"All Creatures Great and Small" Tour from the Lake District

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Step into the 1930s world of the hit Channel 5 / Masterpiece PBS show "All Creatures Great & Small". On this tour you will spend a remarkable day visiting film locations you will instantly recognise from the show as you pass through the astonishingly beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside.

Follow in the footsteps of James, Siegfried, Tristan, Helen and Mrs Hall as you stroll through Darrowby village, past the Vet's Surgery and the Greengrocers to the Drover's Arms. Wave to Mrs Pumphrey and Tricki Woo as you pass by their mansion. You pass over the narrow bridge where James always encounters another vehicle, on your way to Helen's family farm set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales scenery, dotted with sheep and friendly cattle..

You will visit these and other locations in a comfy, air-conditioned minivan accompanied by an experienced driver and an expert guide. There will only be a maximum of 6 guests on your tour so there is plenty of laughter, conversations and photo stops.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The time of pickup from Oxenholme train station is timed to meet the first train heading towards Glasgow from London Euston on Mondays to Saturdays

The Yorkshire Dales weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather

As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes

No Children under the age of 7

Children must be accompanied by an adult

All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them

We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests

Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices

Regular photo / refreshment / comfort stops

Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English

Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points

All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included

We do stop for lunch but the cost of the food and drink is not included

What To Expect

Yorkshire Dales National Park

You will see: The famous church where Helen nearly married wealthy landowner Hugh Hulton. Skeldale House, the home of Siegfried, Tristan, James and Mrs Hall. The lonely spot where James gets off the bus in the very first episode. The village green where Darrowby Fair was held. The Drover's Arms, Tristan's favourite watering hole. Mrs Pumphrey's mansion, home to Tricki Woo. Alderson's Farm, home to Helen, her spirited young sister Jenny and Scruff the dog. The perilously narrow bridge where James always seems to encounter another vehicle. Stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales and its wonderful array of animals.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Grassington

Time to stroll around the village and eat lunch

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Ingleton Departure 9:35am

Starting point:
Ingleton, UK

Kirkby Lonsdale Departure 9:20

Starting point:
Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth LA6, UK

Windermere Departure 8:45am

Starting point:
Windermere LA23, UK

Oxenholme Departure 9:13am

Starting point:
Oxenholme, Kendal LA9, UK

Reviews

4.67

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour of All Creatures filming areas
Oregonfamily5,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, although they canceled our tour date without telling us. I only discovered they had canceled our tour when I called in. We had to reschedule for a day later, which caused a large amount of expense and hassle with our accommodations and London train ticket. The tour was great once we were able to go on it.
Recommended trip
Anita S,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The trip is very good and shows many locations of the films. The driver and guide was very informative and seemed to be into this.
Wonderful place to visit!
Johnny B,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Even if you are not a Great Creatures Fan, I know you will enjoy this tour! Tim was an amazing guide and we thoroughly enjoyed his expertise and humor! The Dales are an amazing place to visit!
Tour Great, Van Cramped
N755YAbobbyp,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The tour itself was good. The driver/guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. However, we had seven large people in the van and it was extremely uncomfortable. I understand the need to minimize costs but we felt cramped the entire time. It was a seven passenger van, but there should have been no more than five passengers to give us room to breathe.
Yorkshire dales great day out
Clare P,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent day most enjoyable going to so many great places tour guide Barry Excellent had so much knowledge of places of interest
Perfect Day!
JimB0bH,
Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a tremendous day! We love ACGAS and dreamed of seeing the places it’s been filmed. We saw Pumphrey Manor; the crossroads where James first arrived and meets Helen; the church where Helen calls it off with Hugh; the bridge where James and Hugh struggle to decide who will back up and let the other through; the main town used for Darrowby (including the front Skeldale house, the Drovers Arms, the green grocers); the village green where James meets the bus when his parents arrive for the wedding;the Falcon Inn, where his parents stay; the back of Skeldale house; the exterior and interior of the churches used for James and Helen’s wedding; and the Alderson’s farm; and had a delightful lunch at the pub used for one of the interiors of the Drovers Arms. It was truly a delightful way to see the Yorkshire Dales come alive through and outside of the lens of the show! Our guide, Tim, was excellent! He has really taken the time to study up on the show and the real-life James Herriot (Alf White), enjoys the show as much as his guests, and was just a delight to spend the day with asking about the Dales then and now. The pace was leisurely and he let us take as many pictures was we wanted and explore as long as we wanted (obviously keeping us to the schedule). At each stop, he also shows us scene where the location was used, indicating directions and things to notice about the scene and the reality. He also spent time tell on us about the history or other unique characteristics of the places we visited. It was just the best day! We loved it and would recommend the tour to anyone who is a fan of the show or just wants to see the Dales in a unique way.
Excellent Tour of All Creatures Great and Small Film Sites
Journey15187217605,
Oct 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour was very interesting and covered many beautiful areas in the Yorkshire Dales. Guide was very knowledgeable about the sites and even showed excerpts from the television show on his laptop of the film sites
All creatures but mainly sheep!
924nadaj,
Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our daytrip into the Yorkshire Dales was beyond all expectations. Our driver/guide John S was not only knowledgeable, but also a save driver. We heard and saw a lot about the tv series. Not only that, also about other films. He couldn’t have done me a greater pleasure by taking us to Bolton- and Middleham castle where we could soak up some of the UK’s interesting history. I highly recommend this tour.
Beautiful views
2009LMC,
Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Beautiful little village. Lovely little shops with handmade products. Pub held the best memories of the cast and show.
Yorkshire Dales countryside steals the show!!
Passport15941875310,
Jul 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We had a wonderful day on the tour with our very knowledgeable and informative guide, John. The weather couldn't have been better and while we didn't get time to explore Bolton Castle while there we did get to enjoy a wild bird (owls/falcon) experience all with the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside as a backdrop. Would have loved more time in Grassington but did enjoy a pint at the Drovers' Pub (ummm Devonshire) and enjoy walking around the centre of town. Would highly recommend.