We are the gateway to the
Yorkshire Dales,
the North Yorkshire Moors,
The Land of the Prince Bishops
and within 1 hour of
the
Lake District,
2 hours to Scotland.
The position is perfect for touring access to The Dales, North Yorkshire Moors and the Lake District is just over an hour away. There are stately homes, abbeys, priories and the cathedrals of Durham and Ripon within easy drive. We provide books, brochures and friendly advice on where to visit, eat and/or walk. There is easy access to a variety of sports facilities: the Dolphin Centre, Darlington's large sports complex, golf courses, riding stables and tennis courts. Richmond is 15 minutes drive away.
RICHMOND, the
gateway to
Herriot Country is only 8 miles away.
Within easy touring distance are
Abbeys, Castles and Museums
the East
Coast,
the fishing ports of
Staithes and Whitby
and the cathedrals of
York, Durham and Ripon
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There are theatres and cinemas in
Darlington,
Richmond,
Newcastle,
Sunderland,
Harrogate, Leyburn, and
York
There is an open air theatre at
Barnard Castle
We provide books, brochures and advice on where to visit, eat and/or walk.
There is local shopping at
Darlington, which has 5 large supermarkets, and
Richmond (both 15 minutes
away).
The Metro Centre is 40 minutes away at Gateshead and is the largest
shopping complex in Europe.