Links to accommodation, attractions and events in North Yorkshire

Lower Wensleydale Partnership - www.lower-wensleydale.com/

Whether you are on a day visit, short break or an extended stay there is a host of things to do in Wensleydale for all ages. From tranquil walks to extreme bilking, to investigating abbeys and themed attractions to food and drink production there is something for all tastes. Download leaflet (pdf).

The Dales Festival of Art - www.thepopupgallery.org

Exciting Festival of Art in Leyburn - 4th, 5th and 6th May - browse in the artists market, follow the art trail, explore the culture park, create something fabulous in the art workshops - all welcome.

Leyburn - www.welcometoleyburn.co.uk

Leyburn is a historical market town located in Lower Wensleydale. It's a great holiday location, offering an excellent selection of shops, tea rooms, pubs and accommodation.

Yorkshire Dales Walking Festival - Register at www.walkforall.com

Come and join our glorious Yorkshire Dales Walking Festival in the heart of one of the most beautiful parts of the UK.

Up to 1,500 walkers will set off on Sunday 18th August from the bustling market place of Settle to get an up-close view of picture perfect landmarks like Malhamdale and two of the area’s famous three peaks, Pen-y-Ghent and Ingleborough. Stunning scenery, fantastic camaraderie around the course and an exhilarating sense of personal achievement – what more could you want?

Pull on your walking boots and register at www.forallevents.co.uk/walk-for-all/events/yorkshire-dales/

Wensleydale Railway - www.wensleydalerailway.com

The Wensleydale Railway is an authentic heritage railway serving the local community, offering tourists, families and transport enthusiasts a great value day out in the Yorkshire Dales, with lots to see and do along the way.

Eastfield Lodge - www.eastfieldlodge.co.uk

A 'home from home' walking lodge and b&b in Leyburn, Wensleydale

Wensleydale.Org - www.wensleydale.org

There are many local attractions well worth visiting, some off the beaten track such as the Roman road and Fort at Bainbridge. The famous Aysgarth Falls and Hardraw Scarr need no introduction, but Mill Gill Falls at Askrigg, Cauldron Falls at West Burton and Cotter Force, just west of Hawes,

Holiday Home Yorkshire - www.holidayhomeyorkshire.co.uk

Quality Yorkshire cottages in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and throughout Yorkshire

Sykes Cottages - www.sykescottages.co.uk

At Sykes we're immensely proud of our huge choice of over 3,500 personally inspected holiday cottages.

Farm Stay - www.farmstayuk.co.uk

The home of friendly, rural, assessed Bed & Breakfast, Self-Catering, Camping and Caravan sites.

York Food Festival - www.yorkfoodfestival.com

Yorkshire produce, guest markets and a world of wine – September 2013

Hello Yorkshire - www.hello-yorkshire.co.uk

Yorkshire B&B, Yorkshire Cottages, Yorkshire Hotels

Yorkshire's Herriot Country - www.welcometoherriotcountry.com

Herriot Country has always been the epicentre of the area with a variety of places to visit, including historic market towns, and some of the country's finest national parks.

The Old Coach House - www.oldcoachhouse.info

One of Yorkshire's best kept secrets, The Old Coach House at North Stainley, near Ripon is an accommodation jewel. The 18th century coach house stands proud in the grounds of North Stainley Hall.

Morton House and The Stable Block - www.mortonhouseuk.com

Morton House and The Stable Block, 4brm farmhouse and 3brm stable block to be rented separately or together in Masham catering for up to 14 guests. Great farmhouse kitchen for cooking with all the wonderful foods from the Festival!

The Burgoyne Hotel, Reeth - www.theburgoyne.co.uk

A charming country house hotel in the heart of Swaledale - a truly unique place.

"The Advertiser" Video - www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk/video/regional/119784/

Video of The Dales Festival of Food and Drink

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Speakers Corner

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The high point of each day, 2.00pm at the Richard Whiteley Pavilion, is an interesting and entertaining talk by a different guest speaker.

Find out more about Speakers Corner

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Foreword by Gervase Phinn

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Gervase Phinn

"...There is no better way of spending the May Day Bank Holiday weekend than a visit to beautiful Wensleydale for there is something for everyone at this varied and colourful pageant and the hospitality is of the very best."

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