Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

4.9 (224 reviews) 8 h 15 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg (filming location for Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series), Kettlewell (main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie), The Oldest Sweetshop in the World at Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to sample the cheeses at the award-winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini coach tour, limited to 16 people.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Comfortable 16-Seat Mini-coaches with Air-con & WIFI
Included: Driver/guide provides live commentary
Included: Relaxed and friendly small-group tour
Included: Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
Included: Pick up and drop off at centrally located meeting point near York Minster

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to attractions (all optional)
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!
Stop 2

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

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet opposite the Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, York (near York Minster)

All trips depart at 9.00am prompt so please don’t be late as we are unable to wait for latecomers due to parking restrictions at the pick-up point!

End point

We meet opposite the Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, York (near York Minster)

All trips depart at 9.00am prompt so please don’t be late as we are unable to wait for latecomers due to parking restrictions at the pick-up point!

Using your ticket

Please arrive by 8:50am. All tours depart promptly at 9:00am from opposite the Dean Court Hotel, Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF, near York Minster.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear.

Unfortunately, latecomers cannot be accommodated or refunded due to our scheduled departure time and parking restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions:

For more information, please visit:

https://bobholidays.com/faqs/

Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if we can help with anything. As a local, family-run business, we are always happy to assist.

Thank you for booking with Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours. We really appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you to Yorkshire!

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 5 years
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
Adverse weather/road conditions, particularly during the winter months, may result in the route and itinerary having to be changed on the day
Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only