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Richmond Castle
Top of the pile is the impressive heap that's left of Richmond Castle, founded in 1070 and one of the first castles in England since Roman times to be built of stone. It's had many uses through the years, including a stint as a prison for conscientious objectors during WWI (there's a small and sobering exhibition about their part in the castle's history).
The best part of a visit is the view from the top of the remarkably well-preserved 30m-high tower; you can look down on the market place or over the surrounding hills.
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Richmondshire Museum
In a totally different vein, the Richmondshire Museum is a delightful little gem, with very informative staff and local history exhibits including an early Yorkshire cave-dweller, James Herriot's surgery, and informative displays on lead mining, which forever altered the Swaledale landscape a century ago.
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Black Lion Hotel
Surprisingly, despite a vast choice, few of the pubs in Richmond are up to much. After extensive research, the best we found was the Black Lion Hotel, with cosy bars, low beams, good beer and food, plus B&B.
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Frenchgate Café
An all-meals-in-one kind of place, here you can tuck into a tidy breakfast in the morning, a large sandwich or pasta dish at lunch and enjoy the delights of its quasi-Continental bistro menu in the evening.
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Green Howards Museum
Veterans and military buffs will enjoy the three floors of the Green Howards Museum, which pays tribute to the famous Yorkshire regiment.
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A Taste of Thailand
Does exactly what it says on the tin. An extensive menu of Thai favourites and a convenient BYO policy.
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Ye Olde Naked Man
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Wensleydale Creamery
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Trinity Church
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Town Hall
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Skipton Castle
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Shambles
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Pennine Cruisers
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Northern Dales Farmers Market
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National Park Centre
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Georgian Theatre Royal
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Dales Countryside Museum
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Unicorn Inn
A determinedly old-fashioned free house serving Theakstons and Old Speckled Hen.
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Seasons Restaurant & Cafe
Housed in the restored Victorian station building, this attractive, open-plan eatery shares space with a boutique brewery, artisan bakery, ice-cream factory and cheesemonger – and yes, all this local produce is on the menu.
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Rustique
Newly opened and hard to find (tucked away in an arcade), this cosy bistro has consistently impressed with its mastery of French country cooking, from confit de canard (duck slow roasted in its own fat) to paupiette de poulet (chicken breast stuffed with brie and sun-dried tomatoes). Booking recommended.
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Narrow Boat
A traditionally styled pub with a great selection of local ales and foreign beers, friendly service and bar food.
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Le Caveau
Set in a stylishly decorated 16th-century cellar with barrel-vaulted ceilings, this friendly bistro offers a seasonal menu built lovingly around fresh local produce. Daily specials include dishes such as a light and flavourful quiche made with black pudding, bacon and mushrooms, and a succulent fish pie topped with mashed potato. On weekdays you can get a two-course lunch for £10.
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Cross View Tearoom
So popular with locals that you might have to queue for a table at lunchtime, the Cross View is the place to go for a hearty breakfast, homemade cakes, a hot lunch, or just a nice cup of tea.
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Cobblestones Café
A cute little cafe, dog-friendly and popular with locals as well as visitors. In addition to cakes, coffee and Yorkshire tea, the menu includes lunch dishes such as fish and chips, steak-and-ale pie, and vegetarian mixed-bean chilli.
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Chaste
It's an unusual name for a bistro, but this place is far from coy when it comes to promoting Yorkshire produce – almost everything on the menu, from the all-day breakfast to the vegetable burger to the lamb chops with peppercorn-and-strawberry gravy, is either homemade or locally sourced.
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