Out & About
Skipton is just 7 miles to the South and the Lake District and Bronte country are within easy reach.
Harrogate is only 27 miles away and Leeds is 36 miles away from Wharfe Lodge.
Grassington itself situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. As well as making an excellent base for walks this popular village is packed with lots of interesting shops (including local craftsmen) and a variety of restaurants and pubs in abundance!
There are many famous sights of interest nearby including: Bolton Abbey, Stump Cross Caverns, Masham (home of the Black Sheep Brewery), Kilnsey Trout Farm, Skipton (with the most complete Castle in England and market town). There are also many other activities including: horse-riding, rock climbing, fishing and swimming in the nearby area.
Grassington Festival takes place in June every year inviting prestigious performers each year. Grassington's Dickensian Festival : this very popular time of year fills the streets with festive mirth, a time when we try to create the days of Charles Dickens [costume wear is greatly appreciated], mulled wine, roasting chestnuts, hot burning braziers, stalls and attractions keep our visitors from all over the country happy all day long. The day finishes with a torch-light procession through the streets with Mary and her donkey accompanied by the band of the day, not to mention the shops adorned with festive lights. |
