Kaye's Guidebook
Good trips for Families
A unique and highly enjoyable day out. If you are looking for something a little different to explore, try The Forbidden Corner.
96 locals recommend
The Forbidden Corner
A unique and highly enjoyable day out. If you are looking for something a little different to explore, try The Forbidden Corner.
Imagine a backdrop of unspoilt rural landscapes and one of the finest medieval castles in England. A destination with a difference, where visitors of every generation can discover County Durham’s thrilling past and promising future.
79 locals recommend
Raby Castle
Imagine a backdrop of unspoilt rural landscapes and one of the finest medieval castles in England. A destination with a difference, where visitors of every generation can discover County Durham’s thrilling past and promising future.
The Bowes Museum is a hidden treasure, a jewel in the heart of beautiful Teesdale. The magnificent building stands proud in the historic market town of Barnard Castle housing internationally significant collections of fine and decorative arts.
Purpose built in the 19th century by John and Joséphine Bowes, the Museum has a wonderful story to tell.
104 locals recommend
The Bowes Museum
NewgateThe Bowes Museum is a hidden treasure, a jewel in the heart of beautiful Teesdale. The magnificent building stands proud in the historic market town of Barnard Castle housing internationally significant collections of fine and decorative arts.
Purpose built in the 19th century by John and Joséphine Bowes, the Museum has a wonderful story to tell.
Only ten minutes drive to the quirky regenerated Richmond Station - with two cinema screens, a restaurant and café-bar, an art gallery, a heritage centre, a number of rooms for public use, and a range of artisan food-producers - including a very well loved local ice cream stand.
If that’s not enough, you can enjoy the fabulous Easby Abbey loop walk, enjoying the river all the way - approx 1 hour.
25 locals recommend
The Station
Only ten minutes drive to the quirky regenerated Richmond Station - with two cinema screens, a restaurant and café-bar, an art gallery, a heritage centre, a number of rooms for public use, and a range of artisan food-producers - including a very well loved local ice cream stand.
If that’s not enough, you can enjoy the fabulous Easby Abbey loop walk, enjoying the river all the way - approx 1 hour.
Food scene
A little special - very comfortable and always great customer service. Constantly changing seasonal menu, wonderful walled garden which is used by the chefs daily for sustainable cuisine. Middleton Lodge has two restaurants - The Coach House Restaurant is open all day, indoor & outdoor seating in a stunning setting. The second restaurant, “The Forge” a Michelin restaurant that is the perfect choice for those special occasions - the most relaxing piece of luxury for those that like a wonderful food experience.
7 locals recommend
The Coach House
Kneeton LaneA little special - very comfortable and always great customer service. Constantly changing seasonal menu, wonderful walled garden which is used by the chefs daily for sustainable cuisine. Middleton Lodge has two restaurants - The Coach House Restaurant is open all day, indoor & outdoor seating in a stunning setting. The second restaurant, “The Forge” a Michelin restaurant that is the perfect choice for those special occasions - the most relaxing piece of luxury for those that like a wonderful food experience.
The Fox Hole
Sightseeing
High Force Waterfalls
Alston Road
Aysgarth Falls
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Visitor Centres
Wensleydale Creamery station
Water activities
Great water activities for the family. Book private or group lessons if required. The cleanest lake in the North East of England -
The lake is exclusively open for open water swimming, diving, paddle boarding, canoeing, and dinghy sailing.
Paddle boarders, canoeists and kayakers etc. must all wear a life jacket or buoyancy aid when using the lake.
6 locals recommend
Ellerton Park
Great water activities for the family. Book private or group lessons if required. The cleanest lake in the North East of England -
The lake is exclusively open for open water swimming, diving, paddle boarding, canoeing, and dinghy sailing.
Paddle boarders, canoeists and kayakers etc. must all wear a life jacket or buoyancy aid when using the lake.