The Ravensworth Arms is all that remains of the old village once known as Clubdon and stands on the site of what was once Clubdon Hall, whose last Baron was Henry Augustus Clavering - a direct descendant from one of the custodians of Magna Carta. Situated in a picturesque setting yet conveniently just off the A1, The Ravensworth Arms can boast a wealth of literary connections.

Lewis Carroll is believed to have written part of the immortal "Alice in Wonderland" here. It also has a long association with Catherine Cookson, one of Britain's best-loved and most successful authors.