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Escape to this tranquil valley of the North York Moors and discover the impressive ruins of one of England's most powerful Cistercian monasteries.

St Martin's church is a 'very remarkable building with windows glowing with gemstone colours' according to architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner.

In 1132, 13 monks came here to start a simpler life.

Beautiful Norman church on site of 7th century monastery in peaceful Lakeland location and home of the Dacre Bears, four unique medieval stone statues.

The original parish church of Brampton lies within the site of a Roman fort about a mile west of the centre of the town.

The small Dales town of Pateley Bridge is the main centre of Upper Nidderdale and hosts the last of the traditional agricultural shows of the year, the ‘Nidderdale Show.’

Greystoke is an area of ancient sacred wells, which attracted pilgrims from pagan times and in St Andrew's, the strange fact that the base of the chantry altar is never dry could be the reason for the earliest wooden built church on this site.

A quaint parish church which stands on an ancient site, a place of hope surrounded by beautiful Kielder Forest.

Built in 1880 by a local builder using local stone and financed by a local family, St Peter's Martindale is noted for the modern stained glass windows depicting Christian themes, dedicated to past members of the community and other notables.

St Michael & All Angels is set in a conservation area and provides a tranquil place to pause, reflect and feel refreshed.

A church built with unpaid ransom money.

A truly outstanding example of early Gothic architecture which was once one of the greatest monasteries in England and the inspiration for the design of church buildings throughout the north.