Middleham Castle 

Middleham Castle, a massive 12th-century central keep, which progressively had three ranges of luxurious chambers and lodgings constructed, turning the castle into a fortified palace by the mid-15th century, was the childhood and favourite home of Richard III.

Though roofless, many of these buildings survive, making Middleham a fascinating castle to explore. Here Richard spent part of his youth, in the guardianship of 'Warwick the Kingmaker'.

• An exhibition about notable personalities from the castle's past includes a replica of the beautiful Middleham Jewel, a 15th-century pendant decorated with a large sapphire found near the castle.