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Skipton

Discover the charming town of Skipton BD23, UK, where history meets modernity. Stroll through the colorful market square, explore the impressive Skipton Castle, and enjoy a pint at a traditional pub. With beautiful countryside views and friendly locals, Skipton is the perfect destination for a relaxing escape in Yorkshire.

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Landmark4.5/5

Skipton Castle

Immerse yourself in medieval vibes at Skipton Castle! Step inside the impressive stone walls of this historic fortress in Skipton, UK. Explore The Bailey with its charming gardens and imposing keep. Don't forget to snap a selfie with the resident ghosts! A must-visit for history buffs and castle enthusiasts.

Landmark4.7/5

Skipton Woods

This Skipton woodland has paths beside an old canal and river, with birds and running water. Round Dam is one turn along the way.

Shop4.4/5

Craven Court Shopping Centre

Skipton's covered shopping arcade runs beneath a glass roof, with stone-paved lanes between small shops. Its main passage opens into an internal square.

Landmark4.4/5

The Mart Theatre

Nestled within the historic Craven Cattle Mart, The Mart Theatre captivates visitors with its unique blend of cultural performances and community spirit, offering a truly memorable experience in the heart of Skipton.

Eat4.5/5

Robertshaws Farm Shop

Farm shop with cafe, butcher and cheese counter.

Eat$$$4.5/5

The Cock & Bottle

Skipton pub with a low ceiling and games on the shelves. Dogs are welcome throughout.

Cafe$$$4.2/5

The Terrace Tea Room

Drink$$$4.7/5

Skipton Sound Bar Ltd

Eat$$$4/5

The Devonshire Inn

Eat$$$4/5

Red Lion

This Skipton pub serves meals and drinks, with a rear door that opens onto a beer garden.

Stays

Stay4.6/5

Tempest Arms, Elslack

Country gastropub with rooms, where pub meals and weddings share the same place. Wedding guests can stay overnight, then meet again at breakfast.

Stay4.6/5

The Devonshire Arms Hotel

Country-house hotel with a spa and brasserie, set in gardens near Skipton. A guided walk takes you through the estate.

Stay4.5/5

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa

Nestled in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa offers exquisite luxury with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a serene spa—making it an unforgettable escape for nature lovers and relaxation seekers.

Stay4.4/5

The Red Lion, Burnsall

Burnsall’s riverside inn pairs rooms with a pub and restaurant. Outside, tables look straight over the River Wharfe.

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Unmissable Cairo Tour: Pyramids, Mummies Museum,Citadel & Bazaars

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Luxury Private Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour

Our Tours are the only way to see Yorkshire and its beauty in a single day with complete privacy, security and comfort onboard the magnificent Mercedes Benz V Class accompanied by your expert driver guide. Our guides always place your enjoyment of the day before everything else. No other tour in the glorious North of England focuses so much on the overall quality of each and every guest's experience. We believe that your vacation is the most valuable part of your year. We respect every minute of your vacation time, our philosophy is to make every moment of your time in the uK worthwhile. Sheep sightings guaranteed!

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Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the award winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese!

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All Creatures Sereis Filming Location Tour Yorkshire Dales

The Tours are the only way to see Yorkshire and its beauty in a single day with complete privacy, security and comfort onboard the magnificent Mercedes Benz V Class accompanied by one of the expert guides. The guides always place your enjoyment of the day before everything else. No other Tour in the glorious north of England focuses so much on the overall quality of each and every guests experience. We believe that your vacation is the most valuable part of your year. We respect every minute of your vacation time, the philosophy is to make every moment of your time on vacation worthwhile. Before founding our company Andrew Ward led a tour in another part of the UK that was ranked by TripAdvisor Travellers choice as the best tour in England and tenth best tour in the world. Lastly and most importantly every tour guarantees the sighting of at least a couple of very woolly Sheep!

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Drinks Ahoy

All aboard! Enjoy some fun tunes and join us aboard the Dalesman canal boat for a Drinks Ahoy Cruise like no other! If cocktails are your tipple of choice, we have 10 unique ones to choose from! A great selection of Whiskeys and Gins and the bar is open throughout the cruise, serving a range of wines, Prosecco, craft beers & cider, spirits, soft drinks and juices, so there’s something for everyone!

