Frenchgate Mews

09/06/2026

🏡If you're staying at Frenchgate Mews here in Richmond and maybe the Yorkshire weather isn't playing ball...or you need to cool off inside, there are plenty of fascinating indoor attractions right on your doorstep. These suggestions from Yorkshire Treasures are great for an escape from the elements! 🌦️☀️🌦️

🏰In Richmond itself, visit the Georgian Theatre Royal, the Richmondshire Museum and the Green Howards Museum, or spend a few hours at The Station – home to art galleries, a three-screen cinema, independent shops, an award-winning bakery, ice cream parlour, café bar and craft brewery. Richmond Castle also has a museum space telling the story of people, history and living heritage - find out about the castle's history, from the 11th-century Norman conquest to its occupation by the northern Non-Combatant Corps during the First World War.

🚗Just a short drive away, you can explore the Swaledale Museum in Reeth, the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, historic Kiplin Hall and Bolton Castle.

Whether you're interested in local history, culture, art or simply finding somewhere warm and welcoming or cool and refreshing to spend a few hours, you'll be spoilt for choice during your stay in the Yorkshire Dales! 😀🌂🍦

Looking for some indoor activities? Over 20 great places to visit for history and culture lovers:

- Swaledale Museum is a small museum crammed with fascinating items, with a hands-on approach to history

- Join a tour and enjoy the Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond, North Yorkshire Experience in Richmond, led by a knowledgeable guide who will tell you about the shows, actors and audiences from Georgian times

- Visit the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes to discover the story of the people and landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, past and present

- Visit 17th century Kiplin Hall by George Calvert, Secretary of State to James I and the founder of Maryland, USA. There's also an award-winning tea room!

- Venture underground and explore one of the show caves at Stump Cross Caverns, Ingleborough Cave and White Scar Cave

- There are plenty of indoor areas at Bolton Castle including the armoury, dungeon, Great Chamber, old kitchens, nursery and bed chambers.

- Explore every corner of Skipton Castle, from the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchen, the Bedchamber, and discover the Long Drop

- Appreciate the treasures inside Newby Hall, and then contrast them with the very different conditions at Ripon Workhouse Museum

- Nidderdale Museum, Pateley Bridge is a small museum that's a little tardis-like, with room after room crammed with fascinating exhibits about Nidderdale life

- Visit the Grade 1 listed The Folly Museum and Coffee House, Settle built in 1679 (currently undergoing refurbishment), home to the Museum of North Craven Life, with a lovely cosy cafe (still open)

- Visit Skipton Town Hall, cultural hub and home to Craven Museum (see Shakespeare's First Folio and lots of local history,

- The Richmondshire Museum displays local history. They have ten galleries including: James Herriot's surgery, lead mining, Victorian grocer's shop, ironmonger's shop and life in a cruck barn

- Learn more about the story of James Herriot at the The World Of James Herriot in Thirsk.

- The Green Howards Museum in Richmond charts the 300 year history of this local regiment.

- Go to a gallery to buy something beautiful to treasure. Take a look at Masham Gallery, The Nolon Stacey Gallery, Stacey Moore, Inspired by gallery

- Ryedale Folk Museum is in the lovely setting of Hutton-le-Hole, and offers plenty of beautiful historic buildings, workshops and cottages to explore.

- The Land of Iron museum near Skinningrove tells the story of ironstone mining heritage with interactive exhibits and guided underground experience.

- At Danby Lodge National Park Centre interactive displays, the Inspired by... Gallery, and a great programme of exhibitions and events offer interesting insights into the nature and life of the North York Moors National Park

- Castle Howard is a magnificent stately home and setting for many TV programmes and films. There are few more splendid places to shelter from the rain!

- Nunnington Hall (National Trust) is a manor house on the banks of the River Rye with period rooms and changing exhibitions

- Captain Cook Memorial Museum in Whitby is in the 17th century house where young James Cook lodged as apprentice seaman.

- visit Whitby Museum to learn about fossils, local jet jewellery, archaeology and local history

Which other indoor attractions in the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales would you add?

04/06/2026

We have some last minute availability! 😊 Sleeps 2 | Yorkshire Dales | Sorry no pets

30/05/2026

🌸🏰 Enjoy the stunning views of Richmond during your stay.

📸 This image was taken from part of the Coast to Coast route and is one of the many picturesque walks nearby 🥾🍃

🏡 Come and explore this pretty little Yorkshire Dales market town and stay at Frenchgate Mews, a Grade-II listed cottage in a quiet mews in the town centre - just follow the link in bio to plan your stay! 😊

28/05/2026

🍃🌼 Just a short stroll from Frenchgate Mews Holiday Cottage in the heart of Richmond, these stunning wildflower meadows are bursting with colour right now.

🥾 Cared for by the wonderful Richmond Landscape Trust, they are perfect for a gentle walk from the town centre. Extend it into a longer circular route through the ancient woodland of Billy Bank Wood and Round Howe along the River Swale (perfect for riverside picnics) and wander back refreshed under the cool canopy of the trees.

