Castle.
Walworth Castle Birds of Prey
Tori and David and their birds of prey put on demonstrations every day (except Tuesdays). The displays are very interactive and they also have wildlife trails, ferret racing and all sorts of other events. Just a short drive from here, next to Walworth Castle.
Essentials
Barnard Castle
Flatts RoadOur nearest town, which has all the essentials