Useful sites to visit when looking
for days out in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Not only have we some of the best
walking, but if you enjoy the
outdoors then there are plenty of
other activities to keep you
occupied. We have some of the best
horse riding, mountain biking and
cycling terrain in the country. No
wonder that so many long distance
routes pass through the area. |
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Looking
for a day out with the kids - turn
off the TV, lock up the games
console and have a great time with
the children. Whatever the weather
and whatever their age, just click
on the link to discover loads of
fantastic family friendly
attractions just round the corner
and all over the Dales. |
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This is your one-stop shop for
planning your next great Yorkshire
day out. Just click on the
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tours, details, pictures, locations
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To increase your enjoyment of the
Yorkshire Dales and to help you
understand more about the unique
cultural landscape of the area
created through the interactions of
people and nature over thousands of
years. |
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Our recommendations for days out
around Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales. |
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Richmond
- A historic Yorkshire Dales market
town, with Norman castle, Georgian
architecture, cobbled market place,
monuments and abbeys, the fast
flowing river Swale, and
breathtaking scenery. Situated on
the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
National Park, Richmond is a town
that inspires painters and poets,
past and present. |
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Forbidden Corner
- 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. The temple of the
underworld, the eye of the needle, a
huge pyramid made of translucent
glass, paths and passages that lead
nowhere, extraordinary statues - at
every turn there are decisions to
make and tricks to avoid. This is a
day out with a difference which will
challenge and delight adults and
children of all ages.
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Bolton Castle
- is a spectacular mediaeval
fortress, preserved in outstanding
condition and situated in the heart
of Wensleydale, inside the Yorkshire
Dales National Park. Completed in
1399, its scars bear testament to
over 600 years of history, including
being besieged during the Civil War
in 1645 and Mary, Queen of Scots’
imprisonment in 1569. The castle was
built by Sir Richard Le Scrope, Lord
Chancellor of England and 1st Lord
Scrope of Bolton. |
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Aysgarth Falls - Near the
village of Aysgarth the River Ure
tumbles over a series of broad
limestone steps which are known as
Aysgarth Falls. Although not
particularly high the waterfalls are
one of Wensleydale's most famous
beauty spots (having been featured
in the Kevin Costner film "Robin
Hood - Prince of Thieves"), with a
pleasant riverside walk linking the
Upper, Middle and Lower Falls.
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Hawes
- The thriving market town of Hawes
is home to
Wensleydale Cheese and the
Dales Countryside Museum.
There are several
craft workshops,
antique and other speciality shops,
hotels, pubs, restaurants and cafés
making a great excursion for all the
family. |
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The Bowes
Museum - is a hidden
treasure, a jewel in the heart of
beautiful Teesdale. The magnificent
building stands proud in the
historic market town of Barnard
Castle housing internationally
significant collections of fine and
decorative arts. Purpose built in
the 19th century by John and
Joséphine Bowes, the Museum has a
wonderful story to tell. |
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Barnard Castle
- is a historic thriving market
town, which developed in the
protective shadow of Bernard
Balliol's castle. Built on a fine
defensive site in 1125, the castle
is in the care of English Heritage
and is open to the public. In the
town centre, the octagonal Market
cross, or Butter Market, served a
number of purposes, dairy produce
was sold here and it was also the
town's lock up, Town Hall and Court
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Thorpe Farm
- is situated 9 miles
west of Scotch Corner on
the edge of the A66.
Centred around an 18th
Century Peel House, the
licensed site offers an
array of attractions for
the whole family to make
it a memorable fun
family day trip. With
walled Gardens,
trampolines & play area,
function room with a
seating capacity for
fifty people,
Heritage Wood with 6
walks ranging from 1-8
miles starting and
finishing at Thorpe
Farm.
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