Private "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour from York
Description
Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park on the officially endorsed tour by the World of James Herriot. This tour focusses on the countryside and locations used for filming the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series starring Nicholas Ralph in the lead role of Yorkshire Vet, James Herriot. You will enjoy photo stops along the way and a lunchtime stop in Grassington, used as the main filming location for "Darrowby". You will also have the option to visit the award-winning World of James Herriot Visitor Attraction in Thirsk to see where Alf Wight (the real James Herriot) lived, worked and wrote his series of books, based upon his experiences as a young Yorkshire Vet. Our driver guides have many stories to tell of the real-life James Herriot and are passionate about sharing their local knowledge and experiences with you.
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Itinerary
Your first stop is the World of James Herriot Museum in Thirsk. Here you will get an insight of the real life character and his inspiration for his best selling books.
The main lunchtime stop is in Grassington, the filming location used for "Darrowby" in the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series
See the filming location scenery used for the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series including village greens of Darrowby, Churches used in the series, The Alderson's family farm and the stunning Yorkshire Dales rolling hills.
A refreshment break and the opportunity to visit the World famous Wensleydale Creamery before we drive back to York through Wensleydale.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from your hotel or other location of your choice in York
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Some visitor attractions close from November to March and, if weather/road conditions are adverse during this period, the tour may have to follow a different route/itinerary.
- Minimum age is 5 years but children under 5 years can be accepted on private tours, on the condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them
Reviews(47)
I had have a good day with Chris the driver and tour guide ,( been looking forward to this tour as i loved the show all things great and small ) Chris was nice and , kind looking after our safety and well being . Highly recommended Well done keep it up Chris
Hi there, Thank you for your wonderful five star review! We are so pleased that your private All Creatures Great and Small Yorkshire Dales tour lived up to something you had been looking forward to as a fan of the television series. There is something very special about seeing the Yorkshire Dales landscapes and filming locations you recognise from the screen in real life. It is lovely to hear how well Chris looked after you throughout the day. Your kind words about his friendly approach, care and attention will certainly be passed on to him. Thank you for recommending our private James Herriot and All Creatures Great and Small tour from York. It means a great deal to our small local Yorkshire company, and we hope your day in the Dales has given you some very happy memories to take home. Warmest wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
If you love All creatures Great and Small and the Yorkshire Dales. This is a tour for you! My wife and I had an 8 hour tour and it did not disappoint!! The tour was tailored to us and we loved it. Our guide, Alan was amazing and knowledgeable! Absolutely amazing day We will never forget it!
Thank you very much, Joseph, for your fantastic five star review of our Private All Creatures Great and Small Yorkshire Dales Tour from York. We are absolutely delighted that you and your wife had such a memorable day with us. As a private tour, it is a pleasure to tailor the experience to each guest, allowing you to explore James Herriot country and the beautiful Yorkshire Dales at your own pace. It is wonderful to hear that Alan helped make the day so special with his local knowledge. As a family business based in Herriot country, sharing the stories behind All Creatures Great and Small and introducing guests to the stunning Yorkshire Dales is something we genuinely love to do. Thank you again for your kind recommendation. We are so pleased your day was one you will never forget, and we hope to welcome you back to Yorkshire in the future. Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Stop right now and book a Yorkshire tour with Best of Britain! There is no better company. Their knowledge about the Dales and Dr. Herriot is unrivaled. They are professional, flexible to meet your desires for the tour, and go above and beyond. We did a private All Creatures Great and Small Tour with our family of 6, including 4 young kids, and Alan was incredible! He made sure we saw everything we wanted, gave us time for rest and made sure we were back for our train. He gave us an experience of a life time and we are grateful! We will be sharing their company with all we know traveling to the UK and would love to return. As a side, we messed up and initially booked with Viator, who inappropriately booked our tour and didn’t have BOB’s approval. We were devastated to miss our most anticipated experience of our trip. Lucy, was so kind, and she and Alan jumped through hoops to help us do the tour the next day. We cannot thank them enough!
Hi Kristin, Reading your review genuinely made us smile. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such incredibly kind words. I know how disappointed you and your family were when the original booking through Viator did not go to plan, especially as this was the experience you were most looking forward to. We were only too happy to make everything possible the following day, and I am so pleased we could make it happen for you. It is wonderful to hear that Alan gave your family such a memorable day exploring the Yorkshire Dales and the places that inspired James Herriot. One of the joys of a private All Creatures Great and Small tour is being able to tailor the day around our guests, and it is lovely to know he was able to make the day work so well for your family, while still getting you back in time for your train. Thank you for saying you will recommend us to your family and friends. As a small local Yorkshire company, there really is no greater compliment. Please give our very best wishes to the children. I hope they are still talking about Yorkshire, the sheep, and all the adventures they had along the way. We would absolutely love to welcome you all back one day and show you even more of our beautiful corner of Yorkshire. Warmest wishes, Lucy & Alan Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Martin was such a great guide. He was very familiar with the area and had great tidbits on All Creatures Great and Small. Martin was very flexible and adjusted the trip as needed to fit our needs. We highly recommend Martin and the tour……the day flew by.
