The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small
Overview
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8 hours 30 minutes
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Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off included. Explore the backroads and unspoilt countryside of James Herriot Country on this exclusive small-group tour from York. Travelling in an intimate group of no more than 6 people, you'll see the scenery and drive roads inaccessible to other, larger tour groups. Discover the rolling moors and lush valleys of the Yorkshire Dales, the fascinating 'World of James Herriot Museum' in Thirsk and the ancient crypt below Ripon Cathedral. Along the way you'll discover the English countryside so beautifully showcased on All Creatures Great & Small. You'll explore Wharfedale & Wensleydale, visit Grassington (Darrowby in All Creatures Great & Small) and the Alderson's Farm at Yockenthwaite. You'll have chance to taste local cheese at the Wensleydale Creamery and enjoy countless photo opportunities in the Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great and Small.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
World of James Herriot
Enjoy the chance to explore the World of James Herriot Museum, in the building where the world's most famous vet lived, worked and wrote his amazing books.
Ripon Cathedral
We make a brief visit to the small city of Ripon to visit the amazing cathedral, built on the site of the original Saxon church. You can explore the cathedral and its original crypt, built in 672AD.
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The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Local, experienced driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Entrance Ticket for the World of James Herriot Museum in Thirsk.
Live commentary on board
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in York city centre
Food and drink
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
126 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a great time with...
Fei W,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with our tour guid, Pete. We finally learned the differences between Dale and Morse. We also learned the natural feature of each town through their names. The natural beauty of Yorkshire is amazing. Thank you very much for all your arrangements!
Best All Creatures Great and Small tour in York!
bernardkX8845HP,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding! Pete is knowledgeable about the subject, and being from the area was able to offer a deeper insight into the sights.
A must do in York
Matthew T,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Knowledgeable and friendly guide and a tour group of just 6 makes for a memorable day. Very good combination of activities including Herriot Museum, Yorkshire Dales, pub lunch and cheese tasting. Chris shares his passion for the Dales and provides little insights into All Creatures Great and Small film locations. Definitely worth seeing if visiting York area.
Wonderful Tour
drjoantem,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great tour! Chris was extremely knowledgeable and provided a tremendous experience. I enjoyed the entire day.
Fantastic Yorkshire Experience
DrPiggy,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris did a superb tour! We were a small group of 4, and we all spent a most enjoyable day experiencing the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, amplified with frequent stops. It was absolutely wonderful!
Loved, loved this Yorkshire Dales Tour!
ssG6301BP,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the full day tour of North Yorkshire, and venturing into the countryside. Chris is knowledgable & a wonderful ambassador of his ancestral homelands. The smaller group size (6), the stunning viewpoints & stops to take photos, the Kilburn White Horse and of course, the connections & locations to ‘All Creatures Great & Small’ were exceptional. The Ripon Cathedral, lunch & coffee stops added to the comfort of the day. Added bonuses: witnessing the show’s filming in progress (a rarity), seeing sheep dogs at work on a hillside, and slowing down for a herd of cattle on a roadway. Highly recommend this tour from two Canadians on their first visit to the UK. Shout out to Chris for his amazing driving skills on super narrow lanes!
Chris really takes care of his guests. He is punctual, efficient, and didn’t rush the tour
967shermanc,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris is an awesome tour guide. He’s very informative. He’s punctual and he’s very efficient. He would keep things going without rushing us and he would go out of his way to accommodate any needs or even just to fetch coffees so we don’t waste time with those little things. We would ask for him again the next time we are in York!
A wonderful tour of 'All Creatures' country
jerrys01,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris did a great job showing us around the countryside. We had only four people on our tour, which was great. Besides the All Creatures areas, we also toured the Ripon Cathedral, walked around a sheep pasture, and had a brief look at the only castle in Britain never owned by the royal family. As to All Creatures, we toured the Herriott museum in Thirsk, which had great exhibits. We stopped in Grassington (exteriors for Skeldale House and the Drovers Arms), and had lunch at the Devonshire pub. Filming for the series had occurred the day before our visit, so the Drovers Arms sign was still up on the building. We also visited the church where James and Helen married, along with the Heston Grange farm. This is a full day tour, and is a little expensive, but my wife and I were very satisfied. Chris was very knowledgeable about the area and answered a lot of questions. Definitely a fun trip!
Exceptional tour of Yorkshire Dales National Park
David V,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fantastic small group tour with a wonderful guide named Pete. We had plenty of time to see the sights and the flexibility to linger at places we especially enjoyed. The emphasis on the “All Creatures Great and Small” experience was welcome, but the scenery holds its own, regardless of your level of interest.
A learning experience in the Yorkshire Dales
194peggyb,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding visit to land of "All creatures great and small! Pete did marvelous job narrating visits at all the key sites and while underway. It was truly an ⁸excellent learning experience. He is a gem - extremely helpful to us old timers and other guests.
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