Bolton Castle Attractions & Things to do

This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg (filming location for Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series), Kettlewell (main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie), The Oldest Sweetshop in the World at Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to sample the cheeses at the award-winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini coach​ tour, limited to 16 people.
Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the most renowned national parks in the world, celebrated for its dramatic limestone hills, winding valleys, dry stone walls, lush meadows, and grazing sheep. Our friendly driver-guides will ensure you see more than you could imagine in a single day as you explore this wild and beautiful landscape.

Highlights:
- Historic Landmarks: Discover Castle Bolton, a historic site steeped in rich history.
- Spectacular Winding Passes: Experience breathtaking views as you navigate through scenic passes.
- Traditional Dales Towns: Visit charming towns like Hawes, each offering a glimpse into traditional Dales life.
- Iconic Views: Capture the stunning and quintessential vistas of the Yorkshire Dales.
- Aysgarth Falls: Marvel at the natural beauty of Aysgarth Falls, a series of picturesque waterfalls.


Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes.

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the award winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese!
Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes.

Our Tours are the only way to see Yorkshire and its beauty in a single day with complete privacy, security and comfort onboard the magnificent Mercedes Benz V Class accompanied by Andrew the guide. Andrew always places your enjoyment of the day before everything else. No other Tour in the glorious north of England focuses so much on the overall quality of each and every guests experience. We believe that your vacation is the most valuable part of your year. We respect every minute of your vacation time, our philosophy is to make every moment of your time on vacation worthwhile.

Before founding our company Andrew led a tour in another part of the UK that was ranked by TripAdvisor Travellers choice as the best tour in England and tenth best tour in the world.

Lastly and most importantly every tour guarantees the sighting of at least a couple of very woolly Sheep!
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Day Trip from Harrogate, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the award winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese.
Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes.

Step just outside of the Lake District and discover some of the most outstandingly beautiful scenery anywhere in Britain on this popular Yorkshire Dales tour. You will see absolutely breathtaking scenery, spectacular waterfalls, vast, open moors and narrow roads which wind up to incredible views stretching down the Dales for miles and miles. You can walk the cobbled streets of a tiny village packed with tales, legends and history; stroll through a bustling traditional Dales market town and even see the romantic ruined castle where a Queen was imprisoned. Dry stone walls, the traditional Dales cow byres and whitewashed farms dot the landscape where the native breed sheep and cattle wander. Away from the crowds and the bustle you will fall in love with this remarkable, timeless place and the friendly people you will meet. Spectacular views everywhere you look and just a short drive from the Lake District.
Duration: 8 hours 25 minutes.

Welcome to your self-guided driving tour of the Yorkshire Dales, a region known for its stunning landscapes, fascinating history, and charming local culture.

We will explore a numbers of places throughout the tour, like Bolton Castle, a real medieval fortress that feels like stepping back in time.

Next, we head to Aysgarth Falls, a series of gentle, cascading waterfalls surrounded by peaceful trails.

A short journey ahead brings you to Hawes, a delightful market town that is famous for its Wensleydale cheese.

From there, make your way to Hardraw Force, the tallest single-drop waterfall in England. Tucked away in a wooded area, this spot feels like a hidden gem.

Your next stop is Coldstones Cut, a unique viewpoint that combines sculpture with stunning views.

Finally, end your tour at Brimham Rocks, where you’ll find incredible rock formations that almost seem otherworldly.

Duration: 12 to 13 hours.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the most famous National Parks in the World. Famed for its iconic scenery of dramatic limestone hills, winding valleys, dry stone walls, meadows and grazing sheep. Our friendly driver/guides will help you see more than you can imagine in a single day as they explore the wild landscape with you.

Highlights
• Historic landmarks such as Jervaulx Abbey and Castle Bolton
• Spectacular winding passes
• The traditional Dales towns of Reeth, Hawes or Grassington
• Iconic views
• Aysgarth Falls
Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes.

Our Private Yorkshire Dales Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 16 seater Mercedes will allow you to travel the Yorkshire Dales in style.

Explore the best of the Yorkshire Dales. We drive to the quaint village of Sedbergh and head up to see the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway and the spectacular viaduct.

We venture down into Wensleydale and Hardraw before descending into Swaledale through the valley to the small market town of Reeth for lunch.

Our next stop is Bolton Castle in which Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned, before our journey up the valley to the spectacular Aysgarth Waterfalls, which is famous for an appearance in the film Robin Hood Prince of thieves.

From here we make our way to Hawes for a stop before continuing into the lovely village of Dent, famous for the Dent knitters and brewery. We complete our journey back to Windermere via Kirkby Lonsdale.
Duration: 8 hours.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the most famous National Parks in the World. Famed for its iconic scenery of dramatic limestone hills, winding valleys, dry stone walls, meadows and grazing sheep. Our friendly driver/guides will help you see more than you can imagine in a single day as they explore the wild landscape with you.

Highlights
• Historic landmarks such as Jervaulx Abbey and Castle Bolton
• Spectacular winding passes
• The traditional Dales towns of Reeth, Hawes or Grassington
• Iconic views
• Aysgarth Falls
Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the most famous National Parks in the World. Famed for its iconic scenery of dramatic limestone hills, winding valleys, dry stone walls, meadows and grazing sheep. Our friendly driver/guides will help you see more than you can imagine in a single day as they explore the wild landscape with you.

Highlights
• Historic landmarks such as Jervaulx Abbey and Castle Bolton
• Spectacular winding passes
• The traditional Dales towns of Reeth, Hawes or Grassington
• Iconic views
• Aysgarth Falls
Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes.