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Their great success was followed by two @?>=<;?:9876:54:=3?:752:10/.6:>42:>: television series, All Creatures Great and Small, which enjoyed global 6<--?66:54:=3?:8>=?:10/.6:>42:?>;8,: +.6*:)4:(.11':&%?;:1$:75885&4:#??: tuned into the BBC series, Young James Herriot, which focussed on his adventures as a student vet at Glasgow Veterinary College. "8@;?2:!5 3=:25?2:54:100:<=:356: books continue to sell in their millions and the television series are 6=588:;?#?>=?2:=3;&< 3&<=:=3?:&;82*: Thousands of visitors continue to &-:=&:3?:!&;82:&@:>7?6:?;;5&=: Museum in his home town of Thirsk every year. Family Attract ions 6& 54'#. ?;;5&=:&<4=;,:56:3&7?:=&:>:3< ?: range of attractions, so there is guaranteed to be something ,&<88:?4&,*:#8&;?:=3?:6=<4454 : -&88?-=5&46:&@:5;26:&@:#;?,:>=: Falconry UK or 3&;#:?;;&:5;2:&@: Prey and Mammal Centre. 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For >:7&;?:;?8>?2:&<=2&&;:?#?;5?4-?': try &7#8?=?:&;635;? for walking and driving tours of the region or the Woodlands Lakes:-&>;6?:963?;,:&;: 96354 ':-,-854 :>42:>854 :>=:Lake Semerwater. ight Alfred W 6#(-)/-/ 5/-05-- .-'*#(-0#-)/-.0/#5/- #(-)/-/4#/..-')/-''&.-/(-/-*/& James Herriot: It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet !5=3:3>426&4:@>;7:>==;>-=5&46:85?: 5 :3??#::5==8?:&, >?8:;&: Farm and Monk Park Farm you won’t be short of activities for a brilliant family day out. For bigger kids & thrill seekers, why not brave The Ultimate, <;&#?6:8&4 ?6=:;&88?;:-&>6=?;:>=: Lightwater Valley Theme Park. Visit the Wensleydale Creamery and enjoy the Wallace & Gromit Real Yorkshire Wensleydale or for delicious 8&->88,:7>2?:;?>2':6>7#8?:>:8&>@: from the Bedale Community Bakery. Find out how the 8>-:3??#: Brewery:#;&2<-?:=3?5;:>>;254454 : ales (and try a glass) or head to Reeth )-?:;?>7:>;8&<; to try one of their 1:>%&<;6:&@:8&->88,:#;&2<-?2:5-?: cream. s....... Activitie 6&).-,-!#)/&) 0#/#) Discover your creative side by taking #>;=:54:>4:>;=:&;:-;>@=:&;63&#: at <=-3:&<6? or Rural Arts, both of which also exhibit and sell 8&->88,:#;&2<-?2:>;=6:>42:-;>@=6*: Pay a visit to the &?:&;4563: .. s. m u se Mu Gallery in Northallerton to view and Heritage buy a selection of stunning local #3&=& ;>#3,*:;,:Beaver Furniture @&;:?><=5@<8':3>427>2?:4 8563:>: @<;45=<;?:&;:?4&,:=&#:-8>66:>=:3&;6?: #?42:=57?:>=:?454 ;&< 3:>88:>42: racing at Thirsk Racecourse. Gardens':>:>=5&4>8:;<6=:#;&#?;=,: 6?=:54:?><=5@<8: >;2?46:>42:?#8&;?: 5#854:>88':<58=:,:=3?:9;6=:&;2: Baltimore, founder of Maryland, USA. ?;;5&=:&<4=;,:56:=3?:#?;@?-=: Enjoy Sutton Park, an early Georgian #8>-?:@&;:>:63&;=:;?>:>42:5=3: 3&<6?:5=3:>>;254454 : >;2?46: a huge range of accommodation and 3>42,:>88, the former home of &#=5&46:>%>58>8?':=3?;?:;?>88,:56: the author Laurence Sterne. Take a something for everyone. Go to =&<;:&@:;?6=&;?2:10=3:-?4=<;,:6>7588': www.welcometoherriotcountry.com Gayle Mill, and enjoy the tranquillity for more information on hotels, guest of St Mary’s Church where Alf Wight, houses, bed & breakfasts, cottages & ?==?;:4&4:>6:>7?6:?;;5&=':>6: #<6:54:&=3:=&4:>42:;<;>8:8&->=5&46* 7>;;5?2:54:10$1* /&0) / 655''( 4'# %''(-,-$&0#" % 0 6'*)- /.-/&&0') >7?6:?;;5&=:>6:=3?:#6?<2&4,7 &@:%?=:>7?6:"8@;?2:!5 3=*:56: &&6':>6?2:&4:356:?#?;5?4-?6:>6 654104/.-,-+*)(''&- Food & D rink *./*. #8&;?:3?:!&;82:&@:>7?6:?;;5&= >42:942:&<=:3>=:85@?:>6:>:-&<4=;,: %?=:>6:85?:2<;54 :=3?:10$.6:54:356: ;?6=&;?2:6<; ?;,*:>?:>:=;5#:2&4: memory lane at Thirsk Museum or visit the school of the world’s most famous navigator – >#=>54:&&. You can also discover the history of the Yorkshire Regiment of the British Army at the ;??4:&>;26:<6?<7. Arts Come & sta y with us. .. )('&(%$#("! (#$$$( ($'!$("! $"%#(%"$ ("!($"$("!(#" "% $'$'$#'' $'($'$'(' "% $'#$'($("$'((" "% Activities & Outdoor Arts & Entertainment 1 Aerial Extreme Camp Hill, Kirklington, Bedale, DL8 2LS t: 08456 521736 www.aerialextreme.co.uk e: [email protected] Join us for an exhilarating experience on one of the world’s most awesome Adventure Ropes Courses, boasting over 30 exciting obstacles! The outdoors has never been this much fun! 2 Carlton Lodge Outdoor Centre Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, YO7 4NJ t: 01845 522145 www.carltonlodge.org.uk e: [email protected] Adventure, learning and discovery for 4 – 25 year olds. Choose from over 20 exciting activities. Day and residential visits for groups, school holiday activity days. Family Fun Day every July, check the website for details. 