Hi Rebecca, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so pleased to hear you had such a perfect day exploring Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales with Martin. One of the great advantages of a private All Creatures Great and Small tour is being able to tailor the day to our guests' interests, so it is lovely to hear Martin's flexibility helped make the experience even more enjoyable. As a local Yorkshire company with strong connections to the real James Herriot story, we love sharing the landscapes, locations, and stories behind both the books and television series. Martin will be delighted to hear you enjoyed his local knowledge and insights along the way. Thank you again for your recommendation. It means a great deal to our small business and helps others looking for a private Yorkshire Dales tour or All Creatures Great and Small experience feel confident booking with us. Warmest wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
On a scale of 1-10, this Yotkshire trip is 100!! Best experience of our vacation! Rob is a first class tour guide and the Mercedes mini van felt luxurious. The scenery is breathtaking. Don’t hesitate to book this experience.
What a lovely review to read — and I think “100 out of 10” might be a Yorkshire first! I’m so pleased you had such a memorable day on our private All Creatures Great and Small tour through the Yorkshire Dales. Rob will be absolutely delighted by your kind words. He’s wonderfully knowledgeable about both the real James Herriot story and the Yorkshire countryside, and he loves sharing the quieter corners and hidden gems that make this part of England so special. I’m also glad you enjoyed travelling in the Mercedes mini van. For a private Yorkshire tour, comfort and a relaxed pace really do make a difference, especially on the scenic back roads through the Dales. Thank you again for taking the time to recommend the tour so warmly. It means a great deal to our small local Yorkshire company, and I hope we can welcome you back for another Yorkshire adventure one day. Warmest wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
The guide was the best ever. He had inside knowledge that you could not get from anyone else. He knew a number of the real people and had driven a number of the actors during their tome there. He also had an aunt who worked for the vet. The real Tricki is buried in his grandma's yard. His name is Alan.
Thank you so much James for your wonderful 5 star review. We are thrilled you had such a memorable day with us on our private 'All Creatures Great and Small' Yorkshire Dales day trip from York. It is wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the tour with Alan. His local knowledge, personal connections and memories of the real James Herriot, Alf Wight, really do bring the experience to life in a unique way, and we will be sure to pass your kind words on to him. Thank you again for your lovely feedback, your support really does mean a lot to our family business. We hope to welcome you back aboard very soon! Best Wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
We enjoyed learning about the history of the area as well as stories from all Creatures Great & Small. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed our day immensely and highly recommended this private tour!
Thank you for your wonderful 5 star review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our private “All Creatures Great and Small” Yorkshire Dales tour from York. It is fantastic to know your guide’s local knowledge and flexibility helped make the day so enjoyable. Exploring ‘Herriot country’ in the Yorkshire Dales, while learning about the history of the area and the stories behind All Creatures Great & Small, makes for a truly special experience, and we are so pleased you would recommend it. Thank you again for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future. Best wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
In his books, James Herriot (Alf Wight) often wrote often about the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales - and the two "All Creatures" television series highlight the countyside along with the wonderful Herriot stories. This private tour started in the fantastic James Herriot museum - a very well done depiction of Alf Wight's house with artifacts from his practice, mid-20th century times, and "All Creatures" movies and tv shows. After the museum our excellent guide, Chris, took us on a day's journey through the Dales. We enjoyed seeing the "All Creatures" sites and got a chance to view the beauty of the land described so lovingly by Alf Wight in his books. What a great day!
Thank you Chip for your fantastic 5 star review. It is wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed your private All Creatures Great and Small tour through the Yorkshire Dales. We find starting the day at the James Herriot Museum really sets the scene for the day ahead, and we are so pleased you found it such an interesting and immersive experience. It means the world to us that you had such a brilliant day exploring the Dales and visiting the filming locations that bring Alf Wight’s stories to life. We are especially pleased to hear your kind words about Chris. His knowledge of the area and passion for sharing its history really do make the day even more memorable. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience, it means everything to our family business. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Chris was a great tour guide. Beautiful landscapes and quaint villages are the featured attraction. The moors are breathtaking, though a jacket is advised, even during the summer.. Some of old England has been preserved.
Thank you Joe for your brilliant 5 star review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our private “All Creatures Great and Small” Yorkshire Dales tour from York, and that Chris helped make the experience so memorable. It is also great to know you enjoyed the beautiful landscapes, moorland views, and traditional villages that make the Yorkshire Dales so special. As you discovered, even in summer, the moors can have their own weather pattern and a waterproof jacket is always a good idea! Thank you again for your kind words. We do hope to welcome you back on another tour from York very soon! Best wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Wonderful tour and stunning places! Thanks a million to the ever smiling Barry, who explained everything in a very clear way and with many interesting news. I will always keep this wonderful experience in my heart. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5★ review! We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience on your private All Creatures Great and Small tour in the Yorkshire Dales. It is fantastic to know that you enjoyed the stunning landscapes and iconic filming locations from James Herriot’s Yorkshire, and that the tour brought these stories to life in a clear and engaging way. We are especially pleased to hear that the experience left such a lasting impression – that is exactly what we aim to create on every private Yorkshire Dales tour from York, combining beautiful scenery with fascinating history and storytelling. Thank you again for your kind words – it truly means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another unforgettable day with Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours. Kind regards, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
