Swaledale
Swaledale is for the most part rugged and wild. A good base from which to see it is the romantic old town of Richmond.
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Raby Castle and Gardens
Raby Castle, 4mi/6km northeast of Barnard Castle, is an extremely well-preserved castle, dating from the 14th century. Most of the rooms are now furnished in the style of the 18th and 19th century; however, the church has remained almost completely unaltered for the past 600 years. Old coaches and fire engines are displayed in a nearby building.
Hours
May 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:30 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | Closed | 12:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:30 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Also open Easter Sunday to Wednesday inclusive.
Last admission 4:30 p.m.
Photography and video filming not permitted inside the castle.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Arkengarthdale
At Reeth a hilly moorland road goes off on the right to Arkengarthdale, passing through a number of tiny hamlets.
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Egglestone Abbey
Egglestone Abbey in Swaledale is the ruins of a 12th C abbey. The abbey was founded in about 1195 and is a good example of a small monastic establishment, exhibiting several styles of architecture and all the principal components of a medieval monastery. At the dissolution in 1536, the east range of the cloister was converted into a mansion.
Reeth, England
Following the River Swale westwards from Richmond through ever-changing scenery, Reeth is reached after 11mi/18km. Reeth was a lead-mining center from Roman times until the end of the 19th century; the Old Gang Smelting Mill (4mi/6km northwest of the town) is typical of that era.
Each year in May and June, Reeth hosts the Swaledale Festival, a two-week event highlighting music and guided walks.
Each year in May and June, Reeth hosts the Swaledale Festival, a two-week event highlighting music and guided walks.
