Discover Richmond

Enjoy a day at the races at Catterick Racecourse, with racing all year round. Located just off the A1 and within easy reach of our Yorkshire Holiday Cottages, Catterick Racecourse prides itself on being the friendliest and provides a fun relaxed day out for everyone whatever the occasion.

Only a short walk from the cool and quirky four-bedroom New York Public Library and Aquarius Rising and a 5-minute drive from our lodges in Yorkshire over at Brompton Lakes, a day at the races is a wonderful occasion on a group getaway with friends or family.

The racecourse provides a relaxed atmosphere with a range of great food and drinks. There is something to suit everyone’s tastes and budgets alongside exciting action all day long!

Only 2 miles from Richmond North Yorkshire town centre you will find the pretty Yorkshire village of Hudswell. Home to our cosy two-bedroom holiday cottage with a hot tub, Woodcroft Cottage. It is a great day trip as well as an ideal place to base yourself for exploring the beauties of the Yorkshire Dales.

If you are getting to Hudswell from Richmond, you can easily follow the trail riverside along the River Swale through Hudswell Woods. On sunnier days, picnic by the river whilst watching the water flow by. We have plenty of dog-friendly cottages in Yorkshire to suit your needs and allow for the whole family to holiday in Yorkshire.

Head up the 230 Hudswell Steps (make sure you keep a count!) from Richmond to arrive at Hudswell village where you can take a well-deserved break at The George and Dragon. A multi award-winning traditional Dales pub, which offers a range of local ales and home-cooked food made from local produce.

Within just a 5 minute drive from Greenbank Barns, our large luxury holiday cottages in Yorkshire and Kingfisher, our barn conversion near East Layton, you can find the ever-popular Mainsgill Farmshop. This family-run farmshop is located on the A66 and offers a vast selection of award-winning local produce as well as traditionally home-reared meats, a delicatessen and an award-winning bakery.

You can also meet the animals on the farm, which includes Camels, Llamas, Lambs and Pigs. Make sure you pop in and check on the ewes during lambing season too and meet all of the new baby lambs.

Grab a bite to eat at the tea rooms where you can enjoy a traditional Yorkshire breakfast or treat yourself to a delicious slice of home-baked cake and a cup of tea. You will also find a huge gift shop upstairs also selling unique quality homewares and gifts.

There is also a children’s play area next to the tearoom which includes a zip wire, climbing frame, sandpit and ride-on tractors to keep the kids entertained. Mainsgill farm shop is the perfect place to go as a family during your UK staycation.