Hollins Farmhouse guidebook
Sightseeing
Middleham Castle, which was once home to Richard III and is fascinating to explore. A 12th century castle with far reaching views.
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Middleham Castle
Middleham Castle, which was once home to Richard III and is fascinating to explore. A 12th century castle with far reaching views.
Ruined Cistercian abbey set in 110 acres of parkland. Combine with a visit to Brymoor Ice Cream Parlour which is situated close by!
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Jervaulx Abbey
Ruined Cistercian abbey set in 110 acres of parkland. Combine with a visit to Brymoor Ice Cream Parlour which is situated close by!
Yorkshire’s first World Heritage site. A huge estate of great beauty and the largest Abbey ruins in the country and spectacular Georgian water gardens.
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Fountains Abbey
Yorkshire’s first World Heritage site. A huge estate of great beauty and the largest Abbey ruins in the country and spectacular Georgian water gardens.
Racecourse training in Middleham has been around for over 200 years, there are 15 successful training stables in the area. Why not watch the horses training, perhaps visit the castle and call in at the Blue Lion or the White Swan for lunch!
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Middleham
Racecourse training in Middleham has been around for over 200 years, there are 15 successful training stables in the area. Why not watch the horses training, perhaps visit the castle and call in at the Blue Lion or the White Swan for lunch!
City/town information
Well worth a visit for some retail therapy, a nice lunch and the opportunity to look round a stunning Victorian Spa town. The architecture is fabulous and only a 50 minute drive away, taking in some stunning Yorkshire countryside along the way.
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Harrogate
Well worth a visit for some retail therapy, a nice lunch and the opportunity to look round a stunning Victorian Spa town. The architecture is fabulous and only a 50 minute drive away, taking in some stunning Yorkshire countryside along the way.
A 5-minute drive away, or a 2 mile walk along the river and across the fields. Famous for horse racing, the Middleham Gallops are a must visit, as is Middleham Castle which was once home to Richard III and is fascinating to explore. The town is small and charming, with a village shop, pubs, a tearoom, takeaway fish and chips, and local shops.
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Middleham
A 5-minute drive away, or a 2 mile walk along the river and across the fields. Famous for horse racing, the Middleham Gallops are a must visit, as is Middleham Castle which was once home to Richard III and is fascinating to explore. The town is small and charming, with a village shop, pubs, a tearoom, takeaway fish and chips, and local shops.
Neighbourhoods
A national park covering more than 800 square miles. Explore both quaint and thriving market towns, historical attractions, stunning scenery, and excellent pubs and cafes.
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Yorkshire Dales
A national park covering more than 800 square miles. Explore both quaint and thriving market towns, historical attractions, stunning scenery, and excellent pubs and cafes.
Family Friendly
Voted best children’s attraction in Yorkshire, this makes an unforgettable day out for the family. A unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created set in four acres of garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Whilst there, why not try out The Saddle Room for a truly unique dining experience; a new restaurant, serving good honest food with an award-winning wine cellar and bar area.
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I-Forbidden Corner
Voted best children’s attraction in Yorkshire, this makes an unforgettable day out for the family. A unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created set in four acres of garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Whilst there, why not try out The Saddle Room for a truly unique dining experience; a new restaurant, serving good honest food with an award-winning wine cellar and bar area.
One of the largest collections of trees and shrubs in the North of England set in 85 acres. There is also a Bird of Prey and Mammal Centre with daily demonstrations. Other attractions include ‘party in the park’ style evening entertainment.
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Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre
One of the largest collections of trees and shrubs in the North of England set in 85 acres. There is also a Bird of Prey and Mammal Centre with daily demonstrations. Other attractions include ‘party in the park’ style evening entertainment.
A small rural riding centre set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales country estate of Swinton Park, with home bred Highland ponies.
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Masham Riding & Trekking Centre
A small rural riding centre set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales country estate of Swinton Park, with home bred Highland ponies.
Situated alongside the River Cover, this is the 16th-century riverside coaching inn with wood ceiling beams and a beer garden is the closest pub to Hollins Farmhouse. It’s possible to walk part of the way cross country.
