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The Alderson's Farm at Yockethwaite
Photo stop at Aysgarth Falls
Sheep in the Dales
Sheep
Aysgarth Falls

The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small

By Grand Yorkshire Limited
4.9 out of 5
Price is AU$189 per adult
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Features
  • 8h 30m
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  • Selective hotel pickup
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.

Activity location

  • World of James Herriot
    • 23 Kirkgate,
    • YO7 1PL, Thirsk, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • World of James Herriot
    • 23 Kirkgate,
    • YO7 1PL, Thirsk, United Kingdom

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The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m8h 30m
  • English

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.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$189.02 x 1 AdultAU$189.02
Total
Price is AU$189.02

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal, experienced driver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup and drop-off from centrally located meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry to the World of James Herriot Museum - (approximately £10 payable directly to the attraction).

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

World of James Herriot
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Ripon Cathedral
  • 20m
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.
Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • 2h 30m
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.
Grassington
  • 1h
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).
Arncliffe
  • 20m
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.
Yockenthwaite
  • 5m
We drive through Yockenthwaite - the location featured as "the Alderson's Farm" in All Creatures Great & Small. We stop for photos overlooking Yockenthwaite.
Wensleydale Creamery
  • 20m
We make a brief afternoon stop at the Wenselydale Creamery - chance to sample an amazing array of local cheeses in the free tasting room.
Aysgarth Falls
  • 10m
Visit the stunning Aysgarth Falls - a location used in the filming of Robin Hood, Price of Thieves. Take photos of the thundering Upper Falls.
Hubberholme
  • 10m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESWorld of James Herriot
    • 23 Kirkgate,
    • YO7 1PL, Thirsk, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWorld of James Herriot
    • 23 Kirkgate,
    • YO7 1PL, Thirsk, United Kingdom

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