Yorkshire Dales Attractions

Leading Attractions

 
ENGLISH HERITAGE
Explore the formidable fortresses of kings, queens and conquerors, the spiritual harmony of the greatest abbeys in the north, and Victorian splendour in the home and garden. Explore history brought to life in the drama of special events. Explore English Heritage.
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BLACK SHEEP BREWERY, MASHAM

The Black Sheep Brewery visitor centre is the ideal place for a ‘Ewe-nique’ day out in the Yorkshire Dales.
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ALAN CRYER FURNITURE

Visit our extensive showrooms and view our hardwood furniture laid out in attractive room sets. We make the very best hand made furniture for the kitchen, dining room, lounge, study and bedroom complemented with suites and cottage suites. Enjoy the experience.
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DARLEY MILL CENTRE

Set in beautiful surroundings with three fabulous floors of shopping and a traditional restaurant. There is a vast range of linens, crafts, pottery, country clothing and gift ideas – it’s a shopping experience guaranteed to exceed your expectations.
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THE FORBIDDEN CORNER, MIDDLEHAM
The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four acre garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Visits must be pre-booked.
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FOUNTAINS ABBEY & STUDLEY ROYAL WATER GARDEN, RIPON

Explore Yorkshire’s first World Heritage Site with its fine Abbey ruin, watermill, stunning Georgian Water Garden and mediaeval deer park.
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HOW STEAN GORGE - A great day out in the middle of nowhere!

Explore Yorkshire’s first World Heritage Site with its fine Abbey ruin, watermill, stunning Georgian Water Garden and mediaeval deer park.
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SKIPTON CASTLE, SKIPTON

Come and explore one of England’s most complete medieval castles. Free illustrated tour sheet in a choice of NINE languages.
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THEAKSTON BREWERY & VISITOR CENTRE, NR MASHAM

Brewers of the legendary Old Peculier. Take a guided tour of the original Victorian brewhouse built in 1875 and see how beer is brewed the traditional way. Finish your visit with a sample or two in the friendly Visitor Centre bar.
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WHITE SCAR CAVE

Britain’s longest show cave. Underground waterfalls and streams and thousands of stalactites. The one mile guided tour takes 80 minutes. Spectacular location in Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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THE HAWES ROPEMAKERS, HAWES

See how the twist is put in! Admission free except pre-booked educational visits.
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BOLTON CASTLE
Travel back in time at Bolton Castle. Discover where Mary Queen of Scots spent part of her imprisonment and explore this magnificent medieval castle with stunning views over Wensleydale. Gift shop and tearoom

COLLECTABLES, HARROGATE

Lladro, Lilliput Lane, Country Artists, Nao and Me To You are amongst our principal gifting brands in addition to jewellery from Antiqua Morina and Coeur de Lion and our locally exclusive 18:10 range of value added cookware.

CONSTABLE BURTON GARDENS, NR LEYBURN

A large romantic garden surrounded by 18th century parkland with a superb John Carr house (group bookings only). Set in beautiful countryside at the entrance to Wensleydale. Impressive daffodils in early spring and over 6,000 tulips planted annually.

DALES COUNTRYSIDE MUSEUM

Fascinating museum of the Yorkshire Dales landscape and people, past and present. Events, demonstrations and exhibitions. Interactive exhibits, video and shop.

EMBSAY & BOLTON ABBEY STEAM RAILWAY

Runs 4.5 miles through glorious countryside between the new award winning station at Bolton Abbey and Embsay Station built in 1888. Ride Yorkshire's 'friendly line'. Telephone talking timetable 01756 795189

HUNTFUN.CO.UK
Enjoy a challenge? Self-contained treasure hunts provide fun for all the family for only £2.99. Warning - they are addictive!

JERVAULX ABBEY

Meander around this privately owned Cistercian Abbey set in 126 acres of parkland. Visit the tea room complex for refreshments and gifts.

KNARESBOROUGH
Picturesque town with riverside walks and boating, castle, gardens, museum, galleries and parks. Vibrant Wednesday market. Year round interest.

LIGHTWATER VALLEY THEME PARK, NR RIPON

The ultimate day out, experience the thrilling rides and attractions of this family funpark. Ride the Ultimate, Europe’s longest rollercoaster, pure fun!

LIGHTWATER COUNTRY SHOPPING VILLAGE, NR RIPON

Visit, relax and unwind at Lightwater Country Shopping Village, with over 30,000 sq. ft.of undercover shopping and a superb restaurant, too.


THE NATIONAL TRUST

A wealth of history, landscape and more. Every National Trust property in Yorkshire has its own story to tell.


PARCEVALL HALL GARDENS

16 acres of formal and woodland gardens at Parcevall Hall, set in Wharfedale in the magnificent Dales countryside, offering year round interest.

SETTLE-CARLISLE RAILWAY, SETTLE

A journey along our railway heritage, with country stations, large viaducts and long tunnels, all set amidst the panoramic scenery of the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbrian Fells.

THE HAWES ROPEMAKERS, HAWES

See how the twist is put in! Admission free except pre-booked educational visits.

TEESDALE

Discover Teesdale's beautiful countryside, historic market towns and world-class visitor attractions - The Bowes Museum, Raby Castle and High Force waterfall.

THE TIME MACHINE
Visit Harrogate's largest indoor adventure play and party centre, suitable for babies and children up to ten years old, complete with stylish café serving great coffee and snacks.

UREDALE GLASS

Established since 1981, Uredale Glass makes decorative handmade art glass, lighting, unique gifts, one-offs for collectors and commissions.

WATERSHED MILL & VISITOR CENTRE

We have something for everyone, clothing, gifts, golf shop, whisky and beer shop, coffee shop, model trains and more.

YORKSHIRE'S GREAT HOUSES, CASTLES & GARDENS

Forty five of the finest stately homes, abbeys, castles and gardens with history, heritage, flora and fauna appealing to all ages.