Title: Carlton Travel Guide: Best of Carlton, Leyburn Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Carlton](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlton-Hotels.d553248635149750070.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Carlton](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlton-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635149750070.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Carlton Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Carlton.d553248635149750070.Car-Hire-Guide)[Carlton Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlton.d553248635149750070.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Carlton Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Coverdale from Carlton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750070/3643ccb0-b4cf-40d3-a9d9-3ed5f84274ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coverdale from Carlton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750070/3643ccb0-b4cf-40d3-a9d9-3ed5f84274ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dry stone walls by Carlton village, North Yorkshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750070/1df18ef1-86d8-43ce-be49-5030d3394c12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rook Problem? Unnamed farm at the western end of Carlton, Coverdale.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750070/99a733f8-8bb6-4ef3-be4f-e49bcabac87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750070/99a733f8-8bb6-4ef3-be4f-e49bcabac87b.jpg) by [Steve Partridge](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1173) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Motte at Carlton in Coverdale The motte stands at the back of the Foresters Arms Inn and is easily missed. Local guide books would suggest that it is 11th or 12th century and may have been built as an 'outlier' of the original [William's Hill] castle in Middleham.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750070/981b81a9-9ac8-4196-89f4-f83028383ad4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Carlton Things to do - Top hotels in Carlton - Top Holiday Rentals in Carlton ![The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5700/5656/1380934b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire Market Place Richmond England £85 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (525 reviews) Great location, lovely breakfast, reasonable parking, and a good room. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=5656&PinnedHotelID=5656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149750070) ![Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25500/25497/c78d8ec4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG Junction A1 / A66 Richmond England £57 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews) Excellent room and breakfast Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=25497&PinnedHotelID=25497&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149750070) ![Grantley Hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33380000/33376500/33376432/1fa2ae49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grantley Hall Grantley Ripon England £522 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Ripon. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Studley Roger Seven Bridges Walk and Studley ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (186 reviews) All staff very friendly, helpful and professional.. beautiful place to stay, very clean, gorgeous spa. Breakfast in bed was fantastic. Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=33376432&PinnedHotelID=33376432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149750070) [See all 1,963 properties in Carlton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635149750070) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19486500/19486426/43c03862_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tucked Away Cottage, Beautiful cottage in central Grassington with parking Grassington ENG Stay at this cottage in Skipton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnsey Park Estate and Grimwith Reservoir are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (165 reviews) Just back from 4 night stay, loved the coziness of the cottage, and the welcoming constant warmth, despite the very cold weather! Hosts very responsive, and very amenable. Perfectly positioned in the village, everything in walking distance, and the surrounding walks were lovely.The parking space ... Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skipton-Hotels-Tucked-Away-Cottage.h19486426.Hotel-Information) ![Lair Close Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30996300/30996296/71ae9c0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lair Close Cottage Harrogate England Stay at this cottage in Harrogate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Log Heights and Ripley Castle and Gardens are located ... Nice stay Reviewed on 16 Aug 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harrogate-Hotels-Lair-Close-Cottage.h30996296.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury Holiday Home with Hot Tub, Pet & Family friendly in the Yorkshire Dales ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30360300/30360238/601aba59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury Holiday Home with Hot Tub, Pet & Family friendly in the Yorkshire Dales Eastby England Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Skipton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Embsay and Bolton Abbey ... 10/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews) We hade a lovely say with all the family,Hot tub was amazing, the house was 10 out 10 on cleanliness Everything you wish for ,the two little dachshund loved it too x Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skipton-Hotels-Luxury-Holiday-Home-With-Hot-Tub.h30360238.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Carlton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635149750070&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Carlton hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149750070&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149750070&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149750070&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149750070&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149750070&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149750070&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men. - Roald Dahl](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494178/1329ebbd-d0e7-492a-af18-3e0c5454b78e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Forbidden Corner 4.5/5(3 reviews) Bring your family to The Forbidden Corner and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Coverham with Agglethorpe. