With plenty to do and see in North Yorkshire from rambling through the countryside to visiting sites of historical importance you will never be short of things to do.
Situated in the Three Peaks area of Yorkshire, Bentham Golf Club is famous for its wonderful scenery and challenging game. The course itself offers stunning views of the surrounding area and the seven ponds on site, and with a welcoming bar and restaurant to relax in after your game it has the whole package.
Bolton Abbey is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe. With just under 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, over 80 miles of footpaths and ample space to run around and enjoy the fresh air, there is something for all ages.
If you’re keen on your soaps, visit the Emmerdale filming locations. Either stay close to park and visit the original filming location in Arncliffe or jump in the car and have a guided tour and a drink at The Woolpack Inn at the current filming location in Esholt, just an hour away.
Ideal for adventurers and especially the kids. Discover the secrets in the labyrinth of chambers, follies and surprises in this four-acre garden in Tupgill Park in the Yorkshire Dales.
Ancient abbey ruins and an awe-inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site. For centuries people have been drawn to this inspiring place. Green lawns stretch down to the riverside, a perfect spot for a picnic.
This outstanding area of limestone pavements, upland hill farms and flower-rich hay meadows provide a marvellous setting for walking, cycling or just enjoying the great outdoors. The National Nature Reserve is home to a unique community of rare plants and animals - the bird hide in particular is worth a visit.
Mother Shipton’s Cave is a well-loved tourist attraction in the area with an interesting story attached. Mother Shipton was a local witch who prophesied future events through her poems. Visit the petrifying and wishing well or take a trip to the boat house or historic museum to discover the whole story for yourself in mystical surroundings.
No. 5 restaurant is part of the Grassington House Hotel and offers a dining area, bar area and sunny terrace for you to enjoy their delicious food. They offer all the traditional Yorkshire favourites with a contemporary twist and seasonal dishes served with imagination, including their very own hand-reared rare breed pork.
A traditional cosy pub, the Fountaine Inn welcomes guests with it's old fashioned charm. Get toasty by the log fires in Winter or dine outside in Summer, the menu will impress you all year round. Ideal after a busy day exploring Grassington, The Fountaine Inn is only a 5 minutes' drive away, the perfect pit stop on the way back to Littondale.
Labelled as the best place for Fish and Chips in the Dales, The Old Hall Inn has a lot to live up to and boy does it deliver! From local delicacies such as Wensleydale Chicken to Indian favourites such as Lamb Rogan Josh, and from Sunday Dinners to Fish Platters, there really is something to suit everybody at The Old Hall Inn.
The Queens Arms offers high-quality dishes at reasonable prices. Nestled deep in the dales The Queens Arms is a countryside delight away from the hustle and bustle of nearby village, Grassington. The locally sourced Trio of Littondale Lamb is a clear customer favourite, followed by a scrumptious Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert.
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes on the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. These peaks form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Indulge your love of all things cheese at Wensleydale Creamery. See how the cheese is made, purchase your own, to take home, at the quaint gift shop or book the ‘Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience’.
The Yorkshire Dales includes some of the finest limestone scenery in the UK, from crags and pavements to an underground labyrinth of caves. Spectacular waterfalls and ancient broadleaved woodland contrast with the scattered remains of former mine workings and other rural industries which remind us of the area's rich industrial heritage