One of the most famous of the Yorkshire Dales, not least because of the cheese named for the region, Wensleydale has so much to offer visitors from near and far. You could spend a week exploring all of Wensleydale – and it still wouldn’t be enough!
This beautiful valley set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales has plenty to captivate the visitor.
Majestic castles, huge waterfalls, picturesque villages and tempting restaurants are just some of its many attractions – as is Wallace and Gromit’s favourite cheese, Yorkshire Wensleydale of course!
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Accommodation in Wensleydale
East Stonelea
Aysgarth, Leyburn, DL8 3AE, United Kingdom
The White Hart Inn, Hawes
The White Hart Inn Main Street, Hawes, DL8 3QL, United Kingdom
Beautiful Cottage in the Yorkshire Dales
Bishops brook, Leyburn, DL8 3TD, United KingdomAttractions in Wensleydale
Bolton Castle
Castle Bolton, Wensleydale, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4ET
The Forbidden Corner
Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4TJ
Dales Countryside Museum
Station Yard, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NTMore about Wensleydale
Welcome to Cheese Country!
Without doubt it’s Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese that’s made this delightful corner of Yorkshire world-famous. And you can see this tasty export being made at the Wenselydale Creamery in Hawes – as well as enjoying a delicious slice or three! But then good food and great shopping can be found everywhere here. Be sure to pop into the pretty centres of Leyburn and Askrigg for arts, crafts, antiques and mouthwatering Yorkshire fare.
Natural wonders
Wensleydale’s scenery is a feast for the eyes too! Walkers will love exploring the rolling green hills and tranquil wooded valleys. While trips to the impressive Aysgarth Falls and Hardraw Force – England’s largest single drop waterfall – are a must. You can also discover more about the area’s traditional way of life in the Dales Countryside Museum and National Park Centre.
Days out galore
If history is your thing, then you’re spoilt for choice in Wensleydale. Middleham Castle, Bolton Castle and Jervaulx Abbey all offer spectacular glimpses into the past as well as fun family activities like archery! Kids of all ages will also adore exploring the modern and mysterious labyrinth known as the Forbidden Corner – a strange place indeed!