Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Richard III Statue
In or near Colsterdale.
Richard III Statue — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Steve Fareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Richard III Statue is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
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Official information
Middleham Castle is a historic fortress located in North Yorkshire, known for its impressive Norman keep and rich history as a childhood home of Richard III. Visitors can explore its various structures, including luxurious chambers and a viewing platform with scenic views over Wensleydale.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ure Grasslands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Richard III Statue is a public art installation located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the last Plantagenet king of England. The statue serves as a notable historical reference point in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.2842, -1.8070
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Middleham
- Postcode
- DL8 4QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn — 2.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4779561202 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Richard III Statue?
- Richard III Statue is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4QR), in the parish of Middleham.
- What is Richard III Statue?
- Richard III Statue — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Richard III Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4QR.
- Is Richard III Statue a protected site?
- Yes — Richard III Statue is part of the River Ure Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Richard III Statue free to visit?
- Yes, Richard III Statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Richard III Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4QR.