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Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

4.9(224 reviews)
8h 15minFree cancellation

Description

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.

Highlights

  • Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
  • Private and Luxury
  • Full-day Tours
  • Short term availability
  • Bus Tours
  • Cultural Tours
  • Excellent Quality
  • Day Trips
  • Historical Tours
  • Weather Dependent - Moderate

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

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

Not included

  • Entrance fees to attractions (all optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    We arrive at Wensleydale’s most famous landmark, the 14th ce

    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!

    45 minAdmission not included
  2. 2

    We then take the scenic route towards Hawes, passing through

    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.

    5 min
  3. 3

    We spend one and a half hours in Hawes, the highest Market T

    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!

    1h 30min
  4. 4

    We leave Hawes and travel into the heart of the Yorkshire Da

    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.

    Pass by, no stop
  5. 5

    We arrive in the traditional Dales village of Kettlewell, ma

    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!

    45 min
  6. 6

    We continue our journey through the beautiful countryside of

    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.

    Pass by, no stop
  7. 7

    Finally, there will be a short stop in ​the charming little

    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.

    20 min

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!

Useful information

  • 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
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Bambino5-15 anni
    65
  • Adulto16-99 anni
    78

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