Richmond (Richmond)

Member Name: polydeuces

Product:	Richmond
Date:	06/08/08 (0 review reads)
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The first thing you have to know of you are thinking of visiting Bolton Castle is that it is not in Bolton, Lancashire but is in the Wensleydale district of North Yorkshire. The nearest big town is Richmond.

Our history has left us a legacy of many interesting places to visit and Bolton Castle is one such place. The castle has been here since the 14th century and is very well preserved. It appears not to have been badly damaged at any time even though it was besieged during the English Civil War.
During the peak times the blacksmiths area is in work and there are a number of other costumed staff to help show how the castle worked. There are gardens to walk in which are quite informal. Limited refreshments such as tea and snacks are available and the are served in the great hall.

The castle and its staff are very friendly and it is not an attraction which is too large, over-developed or impersonal. At £4.00 for adults and £3 for children and OAPs it is reasonably priced. (Family tickets (2 adults + 2 children) are £10.)
A visit to Bolton Abbey will not take more than a few hours but it is in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire. It is a little off the beaten track but there is also Aysgarth Falls National Park nearby to spend the other half of the day. The Castle does have maps with walks available (subject to Foot and Mouth restrictions being lifted).

Http: //www.boltoncastle.co.uk

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