Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York Including Bolton Castle, Hawes and Kettlewell
by Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)
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The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers a varied landscape of hills, valleys, and traditional villages. This day trip from York travels by mini coach with air conditioning and WIFI, lasting about 8 hours and 15 minutes. The small group is limited to 16 people and includes live commentary from the driver-guide, along with regular stops. The tour begins with a visit to Bolton Castle, a 14th-century fortress once home to Mary Queen of Scots. Visitors have 45 minutes to explore the castle grounds, enjoy views over Wensleydale, learn about local history from the guide, or relax in the castle’s Tea Room. Afterward, the coach takes a scenic route through Askrigg, known as Darrowby in the TV series "All Creatures Great and Small." Next is a 90-minute stop in Hawes, England’s highest market town. Here, participants can sample cheeses at the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, visit The Dales Countryside Museum, or browse shops and cafes. The tour then enters the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with photo stops along the River Wharfe and its surrounding villages. The group spends 45 minutes in Kettlewell, a village famous as the main filming location for the "Calendar Girls" movie. Visitors can explore the village or rest in local pubs and cafes. The journey continues through the countryside, passing Kilnsey Crag and Grassington before a final 20-minute stop in Pateley Bridge. There, there is an option to visit The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World. The coach then returns to York. Entrance fees, food, and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bolton Castle
Arrival at Bolton Castle, a 14th-century castle once housing Mary Queen of Scots. Visitors have 45 minutes to photograph views over Wensleydale, hear local history from the guide, or have a break in the castle’s Tea Room.
45 min
Askrigg
A 5-minute scenic drive through Askrigg, the village used as Darrowby in the TV series All Creatures Great and Small.
5 min
Wensleydale Creamery
A 90-minute stop in Hawes, the highest market town in England. Visitors can sample cheeses at the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, visit The Dales Countryside Museum, eat lunch, or explore local shops and cafes.
90 min
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Travel into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park with photo stops along the River Wharfe, passing through several picturesque villages.
Kettlewell
A 45-minute visit to the village of Kettlewell, known as the main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie. Visitors can explore the village or relax in pubs and cafes.
45 min
Grassington
Drive-by through Grassington and past Kilnsey Crag, traveling through the Nidderdale area of outstanding natural beauty.
Oldest Sweet Shop In England
A 20-minute stop in Pateley Bridge, known for the Oldest Sweet Shop in the World. Visitors may choose to visit the sweet shop before returning 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!
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!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York Including Bolton Castle, Hawes and Kettlewell
by Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£156Overview
The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers a varied landscape of hills, valleys, and traditional villages. This day trip from York travels by mini coach with air conditioning and WIFI, lasting about 8 hours and 15 minutes. The small group is limited to 16 people and includes live commentary from the driver-guide, along with regular stops. The tour begins with a visit to Bolton Castle, a 14th-century fortress once home to Mary Queen of Scots. Visitors have 45 minutes to explore the castle grounds, enjoy views over Wensleydale, learn about local history from the guide, or relax in the castle’s Tea Room. Afterward, the coach takes a scenic route through Askrigg, known as Darrowby in the TV series "All Creatures Great and Small." Next is a 90-minute stop in Hawes, England’s highest market town. Here, participants can sample cheeses at the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, visit The Dales Countryside Museum, or browse shops and cafes. The tour then enters the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with photo stops along the River Wharfe and its surrounding villages. The group spends 45 minutes in Kettlewell, a village famous as the main filming location for the "Calendar Girls" movie. Visitors can explore the village or rest in local pubs and cafes. The journey continues through the countryside, passing Kilnsey Crag and Grassington before a final 20-minute stop in Pateley Bridge. There, there is an option to visit The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World. The coach then returns to York. Entrance fees, food, and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bolton Castle
Arrival at Bolton Castle, a 14th-century castle once housing Mary Queen of Scots. Visitors have 45 minutes to photograph views over Wensleydale, hear local history from the guide, or have a break in the castle’s Tea Room.
45 min
Askrigg
A 5-minute scenic drive through Askrigg, the village used as Darrowby in the TV series All Creatures Great and Small.
5 min
Wensleydale Creamery
A 90-minute stop in Hawes, the highest market town in England. Visitors can sample cheeses at the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, visit The Dales Countryside Museum, eat lunch, or explore local shops and cafes.
90 min
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Travel into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park with photo stops along the River Wharfe, passing through several picturesque villages.
Kettlewell
A 45-minute visit to the village of Kettlewell, known as the main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie. Visitors can explore the village or relax in pubs and cafes.
45 min
Grassington
Drive-by through Grassington and past Kilnsey Crag, traveling through the Nidderdale area of outstanding natural beauty.
Oldest Sweet Shop In England
A 20-minute stop in Pateley Bridge, known for the Oldest Sweet Shop in the World. Visitors may choose to visit the sweet shop before returning 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!
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!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.