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.

1. 1

   Hardraw Force

   30 min

   Stop for a drink at the Drovers Arms from the original TV series

2. 2

   York

   1 hour

   Your tour will start and end in this historic city in the heart of Yorkshire.

3. 3

   Wensleydale Creamery

   1 hour

   Visit the famous Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes, home of Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese. Browse the visitor centre, learn about the area’s cheese-making heritage and sample locally produced cheeses before continuing through the Dales.

4. 4

   Grassington

   1.5 hours

   Explore Grassington, the picturesque village transformed into Darrowby for the modern adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small. Wander around its attractive Market Square, traditional stone buildings and independent shops while discovering the familiar locations seen throughout the series. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Grassington combines its television connections with the unmistakable character of a Yorkshire Dales village.

5. 5

   Askrigg

   1 hour

   Discover Askrigg, the village used as Darrowby in the original television adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small. See familiar locations including the King’s Arms, which appeared as the Drovers Arms, and the building used as the exterior of Skeldale House. With its stone-built streets and beautiful Wensleydale surroundings, Askrigg is an essential stop for fans of the classic series.

6. 6

   Bolton Castle

   1 hour

   Stop at magnificent Bolton Castle, the location where James Herriot proposed to Helen in the original television series. Photograph the imposing exterior of this 14th-century fortress and enjoy far-reaching views across Wensleydale.

7. 7

   Aysgarth Falls

   30 min

   Enjoy the natural beauty of Aysgarth Falls, where the River Ure cascades through attractive woodland. The falls also appeared in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, making this a particularly memorable stop for film fans and nature lovers.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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