Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

5.0 (16 reviews) 8 h 15 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the award winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese!

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 15 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Operated by: Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
Included: Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
Included: Friendly, local Professional Driver
Included: Private tour just for your group

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to optional attractions
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Bolton Castle

45 min Admission not included

We arrive at Wensleydale’s most famous landmark, the 14th century Bolton Castle which once housed Mary Queen of Scots, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy and photograph the magnificent views over Wensleydale, learn a bit about the history of the area from your Guide, or just have a leisurely Yorkshire Brew in the medieval castle’s Tea Room – the choice is yours!
Askrigg

5 min

We then take the scenic route towards Hawes, passing through Askrigg, the fictional village of Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series.
Wensleydale Creamery

1 h 30 min

We spend one and a half hours in Hawes, the highest Market Town in England, where you can maybe grab some lunch and sample the complimentary handcrafted cheeses at the world-famous Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, visit The Dales Countryside Museum, or just explore the quaint shops and cafes of the town itself – the choice is yours!
Yorkshire Dales National Park

Passing by

We leave Hawes and travel into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park for some photo stops as we pass through the picturesque Dales villages along the meandering route of the River Wharfe.
Kettlewell

45 min

We arrive in the traditional Dales village of Kettlewell, made internationally famous in 2003 as the main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie. You can explore the village and learn more about the true story behind the movie, or just enjoy a beer or coffee with the locals in one of the pubs and cafes – whatever you prefer!
Grassington

Passing by

We continue our journey through the beautiful countryside of the National Park, passing Kilnsey Crag and the village of Grassington as we head through the rolling hills of Nidderdale, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Oldest Sweet Shop In England

20 min

Finally, there will be a short stop in the charming little town of Pateley Bridge, category winner in the Great British High Street Competition in 2016, where you have the option to visit “The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World” (2014 Guinness Book of Records). We leave Pateley Bridge and head back to York.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Travelodge York Central Layerthorpe
Grays Court Hotel
Novotel York Centre
Holiday Inn York City Centre By IHG
The Queens Hotel
Travelodge York Central Micklegate
Moxy York
Hilton York
DoubleTree by Hilton York
Dean Court York
Travelodge York Central
Hotel Indigo York by IHG

and 5 more pickup points

Pick up and drop off is from your hotel or another location of your choice in York.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum age is 4 years

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 3 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 5 years
Children under 5 years can be accepted on private tours, on the condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Between November and March some attractions are closed and, depending upon weather conditions, this tour may follow a different route through the Dales after Hawes
Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only