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The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small
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8 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
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 a photo stop Aysgarth Falls.
What's Included
- Local, experienced driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- Live commentary on board
- Pickup and drop-off from centrally located meeting point
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Entry to the World of James Herriot Museum - (approximately £10 payable directly to the attraction).
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
09:00 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Please ensure you are ready to be collected by 8:40am at the latest.
What To Expect
World of James Herriot
Enjoy the chance to explore the World of James Herriot Museum, in the building where the world's most famous vet lived, worked and wrote his amazing books.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ripon Cathedral
We make a brief visit to the small city of Ripon to visit the amazing cathedral, built on the site of the original Saxon church. You can explore the cathedral and its original crypt, built in 672AD.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Discover the quintessential English countryside as we travel through Wharfedale and Wensleydale on an amazing scenic tour of the Yorkshire Dales. This is the landscape and scenery made famous by James Herriot's adventures in All Creatures Great & Small. Countless photo opportunities present themselves as we take to the rural back roads and farm tracks that take us off the beaten track.
2 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grassington
We enjoy a lunchtime stop in the charming town of Grassington ("Darrowby" in All Creatures Great & Small). You'll have time to explore the town and to arrange lunch (own expense).
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Arncliffe
The beautiful village of Arncliffe was featured as "Darrowby" for lots of scenes. We'll spend 20 minutes here to enjoy the beauty of the village and its incredibly surroundings.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Yockenthwaite
We drive through Yockenthwaite - the location featured as "the Alderson's Farm" in All Creatures Great & Small. We stop for photos overlooking Yockenthwaite.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wensleydale Creamery
We make a brief afternoon stop at the Wenselydale Creamery - chance to sample an amazing array of local cheeses in the free tasting room.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Aysgarth Falls
Visit the stunning Aysgarth Falls - a location used in the filming of Robin Hood, Price of Thieves. Take photos of the thundering Upper Falls.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hubberholme
You'll pause in Hubberholme, where we have chance to see the amazing Church of St Michael and All Angels. If the church is open, we'll have chance to go inside.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Grand Yorkshire Limited
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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