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The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small

5.0(132)York1 hour
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Description

Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off included. Explore the backroads and unspoilt countryside of James Herriot Country on this exclusive small-group tour from York. Travelling in an intimate group of no more than 6 people, you'll see the scenery and drive roads inaccessible to other, larger tour groups. Discover the rolling moors and lush valleys of the Yorkshire Dales, the fascinating 'World of James Herriot Museum' in Thirsk and the ancient crypt below Ripon Cathedral. Along the way you'll discover the English countryside so beautifully showcased on All Creatures Great & Small. You'll explore Wharfedale & Wensleydale, visit Grassington (Darrowby in All Creatures Great & Small) and the Alderson's Farm at Yockenthwaite. You'll have chance to taste local cheese at the Wensleydale Creamery and enjoy countless photo opportunities in the Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great and Small.

Tour Options

The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

Enjoy the chance to explore the World of James Herriot Museum, in the building where the world's most famous vet lived, worked and wrote his amazing books.

20 min

We make a brief visit to the small city of Ripon to visit the amazing cathedral, built on the site of the original Saxon church. You can explore the cathedral and its original crypt, built in 672AD.

150 min

Discover the quintessential English countryside as we travel through Wharfedale and Wensleydale on an amazing scenic tour of the Yorkshire Dales. This is the landscape and scenery made famous by James Herriot's adventures in All Creatures Great & Small. Countless photo opportunities present themselves as we take to the rural back roads and farm tracks that take us off the beaten track.

10 min

Take a walk across the village green and alongside the river Wharfe, following in the footsteps of Mrs Hall and her gentleman friend Gerald.

90 min

We enjoy a lunchtime stop in the charming town of Grassington ("Darrowby" in All Creatures Great & Small). You can see Skeldale House and the instantly recognisable market square from All Creatures Great & Small. To save time, your guide can help pre-order lunch (own expense) at the Drover's Arms (in reality, the Devonshire).

15 min

You'll pause in Hubberholme, where we have chance to see the amazing Church of St Michael and All Angels. The inside of the church is recognisable as the place where James & Helen get married.

15 min

We drive through Yockenthwaite - the location featured as Heston Grange - the Alderson's Farm, where James first meets Helen, in All Creatures Great & Small. We stop for photos overlooking Yockenthwaite.

20 min

We make a brief afternoon stop at the Wenselydale Creamery - chance to sample an amazing array of local cheeses in the free tasting room.

Highlights

Local, experienced driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Entrance Ticket for the World of James Herriot Museum in Thirsk.
Live commentary on board
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in York city centre

What's included

Included
Local, experienced driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Entrance Ticket for the World of James Herriot Museum in Thirsk.
Live commentary on board
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in York city centre
Not included
Food and drink
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Please ensure you are ready to be collected by 8:20am at the latest.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(132)

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dandsblake
August 13, 2026
Recommended Highly

We couldn’t have been more impressed with the quality of our tour. Chris communicated with us in advance of our tour, making it easy for us to know what to expect and what to do to make our tour as smooth as possible. He picked us up on time, explained what we were going to do, and we were off. The tour itinerary was well thought out and exactly what we wanted. But he took the time to show us even more than originally planned. He listened to what we were saying and he adjusted our itinerary as we went along. Several delightful surprises. We were so pleased. We would recommend Chris to anyone who wants more than a cookie cutter, big bus tour. He was great.

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Gizmorich
July 24, 2026
Grand All Creatures Great & Small Tour

Really nice day with our guide and driver Pete and two other couples. Pick up and drop off was exactly on schedule. We had time to get out of the mini van at various stops along the way which included Rippon Cathedral and All Creatures Great and Small landmarks. Lunch was ordered ahead of time for the ‘Drovers’, very good and as pre ordered maximised our time in the town to look around. We were staying out of town in a motorhome and decided to go on an organised tour. I can not recommend this enough, we would never of done a much and had some much insight if we had hired a car and did it ourselves. Pete is great l, lots of knowledge of the area, history and the TV series. Would certainly do another trip if we find ourselves back in York. (It will be a while before we get through the Wensleydale cheese we bought!)

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xctryskier
July 20, 2026
All Creatures Best Tour

Fantastic tour with Grand Yorkshire....Pete was the perfect tour guide.....saw all the important places including the museum in Thirsk and lunch at the drovers arms.

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630lyndaw
July 19, 2026
Breathtaking

Chris is an excellent guide. We had a great time and enjoyed the breathtaking views. Thank you for a marvelous day!

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Robyn_H
July 17, 2026
AMAZING. Would do again.

Highly, highly recommend! Pete, our guide, regaled us with not only historical facts & facts related to the world of James Herriott, but also linguistic tidbits about how the towns are named. The tour was worth it in every way. Eating at "The Drover's Arms" was delightful. We saw the Dales & Moors exactly as we had hoped, and so much more. What a treat!

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C8689SNingride
July 10, 2026
A fantastic day out!

I had an absolutely fantastic day on the All Creatures Great and Small tour with Chris. He made everyone feel so welcome from the very start and shared lots of fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and facts about the current series. Everything was perfectly organised from beginning to end, making the whole day completely stress-free and enjoyable. A wonderful experience that I would highly recommend to any fan of the show!

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Fei_W
July 1, 2026
We had a great time with...

We had a great time with our tour guid, Pete. We finally learned the differences between Dale and Morse. We also learned the natural feature of each town through their names. The natural beauty of Yorkshire is amazing. Thank you very much for all your arrangements!

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bernardkX8845HP
June 26, 2026
Best All Creatures Great and Small tour in York!

Outstanding! Pete is knowledgeable about the subject, and being from the area was able to offer a deeper insight into the sights.

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Matthew_T
June 25, 2026
A must do in York

Great tour. Knowledgeable and friendly guide and a tour group of just 6 makes for a memorable day. Very good combination of activities including Herriot Museum, Yorkshire Dales, pub lunch and cheese tasting. Chris shares his passion for the Dales and provides little insights into All Creatures Great and Small film locations. Definitely worth seeing if visiting York area.

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drjoantem
May 29, 2026
Wonderful Tour

What a great tour! Chris was extremely knowledgeable and provided a tremendous experience. I enjoyed the entire day.

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