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Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk

Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, but with a particular focus on the countryside and locations used for filming the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series starring Nicholas Ralph in the lead role of Yorkshire Vet, James Herriot, first shown on Channel 5 in 2020. You will have photo stops in Barden, Malham, Arncliffe, Hawkswick and Burnsall and a longer stop in Grassington, used as the main filming location for "Darrowby". You will also have the option to visit the award-winning World of James Herriot Visitor Attraction in Thirsk to see where Alf White (the real James Herriot) lived, worked and wrote his series of books, based upon his experiences as a young Yorkshire Vet. If you do want to visit the World of James Herriot, we will take you there first in the morning as it sets the scene for the rest of the tour. If not, you can spend the additional time enjoying more of the Yorkshire Dales - the choice is yours and can just be agreed with your Driver in the morning!

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Private Tour - Haworth, Bolton Abbey and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from Harrogate

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 16 passengers, this Private Day Trip from Harrogate, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the West Yorkshire Pennine Village of Haworth (made famous by the Bronte sisters and home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum), Bingley Five Rise Locks (the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal), the traditional Yorkshire Dales village of Linton (with its stone bridges and limestone falls), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery); and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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Private Half-Day Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour from York or Harrogate

This Private Tour provides the opportunity for you to get out into the countryside to enjoy the fresh air and stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We will pick you up from your hotel (or other location of your choice) at 10.00am and head out of town for a circular tour of Wharfedale and Nidderdale, with alternative potential stops at Bolton Abbey, Burnsall, Pateley Bridge and Fountains Abbey to suit your preferences. There will also be scenic photo stops along the way. You will be able to buy food and drinks en route, but feel free to bring your own food along and we will stop somewhere suitable for you to have a picnic away from any crowds. The itinerary for this tour is flexible, talk to your Driver when you set off to decide how you want to spend your time, based upon your personal preferences. Departs 10.00am and drops off 2.30pm.

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Brontë Country: Haworth, Moors & Literary Yorkshire Private Tour

This is a private Brontë Country tour from York, designed for guests who want more than a standard day trip. Instead of joining a coach or following a rushed group route, you travel with your own local driver-guide through Haworth, the Yorkshire moors, Brontë landmarks, literary viewpoints and atmospheric village stops. The tour combines famous Brontë locations with the wider landscape that shaped their writing — moorland views, historic churches, stone streets, remote ruins and quiet corners often missed on larger tours. The pace is flexible, with time for photos, short walks, café stops and exterior-only visits if preferred. With door-to-door pickup from York, private transport for up to four guests, and local storytelling throughout the day, it is a personal, comfortable way to experience Brontë Country without hiring a car or joining a large group.

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5/5
8 h

Herriot and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park with an introduction to Herriot Country, including the picturesque town of Grassington (famous for its role as the fictional town of ‘Darrowby’ in the new ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ television series), Masham (traditional market town in Lower Wensleydale), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery) and the picture postcard traditional Yorkshire Dales limestone waterfalls at Linton. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini-coach​ tour, limited to 16 people.

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5/5
8 h 30 mins

The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small

Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off included. Explore the backroads and unspoilt countryside of James Herriot Country on this exclusive small-group tour from York. Travelling in an intimate group of no more than 6 people, you'll see the scenery and drive roads inaccessible to other, larger tour groups. Discover the rolling moors and lush valleys of the Yorkshire Dales, the fascinating 'World of James Herriot Museum' in Thirsk and the ancient crypt below Ripon Cathedral. Along the way you'll discover the English countryside so beautifully showcased on All Creatures Great & Small. You'll explore Wharfedale & Wensleydale, visit Grassington (Darrowby in All Creatures Great & Small) and the Alderson's Farm at Yockenthwaite. You'll have chance to taste local cheese at the Wensleydale Creamery and enjoy countless photo opportunities in the Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great and Small.

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4.9/5
1 h 5 mins

Skipton Ghost Walking Tour

Meet the Butcher by the Castle Gates and keep your wits about you as she guides you around the famously haunted streets of medieval Skipton. A town full of history, there's something for everyone here. Tourists and Skipton residents alike are likely to fall in love with the town for all its ghastly ghouls. Learn about haunted pubs, churchyards, canals, and of course, the castle. This tour celebrates Skipton's residents throughout the years: Kings, Queens, Knights, witches, peasants, butchers, and of course... sheep! The tour has been praised for being appropriate for people from all walks of life, young and old. Everyone loves a good ghost story, after all... From the creators of the appraised Otley Ghost Tour, double the spirit with Turnip Fish Theatre Company's second ghost tour. Does Skipton really contain a ghost in every building...? Book your tickets now to find out!

