Title: Hartforth Travel Guide: Best of Hartforth, Richmond Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hartforth](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartforth-Hotels.d553248635974902881.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Hartforth](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartforth-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635974902881.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Hartforth Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hartforth.d553248635974902881.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hartforth Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hartforth.d553248635974902881.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hartforth Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Waters Lane. Lane from Gilling West, past Crabtree House Farm, and on to Jagger Lane (old pack horse route)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974902881/61647446-a433-429a-b131-1aa4d0ff8a74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974902881/61647446-a433-429a-b131-1aa4d0ff8a74.jpg) by [Hugh Mortimer](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5255) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Hartforth Village, near Richmond, North Yorkshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974902881/ac22fd31-b456-480c-b8f6-4007541874b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974902881/ac22fd31-b456-480c-b8f6-4007541874b8.jpg) by [Oliver Dixon](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3462) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Hartforth Hall Hartforth Hall Hotel. The house was built in 1740 with early C 19 additon and a water tower built c.1850.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974902881/31120803-8772-4a16-b1fc-5c43d5f260d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974902881/31120803-8772-4a16-b1fc-5c43d5f260d6.jpg) by [Roger Dean](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8560) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Hartforth Hall arch Archway leading to Hartforth Hall Hotel. The arch and surrounding masonry, is made of fragments of a medieval chapel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974902881/f751e1a4-7113-4500-9db8-766296e911e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974902881/f751e1a4-7113-4500-9db8-766296e911e7.jpg) by [Roger Dean](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8560) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Hartforth Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635974902881) - Top hotels in Hartforth - Top Holiday Rentals in Hartforth ![Redworth Hall Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/517300/517266/bbe7ea0c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Redworth Hall Hotel Redworth Newton Aycliffe England £81 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Newton Aycliffe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Spa was very nice, rooms comfortable staff very helpful. Food was ok, expensive for the quality, same menu for every food facility was a bit disappointing. Almost felt like Wetherspoon’s quality for restaurant prices. Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=517266&PinnedHotelID=517266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974902881) ![The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5700/5656/22853a4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire Market Place Richmond England £104 15 Mar - 16 Mar 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! (529 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=5656&PinnedHotelID=5656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974902881) ![Hampton by Hilton Stockton on Tees](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33690000/33685400/33685346/f4fe57b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton Stockton on Tees Church Road Stockton-on-Tees England £81 20 Mar - 21 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stockton-on-Tees. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews) I can highly recommend this hotel. It is clean and in great condition. The staff are brilliant and the lovely lady on reception made us feel so welcome. Breakfast was fantastic and I would say it’s the nicest hotel we have stayed at in a long time 😊 Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=33685346&PinnedHotelID=33685346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974902881) [See all 1,894 properties in Hartforth](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635974902881) 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. ![Cosy and comfortable cottage, pet friendly, woodburning stove, near village pub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33737500/33737436/f3acf920_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy and comfortable cottage, pet friendly, woodburning stove, near village pub Grewelthorpe ENG Stay at this cottage in Ripon. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews) Lovely cottage in a great village. Everything you need and the log fire is great. Fabulous location next to a brilliant pub! Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ripon-Hotels-Cosy-And-Comfortable-Cottage.h33737436.Hotel-Information) ![Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27420000/27411700/27411614/w325h294x0y0-20f67736_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting West Burton North Yorkshire Stay at this cottage in Leyburn. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Aysgarth Falls and West Burton Falls ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews) Everything you need, very comfortable bed and great log burner, friendly host. NOTE: not really mountain side but can’t leave that off the rating. Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Leyburn-Hotels-Luxurious-Converted-Bothybarn-In-An-Idyllic-Setting.h27411614.Hotel-Information) ![The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36180000/36172600/36172593/5e3d8edc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger Barnard Castle England Stay at this cottage in Barnard Castle. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Teesdale Leisure Centre and Bowes Museum are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews) CV charger was very handy. Good location close to Barnard Castle. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barnard-Castle-Hotels-The-Bothy-Detached-Listed-Cottage-One-Mile-From-Barnard-Castle.h36172593.