Guidebook for West Burton
Shopping
Leyburn is the largest town in Wensleydale but still retains in rural charm and is lovely place to wander around with plenty of shops and places to eat/drink. Leyburn has everything from ATM's, Boutique Shops, Supermarket to Tennant's Auction House which we love to visit for a look around and have a coffee in the bistro. A market is held in the square every Friday which coincides with the Livestock Mart - We love spending time watching the farmers bid for cattle and the kids can have a look around to see all the different breeds before calling in the cafe for a bacon sandwich!
Leyburn
Leyburn is the largest town in Wensleydale but still retains in rural charm and is lovely place to wander around with plenty of shops and places to eat/drink. Leyburn has everything from ATM's, Boutique Shops, Supermarket to Tennant's Auction House which we love to visit for a look around and have a coffee in the bistro. A market is held in the square every Friday which coincides with the Livestock Mart - We love spending time watching the farmers bid for cattle and the kids can have a look around to see all the different breeds before calling in the cafe for a bacon sandwich!
Harrogate is a beautiful historic town and definitely worth a visit if you would like a day of shopping in lovely setting, the drive from Craggley takes about 1hr 15 but is very scenic so the time passes quickly. All of the major shops can be found here plus some high end boutique shops if you want to treat yourself. :)
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Harrogate
Harrogate is a beautiful historic town and definitely worth a visit if you would like a day of shopping in lovely setting, the drive from Craggley takes about 1hr 15 but is very scenic so the time passes quickly. All of the major shops can be found here plus some high end boutique shops if you want to treat yourself. :)
Darlington is around 45 minutes by car and has all of the main high street shops and also the cornmill shopping centre, it wouldn't be my first choice for a day out but if you want high street shopping in close proximity it is the ideal choice.
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Darlington
Darlington is around 45 minutes by car and has all of the main high street shops and also the cornmill shopping centre, it wouldn't be my first choice for a day out but if you want high street shopping in close proximity it is the ideal choice.
The York offers a chance to pick up some designer clothes/accessories at high street prices, just over an hour away from West Burton it is worth a visit and not a bad option for a wet day and can also be couple up with a visit to York
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Designer Outlet York
Saint Nicholas AvenueThe York offers a chance to pick up some designer clothes/accessories at high street prices, just over an hour away from West Burton it is worth a visit and not a bad option for a wet day and can also be couple up with a visit to York
Food Scene
We always enjoy a visit and sometimes walk down in the summer, have lunch in the beer garden(stunning views) before heading back to West Burton. Lunch and Dinner are always excellent and the pub a superb choice of real ales, the staff have always been very friendly and it's close proximity to Craggley make it a good all round choice.
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Aysgarth Falls Hotel
We always enjoy a visit and sometimes walk down in the summer, have lunch in the beer garden(stunning views) before heading back to West Burton. Lunch and Dinner are always excellent and the pub a superb choice of real ales, the staff have always been very friendly and it's close proximity to Craggley make it a good all round choice.
This is a great place for breakfast or lunch especially if you have kids, we often call in on the way back from Bedale and have some lunch. There is an excellent outdoor play area with football goal, swings, slides, tractors etc and also playrooms inside. Th e views are stunning, there are generally lots of families around but still a nice play to call in as a couple
High Parks Tearoom
This is a great place for breakfast or lunch especially if you have kids, we often call in on the way back from Bedale and have some lunch. There is an excellent outdoor play area with football goal, swings, slides, tractors etc and also playrooms inside. Th e views are stunning, there are generally lots of families around but still a nice play to call in as a couple
I know you may not be a cyclist but the homemade cakes are tremendous, real coffee and all served with a smile in a beautiful part of Swaledale. We often walk in the area and this is a great place to stop on the way for breakfast or on the way back for afternoon tea. Well worth a visit. #cake
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Dales Bike Centre
I know you may not be a cyclist but the homemade cakes are tremendous, real coffee and all served with a smile in a beautiful part of Swaledale. We often walk in the area and this is a great place to stop on the way for breakfast or on the way back for afternoon tea. Well worth a visit. #cake
The Heifer is our restaurant of choice for a special occasion Dinner although we do call in for a lunch if we are walking in the area, the food is fantastic for both options. The service and atmosphere are superb, steak and lobster are a real treat and as good as I have had anywhere although the Fish and Chips are hard to turn down. Less than 10 minutes away in a taxi so idea when staying at Craggley.