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Forbidden-Corner-Leyburn.d553248621532494178.Attraction) ![Aysgarth Falls are a triple flight of waterfalls, surrounded by forest and farmland, carved out by the River Ure over an almost one-mile stretch near the village of Aysgarth. The Falls have attracted visitors for over 200 years. The upper and middle fall was featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. #LikeALocal #GreatOutdoors Photo ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079205/0c907be3-0657-42d4-bbdc-3cf4b60baf87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aysgarth Falls 4.5/5(53 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Aysgarth Falls, a lovely green space in Aysgarth. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aysgarth-Falls-Leyburn.d6079205.Attraction) ![Taken on Sunday 27th August 2017](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079209/dc418744-a3ea-4984-ac4e-bbebdbd0f206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bolton Castle 5/5(4 reviews) Find out about the history of Castle Bolton with East and West Bolton with a stop at Bolton Castle. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Castle-Leyburn.d6079209.Attraction) #### Middleham Castle You can find out about the history of Middleham with a trip to Middleham Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Middleham-Castle-Leyburn.d6079239.Attraction) #### Harmby Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harmby Waterfall during your travels in Harmby. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harmby-Waterfall-Leyburn.d553248621556207206.Attraction) #### Constable Burton Hall Learn about the local history of Constable Burton with a stop at Constable Burton Hall. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Constable-Burton-Hall-Leyburn.d553248621532494317.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Yorkshire Dales](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45286715/9e9d0eb9-12d6-41f5-adb2-6ce4ec23a78a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes £580 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-yorkshire-dales-from-windermere-in-a-16-seater-mercedes.a45286715.activity-details) [See all activities in Carlton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carlton.d553248635149750070.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Carlton ![Preston under Scar The view of the village from the opposite side of the dale. Preston Scar is behind the village, with the limestone quarries almost totally hidden from this angle.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179919/b9bc62a7-a96e-435e-9751-c419161fc99c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### West Witton ![A view across the broad Dale of Wensley to Penn Hill.I took the photo from the Leyburn Shawl,so called because Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at nearby Bolton Castle but escaped and was caught near Leyburn were her Shawl was found shortly after](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602333/de9e431e-9821-45e7-8a15-a56cf91648fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Leyburn - Cities near Carlton - Places of interest [West Witton](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Witton.dx179919)[Leyburn](https://expedia.co.uk/Leyburn.dx602333) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.Attraction) - [Malham Cove ](https://expedia.co.uk/Malham-Cove-Skipton.d6088169.Attraction) - [Fountains Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fountains-Abbey-Ripon.d6079227.Attraction) - [Wensleydale ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wensleydale-England.d182686.Attraction) - [The Forbidden Corner ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Forbidden-Corner-Leyburn.d553248621532494178.Attraction) - [Ribblehead Viaduct ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ribblehead-Viaduct-Carnforth.d553248621563158500.Attraction) - [Aysgarth Falls ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aysgarth-Falls-Leyburn.d6079205.Attraction) - [Pen-y-Ghent ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pen-Y-Ghent-Skipton.d6088173.Attraction) - [North Pennines ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Pennines-England.d3000655548.Attraction) - [Ripon Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ripon-Cathedral-Ripon.d553248621532494105.Attraction) - [Brimham Rocks ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brimham-Rocks-Harrogate.d553248621532494099.Attraction) - [Lightwater Valley Theme Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lightwater-Valley-Theme-Park-Ripon.d553248621532494186.Attraction) - [Wensleydale Creamery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wensleydale-Creamery-Hawes.d6088179.Attraction) - [Bolton Priory ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Priory-Skipton.d6079207.Attraction) - [Richmond Market Place ](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Market-Place-Richmond.d6088189.Attraction) - [Middleham Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Middleham-Castle-Leyburn.d6079239.Attraction) - [Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thirsk-Birds-Of-Prey-Centre-Thirsk.d553248621532494189.Attraction) - [Bolton Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Castle-Leyburn.d6079209.Attraction) - [Jervaulx Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jervaulx-Abbey-Ripon.d553248621532494183.Attraction) - [Gordale Scar ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gordale-Scar-Skipton.d6088171.Attraction) - [Ingleborough Cave ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ingleborough-Cave-Lancaster.d553248621555971652.Attraction) - [Swaledale Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Swaledale-Museum-Richmond.d553248621533025512.Attraction) - [Grassington Tourist Information Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Grassington-Tourist-Information-Centre-Skipton.d553248621561943987.Attraction) - [Hardraw Force ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hardraw-Force-Hawes.d6088181.Attraction) - [Grimwith Reservoir ](https://expedia.co.uk/Grimwith-Reservoir-Skipton.d553248621555971680.Attraction) - [Malham Tarn ](https://expedia.co.uk/Malham-Tarn-Settle.d553248621555971653.Attraction) - [Studley Royal Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Studley-Royal-Park-Ripon.d6079261.Attraction) - [Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Himalayan-Garden-Sculpture-Park-Ripon.d553248621532494182.Attraction) - [Ingleborough National Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ingleborough-National-Nature-Reserve-Carnforth.d6088175.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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