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A great site to visit when looking
for great family days out in the
Yorkshire Dales. |
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Looking
for a day out with the kids - turn
off the TV, lock up the games
console and have a great time with
the children. Whatever the weather
and whatever their age, just click
on the link to discover loads of
fantastic family friendly
attractions just round the corner
and all over the Dales. |
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To increase your enjoyment of the
Yorkshire Dales and to help you
understand more about the unique
cultural landscape of the area
created through the interactions of
people and nature over thousands of
years. |
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Our recommended places to visit when
passing through or staying in and
around Reeth. |
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In
Reeth |
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Swaledale
Museum - Set in the
picturesque village of Reeth in the
heart of the Dales, this museum
based in the 1836 Methodist School
Room tells the story of Swaledale
and Arkengarthdale via its geology,
lead mining, local culture and
crafts. |
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Reeth Show
- The 2009 Reeth & District
Agricultural Show is set for
Wednesday, 26th August. This year's
main
attraction
is Ben Potter's
Eagle & Vulture Show
with a display in the main ring,
audience participation and a chance
to get 'up close and personal' with
a large bird of prey at his show
stand and even a chance to handle
them. Come and meet Oska the
European Eagle Owl or the new
American Bald Eagle as well as many
more for a spectacular flight
display. |
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Reeth village Playground - A
great place for children to burn off
the excess energy and have some fun.
Recently refurbished with safety
matting and clean, safe low level
climbing frame and swings. The
Playground is an excellent stopping
off place on your way down to the
Swing Bridge or maybe after the Ice
Cream Parlour! Children under 14
only please and NO DOGS. |
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The 'Swing Bridge' and River
Swale short walks - Just a short
walk out of the village will get you
to our famous 'swing' bridge over
the River Swale. Rebuilt in 2002
following a major flood in 2000
which took away the old bridge. Take
one of two lovely riverside walks
from the bridge. Take a left turn
towards Grinton or, right towards
Healaugh and the stepping-stones.
Both walks are approx 2 miles and
are ideal for all the family. See
our
Photograph
Gallery for pictures. |
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Reeth's gift shops,
cafes and galleries
- There's something for everyone in
one of Reeth's specialist craft
shops. Plenty of local crafts and
original artwork can be found in one
of the galleries in the village.
There's plenty of opportunity to
relax, eat and drink too in one of
Reeth's traditional cafes, tea rooms
and ice-cream parlours. Take a look
at our
Business
Directory for more
information. |
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In
Swaledale & Arkengarthdale |
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Hazel Brow
Farm - a 200 acre,
family run, organic farm in the
heart of Swaledale. Famous for its
beautiful Herriot scenery and only 1
mile from the picturesque
'watersplash ' ford featured in the
BBC series 'All Creatures Great And
Small'. The diversified farm offers
a wide selection of activities for
all the family:
Visitor centre,
Cafe & shop,
Supervised
animal handling sessions,
Walks,
Farm produce,
Seasonal
demonstrations,
Souvenirs &
Gifts and
Children's
play area. |
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Arklemoor
Riding Centre - has a
variety of horses and ponies to suit
all levels of ability. Treks are
from one hour to all day over the
beautiful moorlands of
Arkengarthdale and Swaledale. Riding
holidays are also available. Open
all year. |
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Old Gang Mine - The ruins of
an extensive lead mining complex,
northwest of Healaugh between
Swaledale and Arkengarthdale provide
an excellent 'short walk and
explore' opportunity for all the
family. The track up to the mine is
suitable for all ages, off-road type
prams and bicycles. Plenty of
sheltered areas for picnics either
up by the mine or, by the
'Water-splash' ford made famous by
the opening credits from the TV
series All Creatures Great and
Small. |
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Muker Village - A classic
Yorkshire Dales picture postcard
village towards the top of
Swaledale. Muker is well worth the
short drive up the Dale from Reeth.
Pass through Gunnerside and the
stunning views of the traditional
field barns and pastures. Muker is
the quintessential English Country
village! |
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Tan Hill Inn
- Gt.Britain's highest Inn and well
worth a visit. Not just a pub in the
middle of nowhere, Tan Hill Inn is a
curiosity that will entertain all
the family. The surrounding
landscape is almost alien, the sheep
and other animals spend time INSIDE
the bar and the staff are prone to
bouts of insanity. It's something to
do with the altitude....1732ft above
sea level. |
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Buttertubs Pass - Described
many times as one of Gt.Britain's
most stunning and breathe-taking
mountain passes. Bridging the gap
between Swaledale and Wensleydale it
is not a drive or cycle for the
faint-hearted with hundreds of feet
of near vertical drops to the side
of the road. There are stopping
points along the route to appreciate
the stunning views and explore the
'tub' holes that give their name to
the pass. Continue over the pass and
you will drop down into the town of
Hawes. |
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Swaledale
Festival - Start your
summer at the Swaledale Festival,
your chance to hear fantastic live
music in our beautiful corner of the
world. The Festival has a
longstanding reputation for
programming a distinctive balance of
musical styles - you can hear
classical, choral, jazz, folk and
world music in intimate Dales
venues. The festival runs from the
end of May to the middle of June
every year. |
