Herriot Country

09/05/2025

26/04/2025

Good to have welcomed new head of VisitNorthYorkshire Tony Watson to the World of James Herriot this week. Looking forward to collaborating on All Tourism Initiatives Great and Small!

12/04/2025

Fabulous visit to the Himalayan Gardens and Sculpture exhibition, some beautiful sculptures and lovely to see the early spring gardens. Well worth a visit this summer

10/04/2025

A brand-new James Herriot Walking Tour is set to launch in Thirsk, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the hometown of the world-famous veterinary surgeon and author, Alf Wight OBE—better known by his pen name, James Herriot.

Starting on Good Friday, 18th April 2025, at 12 noon and lasting around two hours, the inaugural walk will take place free of charge, allowing locals and visitors to experience the tour first-hand and provide feedback. Bookings for the free tour can be made via this link: https://bit.ly/JamesHerriotWalkingTour

03/03/2025

With Spring just around the corner, come & enjoy 15% off a stay of two nights or more during March at either The Punch Bowl Inn at Low Row or The CB Inn in Arkengarthdale !
We’ve got miles and miles of footpaths straight from the door for you to explore plus local market towns of Barnard Castle, Richmond, Leyburn, Hawes all just a short drive away and lovely Reeth just down the valley . Book your room on online or call us on 01748 884567 for The CB Inn or 01748 886233 for The Punch Bowl quoting ref JFM03

03/03/2025

Saturday Sunset over Leeming Bar!

Join us next weekend for 2 days of trains between Leeming Bar and Leyburn. Bring the family for a fun Dales day out! ** Don't forget - children aged 3 to 15 travel for only £1 on our trains! ** Adults can save 50% on their tickets too, with a membership. A joint adult membership only costs £30 for one-year. Join here: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/membership/

SATURDAY - our light blue timetable offers 4 return trips per day between Leeming Bar and Leyburn, travelling via Bedale and Finghall Lane. There is an early morning (09:20) train from Leeming giving a good basis for a walk in the Dales, and a 10:20 train from Leyburn giving access to Bedale.

Why not visit the Georgian market town of Bedale with its classic Yorkshire market square, interesting shops and local pubs? Alternatively, Leyburn is the perfect place to visit for a countryside walk, such as a 7-mile circular walk along Leyburn Shawl, Preston-under-Scar and Wensley. This will give you amazing panoramic views over Wensleydale!

If you are staying at the campsite at Finghall, why not use the train to explore Bedale, Leeming Bar or Leyburn. Or if you are in Leyburn, use the train to visit Bedale or Leeming Bar, the choice is yours!

SUNDAY - our yellow timetable offers 3 trains departing Leeming for Leyburn at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:30.

Light Blue Timetable: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/lite-blue-timetable/

Yellow Timetable: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/yellow-timetable/

Tickets: https://wensleydale.hops.org.uk/tickets/travel

📸 Oliver Kirkby

03/03/2025

Our golden-brown, cheesy rarebit is one of our customer favourites at Calvert's 😋 Add some crispy bacon or caramelised onions for an extra treat!

03/03/2025

Have you thought about how you'll be treating the mother figure in your life this Mother’s Day? 💐

On Sunday 30th March, celebrate with us at The Carpenter's Arms and create the most magical memories, from indulgent brunches to a delicious Sunday roast. We are pulling out all the stops to treat leading ladies and mothers of every kind.

Book now and let us help you spoil Mum this year!

03/03/2025

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