Anthony’s guidebook
Eat & Drink
A quirky country welcome awaits you at The Brownlow Arms, just a stone’s throw away in Caldwell. Hearty home cooked dishes and a changing selection of local ales make this pub a popular choice with locals and visitors alike. Dog friendly too.
10 locals recommend
Brownlow Arms
A quirky country welcome awaits you at The Brownlow Arms, just a stone’s throw away in Caldwell. Hearty home cooked dishes and a changing selection of local ales make this pub a popular choice with locals and visitors alike. Dog friendly too.
Sit in the beautiful bayed window and watch Richmond go by, with a fabulous wine list and delicious tapas to match. Our favourites include the Garlic Prawns and a bottle of Alta Vista Malbec.
Number 29 Alehouse & Gin Bar
29 FrenchgateSit in the beautiful bayed window and watch Richmond go by, with a fabulous wine list and delicious tapas to match. Our favourites include the Garlic Prawns and a bottle of Alta Vista Malbec.
Tradition and modern combine at The Fox Hole in Piercebridge, home to the Roman Bridge. Contemporary dishes with a time-honoured twist are served in the dog friendly Welly Bar or enjoy an evening in the stylish restaurant over a crisp Pinot Grigio.
14 locals recommend
The Fox Hole
Tradition and modern combine at The Fox Hole in Piercebridge, home to the Roman Bridge. Contemporary dishes with a time-honoured twist are served in the dog friendly Welly Bar or enjoy an evening in the stylish restaurant over a crisp Pinot Grigio.
Seafood dining at its finest - an abundance of grilled fish, fresh oysters and seafood platters can be enjoyed in a bright, unique atmosphere. Summertime al-fresco lunches in the Courtyard are a winner for us.
Houndgate Townhouse Hotel & Saltfish Seafood Restaurant
Seafood dining at its finest - an abundance of grilled fish, fresh oysters and seafood platters can be enjoyed in a bright, unique atmosphere. Summertime al-fresco lunches in the Courtyard are a winner for us.
A Saturday morning breakfast lovingly prepared by Malcolm and Bernadette is a firm favourite of ours. With produce from their own farm or hand-picked from a range of local artisans, their on-site farm shop is also worth a browse.
Stoneygate Farm Shop
62 Stonygate BankA Saturday morning breakfast lovingly prepared by Malcolm and Bernadette is a firm favourite of ours. With produce from their own farm or hand-picked from a range of local artisans, their on-site farm shop is also worth a browse.
Fantastic Indian restaurant serving signature dishes like the popular 'First Class' Railway Lamb, a dish traditionally served on the steam train to Bengal. The Lamb Shank is also one of our favourites.
Bombay Gate | Best Indian Restaurant in Darlington
Fantastic Indian restaurant serving signature dishes like the popular 'First Class' Railway Lamb, a dish traditionally served on the steam train to Bengal. The Lamb Shank is also one of our favourites.
City/town information
To give its proper name and title - Richmond of North Yorkshire, first of all the Richmonds, the original Richmond and gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.
A stunning and remarkable market town featuring the best-preserved early Norman castle in England.
You must try Mocha Chocolatiers for ice creams and take a wander down to the waterfalls.
York House is a shopaholics dream and Wilfred Deli serves some stunning local produce.
51 locals recommend
Richmond
To give its proper name and title - Richmond of North Yorkshire, first of all the Richmonds, the original Richmond and gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.
A stunning and remarkable market town featuring the best-preserved early Norman castle in England.
You must try Mocha Chocolatiers for ice creams and take a wander down to the waterfalls.
York House is a shopaholics dream and Wilfred Deli serves some stunning local produce.
Local Spots
Quite simply, one of the most impressive Medieval castles in England. The Rising at Raby has seen a multi-million pound development of The Gardens, making Raby the North’s latest lifestyle destination. Enjoy lunch at The Vinery and awe and the castle's magnificent interiors.
79 locals recommend
Raby Castle
Quite simply, one of the most impressive Medieval castles in England. The Rising at Raby has seen a multi-million pound development of The Gardens, making Raby the North’s latest lifestyle destination. Enjoy lunch at The Vinery and awe and the castle's magnificent interiors.
In the rural market town of Barnard Castle with its antique stores and local eateries lies two sights worth taking in. Firstly, the castle, dating from the 12th Century. And secondly, The Bowes Museum - a palatial French chateau sitting oddly at one with the Teesdale landscape - this is one you have to see! The Bowes’ signature piece is the 18th century mechanical Silver Swan, playing daily at 2pm.
104 locals recommend
The Bowes Museum
NewgateIn the rural market town of Barnard Castle with its antique stores and local eateries lies two sights worth taking in. Firstly, the castle, dating from the 12th Century. And secondly, The Bowes Museum - a palatial French chateau sitting oddly at one with the Teesdale landscape - this is one you have to see! The Bowes’ signature piece is the 18th century mechanical Silver Swan, playing daily at 2pm.
Take the scenic route via Reeth (55mins drive) to Britain's highest public house for good food and good company. You might even spot a famous face!
29 locals recommend
Tan Hill Inn
Long CausewayTake the scenic route via Reeth (55mins drive) to Britain's highest public house for good food and good company. You might even spot a famous face!
This Jacobean historic house sits at the heart of ancient parklands and has an incredible story to tell. It’s an intimate affair with a few surprises along the way. Afterwards, stop by the award winning The Tea Room for some of Yorkshire's finest delicacies.
9 locals recommend
Kiplin Hall
This Jacobean historic house sits at the heart of ancient parklands and has an incredible story to tell. It’s an intimate affair with a few surprises along the way. Afterwards, stop by the award winning The Tea Room for some of Yorkshire's finest delicacies.
Outdoor & Walks
An easy 3 mile stroll from The Station, along the old railway line and back down the opposite side of the River Swale. Take a pit stop at Archers Ice Cream for a refreshment.
20 locals recommend
Easby Abbey
An easy 3 mile stroll from The Station, along the old railway line and back down the opposite side of the River Swale. Take a pit stop at Archers Ice Cream for a refreshment.
There’s a few walks starting from and ending back at Egglestone Abbey on the outskirts of Barnard Castle, but all head towards the town where you can pick up lunch and a few of the sights.
19 locals recommend
Egglestone Abbey
Abbey LaneThere’s a few walks starting from and ending back at Egglestone Abbey on the outskirts of Barnard Castle, but all head towards the town where you can pick up lunch and a few of the sights.
Discover the force of nature at High Force, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England, located at Forest-in-Teesdale. A gentle woodland walk leads you to view this spectacular sight at the base of the falls. Ticketed entry from the car park opposite.
116 locals recommend
High Force Waterfalls
Alston RoadDiscover the force of nature at High Force, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England, located at Forest-in-Teesdale. A gentle woodland walk leads you to view this spectacular sight at the base of the falls. Ticketed entry from the car park opposite.
Hop through the Yorkshire Dales on a whistle stop tour of the area's most spectacular waterfalls; the triple flight of falls at Aysgarth, walk behind the impressive drop of Hardraw Falls at the Green Dragon Inn and Cauldron Falls at West Burton.
19 locals recommend
Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre
Church BankHop through the Yorkshire Dales on a whistle stop tour of the area's most spectacular waterfalls; the triple flight of falls at Aysgarth, walk behind the impressive drop of Hardraw Falls at the Green Dragon Inn and Cauldron Falls at West Burton.