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Hartforth](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635974902881&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 Hartforth hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974902881&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14)[13 Mar - 14 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974902881&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974902881&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15)[14 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974902881&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974902881&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974902881&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Swaledale, Yorkshire, England, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533025512/240cdee2-5bdd-46f6-9eb9-7bf71d2eb6e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Swaledale Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Swaledale Museum in Richmond. Discover the countryside and waterfalls in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swaledale-Museum-Richmond.d553248621533025512.Attraction) ![A great walk around the back of Easby Abbey, from the high path you get a great view looking down and across the old Abbey and Church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088191/c4de11ed-7f90-434a-8edb-65d8579ac3ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Easby Abbey You can find out about the history of Easby with a stop at Easby Abbey. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Easby-Abbey-Richmond.d6088191.Attraction) #### Richmond Market Place You can search for that perfect souvenir at Richmond Market Place during your stay in Richmond. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Market-Place-Richmond.d6088189.Attraction) #### Richmond Castle 4.5/5(50 reviews) After visiting Richmond Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Richmond. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Castle-Richmond.d6088187.Attraction) #### Buttertubs Pass Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Buttertubs Pass during your travels in Muker. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buttertubs-Pass-Richmond.d755560707150548992.Attraction) #### Richmond Falls Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Richmond Falls during your travels in Richmond. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Falls-Richmond.d712220854712553472.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 Hartforth](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hartforth.d553248635974902881.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Hartforth ![Richmond Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5666/6e008b40-71d5-498f-8fbf-b2a6feb464c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [cjwarbi](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2078895?with_photo_id=12674405) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Richmond ![Holme Beck This photograph shows a view of Holme Beck as it approaches Whashton Bridge. The picture was taken looking in a north-westerly direction towards Ravensworth.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000432899/8393d3ac-d734-4c98-8aba-c809671fb3e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Philip Barker](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/41502) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Whashton ![Pond : Ravensworth Nurseries.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000472153/68e5d10d-5362-4964-9bb5-e833b59b2bff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Hugh Mortimer](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5255) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### East Layton - Cities near Hartforth - Places of interest [Richmond](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond.dx5666)[Whashton](https://expedia.co.uk/Whashton.dx3000432899)[East Layton](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Layton.dx3000472153) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.Attraction) - [North York Moors National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-York-Moors-National-Park-England.d6141823.Attraction) - [Barnard Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Barnard-Castle-Barnard-Castle.d6088257.Attraction) - [The Forbidden Corner ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Forbidden-Corner-Leyburn.d553248621532494178.Attraction) - [Aysgarth Falls ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aysgarth-Falls-Leyburn.d6079205.Attraction) - [Wensleydale ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wensleydale-England.d182686.Attraction) - [Raby Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Raby-Castle-Darlington.d6088263.Attraction) - [North Pennines ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Pennines-England.d3000655548.Attraction) - [Richmond Market Place ](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Market-Place-Richmond.d6088189.Attraction) - [Rockliffe Hotel Spa ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rockliffe-Hotel-Spa-Darlington.d553248621532494192.Attraction) - [Bolton Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Castle-Leyburn.d6079209.Attraction) - [Wynyard Woodland Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wynyard-Woodland-Park-Stockton-on-Tees.d553248621563158475.Attraction) - [Eden Valley ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eden-Valley-England.d6049735.Attraction) - [Swaledale Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Swaledale-Museum-Richmond.d553248621533025512.Attraction) - [Middleham Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Middleham-Castle-Leyburn.d6079239.Attraction) - [University Hospital of North Tees ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Hospital-Of-North-Tees-Stockton-on-Tees.d553248634001088685.Attraction) - [Hamsterley Forest ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamsterley-Forest-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621532494370.Attraction) - [Jervaulx Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jervaulx-Abbey-Ripon.d553248621532494183.Attraction) - [Sedgefield Racecourse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sedgefield-Racecourse-Stockton-on-Tees.d553248621563158476.Attraction) - [Auckland Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d6088251.Attraction) - [The Darlington Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Darlington-Arena-Darlington.d6088273.Attraction) - [Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Himalayan-Garden-Sculpture-Park-Ripon.d553248621532494182.Attraction) - [Hardwick Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hardwick-Park-Stockton-on-Tees.d553248621532494206.Attraction) - [Eggleston Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eggleston-Hall-Barnard-Castle.d553248621555971618.Attraction) - [Easby Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Easby-Abbey-Richmond.d6088191.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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