3 Complete Yorkshire 1-5 The Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ t: 01904 270902 www.completeyorkshire.com e: [email protected] We specialise in driving tours all across the Dales and North York Moors including the coast. Priced at £200 for up to four people there is no better way to explore Herriot Country. 4 Fishing at Woodlands Lakes Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, YO7 4NJ t: 01845 527099 www.woodlandlakesthirsk.com e: [email protected] An award-winning picturesque coarse fishery, set in 45 acres. We have 13 very well stocked lakes containing all varieties of carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, perch, barbel and golden orfe. 5 Lake Semerwater Family Attractions Food & Drink 14 Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS t: 01845 526536 15 16 Husthwaite, York, YO61 4PD t: 01347 868879 17 Sion Hill Hall, Kirby Wiske, Thirsk, YO7 4EU t: 01845 587522 Lake Semerwater is ideal for coarse and wild brown trout fishing, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and outdoor swimming, or simply enjoying the views or wildlife, with nearby footpaths, green lanes and bridleways for cyclists and walkers. Camping for tents, campervans and motorhomes on the foreshore. Escape to Lightwater Valley Theme Park and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills, chills and adventure. We are The Ultimate Adventure! 6 www.nerotraining.com e: [email protected] Outstanding outdoor activities and events at our prestigious location, boasting over 2000 acres of woodland, forests and lakes. Residential and day packages suiting all budgets. Beautiful walks and a tea room, a great day out for all the family. 7 Northallerton Equestrian Centre Yafforth, DL7 0PQ t: 01609 772942 www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk e: [email protected] Regular competitions and tuition for all ages and abilities from mini show cross to British Eventing from prelim to advanced dressage and everything in between. 8 Yorkshire Gliding Club Sutton Bank, Thirsk, Y07 2EY t: 01845 597237 www.ygc.co.uk e: [email protected] Established in 1932, the club has all facilities for modern gliding. Full-time professional instructors provide instruction from your first flight to solo competition pilot. Felixkirk, Thirsk, YO7 2DP t: 08002 986488 www.yorkshire-outdoors.co.uk e: [email protected] The finest adventure experiences! Off-Road Driving in new Land Rover Defenders and Can-Am Quads, gravity defying Segways to Clay Shooting, specialising in personal attention for individuals, couples and small groups and providing a totally unforgettable experience at our dedicated venue in Felixkirk. 10 Beaver Furniture Beaver Lodge, Thirsk, YO7 2PR t: 01845 597420 www.beaverfurniture.co.uk e: [email protected] Visit our workshop and showroom at Beaver Lodge and see for yourself the craftsmen at work and a selection of our beautiful unique hand-made English oak furniture. 11 Dutch House Crayke, York, YO61 4TT t: 01347 889431 www.dutchhouseyorkshire.com e: [email protected] Free attraction just two miles out of Easingwold. Experience art and nature in our ecological sculpture garden. Art studio offers workshops for adults and activities for kids. On-site café providing excellent local food and drink. 12 Hollow Creations Cross Lane, Ingleby Cross, DL6 3NQ t: 01609 882050 www.hollowcreations.co.uk e: [email protected] Joe Cornish Gallery Register House, Northallerton, DL6 1NA t: 01609 777404 19 Mouseman Visitor Centre & T Café Kilburn, nr Thirsk, YO61 4AH t: 01347 869102/100 www.robertthompsons.co.uk e: [email protected] Find the famous mouse, past and present in the beautifully restored village joiner’s shop, including working displays, audio visual room, story of the Kilburn White Horse, quality gift shop and T Café with tempting home-baked refreshments served all day. 20 Outhwaites, The Hawes Ropemakers Town Foot, Hawes, DL8 3NT t: 01969 667487 www.ropemakers.com e: [email protected] Admission Free! Watch ropes being made; also video. Well-stocked shop; dog leads a speciality. Open MondayFriday all year except Good Friday and Christmas/New Year. Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre Bedale, DL8 2PR t: 01677 425323 21 www.thorpperrow.com e: [email protected] 22 Wensleydale Railway Leases Road, Leeming Bar, DL7 9AR t: 08454 505474 www.wensleydalerailway.com e: [email protected] Relax and travel by rail through the glorious scenery of Wensleydale. From Leeming Bar Station, near Junction 51 of the A1, our vintage trains will take you on a 32 mile round trip. 23 Big Sheep & Little Cow Farm Bedale, DL8 1AW t: 01677 422125 www.farmattraction.co.uk e: [email protected] A truly hands-on animal experience, in pleasant surroundings, delivered by friendly informative guides. Indoor play area to use up energy of both adults and children. Outdoor play, outdoor skating rink and hot and cold food served. 24 Hazel Brow Farm Low Row, Richmond, DL11 6NE t: 01748 886224 www.hazelbrow.co.uk e: [email protected] Adventure, learning and discovery for 4 – 25 year olds. Choose from over 20 exciting activities. Day and residential visits for groups, school holiday activity days. Family Fun Day every July, check the website for details. Monk Park Farm Visitor Attraction Bagby, Thirsk, YO7 2AG t: 01845 597730 13 www.joecornishgallery.co.uk e: [email protected] Joe Cornish Gallery houses a permanent collection of Joe Cornish photographic landscape prints, and hosts temporary exhibitions by photographers, painters and makers. On our first and second floors we have four permanent galleries showing work by other photographers. Bedale Community Bakery Station House, Bedale, DL8 1BZ 30 Beningbrough Hall and Gardens York, YO30 1DD t: 01904 472027 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough-hall e: [email protected] From family friendly activities to guided tours and interactive portrait galleries; this baroque house, beautiful gardens, parkland and working walled garden has something for everyone. 31 Gayle Mill Gayle, Hawes, DL8 3RZ t: 01969 667320 www.gaylemill.org.uk e: [email protected] A unique 19th century state-of-the-art sawmill, complete with water-powered turbines and working Victorian machinery. Open Tuesday – Saturday 3 April to 29 September. Demonstration Tours on the first Sunday of each month. 32 Kiplin Hall Nr. Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6AT t: 01748 818178 www.kiplinhall.co.uk e: [email protected] Built in 1620 by George Calvert, founder of Maryland. Now a fine example of a late 19th century Victorian country house, crowded with centuries of family possessions. Also gardens and an award-winning tea room. 33 Shandy Hall Coxwold, York, YO61 4AD t: 01347 868465 www.shandean.org/shandyhall e: [email protected] The home of Lawrence Sterne. 1760 – ‘Tristram Shandy’ – the book starring Uncle Toby & Widow Wadman. 2006 – ‘Tristram Shandy’ – the film starring Rob Brydon & Gillian Anderson. 34 St Mary’s Church Kirkgate, Thirsk, YO7 1PR t: 01845 527776 www.stmaryschurchthirsk.org.uk Magnificent perpendicular 15th century church. Fine examples of medieval glass and woodwork. James and Helen Herriot (Alf and Joan Wight) married here in November 1941. 35 Sutton Park Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, YO61 1DP t: 01347 810249 www.statelyhome.co.uk e: [email protected] Sutton Park is a fine example of early Georgian architecture and the award-winning gardens won Silver Award in Yorkshire in Bloom 2011. 36 Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum 101 High Street, Great Ayton, TS9 6NB t: 01642 724296 www.captaincookschoolroommuseum.co.uk The greatest navigator the world has known was educated here. Come and see a reconstructed 18th century schoolroom and learn more about James Cook’s amazing voyages. 37 Green Howards Museum Victoria Road, Richmond, DL10 4QN t: 01748 826561 www.greenhowards.org e: [email protected] Explore the lives of local soldiers from 1688 to current conflict. New exhibition April 2012 – The Olympic Years – Fighting to Win on Track and Battlefield. 