Middleham Travel Guide

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Middleham Castle This photograph shows a view of Middleham Castle from the public footpath that runs from the village due south to the River Cover. The picture was taken looking in a northerly direction towards Middleham.
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Middleham Castle This photograph shows a view of Middleham Castle from the public footpath that runs from the village due south to the River Cover. The picture was taken looking in a northerly direction towards Middleham.
Photo by Philip Barker (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Middleham Castle Middleham Castle became home to some of the most powerful lords of the 15th century, including Salisbury, Warwick and Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
Photo by JThomas (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Wet and dry pastures Pasture land sloping down towards the Ure, which had recently been over its banks flooding riverside fields. In the middle distance is Middleham, with the bulk of Penhill beyond.
Middleham ruined castle walls, from the inside, North Yorkshire Middleham is famous for the castle, race horses and a fish and chip shop!
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Richard III Hotel

Richard III Hotel

2 out of 5
Market Pl Middleham England
The price is AU$158 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$158
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Leyburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions Middleham Castle and Harmby Waterfall are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (23 reviews)
All OK Thank You.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Richard III Hotel
The Wensleydale Hotel

The Wensleydale Hotel

3 out of 5
Market Place Leyburn England
Stay at this inn in Leyburn. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Middleham Castle and Harmby Waterfall are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
Lovely

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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The Wensleydale Hotel
The Priory

The Priory

3.5 out of 5
West End Leyburn England
Stay at this B&B in Leyburn. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Middleham Castle and Harmby Waterfall are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
WONDERFUL!
Sarah is just an amazing host, nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast is lovely and our miniature poodle loved the sausage for his breakfast too!

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

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Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking

Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking

Grassington ENG
Stay at this cottage in Skipton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnsey Park Estate and Grimwith Reservoir are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
Just back from 4 night stay, loved the coziness of the cottage, and the welcoming constant warmth, despite the very cold weather! Hosts very responsive, and very amenable. Perfectly positioned in the village, everything in walking distance, and the surrounding walks were lovely.The parking space ...

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking
Lair Close Cottage

Lair Close Cottage

3 out of 5
Harrogate England
Stay at this cottage in Harrogate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Log Heights and Ripley Castle and Gardens are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Nice stay

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2024

Lair Close Cottage
Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting

Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting

West Burton North Yorkshire
Stay at this cottage in Leyburn. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Aysgarth Falls and West Burton Falls ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
Everything you need, very comfortable bed and great log burner, friendly host. NOTE: not really mountain side but can’t leave that off the rating.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting
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Popular places to visit

A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men. - Roald Dahl

The Forbidden Corner

Bring your family to The Forbidden Corner and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Coverham with Agglethorpe. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

The Forbidden Corner
Aysgarth Falls are a triple flight of waterfalls, surrounded by forest and farmland, carved out by the River Ure over an almost one-mile stretch near the village of Aysgarth. The Falls have attracted visitors for over 200 years. The upper and middle fall was featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. #LikeALocal #GreatOutdoors Photo

Aysgarth Falls

5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Aysgarth Falls, a lovely green space in Aysgarth. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Aysgarth Falls
Taken on Sunday 27th August 2017

Bolton Castle

Find out about the history of Castle Bolton with East and West Bolton with a stop at Bolton Castle. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Bolton Castle

Middleham Castle

You can find out about the history of Middleham with a trip to Middleham Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Middleham Castle

Harmby Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harmby Waterfall during your travels in Harmby. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Harmby Waterfall

Constable Burton Hall

Learn about the local history of Constable Burton with a stop at Constable Burton Hall. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Constable Burton Hall

Activities

Yorkshire Dales

Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes

AU$1,111
per traveller
Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes
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Cities near Middleham

Preston under Scar The view of the village from the opposite side of the dale. Preston Scar is behind the village, with the limestone quarries almost totally hidden from this angle.

West Witton

A view across the broad Dale of Wensley to Penn Hill.I took the photo from the Leyburn Shawl,so called because Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at nearby Bolton Castle but escaped and was caught near Leyburn were her Shawl was found shortly after

Leyburn