inspiring break ideas
If you’re wondering what there is to do when you stay at the Dales Haven, here are some of our favourite ideas to inspire you. Wensleydale caters for all ages and offers endless possibilities.
Explore Herriot Country
The Dales Haven is the perfect location for exploring the countryside that inspired the James Herriot books. Visit his real life home and the location for the celebrated television series All Creatures Great and Small. Read more about Herriot Country
Discover Mary Queen of Scots
If you’re interested in history and heritage, walk in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots along the Shawl at Leyburn and visit nearby Castle Bolton where the tragic monarch was imprisoned.
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Meet Wallace and Gromit
If you’ve heard about The Wrong Trousers or The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, then these two characters are no strangers to you. Sample the cracking cheese much loved by Wallace and the place where it’s made.
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Enjoy Cycling and Walking
The Yorkshire Dales provides some of the best tracks and trails for walkers and cyclists. Whether you want hard climbs or gentle strolls, the Dales Haven provides a great base from which to explore.
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Explore Flowers and Gardens
Wensleydale is a beautiful place to visit and explore, offering stunning scenery. There are also formal gardens and a world famous arboretum.
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Find Good Food and Drink
Yorkshire is world famous for its pudding but there are many other delights awaiting lovers of food and drink.
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Uncover a World of Children’s Adventure
Why should the grown-ups have all the fun. The Dales Haven is a great place to visit some of the exciting attractions for young adventurers.
Read more about Children’s adventure
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