One of the joys of writing blog entries for Hello Yorkshire is that you come across all sorts of interesting and informative websites whilst carrying out the background research. One of these is Middleham Online – http://middlehamonline.com – a very useful site for anyone planning to visit or stay in this very attractive Dales town.
Middleham Online is full of information and links to local businesses, attractions, local events, places to eat out (from cafés to restaurants), local history, artists and a lot more. It has an extensive article on King Richard III’s home, Middleham Castle – at one time known as “the Windsor of the North”, and now a very special English Heritage site – with information about opening times and prices.
You may have known that Middleham is big on horseracing, but did you know you could have a trip round Middleham Stables led by a guide who knows the ins-and-outs of horse racing and the training of racehorses? You can find out more about these guided tours by checking Middleham Online. And find out when and where the antique and collectors fairs are held. Visitors can (for a small fee) attend the meetings of the Middleham & Dales Local History Group – and again information about this and lots more can be found on the Middleham Online website – http://middlehamonline.com/what%60s_on.htm
There’s a lot to see and do in and around Middleham and the website has a comprehensive list (http://middlehamonline.com/page5.htm) of what’s on offer, including such delights as: