Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York: Explore Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, and More

Embark on a captivating day trip from York to the Yorkshire Dales. Discover historic sites, picturesque villages, and indulge in local cheese tastings. Limited to 16 people.

Duration: 8 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bolton Castle - We arrive at Wensleydale’s most famous landmark, the 14th century Bolton Castle which once housed Mary Queen of Scots, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy and photograph the magnificent views over Wensleydale, learn a bit about the history of the area from your Guide, or just have a leisurely Yorkshire Brew in the medieval…
What's Included
  • Comfortable 16-Seat Mini-coaches with Air-con & WIFI
  • Driver/guide provides live commentary
  • Relaxed and friendly small-group tour
  • Regular photo/refresher/toilet stops
  • Pick up and drop off at centrally located meeting point near York Minster
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to attractions (all optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Take a day trip from York to experience the breathtaking scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Visit historical sites like Bolton Castle, charming villages such as Askrigg (known from the James Herriot TV series ‘All Creatures Great and Small’), and Kettlewell (the primary filming location for the Calendar Girls film). Indulge your sweet tooth…

Location
Duncombe Place
We meet opposite the Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, York (near York Minster) All trips depart at 9.00am prompt so please don’t be late as we are unable to wait for latecomers due to parking restrictions at the pick-up point!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jingao
Oct 2, 2024
A fantastic day trip! - I just finished the trip and returned to York. This is a fabulous trip, way beyond my expectations! I was very hesitant before I booked the trip and only found myself so lucky that I made it! The scene is stunningly beautiful and our tour guide Mark is fantastic. Strongly recommend anyone having a day free in York take the trip. And hopefully you are as lucky as me having Mark as your tour guide. Enjoy the trip!
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Sheena_c
Sep 30, 2024
The most beautiful day out in the Dales! - This tour of the Yorkshire Dales was the most wonderful day out. We saw some of the most beautiful countryside the UK has to offer. I can’t recommend it enough, you won’t regret it. Our tour-guide, Mark, was absolutely brilliant - so knowledgable and friendly. I’d very happily book other tours with this company in the future.
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Ronald_o
Sep 30, 2024
Fantastic day in the Dales - We had a fantastic time. Our guide knew a great deal and shared the history of the area. We had a great time.
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Jacqui_r
Sep 18, 2024
Highly recommend this tour of the magic dales! - Brilliant day, and fabulous tour guide Mark. He was so knowledgeable and went out of his way to make everyone’s day special.
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Annalee_l
Sep 12, 2024
Great guide. Beautiful landscape. - Mark was wonderful ... knowledgeable, courteous, entertaining. The day was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Having a smaller van allowed for smaller roads.
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Letty
Sep 2, 2024
Excellent tour of the Yorkshire Dales! - This tour was terrific! Our guide Mark led us through the small towns of the Yorkshire Dales, and then into the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Mark was superb in providing us with the history and daily life of the area. The scenery was spectacular. We had ample time for photo stops.
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Letty_b
Sep 2, 2024
Great tour of the Yorkshire Dales! - The scenery and picturesque towns were the highlights of this tour. Our guide Mark, was terrific! He was full of background information regarding life in the Dales.
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Barbara_s
Aug 30, 2024
Wonderful day - Beautiful scenery, lovely towns. Mark was very knowledgeable and personable. We highly recommend this tour!
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Peter_p
Aug 18, 2024
Mark was excellent and... - Mark was excellent and knowledgeable as our guide, the countryside beautiful, and the stops interesting. A great day out.
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Andy_w
Aug 1, 2024
Smashing day, Grommet! - Pick up was on time, scheduled stops were on time and the guide was very informative. Air-conditioned coach was very comfortable, even on a very hot day, and professionally driven. Places visited were either interesting or as I would have expected to see in the Dales. Maybe a little warning that the Wensleydale Creamery needs to be booked prior to arrival. We arrived at 11:45hrs and the 12:00hrs visitor tour was fully booked. The coach left at 13:15hrs, so no chance to book the 13:00hrs slot. So, if this happens to you, go inside the visitor centre first, to get your cheeses, before walking down into the town.
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up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).