A North Yorkshire pub popular with travellers to the Lake District and to Darlington has re-opened after it was left empty for a year - take a look inside.
The Fox Hall Inn on the A66 near Ravensworth in Richmond re-opened its doors for the first time in a year on September 21.
This comes a year after previous owners Jack Bowles and Ellie Richmond closed the pub on September 6, 2022.
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New owner Chris Daly took over the business after an army and chauffeur career with hopes to breathe new life into The Fox Hall Inn as it begins a new chapter.
He said: "I had a very subdued opening as I invited some of the local lords and landladies in the area to have a little soiree.
"A few of the locals who live between here and Ravensworth came along and we had a merry little time."
The pub is famed for having amazing views of the countryside landscape from its beer garden, while also offering 11 boutique rooms and gastro pub food and drink.
This is set to continue under new management as Darlington Chef Scott Fisher is set to serve a traditional English menu with all food made "fresh on-site".
Chris added: "Everything is made fresh, his unique selling point is that everything is made fresh on site. People really can't believe the pies and the meals we have going out.
"It's been really positive so far."
Last year, droves of punters and regular visitors to The Fox Hall Inn took to social media to express their shock, sadness, and devastation at the sudden closure of the pub and hotel.
Taking to the comments section on Facebook, one user wrote they were: "Totally devastated".
They added: "We always called in on our way to the Lakes! The food was always amazing, and the staff were incredible. We were only with you bank holiday weekend on the way to our son’s wedding. Words escape me we're so sad but wish you all the best."
Meanwhile, another person added that they used to work in the pub, saying: "What a Shame, it was my first ever job as a part-time waiter there back in the early 80s, and I have fond memories of the place. I hope someone takes it forward."
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