Famous for its 12th century castle, the childhood home of Richard III and its thriving racehorse training industry, Middleham is set amongst the beauty of the Wensleydale countryside with remote farms, quaint villages and heather covered grouse moors close by.
The town is elegantly arranged around two cobbled squares surrounded by Georgian buildings, quaint shops, quality craft shops, galleries with regular exhibitions and delightful tearooms.
The training of racehorses in Middleham has gone on for over 200 years and there are still several hundred horses stabled here, so don’t be surprised to see horses walking the streets or galloping across the surrounding moorland!
There are a network of footpaths and bridleways to explore. Middleham also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the Middleham Stables Open Event (Easter) and ‘living history’ weekends with displays of medieval combat and music at
Middleham
Castle .
What not to miss
Middleham Castle - panoramic views across the Dales
Jervaulx Abbey - set within a 120 acre park
Brymor Ice Cream Parlour - try the awarding winning ice cream
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