Leyburn Attractions

Top Things to Do in Leyburn, North Yorkshire

Things to Do in Leyburn


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Castles
Now one of the country’s best preserved medieval castles, Bolton was originally built, by Sir Richard Le Scrope, to rival the finest and most luxurious homes in the land. Completed in 1399, its scars bear testament to over 600 years of fascinating history including involvement in the Pilgrimage of Grace, Mary Queen of Scot’s imprisonment and a Civil War siege. Bolton Castle was a luxurious family home as well as a defensive fortress and, despite being partially ‘slighted’ by Cromwell’s’ men during the Civil War, the Castle is preserved in outstanding condition with many interesting rooms and features to discover including the Old Kitchens, Dungeon, Solar, Nursery, Armory, Great Chamber and Mary Queen of Scots’ bedroom. About one third of the rooms are fully intact and the rest of the Castle is almost completely accessible giving visitors great insight into its turbulent past. You will find a raft of sights, sounds and smells which bring the castle to life and make for a truly memorable visit. There is something for everyone to enjoy as you discover what life was really like during the Castle’s heyday through our authentic room displays, wonderful falconry experience, archery demonstrations, children’s trails and costumes and hands on medieval games and activities. Daily Activities 11.30: Bird of Prey Display 13.45: Archery Display 15.00: Bird of Prey Display 16.00: Wild Boar Feeding Time Tea Room Situated in the beautiful and atmospheric Guest Hall, our tea room serves a selection of homemade and locally produced hot meals, soups, sandwiches, snacks and freshly baked cakes. Afternoon tea is served from 2.30pm and our Yorkshire Tapas board is always a popular choice with visitors. Experience a friendly welcome and excellent service in the castle’s impressive Guest Hall, where visitors have enjoyed hospitality for over six hundred years. Gardens The Castle gardens have been restored along medieval lines and include a well-stocked herb garden, rose garden, walled vineyard, bowling green and maze as well as the birds of prey on their weathering ground and our bee observation hive (seasonal). Children will love finding the centre of the maze or trying our Garden activity trails.
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  • tim b
    Bude, UK41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An outstanding surprise that appears in the middle of nowhere. Very atmospheric. The wild boar and the falconry were an added bonus.
    Written 14 December 2023
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  • freddiedoncaster
    Stockton-on-Tees, UK2,674 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was certainly worth getting muddy for!
    The views are breathtaking, although the terrain was a little dodgy in places!
    Written 5 March 2024
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  • 32tonyn
    Batley, UK1,800 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a hidden gem this waterfall is from the road you walk down the signposted track just a few steps then a fenced track right down to the waterfall there you can take many compositions today was icy I was thankful to have studded wellington boots on well worth a visit
    Written 19 January 2024
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  • oakwoodclock
    Leeds, UK137 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit and learning about the history and lives of the past. Ideal place to be based and explore the Yorkshire Dales.
    Written 30 June 2022
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  • Paul H
    Coventry, UK5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hard walk up from west witton village past chantry holiday park. beautiful views from top as you walk across to the beacon before coming back down.
    Written 24 October 2022
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  • Menumore
    Blackburn, UK297 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice to see an open church in the middle of a pretty village. I appreciate that they cannot keep lights on but it was very dark and there are steps into the church
    Written 23 September 2021
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  • freddiedoncaster
    Stockton-on-Tees, UK2,674 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Standing proud in Leyburn market place, and rightly so.
    This neat and impressive war memorial deserves all the attention it gets.
    Written 5 March 2024
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  • davidandshona
    Dumfries, UK2,102 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was good to be able to visit this lovely church in the beautiful market town of Leyburn in Wensleydale. Well maintained and clearly an active local congregation
    Written 11 December 2023
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  • hunsbuns
    Lenham, UK34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went here as part of a circular walk. Range of ages from 14 to 79 and all really enjoyed it. Lots of wildlife and views are to die for
    Written 26 October 2021
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  • hsasmith
    Newcastle upon Tyne, UK854 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stumbled on this waterfall when visiting the candle shop. Easy to get to but the path was slippy. Not busy but not on a map.
    Written 13 August 2021
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  • Manfred B
    138 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We dropped in at Inspired Chocolate during our visit to North Yorkshire.

    We were fascinated in watching the Chocolates being hand crafted and to sample a hot chocolate.

    Afterwards we purchased a number of items displayed in the Shop before departing.

    Well worth a Visit!
    Written 13 June 2023
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  • freddiedoncaster
    Stockton-on-Tees, UK2,674 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    As we were close by we decided to pop into this very well maintained church.
    It has a fabulous feel to it, from entering the grounds and then once in the church itself, you can take in the full splendour of the architecture. Wonderful!
    Written 9 September 2020
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