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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 has also been the recently used in the filming of the recently
released Wuthering Heights film.
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.
TENNANTS AUCTION HOUSE DATES
released Wuthering Heights film.
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.
TENNANTS AUCTION HOUSE DATES
- 17 July 2026 Sale of Affordable Modern and Contemporary Art
- 22 July 2026 Sale of Toys and Models, Sporting and Fishing
- 31 July 2026 Sale of Designer Fashion, Antiques and Interiors
- 5 August 2026 Sale of Natural History and Taxidermy
- 7 August 2026 Sale of Coins and Banknotes
- 14 August 2026 Sale of Jewellery, Watches and Silver, Fashion, Costume and Textiles
- 21 August 2026 Books, Maps and Manuscripts
- 2 September 2026 Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras and Tools
- 4 September 2026 Sale of Jewellery, Watches and Silver
- 9 September 2026 Sale of Fine Wine and Whisky
- 16 September 2026 Sale of Militaria and Ethnographica
- 18 September 2026 Sale of Border Fine Arts
- Taylormania - The Taylor Swift Eras Tribute Concert - 25 September 2026
- Northern Antiques Fair - 8 to 11 October 2026
- Designer Makers Market - 16 and 17 October 2026
- Wreath Making Workshop - 24 November 2026
- Winter Wonderland Xmas Fair - 27 and 28 November 2026
- The Festive Meet, Cheltenham - 11 December 2026
- Festive Murder Mystery Evening 12 December 2026
Richmond Walking and Book Festival takes place from 18 to 27 September 2026 and features a packed schedule of guided walks and other outdoor activities all around the Yorkshire Dales. The Gunnerside Gill and its Lead Mine Heritage walk will be held on the 19 September 2026, booking on the website. 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 29 May until 12 June 2027, 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 24 to 26 July 2026
Reeth Agricultural Show will be held on Monday, 31 August 2026
Muker Agricultural Show, Wednesday, 2 September 2026
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.
