Explore Ancient History in Northallerton, North Yorkshire
If you ever wanted to stand where your ancient ancestors once fought, traded or raised their families, visit Northallerton – North Yorkshire. Here you will find yourself amid the ruins of history stretching back to the twelfth century and buildings set-up on soil where the Saxons once trod. Explore their history with the benefit of modern conveniences at hand.
Places such as Kiplin Hall take visitors back a four hundred years to Jacobean influences. View collections of paintings and furniture from across the centuries or take part in family activities established to bring history to life for younger visitors. Push back further in time to a fourteenth century Carthusian priory, Grace Priory, or even further: almost 900 years to a former residence of Richard III, Middleham Castle. Richmond Castle represents the best in Norman fortification: you are close to this busy sight complete with exhibitions and activities for curious tourists.
A busy sacred life was carried out at Easby Abbey as well as Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. Both are in ruins today though the very serious looking Victorian church still stands as a contrast to the more joyful features of earlier faith. Studley Royal is home to the largest ruins of a Cistercian Abbey in Europe along with graceful fountains and landscaped gardens.
Turn your time machine forward several hundred years, not quite to modern England. Visit The World of James Herriot set in the former surgery of Alf Wight. The animal hospital and surrounding area allow visitors to walk in the footsteps of a well-loved literary figure, where they too can gain inspiration, perhaps to write their own novels.
If you love animals, this area provides plenty of opportunity to get close. Take little children to Monk Park Animal Center for visits with rare and modern farm creatures such as sheep and goats. Feed lambs and even bathe a pig at The Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm.
Sports play an important part in Northallerton life. Cricket is well represented, while football, hockey and golf also make up some of the many local pursuits. Watch or play: your choice depends on the activity. Try angling, horseback riding or go for a vigorous ramble through the Vale of York.
Accommodation abounds here, just waiting for history hungry guests or the animal lover. Choose from one of the many local hotels and inns or select a guest house. For the independent traveler, self-catering cottages are available, while camping spots await those who prefer to set up a caravan or tent to save money for touring. Eating out poses only one problem: which establishment to select first. Take fish and chips away to your cottage or try a tea house for traditional English fare. As one might expect, pubs await the thirsty tourist too.
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