Our Visit to Castle Keep Tea Room, Middleham – Coffee Beside the Castle
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Castle Keep Tea Room, Middleham – Our Coffee Stop Beside the Castle
While exploring Middleham in North Yorkshire, Mick and I called into Castle Keep Tea Room for a coffee. We were visiting the town and fancied somewhere to sit down for a while, and this cosy independent tea room was a lovely find.
It is exactly the sort of place we enjoy discovering while travelling around Yorkshire: a local business with a character of its own, in a town that already has plenty to interest anyone who enjoys history and exploring.
This is an account of our coffee stop, not a review of an overnight stay. Castle Keep also has bed and breakfast accommodation, which I've included below for anyone planning a longer visit.
Stopping for Coffee in Middleham
We had been looking around Middleham when we decided to stop for a coffee. Sometimes the smaller moments of a day out are the ones you remember best: taking time to sit down, enjoying a drink and watching the day unfold rather than rushing from one attraction to another.
We found Castle Keep Tea Room a lovely, cosy place to spend that break. It made a pleasant change of pace, and we both enjoyed calling in.
I'm always pleased when we find an independent business worth telling people about. The White Shire is built around sharing places we discover and helping visitors look beyond the most obvious stops, so this was just the kind of find I wanted to include.
A Lovely Setting Beside Middleham Castle
Castle Keep Tea Room is on West End in Middleham, very close to the castle. That is a particularly good position if you're exploring the town on foot, because the castle, historic streets and independent businesses are all part of the same visit.
Middleham has a fascinating past. Its castle is closely associated with Richard III, and the town remains well known for its horse-racing and training heritage. It's not unusual to encounter reminders of that working tradition while looking around.
What I like about visiting places like Middleham is that you don't need a complicated itinerary. You can spend time enjoying the town, discovering a few local places and stopping for something to drink when it suits you.
What's on Offer at Castle Keep Tea Room?
According to the business information supplied for our listings, the tea room offers coffee, homemade cakes, breakfasts and sandwiches. It's a useful choice whether you fancy a coffee stop or are looking for somewhere to eat while visiting Middleham.
The tea room also welcomes dogs, walkers and cyclists, which makes it particularly handy for people exploring the town and surrounding countryside.
On our visit we stopped for coffee, so I wouldn't want to claim we've personally tried the cakes, breakfasts or sandwiches. They are part of the tea room's offering, and we'll leave any verdict on those until another visit.
Menus, opening times and availability may change, so do check the business's own website or telephone before making a special journey.
There's Also Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
Something visitors may not realise is that Castle Keep Tea Room also offers accommodation. As well as the café, there are two refurbished guest rooms available for people who would like to stay in Middleham.
The Silver Room has a private bathroom, while the Green Room is en-suite, according to the accommodation information supplied for our directory. Guests staying in Middleham may also see the racehorses moving through town as part of the local training routine.
Mick and I have not stayed at Castle Keep, so I can't offer a first-hand review of either bedroom, the beds or the breakfast service. If you're considering booking, I'd recommend contacting the business directly for current prices, availability and room details.
What Else Can You See in Middleham?
A visit to Middleham is well worth taking your time over. Middleham Castle is the obvious landmark, but the town's atmosphere, traditional streets and independent businesses are a big part of its appeal.
Middleham is in Lower Wensleydale, a lovely part of North Yorkshire for a day out. You could make the castle and historic town centre the focus of your visit, then stop for refreshments before carrying on to explore more of the surrounding area.
We have been building our Middleham Town Hub to bring together the places to visit, food and drink, shops, accommodation, walks and local experiences in one useful guide. If you're planning a trip, that's a good place to start.
Castle Keep Tea Room – Practical Information
Location: West End, Middleham, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QR.
Telephone: 01969 623147.
Food and drink: Coffee, homemade cakes, breakfasts and sandwiches, according to the business's information.
Visitors: Dogs, walkers and cyclists are welcome.
Accommodation: Two guest rooms are also offered, subject to availability.
Opening times and prices: Check directly with the business, as these can change.
Would We Call in Again?
Yes. We enjoyed our coffee stop and thought Castle Keep Tea Room was a lovely, cosy little place. The location near Middleham Castle is a bonus, especially if you're spending a day exploring on foot.
We like finding independent cafés and tea rooms that add something to a visit, and Castle Keep certainly gave us a pleasant pause during our time in Middleham.
If you are heading to Middleham, it's one to keep in mind for a coffee or something to eat. And if you need accommodation, it's worth having a look at the rooms too, while remembering that our own visit was to the tea room only.
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Written by Lyn for The White Shire, following our visit to Castle Keep Tea Room in Middleham. Our comments about the coffee stop reflect our own experience; accommodation and menu details are drawn from the business's information.
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