Castles in Yorkshire And The Humber

Lovely little Town, with lots of quaint shops to browse round, if you have time.
There is wide range of places to eat, ranging from Cafes to Pubs & Hotels. …read more

Perched high on a cliff, with wild sea winds blowing, it is easy to see why the spooky remains of Whitby Abbey were inspiration for Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. These days, …read more

Standing proudly on a tall rocky outcrop above the River Swale, Richmond Castle is one of the greatest, and oldest, Norman fortresses in Britain. The castle was constructed from 1071 …read more

My first visit after cycling by numerous times.
Skipton Castle is a medieval castle in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman …read more

Unfortunately, only ruins can be seen of the castle, which used to be one of the most important castles in Yorkshire.
Currently, a large visitor center is being built where …read more

Scarborough Castle is a medieval fortress in a stunning location. The site of the castle affords wonderful panoramic views over the landscape. The buildings you can explore are recent additions …read more

Mount Grace Priory is the best-preserved Carthusian monastery in England. In the Middle Ages, monks lived hermit lives in one of Mount Grace’s 25 individual cells, each with a private …read more

Can only be reached by the footpath that leads from Bondgate.
Ordnance Survey and other maps may show other tracks leading to it, but they have been closed off!

Ripley Castle is a 14th-century country house set within beautiful gardens and parkland. The castle is built from coursed squared gritstone and is Grade I-listed. There is a deer park within the grounds, too.