"All Creatures Great and Small" Tour from the Lake District
Overview
About
Spend a day in James Herriot country, the Yorkshire Dales, on the trail of the “All Creatures Great and Small” TV series that was much beloved in the UK. In a small group capped at six people, you’ll visit filming locations such as the Drover’s Arms pub and Darrowby village, plus Helen’s family farm, surrounded by the fields, sheep, and dry-stone walls of the Yorkshire Dales. Round-trip transport is included from different Lake District locations.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-99, max of 6 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 9h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England
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.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At:
Grassington, Grassington, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England
Time to stroll around the village and eat lunch
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By:
Windermere, Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By:
Oxenholme, Kendal LA9, UK
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By:
Kirkby Lonsdale, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By:
Ingleton, Ingleton, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England
This is one of our pickup points
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included
- Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests
- Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English
- Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points
- Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices
- Regular photo / refreshment / comfort stops
What is not included?
We do stop for lunch but the cost of the food and drink is not included
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- 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!
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Windermere Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for "All Creatures Great and Small" Tour from the Lake District in Windermere, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
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.
Grassington
Time to stroll around the village and eat lunch
This concludes the tour.
