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Follow The Dales Trail to Tan Hill Inn, the highest pub in England and tour over Surrender Moor to see some industrial archaeology including The Old Gang Lead Mine.
This is James Herriott Country where both the original TV Series and the film All Creaturs Great and Small were filmed. Askrigg is the location of the Drovers Arms. The bridge in Langthwaite in Arkengarthdale is used as is the watersplash on the Arkengarthdale to Swaledale road.
Richmond, the Georgian Market Town is a short trip along the valley, where you will find Richmond Castle, the Georgian Theatre Royal, Easby Abbey, the Green Howards Museum and the The Station where you can sample local produce and enjoy a tasty meal or watch a film. Near to Richmond is Kiplin Hall and Middleton Tyas Lodge, both having fabulous gardens to explore.
The market town of Leyburn is just a short drive over Grinton Moor with a selection of tearooms, restaurants and pubs. Stroll around a lovely selection of local shops or walk along the shawl with breathtaking views of Penn Hill and Wensleydale. Campbells is a local supermarket which is well worth a visit, with traditional butchery and Deli and extensive range of wine and spirits. Tennants Auction House has a lovely restaurant, tea room and function rooms which regularly cater for large weddings and hold regular events and auctions. Catch the train at the Wensleydale Railway and travel to Redmire and walk back along the shawl to Leyburn.
This is James Herriott Country where both the original TV Series and the film All Creaturs Great and Small were filmed. Askrigg is the location of the Drovers Arms. The bridge in Langthwaite in Arkengarthdale is used as is the watersplash on the Arkengarthdale to Swaledale road.
Richmond, the Georgian Market Town is a short trip along the valley, where you will find Richmond Castle, the Georgian Theatre Royal, Easby Abbey, the Green Howards Museum and the The Station where you can sample local produce and enjoy a tasty meal or watch a film. Near to Richmond is Kiplin Hall and Middleton Tyas Lodge, both having fabulous gardens to explore.
The market town of Leyburn is just a short drive over Grinton Moor with a selection of tearooms, restaurants and pubs. Stroll around a lovely selection of local shops or walk along the shawl with breathtaking views of Penn Hill and Wensleydale. Campbells is a local supermarket which is well worth a visit, with traditional butchery and Deli and extensive range of wine and spirits. Tennants Auction House has a lovely restaurant, tea room and function rooms which regularly cater for large weddings and hold regular events and auctions. Catch the train at the Wensleydale Railway and travel to Redmire and walk back along the shawl to Leyburn.
The Dark Skies Festival is held at Keld Resource Centre on 13 February 2024. This is all about discovering and enjoying the dark and the stars you can see. The Yorkshire Dales National Parks organize events around the dale, to learn about star constellations. Bolton Castle, Tan Hill and Keld Countryside and Heritage Center have organised events in our area for you to enjoy this fabulous experience.
Richmond Walking and Book Festival takes place from 20 to 29 September 2024 and features a packed schedule of guided walks and other outdoor activities all around the Yorkshire Dales. There are also book events at weekends and evenings where you can meet authors and browse the excellent book fair. www.booksandboots.org
The Swaledale Festival is held from 25 May until 8 June 2024, this is when different performers come and entertain you at different locations across the dale - www.swalefest.org for more information.
The Ard Rock Enduro Mountain Biking Festival which takes place at the Dales Bike Center, Grinton
will be held on date to be confirmed for 2024
Reeth Agricultural Show will be held on Monday, 26 August 2024
Muker Agricultural Show, Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Richmond Walking and Book Festival takes place from 20 to 29 September 2024 and features a packed schedule of guided walks and other outdoor activities all around the Yorkshire Dales. There are also book events at weekends and evenings where you can meet authors and browse the excellent book fair. www.booksandboots.org
The Swaledale Festival is held from 25 May until 8 June 2024, this is when different performers come and entertain you at different locations across the dale - www.swalefest.org for more information.
The Ard Rock Enduro Mountain Biking Festival which takes place at the Dales Bike Center, Grinton
will be held on date to be confirmed for 2024
Reeth Agricultural Show will be held on Monday, 26 August 2024
Muker Agricultural Show, Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Middleham is nestled between the two rivers, the River Ure and the River Cover. Middleham Castle is the home of Richard III and Middleham is famous for its rich horse racing heritage. A short drive from Middleham is The Forbidden Corner, a great day out for those young at heart, which also has a tea room and quirky restaurant, The Saddle Room.
