Activities in the Yorkshire Dales
A wide range of attractions, places to see and events can be found around the Yorkshire Dales.
If you are looking for things to do on a rainy day, or get out and explore the great outdoors there are plenty of attractions on offer in the Yorkshire dales.
Museums, historic houses and National Trust properties can be found across the area, as well as many natural attraction such as the caves around the Eastern dales. If you would like to recommend a place for these listings that you can't find , please contact us.
Appletreewick WalksAppletreewick provieds the perfect base for hiking in the yorkshire dales. Paths up through Skyredale and up towards the ever present figure of Simon's seat crag will make this village one of my all time favourites of the dales.
Forbidden CornerThe Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four acre garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
Skipton CastleThe market town of Skipton heralded as the "Gateway to the Dales" hosts an amazing castle.
Dales Countryside Museum and National Park CentreThis is an award-winning museum, managed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, housed in Hawes railway station in the north of the National Park.
Ingleton Waterfalls TrailThe famous Waterfalls Trail has some of the most spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery in the North of England.
Settle and Carlise RailwayThe 72 mile route from Settle to Carlisle takes you on a journey through the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct before plunging in to the longest tunnel on the line at Blea Moor.
White Scar CaveDeep Beneath Ingleborough Hill in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, lies a hidden world which has been sculptured over thousands of years.
Easby AbbeyThe substantial remains of an abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons', probably most notable for its lavish roof-height refectory of c. 1300 and other monastic buildings.
Hawk Falconry Experience LtdHawk Experience offers the ultimate in Birds of Prey handling experiences.
The Herriot GalleryThe gallery features original artwork, ceramics and textiles all by local artists and artisans.
The Folly Museum The Folly was built in 1679 by Richard Preston and stands on the old main road into town.
Ingleton PotteryIngleton Pottery is a small family run business making high-fired, hand thrown Stoneware pottery in Ingleton.
Malham National Park Centre The National Park Centre tells the story of the creation of the spectacular Malham Cove and it is illustrated with interactive and spacious displays.
The Darley Mill CentreDarley Mill is a unique 17th Century corn mill on the banks of the River Nidd in Nidderdale - an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Bolton CastleBolton Castle is a spectacular mediaeval fortress, preserved in outstanding condition and situated in the heart of Wensleydale, inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Brimham RocksAt a height of nearly 300m the curious rock formations at Brimham in Nidderdale are scattered over some 50 acres on Brimham Moor and provide a great variety of weird and wonderful shapes.