Richmond Castle

Richmond Castle    

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Oct 26, 2024
Parking in Richmond is not easy ( we ended up at the old station) but when you do you will see the imposing sight of Richmond Castle which dominates the town. Unfortunately for us as we arrived it s… Full review by RobR996
Oct 26, 2024
Visiting a ruin in October is always risky but the weather was fantastic and we really enjoyed our visit to Richmond Castle. The views are fantastic and the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. Unfor… Full review by CAMinConsett
Oct 21, 2024
Located in North Yorkshire, Richmond is known for its 11th-century castle and the stunning Swaledale Valley. The town has an ancient market square and picturesque walking trails, perfect for history … Full review by Global52503186936
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How long does it take to get round
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I agree with previous response that can be either short or long visit - possible minimum of say 1 hour if gallop around and not read all the information boards whilst if visit indoor …
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I agree with previous response that can be either short or long visit - possible minimum of say 1 hour if gallop around and not read all the information boards whilst if visit indoor museum could spend a couple of hours there alone
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Do they sell the Richmond Castle and Easby Abbey guidebook, which has a red spine, at Richmond Castle itself?
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Yes. And you need to go to the castle first to get it as there is nothing on sale at the abbey
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can i take my dog?
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Yes.
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Is it possible to get there from London and back in a day on, say, a train or bus? If so, which one?
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It should be possible if you leave quite early in the day. You would need to catch a train from Kings Cross to Darlington and then a direct bus from Darlington to Richmond. The train …
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It should be possible if you leave quite early in the day. You would need to catch a train from Kings Cross to Darlington and then a direct bus from Darlington to Richmond. The train journey is about 2.5 hours being a high speed service and the bus journey is just under an hour. The train service is used by commuters who live in North Yorkshire and work in central London so the journey can't be that bad. I hope this helps.
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Is it a fairly easy number of stairs to get to the great view?
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There are a lot of steps, about 2-3 storeys but they are straight and fairly even so not too bad.
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