Cover Bridge Inn
Situated alongside the River Cover, this is the 16th-century riverside coaching inn with wood ceiling beams and a beer garden is the closest pub to Hollins Farmhouse. It’s possible to walk part of the way cross country.
Lightwater Valley has over 40 rides and attractions for all the family, including Europe’s longest rollercoaster. Located in the grounds of Lightwater Valley Park, there is also a Birds of Prey Centre and shopping village
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I-Lightwater Valley Theme Park
Water LaneLightwater Valley has over 40 rides and attractions for all the family, including Europe’s longest rollercoaster. Located in the grounds of Lightwater Valley Park, there is also a Birds of Prey Centre and shopping village
Food scene
Well worth a visit to see where & how the famous Wensleydale cheese is made. The visitor centre has a café, restaurant, gift shop and cheese shop.
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Wensleydale Creamery station
Well worth a visit to see where & how the famous Wensleydale cheese is made. The visitor centre has a café, restaurant, gift shop and cheese shop.
Visit the legendary Theakstons brewery, have a tour and taste brews fresh from the cask & smell the hops in the air.
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Black Bull In Paradise Visitor Centre
Red LaneVisit the legendary Theakstons brewery, have a tour and taste brews fresh from the cask & smell the hops in the air.
Restaurant attached to The Wensleydale Hotel recently renovated in 2019, chef/patron has worked around the world in some impressive hotels.
The Tack Room Restaurant
Market PlaceRestaurant attached to The Wensleydale Hotel recently renovated in 2019, chef/patron has worked around the world in some impressive hotels.
Well run and consistently good food. Just as good for lunch by the fire in the bar or something a bit more formal in the dining room.
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The Blue Lion Inn, Pub and Restaurant with Accommodation
Main RoadWell run and consistently good food. Just as good for lunch by the fire in the bar or something a bit more formal in the dining room.
The restaurant is renowned for its fish and is a well-established place to eat in Wensleydale.
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Wensleydale Heifer
Main StreetThe restaurant is renowned for its fish and is a well-established place to eat in Wensleydale.
Middleham Fish Bar
Market PlaceA good fish and chip shop for takeaways, nearby in Middleham.
A fantastic family-owned supermarket that specialise in all things foodie ranging from locally produced product to culinary ingredients from around the world.
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R Campbell & Sons
4 Commercial SqA fantastic family-owned supermarket that specialise in all things foodie ranging from locally produced product to culinary ingredients from around the world.
Run by the same husband and wife team for over 20 years, this cosy 17th Century inn provides the perfect setting to enjoy the best food in town.
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Sandpiper Inn
Railway StreetRun by the same husband and wife team for over 20 years, this cosy 17th Century inn provides the perfect setting to enjoy the best food in town.
Activities
When it comes to walking and cycling Hollins Farmhouse is ideally situated for both, whether you fancy a gentle stroll along the River Ure into Middleham for a pub lunch or something more strenuous the local geography can provide more than enough. For road cyclists the Tour de France (Yorkshire) route came right through Middleham on its way to the finish in Harrogate, perhaps you might like to cycle some of the route or try the whole Tour de France 2014 Grand Depart Leeds to Harrogate route!
Equally for mountain bikers there are numerous rides available in the local vicinity but for some advice on where to go based on your ability or just to hire a bike head to Dales Bike Centre in Fremington. This is a mecca for mountain bikers and has been the host for many international competitions over the past few years in particularly.
www.dalesbikecentre.co.uk
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Dales Bike Centre
When it comes to walking and cycling Hollins Farmhouse is ideally situated for both, whether you fancy a gentle stroll along the River Ure into Middleham for a pub lunch or something more strenuous the local geography can provide more than enough. For road cyclists the Tour de France (Yorkshire) route came right through Middleham on its way to the finish in Harrogate, perhaps you might like to cycle some of the route or try the whole Tour de France 2014 Grand Depart Leeds to Harrogate route!
Equally for mountain bikers there are numerous rides available in the local vicinity but for some advice on where to go based on your ability or just to hire a bike head to Dales Bike Centre in Fremington. This is a mecca for mountain bikers and has been the host for many international competitions over the past few years in particularly.
www.dalesbikecentre.co.uk