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4.9/5
8 h 15 mins

Private "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour from York

Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park on the officially endorsed tour by the World of James Herriot. This tour focusses on the countryside and locations used for filming the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series starring Nicholas Ralph in the lead role of Yorkshire Vet, James Herriot. You will enjoy photo stops along the way and a lunchtime stop in Grassington, used as the main filming location for "Darrowby". You will also have the option to visit the award-winning World of James Herriot Visitor Attraction in Thirsk to see where Alf Wight (the real James Herriot) lived, worked and wrote his series of books, based upon his experiences as a young Yorkshire Vet. Our driver guides have many stories to tell of the real-life James Herriot and are passionate about sharing their local knowledge and experiences with you.

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4.9/5
8 h 15 mins

Bronte Country and Yorkshire Dales Private Day Trip from York

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 16 passengers, this Private Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the West Yorkshire Pennine Village of Haworth (made famous by the Bronte sisters and home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum), Bingley Five Rise Locks (the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal), the traditional Yorkshire Dales village of Linton (with its stone bridges and limestone falls), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery); and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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4.9/5
8 h 15 mins

Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg (filming location for Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series), Kettlewell (main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie), The Oldest Sweetshop in the World at Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to sample the cheeses at the award-winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini coach​ tour, limited to 16 people.

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4.9/5
9 h 30 mins

LIVERPOOL: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Explore the best of the Yorkshire Dales and Moors Visit the picturesque towns of Hawes and Haworth, the home of the Bronte sisters Admire Malham Cove and the Ribblehead Viaduct Discover the highest single-drop waterfall in the UK, Hardraw Force Taste some of the countrys favourite cheese at the Wensleydale Creamery

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4.9/5
11 h

FROM CHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Explore the best of the Yorkshire Dales and Moors Visit the picturesque towns of Hawes and Haworth, the home of the Bronte sisters Admire Malham Cove and the Ribblehead Viaduct Discover the highest single-drop waterfall in the UK, Hardraw Force Taste some of the countrys favourite cheese at the Wensleydale Creamery

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4.9/5
9 h 30 mins

MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Explore the best of the Yorkshire Dales and Moors Visit the picturesque towns of Hawes and Haworth, the home of the Bronte sisters Admire Malham Cove and the Ribblehead Viaduct Discover the highest single-drop waterfall in the UK, Hardraw Force Taste some of the countrys favourite cheese at the Wensleydale Creamery

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4.9/5
8 h 15 mins

Yorkshire Dales Tour from York

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the most renowned national parks in the world, celebrated for its dramatic limestone hills, winding valleys, dry stone walls, lush meadows, and grazing sheep. Our friendly driver-guides will ensure you see more than you could imagine in a single day as you explore this wild and beautiful landscape. With the renewed popularity of All Creatures Great & Small, the Dales have become inseparably linked with the series, perfect for exploring on this tour. Highlights: - Historic Landmarks: Discover Castle Bolton, a historic site steeped in rich history. - Spectacular Winding Passes: Experience breathtaking views as you navigate through scenic passes. - Traditional Dales Towns: Visit charming towns like Hawes, each offering a glimpse into traditional Dales life. - Iconic Views: Capture the stunning and quintessential vistas of the Yorkshire Dales. - Aysgarth Falls: Marvel at the natural beauty of Aysgarth Falls, a series of picturesque waterfalls.

$76.18
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4.9/5
8 h 30 mins

Full-Day Discovering All Creatures Great and Small Tour of Yorkshire

Discover the spectacular scenery and filming locations of the Yorkshire Dales on this memorable tour from York. Visit Grassington, transformed into Darrowby for the modern All Creatures Great and Small series, and explore its picturesque Market Square, independent shops and cafés. Travel through Wharfedale and across Beggarman’s Pass, passing St Michael and All Angels Church, used for James and Helen’s wedding, and Yockenthwaite Farm, which appears as the Alderson family farm. Continue to Hawes, the “Capital of the Dales”, where you can enjoy lunch, explore the town or visit the famous Wensleydale Creamery. After lunch, visit Aysgarth Falls, featured in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, before stopping at Bolton Castle, where James proposed to Helen in the original television series. Enjoy panoramic views across Wensleydale before returning to York.

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