Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk
Overview
Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, but with a particular focus on the countryside and locations used for filming the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series starring Nicholas Ralph in the lead role of Yorkshire Vet, James Herriot, first shown on Channel 5 in 2020. You will have photo stops in Barden, Malham, Arncliffe, Hawkswick and Burnsall and a longer stop in Grassington, used as the main filming location for "Darrowby". You will also have the option to visit the award-winning World of James Herriot Visitor Attraction in Thirsk to see where Alf White (the real James Herriot) lived, worked and wrote his series of books, based upon his experiences as a young Yorkshire Vet. If you do want to visit the World of James Herriot, we will take you there first in the morning as it sets the scene for the rest of the tour. If not, you can spend the additional time enjoying more of the Yorkshire Dales - the choice is yours and can just be agreed with your Driver in the morning!
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
- Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle suitable for the size of your party
- Private tour just for your group
- Friendly, local Professional Driver
- Entrance fees to optional attractions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up from your hotel or other location of your choice in Thirsk
Thirsk YO7
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Barden
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Malham
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hawkswick
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Burnsall
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grassington
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
World of James Herriot
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Some visitor attractions close from November to March and, if weather/road conditions are adverse during this period, the tour may have to follow a different route/itinerary.
- Not suitable for children under the age of 5 years old
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops.
- Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle suitable for the size of your party.
- Private tour just for your group.
- Friendly, local Professional Driver.
- Entrance fees to optional attractions.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private “All Creatures Great & Small” Dales Tour from Thirsk will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
- Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle suitable for the size of your party
- Private tour just for your group
- Friendly, local Professional Driver
- Entrance fees to optional attractions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Some visitor attractions close from November to March and, if weather/road conditions are adverse during this period, the tour may have to follow a different route/itinerary.
- Not suitable for children under the age of 5 years old
