Middleham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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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 Rp1.029.114 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
Rp1.029.114
Rp1.234.936 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (19 reviews)
Very friendly staff, nice food at very reasonable prices.Room spotless and hotel in a lovely location. Would definitely stay here again

Reviewed on 6 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 ...
8.6/10 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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Prospect House

Prospect House

3.5 out of 5
Leyburn England
Stay at this cottage in Leyburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Middleham Castle and Harmby Waterfall are located nearby.
Prospect House
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 ...
Nice stay

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2024

Lair Close Cottage
Fern House

Fern House

3 out of 5
Skipton England
Stay at this cottage in Skipton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kilnsey Park Estate and Malham Tarn are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
All very good

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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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

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

West Burton Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at West Burton Falls during your travels in West Burton. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

West Burton Falls

Things to do

Yorkshire Dales

Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes

Rp13.309.141
per traveller
Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes
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Reviews of Middleham

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4/5 - Good

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castle well worth the visit as is Jerveaux abbey

4/5 - Good

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great little village