Guidebook for Richmond
Everything Else
Darlington mainline station is about 20mins drive from us here at Hillcrest, and taxis can be found at the rank there.
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Darlington Rail Station
Darlington mainline station is about 20mins drive from us here at Hillcrest, and taxis can be found at the rank there.
Sightseeing
Beautiful castle with a huge deer park and plenty to see and do. Plus the obligatory cafe and gift shop...
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Raby Castle
Beautiful castle with a huge deer park and plenty to see and do. Plus the obligatory cafe and gift shop...
Barnard Castle
Flatts RoadPretty market town, with its own castle ruins.
The largest single drop waterfall in England. Quite a sight to see.
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High Force Wasserfälle
Alston RoadThe largest single drop waterfall in England. Quite a sight to see.
Richmond
Historic market town and worth a visit.
Just about the best museum in England. You can spend hours wandering our the shops, or visiting the farm, mine and school house. One day is not really enough to see it all.
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Beamish, das lebendige Museum des Nordens
Just about the best museum in England. You can spend hours wandering our the shops, or visiting the farm, mine and school house. One day is not really enough to see it all.
Shopping
DELICIOUS ice cream made with cream from their own herd of Jersey Cows. Play area for the kids, plus a cafe in which to enjoy the delightful products from the farm.
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Archers Jersey Ice Cream
Walworth RoadDELICIOUS ice cream made with cream from their own herd of Jersey Cows. Play area for the kids, plus a cafe in which to enjoy the delightful products from the farm.
Entertainment & Activities
Farm shop in a working farm. You can get up close to the animals, plus there is a large coffee shop and play area with little diggers for the kids the run around in.
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Mainsgill Farm
Farm shop in a working farm. You can get up close to the animals, plus there is a large coffee shop and play area with little diggers for the kids the run around in.
During the summer Eleven Arches at Bishop Auckland Castle put on a spectacular open-air show, telling the story of England from the Vikings through to the Second World War. It's called Kynren. Look it up - it's amazing!
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Kynren
During the summer Eleven Arches at Bishop Auckland Castle put on a spectacular open-air show, telling the story of England from the Vikings through to the Second World War. It's called Kynren. Look it up - it's amazing!
Food Scene
Fernaville's Rest is a short drive away in the pretty village of Whorlton. Quirky decor, friendly welcome, dog friendly. They are open in the evenings from 5pm for delicious food.
Fernaville's Rest
Fernaville's Rest is a short drive away in the pretty village of Whorlton. Quirky decor, friendly welcome, dog friendly. They are open in the evenings from 5pm for delicious food.
Good food at reasonable prices, with a children's menu. Tell Barbara you're staying here at Hillcrest Park - and she'll look after you!
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Brownlow Arms
Good food at reasonable prices, with a children's menu. Tell Barbara you're staying here at Hillcrest Park - and she'll look after you!
You can either have a drink in the public bar (which used to be a school house), or treat yourself to some very special food - not cheap, but worth paying for.
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The Bridgewater Arms
You can either have a drink in the public bar (which used to be a school house), or treat yourself to some very special food - not cheap, but worth paying for.
Intimate restaurant not far away in Hutton Magna. High quality, delicious food created by Ali and served by Clare. Perfect spot for a special occasion - but make sure you book ahead.
The Oak Tree Inn
Intimate restaurant not far away in Hutton Magna. High quality, delicious food created by Ali and served by Clare. Perfect spot for a special occasion - but make sure you book ahead.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful French chateau in the heart of Barnard Castle. Known for its famous clockwork swan, lots of interesting exhibitions. Oh, and a tea room and gift shop....
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Das Bowes Museum
NewgateBeautiful French chateau in the heart of Barnard Castle. Known for its famous clockwork swan, lots of interesting exhibitions. Oh, and a tea room and gift shop....
Parks & Nature
Bowlees Visitor Centre