Category ACCESSIBLE THINGS TO DO

Walk Through the Trees at Thorp Perrow

Come and take a stroll amongst the trees, discover the history and beauty of the Arboretum, or why not take a guided tour and learn more about the rare and endangered species that have made their home here? You can also watch your children let off steam in the adventure playground or visit the Mammal Centre and hand feed the friendly wallabies. We also have a range of seasonal trails and family event days throughout the year, from open-air concerts to workshops, lunches and guided tours – there’

Wensleydale Railway

The Wensleydale Railway operates heritage diesel train services between Scruton and Leyburn and offers a great day out for all the family. Travel through the breathtaking scenery of the Yorkshire Dales in a heritage diesel train, with the opportunity to visit restored historic stations along the way. Enjoy free guided tours with our costumed living history interpreters, and learn more about the 1900s way of life as you visit the stations. Take in the scenery from the comfort of the train, and en

Accessible Leyburn, North Yorkshire

Leyburn is a charming market town located in the picturesque district of Richmondshire, North Yorkshire. It is known for its stunning views across the River Ure and is the perfect base for exploring the glorious eastern Dales. Visitors to the town can take advantage of the delightful Wensleydale Railway heritage line, a wonderfully scenic rail journey along the Yorkshire Dales. Leyburn itself offers a wide range of local shops, restaurants, cafés and a cinema, making it a great destination for a

Accessible Hawes, North Yorkshire

Hawes Hawes is a market town found at the head of Wensleydale, famous for its Wensleydale creamery. Located in Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, the town covers a large area of moorland on Dodd Fell, Snays Fell, Stags Fell and Widdale Fell and includes the River Ure and Gayle Beck. There are many abandoned lead mines, quarries and limekilns in the area highlighting its industrial past. In the town:Market day is on Tuesday and the town comes alive with visitors and shoppers. ? The Dales

Accessible Hardraw Force

With a 30 Metre cascade, Hardraw Force is the highest above-ground single-drop waterfall in England. The name Hardraw could refer to shepherd’s hut from Old English, and Force or Foss translates as waterfall from Old Norse. Hardraw ForceHardrawLeyburn DL8 3LZOS grid ref:?SD869917w3w: ///reseller.fractions.vibrate Located next to Hawes in the hamlet of Hardraw, this beguiling waterfall was formed as part of a wider process when glaciers scoured huge tracts from the land, creating valleys (or Dale

The Station in Richmond

Richmond Train Station began running trains from Dalton to Richmond in 1846 and was well used by tourists, soldiers and farmers. The station closed in 1969. Since then, the station has been redeveloped and today the remains of the Victorian building have been transformed into a modern attraction including a 3-screen cinema, café/restaurant, bakery, ice cream maker and independent handmade jewellery and gift shops. All levels are wheelchair accessible.Enjoy a stroll too along the old railway trac