Discover Family Fun in the Dales
A landscape filled with exctement and intrigue, discover our past of heroic knights and soliders, castles and battles, grand houses, imposing ruins, and spectacular abbeys, alluding to the area's prominent and stormy history.
Much of the the Yorkshire Dales' past is now brought vividly to life in numerous fascinating museums, illustrating everything from our local industry to traditional ways of life to our natural history.
Explore dramatic caverns and hidden grottos, carefully presented for safe family visits, or steers a boat around a tiny model village. Enjoy a journey back in time with a trip on a steam railway, or a thrill ride in a theme park.
Animal encounters are a must in the Dales. Visit a falconry centre and see the magnificent birds of prey in action or make friends with some four legged creatures at one of the many open farms where you can help feed the animals.
Those who enjoy nothing more than a gentle stroll or a picnic overlooking spectacular scenery can enjoy one of our many walks including the new Turner Trail, which maps the artists famous favourite views.
Late spring and summer brings a host of festivals, farmers' markets, and events in celebration of the Dales' rich heritage from maypole dancing to fetes, feasts to horse fairs, sports to galas.
To see all these wonderful aspects of the Yorkshire Dales, be sure to tune into The Dales on ITV1