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.
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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 AED 353 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
AED 353
AED 424 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Leyburn. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 February 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 WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Middleham Castle and Harmby Waterfall are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
Lovely

Reviewed on 11 October 2025

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The Priory

The Priory

3.5 out of 5
West End Leyburn England
Stay at this B&B in Leyburn. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, 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 September 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! (169 reviews)
Tucked Away Cottage was fantastic in every way. Very tastefully furnished, immaculately clean and perfectly located. We’ve been using self catering accommodation since 1999 and this was probably the best place we’ve stayed at. The hosts were very helpful and provided enough basics to get you started ...

Reviewed on 20 February 2026

Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking
Cosy and comfortable cottage, pet friendly, woodburning stove, near village pub

Cosy and comfortable cottage, pet friendly, woodburning stove, near village pub

Grewelthorpe ENG
Stay at this cottage in Ripon. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Lovely cottage in a great village. Everything you need and the log fire is great. Fabulous location next to a brilliant pub!

Reviewed on 13 February 2026

Cosy and comfortable cottage, pet friendly, woodburning stove, near village pub
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 November 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 the family to The Forbidden Corner and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Coverham with Agglethorpe. While in this quaint area, you can savor 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

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 when you spend time at Bolton Castle. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Bolton Castle

Middleham Castle

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

Harmby Waterfall

Constable Burton Hall

Learn about the local history of Constable Burton when you spend time at Constable Burton Hall. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Constable Burton Hall