English Heritage sites near Melbecks Parish
BOWES CASTLE
9 miles from Melbecks Parish
The impressive ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep, on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.
EGGLESTONE ABBEY
11 miles from Melbecks Parish
The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River Tees near Barnard Castle.
BARNARD CASTLE
12 miles from Melbecks Parish
Set on a high rock, Barnard Castle takes it name from its 12th-century founder, Bernard de Balliol. It was later developed by the Beauchamp family and then passed into the hands of Richard III.
MIDDLEHAM CASTLE
13 miles from Melbecks Parish
Middleham Castle is a fascinating place to visit in the Yorkshire Dales. Once the childhood home of Richard III, relive the Castle's illustrious history and unlock the deeds of its great owners.
RICHMOND CASTLE
13 miles from Melbecks Parish
With its breathtaking views of the Yorkshire dales, Richmond Castle is one of the finest tourist attractions in North Yorkshire.
EASBY ABBEY
14 miles from Melbecks Parish
In a beautiful setting by the River Swale, Easby can be reached via a pleasant walk from Richmond Castle.
Churches in Melbecks Parish
Swaledale: Holy Trinity Low Row
Low Row
near Richmond
Richmond
(01748) 884706
http://www.swaledalearkengarthdaleparish.org.uk/
Holy Trinity, Low Row (Melbecks) is one of four churches in the parish of Swaledale with Arkengarthdale.
Contact information and details of Church services and events can be found on the parish website:
Pubs in Melbecks Parish
Kings Head
Small village pub in corner position on main Swaledale road with bar opened out to form a single room with stone flagged bar. Internally part of the bar is dominated by a magnificent stone fireplace. Purchased by a community benefit society...
Punch Bowl Inn
Smart two-room 17th Century inn with a focus on food, owned by the same people as the CB at nearby Langthwaite. The bar area is pleasant, featuring a 'Mousey Thompson' bar, bare floorboards and old pine tables, with comfortable leather sett...