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cottages near Middleham Castle
Standing proudly in the rugged North Yorkshire countryside for
over 900 years, and once the childhood home of King Richard III,
Middleham Castle has a lot of history for visitors to uncover. Even
after eight centuries of exposure in the face of the harsh northern
elements, the castle is still an imposing fixture on the North
Yorkshire landscape, . Explore Middleham Castle for yourself with a
cottage holiday in North Yorkshire; you, the kids and the dog will
love conjuring up your own bloody version of the castle's murky
past!
Open between 10am and 6pm seven days a week, you'll be
content with your choice of daytrip destination when you arrive
back at your North Yorkshire cottage after a trip to the romantic
ruins of Middleham Castle. Visitors can look forward to a
fascinating trip through the pages of history, starting in the
informative exhibition which showcases some of more notable
personalities from the Middleham Castle's long past. Uncover
the rise and fall of Richard III and the truth behind the eminent
Middleham Jewel, before climbing to the observation platform for a
tremendous view of the surrounding landscape of Wensleydale.
Middleham Castle- A must see attraction on your Yorkshire
cottage holiday!
Middleham Castle is the ideal setting for a spot of picnicking,
with its emerald lawns, attractive vistas and proximity to the
famous Yorkshire cheese town of Wensleydale making for a delightful
spot for a tasty outdoor feast. We have a handful of cosy North
Yorkshire holiday cottages within cannon fire distance of Middleham
Castle, so you can look forward to an entertaining day out at this
magnificent Yorkshire ruin.