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Wensleydale Heifer
Main StreetThe Heifer is our restaurant of choice for a special occasion Dinner although we do call in for a lunch if we are walking in the area, the food is fantastic for both options. The service and atmosphere are superb, steak and lobster are a real treat and as good as I have had anywhere although the Fish and Chips are hard to turn down. Less than 10 minutes away in a taxi so idea when staying at Craggley.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Falcon Inn is one of our favorite pubs and always a great 'Pit Stop' on our way back from Malham Cove. The drive to Arncliffe is stunning and the area has some of the best walking country in the Dales, with some unspoiled villages which haven't changed in decades. The Falcon Inn is a real traditional Dales pub serving local food, no fuss and hand pulled ales still served from a stone Jug. Ploughman's lunch or locally supplied pie washed down with a real Ale while the kids play on the village green, perfect in my humble opinion! :)
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The Falcon Inn
2 Castle YdThe Falcon Inn is one of our favorite pubs and always a great 'Pit Stop' on our way back from Malham Cove. The drive to Arncliffe is stunning and the area has some of the best walking country in the Dales, with some unspoiled villages which haven't changed in decades. The Falcon Inn is a real traditional Dales pub serving local food, no fuss and hand pulled ales still served from a stone Jug. Ploughman's lunch or locally supplied pie washed down with a real Ale while the kids play on the village green, perfect in my humble opinion! :)
We often like to call into the Fox for a couple of drinks while Dinner is in the oven, very friendly pub and locals and we always end up chatting to someone different over a Black Sheep. The Fox often has something going on and is lovely in the summer as you can sit outside while the kids play on the village green. The food is excellent value with huge portions if you fancy a change, on a summer night Sam and Millie like to play while we eat but order a home made pizza to take back to Craggley.
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The Fox & Hounds
Back NookWe often like to call into the Fox for a couple of drinks while Dinner is in the oven, very friendly pub and locals and we always end up chatting to someone different over a Black Sheep. The Fox often has something going on and is lovely in the summer as you can sit outside while the kids play on the village green. The food is excellent value with huge portions if you fancy a change, on a summer night Sam and Millie like to play while we eat but order a home made pizza to take back to Craggley.
Hawes is a lovely place to spend a afternoon/evening with lots of shops, bars and restaurants, you can get the Little White Bus along if you want to leave the car and if you are looking for a choice of bars Hawes would be a good choice,
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Hawes
Hawes is a lovely place to spend a afternoon/evening with lots of shops, bars and restaurants, you can get the Little White Bus along if you want to leave the car and if you are looking for a choice of bars Hawes would be a good choice,
Sightseeing
York is ideal if you fancy a day out without spending hours in the car, it takes about 1hr 15 but we often drive to Northallerton and jump on the train to York. York is a wonderful place and you could spend hours walking around the historic city, a few must s while in York - Cathedral, Walk down the Shambles and along the river and a visit to the Railway Museum or Dungoens(The kids love both)
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York
York is ideal if you fancy a day out without spending hours in the car, it takes about 1hr 15 but we often drive to Northallerton and jump on the train to York. York is a wonderful place and you could spend hours walking around the historic city, a few must s while in York - Cathedral, Walk down the Shambles and along the river and a visit to the Railway Museum or Dungoens(The kids love both)
A great day out, stunning drive through some of England best scenery followed by a lovely walk down to the Cove or to the top if you feeling adventurous. The view from the top is something else and if you are lucky you will see the nesting peregrine falcons that the cove are also famous for. Malham is an all round lovely place and we always like to finish the day with a picnic or lunch in the Lister Arms - Especially nice sitting outside on a sunny day
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Malham Cove
A great day out, stunning drive through some of England best scenery followed by a lovely walk down to the Cove or to the top if you feeling adventurous. The view from the top is something else and if you are lucky you will see the nesting peregrine falcons that the cove are also famous for. Malham is an all round lovely place and we always like to finish the day with a picnic or lunch in the Lister Arms - Especially nice sitting outside on a sunny day
Richmond is often called the 'Capital of the Dales' with a museum, castle, shops, river walks and lots more. Great place to spend a day and a good option for a rainy day with a swimming pool, museum and cinema located at the Old Station. Lots of quirky and boutique shops as you explore around the town, only 30 minutes from Craggley so a great option for families or couples looking for a day out.