25 www.monkparkfarm.co.uk e: [email protected] Explore this children’s farm and visitor centre, with a wide variety of animals, indoor and outdoor feeding areas, picnic and play areas, bottle feeding, woodland walks, barrel rides, large child-friendly tea room and children’s birthday parties. Open from 11 February – 4 November. See beautiful hollow forms, such as vases, being created from local fallen trees. These unique, individual items are offered for sale in the adjoining showroom. Enjoy the Wensleydale Cheese Experience at our Visitor Centre. Discover the Wensleydale story – watch the cheese being made – indulge in our famous cheese shop – shop ’til you drop in our gift shop – enjoy the restaurant and coffee shop. Open seven days (winter times may vary). www.lightwatervalley.co.uk Beautiful woodland walks, lakes, picnic areas and children’s play area. Animal Encounters at 11:30am, entertaining flying displays at 1:30pm & 3:30pm daily. Other events throughout the year. 9 Yorkshire Outdoors Gayle Lane, Hawes, Wensleydale, DL8 3RN www.wensleydale.co.uk t: 01969 667664 e: [email protected] Enjoy the fantastic collection of birds of prey from around the world in the superb walled garden of a stately home. A great day out with three fantastic flying displays daily. 18 29 Wensleydale Creamery www.falconrycentre.co.uk e: [email protected] Lightwater Valley www.reethicecreamparlour.co.uk e: [email protected] We specialise in real dairy ice cream made by Brymor on the farm at Jervaulx. There are 16 delicious flavours to choose from and you can also enjoy teas, hot chocolate, freshly ground coffee, lattes and cappuccinos. Take one of our friendly alpacas for a walk in the beautiful Hambleton Hills and get to know these friendly, fascinating creatures in stunning surroundings. North Stainley, Ripon, HG4 3HT t: 01765 635321 Lakeside House, Ampleforth, YO62 4JA t: 01439 788777 Reeth, Richmond, DL11 6TE t: 01748 884929 www.beaconalpacas.com e: [email protected] Falconry UK Birds of Prey Centre 28 Reeth Ice Cream Parlour Experience the beauty and excitement of flat horse racing at its best. 2012 fixtures are: 21 April, 5 May, 12 May*, 19 June, 25 June*, 27 July, 3 & 4 August, 13 August*, 20 August, 8 September and 18 September (* evening meetings). Beacon Alpaca Walks 27 www.blacksheepbrewery.co.uk e: [email protected] Take a tour and discover how we brew our award winning beers, sample our ales at the baa...r, enjoy delicious home cooked food in our split level bistro, or find the perfect gift in the sheepy shop. A great day out for all the family. www.thirskracecourse.net e: [email protected] Low Blean Farm, Wensleydale, DL8 3DJ www.lakesemerwater.co.uk t: 01969 650436 e: [email protected] Nero Outdoor Activities and Events Wellgarth, Masham, HG4 4EN t: 01765 680101 Providing arts workshops, exhibitions, performances and events for all ages. The gallery/shop offers a range of ceramics, jewellery, textiles, greetings cards etc and our café provides a selection of delicious home-made food. Station Road, Thirsk, YO7 1QL t: 01845 522276 Museums Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre www.ruralarts.org e: [email protected] Thirsk Racecourse Heritage 26 www.breadactually.com e: [email protected] The bakery makes bread using slower proving techniques, without any artificial additives. It is part of a 5 mile local food chain from ‘crop to crust’ – farm, to watermill, to bakery, to customer. A member of the “Real Bread Campaign”, the bakery recently featured on BBC 2’s Big Bread Experiment. 38 Thirsk Museum 14/16 Kirkgate, Thirsk, YO7 1PQ t: 01845 527707 www.thirskmuseum.org e: [email protected] Housed in the 18th century birthplace of cricketer Thomas Lord, Thirsk Museum features the life of the ancient market town made famous by James Herriot. World of James Herriot 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, YO7 1PL t: 01347 524234 39 www.worldofjamesherriot.org e: [email protected] Visit the 1940’s home of author and vet, James Herriot and celebrate all things bright and beautiful, in this award winning museum. Fun for all the family.