Incredible Manor and Castles

The manor was built by Sir John Wanbru in 1718 for Admiral George Delaval and was considered perhaps the most beautiful of his creations. The house stood without a roof for about 50 years, and, even though a lot has already been done, the restoration work is still very far from completion.
In 1950, Lord Hastings asked Jim Russell from Sunningdale to plant a flower garden at the site of an abandoned pink alley. Jim Russell is the creator of the world-famous tree nursery in Keck Howard in Yorkshire. During the 50s and 60s of the twentieth century, under the direction of the wife of Lord Hastings, hedges and lawns were planted on the site of tennis courts, initiating a beautiful formal garden.
Note that the site is usually closed on Monday and Tuesday, though opening times may vary depending on a season. For more information, please check the official website.

Raby Castle is one of the most impressive inhabited castles in the UK. Built in the mid-14th century, the castle was the home of Lord Barnard’s family since 1626. The castle’s magnificent interior contains many treasures, including an impressive collection of art by renowned artists Alfred James Munnings, Peter de Hooch, David Teniers, Anthony van Dyck.
It also presents a rich collection of Meissen porcelain, as well as tapestries and furniture. In addition to the ceremonial rooms and bedrooms, special attention should be paid to the kitchen and the servants' hall on the lower floor.
Open Hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00-16:00 Monday, Tuesday: closed

Visitors are offered Mexican and Spanish cuisine. In this place, it is worth taking amazing tapas, king prawns and smoked chorizo. Try some good pudding. In this restaurant, you can enjoy live music. Most of the guests say that the staff here is great.

It was built in 1071 during the Norman Conquest of Saxon England. Alain Le Roux-de-Brittany received the town of Richmond from William the Conqueror and built a castle here to protect against further uprisings and create its own base to rule these lands. The castle became one of the first in medieval England, which had an outer high stone wall. Since the end of the 14th century, Richmond Castle has not undergone major reconstruction.
In 1855, Richmond Castle became the headquarters of the armed forces of North Yorkshire, with a military barracks located in a large courtyard. Here was the home of the founder of the Scouts movement, Robert Baden-Powell for two years until 1910, when he commanded the Northern Army.

Review from visitor: "Egglestone Abbey is an abandoned Abbey on the southern bank of the River Tees, approximately 2.4 km south-east of Barnard Castle. Admission is free, £2 parking charge applies to non-members. Whilst the Abbey is a complete ruin due to its hard and difficult history, it is a great place for a quiet picnic and stroll around the grounds. It is very small and can be explored including a walk around the grounds in 30 minutes".
Open Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10:00-18:00

Some review from visitor: "If your idea of a decent walk is a well-defined trail with no map needed then this is for you. We chose the shortest circular route (2.5 miles) and it was lovely. We soon left the crowds at the carpark behind who were mainly parents with small children using the play equipment. Parking is £6 but it's worth it. Toilets on site and a delicious sausage sandwich from the snack van. Water for dogs at the visitor centre would be welcome".

Here they cook good beef in Thai style, green curry and roll with duck. You'll like good ice cream, toffee pudding and pancakes. About drinks here, you should try a good homemade wine, lager or liqueur. The restaurant has a convenient location and beautiful interior. Most visitors note that the staff in this place is friendly.
You can book a table by calling: 07723 187103.

Tomorrow, your journey comes to an end. And before that, you will visit an interesting sight. The Botanical Gardens, which were created mainly for teaching and research.