Wensleydale

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!

Accommodation in Wensleydale

Picture of High House

High House

Hawes, DL8 3PX, United Kingdom

Heanor House

Leyburn, DL8 5EL, United Kingdom

Fieldfare Lodge

Leyburn, DL8 5HE, United Kingdom

Attractions in Wensleydale

Dales Countryside Museum

Station Yard, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NT

Wensleydale Creamery

Wensleydale Creamery, Gayle Lane, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3RN

Falls End Bar and Restaurant

Westholme Bank, Aysgarth, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3SP

More 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!


Where next?

See: Leyburn, Hawes, Middleham.