Historic Hotels in Yorkshire
Places to stay in Yorkshire connected to famous figures from history.
The Guy Fawkes Inn. York.
While most hotels claim connection to famous figures who might have visited during their travels, the Guy Fawkes is reputed to be the actual birthplace of one.
While most hotels claim connection to famous figures who might have visited during their travels, the Guy Fawkes is reputed to be the actual birthplace of one.
Middlethorpe Hall Hotel and Spa. York.
Constructed during the final year of the 18th century, Middlethorpe Hall is a striking country house hotel which is today owned by the National Trust.
Constructed during the final year of the 18th century, Middlethorpe Hall is a striking country house hotel which is today owned by the National Trust.
The Churchill Hotel. York.
This fine Georgian house features a suite named after a member of turn-of-the-century British royalty. Learn more about York’s Churchill Hotel
This fine Georgian house features a suite named after a member of turn-of-the-century British royalty. Learn more about York’s Churchill Hotel
Hazlewood Castle. Tadcaster.
Anyone looking for a castle hotel in the north of England has a number of wonderful options to choose from. And the Grade I listed Hazlewood Castle where Mary Queen of Scots stayed in 1569 is most definitely one of them.
Anyone looking for a castle hotel in the north of England has a number of wonderful options to choose from. And the Grade I listed Hazlewood Castle where Mary Queen of Scots stayed in 1569 is most definitely one of them.
The Talbot. Malton.
To be Grade II* listed means a building is a very special one indeed. And so it is with this impressive early-18th century hotel in the thriving little town of Malton.
To be Grade II* listed means a building is a very special one indeed. And so it is with this impressive early-18th century hotel in the thriving little town of Malton.
The Black Swan. Helmsley.
Perfect for exploring the extraordinary delights of North Yorkshire, this historic four star boutique hotel features in the journals of Dorothy Wordsworth.
Perfect for exploring the extraordinary delights of North Yorkshire, this historic four star boutique hotel features in the journals of Dorothy Wordsworth.
Swinton Park. Masham.
Reputed to have been visited by one of the Romantic Poets, its connections to historic figures is but nothing to its exceptional period charm.
Reputed to have been visited by one of the Romantic Poets, its connections to historic figures is but nothing to its exceptional period charm.
Kings Head Hotel. Richmond.
A beautiful building within a town of beautiful buildings, The Kings Head in Richmond features an outdoor dining terrace named after two of its most famous visitors.
A beautiful building within a town of beautiful buildings, The Kings Head in Richmond features an outdoor dining terrace named after two of its most famous visitors.
Whitley Hall. Sheffield.
Stay in the West Wing of this splendid country house and you’ll be following in the footsteps of one of the Tudor period’s most important figures.
Stay in the West Wing of this splendid country house and you’ll be following in the footsteps of one of the Tudor period’s most important figures.
The Crown Hotel. Harrogate.
Grade II listed, the existing Crown is one of Harrogate's most iconic buildings. However, it was at its predecessor (located on the same site) that the most notable event in its history took place.
Grade II listed, the existing Crown is one of Harrogate's most iconic buildings. However, it was at its predecessor (located on the same site) that the most notable event in its history took place.
The Old Swan. Harrogate.
This famous Harrogate Hotel will always be synonymous with the mysterious disappearance of one of the world’s favourite novelists.
This famous Harrogate Hotel will always be synonymous with the mysterious disappearance of one of the world’s favourite novelists.
Nidd Hall. Harrogate.
Did a chance meeting here lead to 20th century Britain’s greatest constitutional crisis? Whatever the truth, there’s no doubting the historic pedigree of Nidd Hall Hotel
Did a chance meeting here lead to 20th century Britain’s greatest constitutional crisis? Whatever the truth, there’s no doubting the historic pedigree of Nidd Hall Hotel
The Old Deanery. Ripon.
Children’s literature would be all the poorer without the famous writer associated with this fine old building. See our page devoted to The Old Deanery at Ripon
Children’s literature would be all the poorer without the famous writer associated with this fine old building. See our page devoted to The Old Deanery at Ripon
The Bay Royal. Whitby.
Would one of the greatest horror stories ever created have even occurred had its author not come to stay at this landmark of Whitby?
Would one of the greatest horror stories ever created have even occurred had its author not come to stay at this landmark of Whitby?
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Yorkshire that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.