Heritage and Experiences
Cambridge House, 5* guest house in Reeth, is ideally located to explore the rich heritage of the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire. If you're more adventurous, there are many opportunities to persue interests and hobbies or enjoy a new experience!
Where to go for adventures and experiences in The Yorkshire Dales:
Stargazing in the Yorkshire Dales Dark Sky area: Our dark skies are perfect for astronomy and stargazing. Tan Hill Dark Sky Discovery Site is only a 20 minute drive up Arkengarthdale and so an ideal place to enjoy star gazing and meteor shower watching! www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Yorkshire Trike Tours: explore The Dales on a 3 seater Boom Mustang trike where you ride as passengers. yorkshiretriketours.co.uk
Alfresco Adventures: experience canoeing, kayaking, archery, gorge walking, guided walks and more! Alfresco Adventures
Wensleydale Equestrian, Pony Trekking: explore Semerwater and Wensleydale on horseback whether you're a novice or experienced rider. wensleydaleequestrian.co.uk
Tees Barrage International White Water Centre: only an hour away; experience anything from white water rafting to paddle boarding! Tees Barrage International White Water Centre
Wildlife Discover Tours: guided landscape and wildlife tours.
Wild Dales Photography: wildlife photography workshops and one-to-one tuition as featured on 'Countryfile'.
Yorkshire dales Nature: don't miss the Swaledale flower meadows or the red squirrels of Snaizeholme: The Little White Bus runs a shuttle service from the National Park Centre at The Dales Museum in Hawes. t 01969667400
Where to go to discover the heritage of the Yorkshire Dales.
Swaledale Museum: located in Reeth just off The Green, tells the story of Swaledale, the people and the lead mining industry. Swaledale Museum
Richmond: Richmond Castle, the Green Howards Museum; Richmondshire Museum; Easby Abbey; The Georgian Theatre.
Kiplin Hall: a Jacobean historic house on the banks of the River Swale about 6 miles from Richmond. Kiplinhall.co.uk
Richard III: near Leyburn, and Barnard Castle and Raby Castle in Teesdale are all worth a visit and all within a 40 minute drive. English Heritage
Castle Bolton: near Redmire, over 600 years old and a prison for Mary Queen of Scots in 1568 Bolton Castle
Jervaulx Abbey: a ruined Cistercian abbey and award winning tea rooms between Leyburn and Masham. Jervaulx Abbey
The Dales Museum, Hawes: tells the story of the Dales and its people.
Constable Burton Hall Gardens: situated between Leyburn and Bedale, a Palladian villa with stunning displays of daffodils and tulips in spring.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens: A World heritage Site near Ripon. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Newby Hall and Gardens: near Boroughbridge. newbyhall.com
The Bowes Museum: in Barnard Castle, the north's museum of art, fashion and design. We supply 20% discount tickets. The Bowes Museum