Our top five recommendations Yorkshire Dales Yorkshire

1. A great way to get to know the area is by walking from the site into Richmond, I highly recommend the river Swale and Richmond walk. Instead of walking up the bridge carry on straight along the river until you get to the second bridge and the Station. The station is a great place to grab some dinner; I had the burger which was excellent. If I was to go it again I would share and get a cake as they did look very tasty! Also in the station you will find a gallery, cheese shop, local brewery, ice cream and fudge shop. Also for a night with the family there is a cinema which shows the latest films.
2. As a child I always enjoyed going to Malham. Malham is a great chance to see the Yorkshire Dales countryside, waterfalls and lots of limestone. A good idea is to take your packed lunch and eat it halfway around in the fresh air. Just to let you know there are many steps, a child's challenge to count them all right to the top! This is about an 80-minute drive but well worth it.
3. If you like cream tea then go to Betty's in Harrogate or York. As they are both around one hour and 45 minutes' drive away you might want to do it on the way home or even kick start the holiday before you go to Richmond.
4. Make a trip down into Richmond and see the beautiful castles. This is a great family day out and there is a little souvenir shop which sells forms swords, great for playing solders with!
5. In Richmond you will discover what seems to be a little antique shop... but you couldn't be more wrong. This shop has three different levels which are full of lots of little treasures!

Rachael Greenwood, Reservations and Concierge