Nature on your doorstep…and a cosy cottage and drinks alfresco in a Georgian market town at the end of it all 💚

👉 Plan your stay now, just follow the link in bio: 🏡

27/05/2026

Visit this fantastic Artisan Market from Little Bird that takes place on the cobbles here in Richmond Marketplace just steps from our holiday cottage, Frenchgate Mews 🎪🛍️

Looking for the perfect family day out? Come and explore the beautiful North Yorkshire town of Richmond this weekend!

Enjoy the sunshine, blue skies, and fantastic shopping while taking in everything this historic town has to offer. From Richmond Castle to the stunning views at Richmond Falls, there is so much to see and do for the whole family.

​Join us from 10am this Sunday, 31 May. We can't wait to see you all there!

​Traders: Due to last-minute cancellations, we have space available. Why not come and trade with us this Sunday? Pop us an email at [email protected]

Visit North Yorkshire

27/05/2026

🌾🍃 Only about 1,000 hectares of traditional upland hay meadow remain, mostly in North Yorkshire and the North Pennines.

Some of the finest examples are right here in Swaledale and nearby in Teesdale, Lunedale, Weardale and Baldersdale in County Durham 🌼🍃🌾

We take a look at what hay meadows are, how to identify their plant and animal species and where to see them

25/05/2026

🍃🏡 Plan your getaway to Frenchgate Mews holiday cottage in Richmond, North Yorkshire 🏰🍃

🛌 Sleeps 2 - Kingsize bed; Boutique linen
🏡 Quaint Grade-II listed Yorkshire cottage
💖 Boutique-style with designer furnishings
🛁 Chill out with a sumptuous soak
🤩 Perfectly located in the town centre
🥾 Picturesque walks from the doorstep
🏰 A castle and historic attractions to explore
🌊 Close to the River Swale & Waterfalls
🏞️ At the gateway to The Yorkshire Dales
🌸 Visit the wildflower meadows of Swaledale
🎭 A fantastic theatre and three-screen cinema
🧑‍🍳 Restaurants & pubs just a few steps away
🛍️ Independent shops and galleries
🚗 Easy to get to just off the A1 or A66
🚆 Public transport from Darlington Railway Stn

If this sounds like the perfect escape for you - a picturesque Yorkshire market town surrounded by peace and tranquility with a comfortable cottage retreat - then follow our page and click the link in bio for price and availability.

We look forward to hosting you! 😊 🏡🍃

16/05/2026

🌟 At Frenchgate Mews holiday cottage, we are fortunate to host the most wonderful guests! 💖 We cherish each and every comment in our guestbook and are thrilled to share that so many of our visitors have thoroughly enjoyed their stay 🥰

Come and see for yourself! Frenchgate Mews is not only cosy and comfortable, with boutique-style and designer furnishings but also perfectly located in the heart of historic Richmond, North Yorkshire. With plenty of attractions, dining out options and activities right from the doorstep, your stay will be nothing short of delightful! 🏡✨

👉We still have somelast minute availability for May and June, plan your visit today - just follow the link in bio 🤗 We can’t wait to welcome you! 💫

16/05/2026

🌊 Exciting news for Richmond! 🌿 If you're looking for breathtaking waterfalls and a perfect spot for a refreshing dip, this is a must-read! Plan your next adventure in Yorkshire and stay just a short walk away at Frenchgate Mews! 🏞️💦
Yorkshire Post

Richmond Falls: Stunning Yorkshire waterfalls among 13 new bathing sites in the UK

15/05/2026

This new exhibition at The Yorkshire Museum features the extraordinary MELSONBY HOARD found just outside Richmond. It's the largest collection of Iron Age metalwork ever discovered in the United Kingdom and includes chariot fittings, harness pieces and evidence of immense wealth and power in Iron Age Britain.

Did you know that there are also other important treasures on display there which have been found locally including:
⚔️ The Gilling Sword - discovered in Gilling West near Richmond in 1976 by a 9-year-old boy playing in Gilling Beck and later famously featured on Blue Peter. Dating from the late 9th to early 10th century, it is considered one of the finest surviving examples of Anglo-Saxon weaponry.
💎 The Middleham Jewel - found near Middleham Castle (the northern home of Richard III) in 1985 by a metal detectorist returning to his car at dusk. This exquisite gold and sapphire pendant, dating from 1450–1500 AD, is regarded as the finest piece of medieval gold-working ever discovered in England.
🏰 The Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications - once the most important Brigantian settlement in northern England around 40 AD. The nearby Stanwick Hoard was discovered in 1845 and included elaborate Iron Age horse harnesses and chariot fittings, now held by the British Museum.

During your stay why not take a visit to nearby:
🌉 Piercebridge Roman Fort and Bridge – a significant site located on the River Tees partly in Co Durham and stretching into North Yorkshire. The Roman Bridge remains date to the 3rd century to carry Dere Street across the River; the fort dates to around 260 AD built to protect the crossing and there are remains of a large civilian settlement too.