All Creatures Great and Small Tour from York

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See Yockenthwaite Farm used in the filming of ACG&S — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

A chance to discover the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park and see the landscape and scenery that inspired James Herriot.

You'll visit the locations used in the current series of All Creatures Great and Small such as the Village of Grassington, which is currently being used as Darrowby in the series. You'll drive through villages and over passes admiring the views and taking in that in stunning landscape. You'll stop at Bolton Castle where Herriot proposed to his wife and was a favourite location of the author.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Mountain Goat Ltd - York

Ages: Children (5–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tour)
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance into Bolton Castle Gardens are included March-October
Included: On-board commentary in English

Not included

Not included: Lunch: No food or drink is included
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Headphones

Itinerary

Grassington

40 min

Explore the charming village of Grassington, filled with cobbled streets, local shops and pubs. The village is used as Darrowby in the filming of All Creatures Great & Small.
St Michael and All Angels Church

10 min

Visit the beautiful St Michael and All Angels Church in Hubberholme, a charming historic church nestled in the Yorkshire Dales. Fans of All Creatures Great and Small will recognise the church from the series, where it was used for memorable scenes including James and Helen’s wedding.
Yockenthwaite

10 min

Visit picturesque Yockenthwaite Farm, set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Fans of All Creatures Great and Small will recognise it as Heston Grange, the fictional home of Helen Alderson and her family, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Upper Wharfedale.
Wensleydale Creamery

one hour

Visit the famous Wensleydale Creamery in the market town of Hawes. Taste their award winning cheese and a personal favourite of TV character Wallace & Gromit.
Askrigg

Passing by

Discover the charming village of Askrigg, best known to many as the original filming location for the much-loved television series All Creatures Great and Small. Wander through its attractive stone-built streets and see familiar locations from the series, including the King’s Arms, which featured as the Drover’s Arms, and Skeldale House, the exterior used as the veterinary practice and home of James Herriot.
Yorkshire Dales National Park

3 hours

Spend the day driving through the National Park stopping at various points to admire the views and take plenty of pictures.
Aysgarth Falls

10 min

Discover the beautiful waterfalls of Aysgarth. This makes an impressive stop on your tour and makes for a perfect picture.
Bolton Castle

one hour Admission included

Visit the medieval Bolton Castle, once a prison for Mary Queen of Scots, this beautiful castle has stunning views over Wensleydale. The castle was a favourite place for James Herriot and is the place he proposed to his wife.

*The Gardens are included in your tour price

*(Please Note: On the dates listed below there is no Public access to Castle Bolton and therefore the tour will not stop here: 11th, 12th & 13th September and 26th September 2026).

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please arrive for collection at Coach Stop A, Leeman Road, YO1 6FZ opposite to the Memorial Gardens at 09:00.

The pick up is a 5 minute walk from the Railway Station.

Please arrive 5 minutes early as we are not able to wait for late passengers.

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End point

Please arrive for collection at Coach Stop A, Leeman Road, YO1 6FZ opposite to the Memorial Gardens at 09:00.

The pick up is a 5 minute walk from the Railway Station.

Please arrive 5 minutes early as we are not able to wait for late passengers.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 5 years.
Not wheelchair accessible.
Please note on the dates listed Castle Bolton will be closed to the public and therefore will not be visited on your tour. (6th June, 12th June, 27th June, 17th July, 26th July, 1st August, 22nd August, 11th September and 26th September 2026)
Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
Please note due to a prominent Bike race in the area on September 5th - the tour will follow a different route than we typically do. This will not affect your attractions or the length of your tour.
Combined Tour: On selected departures, this tour shares a vehicle with guests travelling on our Yorkshire Dales tour. Both experiences explore the beautiful landscapes, villages and stories of the Yorkshire Dales, and the day is designed to be equally enjoyable whether or not you are familiar with the television series.
Access Code for Mountain Goat App; 121212
If you are using our app, make sure you download the app before you arrive for your tour as we do not provide Wifi and bring headphones.