JERVAULX ABBEY IN BETWEEN MASHAM AND EAST WITTON IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES
Jervaulx Abbey can easily be found between Masham and Ripon just off the A6108. A truly tranquil yet atmospheric place to find peace and quiet and loved by many. Wander…
Harmby and Spennithorne, villages near to Leyburn in Wensleydale
Perhaps a little mention about Harmby and Spennithorne in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, I talk about them both together as they are small villages just east of Leyburn about half a mile apart. Some of the walks on my blog take you through the villages but not a mention otherwise.
Thorpe Perrow Arboretum near Bedale in Lower Wensleydale
Over thirty years ago would be the is first time I visited the Arboretum at Thorpe Perrow, in my ignorance I didn’t even know what an arboretum was! It was a WI trip, an evening event, a summer evening I suppose, but remember it was cold and not at all sunny but was still very impressed with what I saw even then.
‘Tis the season for festivals and agricultural shows in the dales!
It would seem so, 14 July saw the Hawes and District Gala, plus the Party in the Park held at Catterick Racecourse following a very successful first event in 2017, the Leyburn 1940’s weekend 21 and 22 July, Richmond Live 3 and 4 August, GeorgeFest 18 until 27 August
It must be spring in the Yorkshire Dales!
Spring is officially here at last and of course we are on British Summer time, somewhat confusing and contradictory. In The Dales over the last few days we have had beautiful sunny days with clear blue skies from dawn to
Gorgeous new bathroom now installed in Lion Cottage!
Lion Cottage in Bainbridge in Wensleydale in the glorious Yorkshire Dales now has a beautiful new bathroom. With a large separate shower and roll top bath you’ll be able to luxuriate however you please after a day in
Tractor Fest at Newby Hall near Ripon Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June
Great fun for all coming up at Newby Hall near Ripon on the weekend of the 6th and 7th June 2015. Full days of fun from 10am until 5pm. A Vintage Transport Gala Weekend with tractors, cars, lorries, motorcycles and
Four Stars and Gold Awards!
We are very proud to announce that after their recent inspection carried out by the VisitBritain assessor both Beck Side and Bridge View at The Garth in West Burton in Wensleydale have both achieved a Four Star rating