Richmond
Richmond is often called the 'Capital of the Dales' with a museum, castle, shops, river walks and lots more. Great place to spend a day and a good option for a rainy day with a swimming pool, museum and cinema located at the Old Station. Lots of quirky and boutique shops as you explore around the town, only 30 minutes from Craggley so a great option for families or couples looking for a day out.
Arts & Culture
Dales Countryside Museum tells the fascinating story of the Yorkshire Dales and the people who have lived and worked here and shaped the landscape for thousands of years.
With loads of fun and interesting things for visitors of all ages to see and do, the Museum offers the chance to discover what is so unique about the Yorkshire Dales and make your visit to the area really special.
The museum often has lots of different things going on and can be enjoyed by couple and families alike.
Dales Countryside Museum station
Dales Countryside Museum tells the fascinating story of the Yorkshire Dales and the people who have lived and worked here and shaped the landscape for thousands of years.
With loads of fun and interesting things for visitors of all ages to see and do, the Museum offers the chance to discover what is so unique about the Yorkshire Dales and make your visit to the area really special.
The museum often has lots of different things going on and can be enjoyed by couple and families alike.
You can see a show or do the Theatre Tour followed by a meal in one of the many restaurants in Richmond, the website is excellent and keep you up to with whats on and allows you to book any tickets online alternatively you call call on 01748 825252. Maybe spend the day in Richmond at the Museum, Castle or just exploring the windy street before completing a memorable day at the Theatre?
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Georgian Theatre Royal
Victoria RoadYou can see a show or do the Theatre Tour followed by a meal in one of the many restaurants in Richmond, the website is excellent and keep you up to with whats on and allows you to book any tickets online alternatively you call call on 01748 825252. Maybe spend the day in Richmond at the Museum, Castle or just exploring the windy street before completing a memorable day at the Theatre?
Ripon Cathedral is a beautiful, ancient church with a history reaching back to the 7th century. It is a mother church for the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales and home for the cathedra (throne) of the Bishop of Leeds. Beautiful place to spend a morning before spending an afternoon in Ripon or Thirsk
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Cathédrale de Ripon
Minster RoadRipon Cathedral is a beautiful, ancient church with a history reaching back to the 7th century. It is a mother church for the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales and home for the cathedra (throne) of the Bishop of Leeds. Beautiful place to spend a morning before spending an afternoon in Ripon or Thirsk
James Herriot and the Dales go together like Fish and Chips, the World of James Herriot is a writer's home museum attraction in Thirsk. The museum covers the life and books of the 20th century veterinarian and author James Herriot within the Yorkshire Dales, it is a superb day out for all the family and can be twinned with a visit to Thirsk Museum just over the raod
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World of James Herriot
23 KirkgateJames Herriot and the Dales go together like Fish and Chips, the World of James Herriot is a writer's home museum attraction in Thirsk. The museum covers the life and books of the 20th century veterinarian and author James Herriot within the Yorkshire Dales, it is a superb day out for all the family and can be twinned with a visit to Thirsk Museum just over the raod
Getting Around
The public transport from West Burton is excellent and could you quite happily park your car up for a week if you wished, the bus service is operated by the Little White bus and you can find the timetable online, in the information pack or at the bus stop in the village
West Burton Playground
The public transport from West Burton is excellent and could you quite happily park your car up for a week if you wished, the bus service is operated by the Little White bus and you can find the timetable online, in the information pack or at the bus stop in the village
You can hire bikes at lots of places in the area including Dales Bike Hire, Stage One Cycles and Vern Verton cycling plus lots of bike trails/maps that can easily be found on line. We have supplied more information in the information pack if you need more information or contact details
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West Burton
You can hire bikes at lots of places in the area including Dales Bike Hire, Stage One Cycles and Vern Verton cycling plus lots of bike trails/maps that can easily be found on line. We have supplied more information in the information pack if you need more information or contact details