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Ilkley, Yorkshire, All Creatures Great & Small
The stunning Yorkshire Dales are the backdrop for this wonderful tour to discover life in this beautiful county. From historic stone clad market towns of Grassington and Skipton to Thirsk and the World of James Herriot to see where the famous vet lived.
The stunning Yorkshire Dales are the backdrop for this wonderful tour to discover life in this beautiful county. From historic stone clad market towns of Grassington and Skipton to Thirsk and the World of James Herriot to see where the famous vet lived.
Best Western Plus Craiglands
Hotel Located within walking distance from the traditional Yorkshire town of Ilkley, this Victorian hotel is decorated in a modern but traditional style. All 63 bedrooms are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Enjoy a drink in the Antler Bar & Lounge or the outside terrace, all offering plenty of seating. There is a lift to the second floor, however, due to the age of the building there are stairs to access some bedrooms.
Day 1
A morning departure as we head to the Spa town of Harrogate, time for lunch in one of the many cafes or restaurants and perhaps some retail therapy in Harrogate's array of independent shops before we continue our journey to Ilkley and the Craiglands Hotel. Dinner in the hotel.
Day 2
Our first visit is to Grassington, the beating heart of the Yorkshire Dales, the bustling cobbled market square was also used as the fictional market town Darrowby in TV's All Creatures Great & Small. Our next stop is delightful Skipton. We embark on a leisurely 3-hour return canal cruise along the beautiful Leeds Liverpool Canal, complete with commentary and ploughman's lunch on board. Dinner at the Craiglands hotel tonight.
Day 3
This morning, we travel to Leeming Bar to board the Wensleydale Railway, known as the Herriot Country line, for a scenic journey to Leyburn, we then head into the vibrant market town of Thirsk for lunch. No visit to Thirsk is complete without experiencing the World of James Herriot, the town's most celebrated attraction. Step into the authentic home and veterinary practice of Alf Wight OBE (known worldwide by his pen name James Herriot), where the beloved stories of "All Creatures Great and Small" were born. We return to Ilkley & the Craiglands hotel for dinner.
Day 4
This morning, we embark on a circular scenic drive. Our first stop is pretty Hebden Bridge in the Upper Calder Valley, a filming location for the popular Happy Valley TV series. Here we have the chance to explore. We next travel to Keighley via picturesque Haworth, home of the famous Brontë sisters, and an undisputed literary mecca. In the afternoon, we enjoy a one-way journey through Brontë country on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Final dinner at the hotel.
Day 5
We leave our hosts at the Craiglands Hotel for the return journey home.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
PRICE INCLUDES
4 nights bed & breakfast
3 Course dinner each night
Excursions
Skipton canal boat cruise
Ploughmans lunch
Ride on the Wensleydale Railway
Visit to the world of James Herriot
Ride on the Worth Valley Steam
Railway
Luxury air conditioned coach travel
Single room supplement £120.00
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton Bus Station | Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street |
| Alfreton, Watchorn Island | Alfreton,Derby Road A61 Watchorn Church Bus Stop |
| Barlborough, Rose & Crown | Barlborough, Rose & Crown Pub |
| Barnsley, Eldon Street | Barnsley, Eldon Street opposite the Odeon Cinema |
| Bolsover Market Place | Bolsover Market Place |
| Carlton in Lindrick | Carlton in Lindrick, A60/Maiin Rd End of Long Lane The Bus Layby |
| Carlton in Lindrick. | Carlton in Lindrick, Limetree Nursery The Bottom Of Rotherham Baulk |
| Chesterfield, Beetwell St | Chesterfield, Beetwell Street Outside the old Registry Office |
| Clay Cross, Church Layby | Clay Cross, The Church Layby The High Street |
| Clowne Tesco | Clowne Tesco, Bus Layby |
| Creswell | Creswell, Junction of Sheffield Road/Elmton Road |
| Creswell Black Diamond | Creswell, Black Diamond, Elmton Road, S80 4DY |
| Creswell, Skinner Street | Creswell, Skinner Street, Cemetery |
| Derby, Full Street | Derby Full Street, Premier Inn |
| Doncaster, Ward Bros | Doncaster, Ward Bros Waterdale |
| Eckington, Bus Station | Eckington, The Bus Station |
| Edwinstowe,Mansfield Road | Edwinstowe, Bus stop end of Mansfield Rd/Fifth Ave |
| Hodthorpe WMC | Hodthorpe, The Working Mens Club |
| Hodthorpe, Top Bus Stop | Hodthorpe, Queens Road, The Top Bus Stop |
| Hucknall, Ogle Street | Hucknall, Ogle Street Opposite the Car Park |
| Killamarsh, Nags Head Pub | Killamarsh, The Nags Head Pub Top of Bridge Street |
| Langold, The One Stop | Langold, The One Stop |
| Langwith Junction | Langwith Junction, The Bus Stop End of Station Rd |
| Langwith Junction. | Langwith Junction, The King of Diamonds |
| Langwith, The Gate Hotel | Langwith, The Gate Hotel |
| Leicester Forest (North) | Leicester Forest East Services North Bound |
| Leicester Forest (South) | Leicester Forest East Services, South Bound |
| Loughborough | Loughborough, Junction 23 - M1 The Bus Stop outside the Harvester Pub |
| Mansfield Woodhouse. | Mansfield Woodhouse, The Bus Stop A60 End of Peafield Lane |
| Mansfield. | Mansfield Rosemary St, bus stop near Fire Station |
| McArthur Glen | McArthur Glen Shopping Centre |
| Nottingham, Mount Street | Nottingham NG1 6HG Outside Casino Mount Street off Maid Marion Way |
| Ollerton, | Ollerton Bus Stop outside Library Forest Road |
| Ollerton, The Plough Pub | Ollerton, The Plough Pub Forest Road NG22 9QS |
| Retford Market Place | Retford Market Place, Outside Specsavers |
| Rhodesia, Tylden Way | Rhodesia, End of Tylden Way |
| Rotherham, The Bridge Inn | Rotherham, The Bridge Inn Greasbrough Road |
| Sheffield The Penny Black | Penny Black Pub Pond Hill Sheffield 1 |
| Shirebrook, Ashbourne St | Shirebrook, Ashbourne Street, Opposite Ashbourne Court |
| Shireoaks Fish&Chip Shop | Shireoaks, Shireoaks Row, Fish & Chip Shop |
| Sutton Lammas Centre | Sutton Lammas Centre |
| The Sidings | The Sidings, Mansfield Woodhouse Off Debdale Lane |
| Warsop Church | Warsop, The Church bottom of Cuckney Hill (A60) |
| Warsop Library, High St | Warsop Library, Bus Stop, High Street |
| Whitwell Bakestone Moor | Whitwell, Bakestone Moor, End of Franklin Avenue |
| Whitwell Mini Market | Whitwell, Mini Market, Welbeck Street |
| Worksop B&Q | Worksop, B&Q, Sandy Lane |
| Worksop Bingo Hall | Newcastle Avenue, The Bingo Hall |
| Worksop Community Church | Worksop, Thievesdale Lane, The Community Church |
| Worksop Eyres Corner | Worksop, Eyres Corner |
| Worksop Gateford Road | The Bus Stop before the Post office Gateford Road Worksop |
| Worksop Larwood Health | Worksop, Larwood Health Centre |
| Worksop Pelham Street | Worksop, Pelham Street Shops, Manton |
| Worksop St Annes Church | Worksop, St Annes Church, Newcastle Avenue |
| Worksop Three Legged | Worksop, The Three Legged Stool, Raymoth Lane |
| Worksop, High Hoe Road | Worksop, High Hoe Road, Nr Canal Bridge |
| Worksop, Johnsons Depot | Worksop, Johnsons Depot, Dukeries Industrial Est |
| Worksop, Kilton Hill | The shops (One Stop) Kilton Hill |
| Worksop, Opposite Tesco | Worksop, Opposite Tesco Gateford Road |
| Worksop, Plantation Hill | Worksop, The Shops, Plantation Hill, Kilton, |
| Worksop, Priory Church | Worksop, Priory Church Car Park |
| Worksop,Mansfield Rd, A60 | Worksop, Mansfield Road, A60 second bus stop |
