All Creatures Great and Small Tour from York
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York, England
- 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The heartwarming TV series “All Creatures Great and Small” has inspired a new generation with the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. Skip the stress of car hire and pair sights from the series with key locations from the creator’s life on this tour from York. Along the way, sample Wensleydale cheese, photograph Aysgarth Falls, and soak up views from high passes to get a taste of true English culture.
- The perfect choice for fans of “All Creatures Great and Small”
- See plenty of filming locations that you won’t find in the guidebooks
- Summer tours stop at the gardens where the author proposed to his wife
- Make the most of scheduled stops to photograph the Yorkshire Dales
What's Included
- Entrance fee - Entrance into Bolton Castle Gardens are included March-October
- LunchNo food or drink is included
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Leeman RoadLeeman Rd, York YO1 6FZ, UK
Please arrive for collection at Coach Stop A on Leeman Road opposite to the Memorial Gardens at 09:00. The pick up is a 5 minute walk from the Railway Station. Please arrive 5 minutes early as we are not able to wait for late passengers. What3words - ///rocks.defend.dive
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Grassington
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Wensleydale Creamery
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Aysgarth Falls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Bolton Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Yorkshire Dales National Park
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 5 years.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Please note; due to the Yorkshire Dales Rally on 28th and 29th of March 2026, there maybe some road closures and/or traffic disruptions in the area. This could mean that the tour may need to follow a slightly altered route or complete the itinerary in a different order than originally planned. Please be assured that all scheduled highlights will still be included wherever possible, and your driver/guide will ensure you have the best experience on the day.
- Please note on the dates listed Castle Bolton will be closed to the public and therefore will not be visited on your tour. (6th June, 12th June, 27th June, 17th July, 26th July, 1st August, 22nd August, 11th September and 26th September 2026)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 60 reviews
Rich_R, May 2026
We missed the bus. Our uber we rebooked never came and we called but bus wouldn’t wait beyond 5 minutes
Susan_C, May 2026
John did a great job of narrating the history of the Yorkshire area. We enjoyed every stop - Grassington (Darrowby), creamery, waterfalls, and Bolton Castle. I especially enjoyed the birds of prey show. What a beautiful place to visit!!!!
Stuart_B, May 2026
It was a wonderful tour! The tour guide was great: very knowledgeable and
he showed us lots of places from the All Creatures series.
MaryJane_C, May 2026
Fantastic excursion. We spent hours looking at - driving by and sometimes stopping and walking around - and photographing the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Ben A was a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable about the Yorkshire Dales and about “All Creatures Great and Small.” I have wanted to visit the Yorkshire Dales for many years, since the BBC originally aired “all creatures great and small.” And now I’m so glad to have visited. The area is as beautiful as it looks on television.
KATHRYN_S, May 2026
Pretty countryside. Interesting stops. This tour involves spending alot of time driving on narrow, windy, hilly roads. If you're prone to motion sickness, dose yourself up well in advance with antinausea drugs.
Cindy_S, May 2026
it was a lovely trip to the Dales of Yorkshire and visits to places that we would have seen in all creatures great and small like the town of grassington where the vets lived and where the pub is, and you can see the actual pub with the name drovers on it. Ben, our driver was very knowledgable and talked to us throughout about the areas in the details and we also visited the Wensleydale creamery.
Scott_B, Apr 2026
The van was comfortable and the countryside was beautiful! We truly enjoyed everything; Ben A was very informative and entertaining! He was also a safe driver.
Heidi_A, Apr 2026
Beautiful, informative and entertaining. The guide Bob, was a weather of both facts and trivia. He handed challenging road conditions with calm and humor.
Don_D, Apr 2026
Our guide Berry, and Steve, the driver were great. The tour was excellent. Beautiful sites. Barry gave us tremendous amount of information. I really enjoyed hearing so much about the area. I would’ve liked to have visited a Bunty barn, to see what was inside. I tried to be better prepared to take pictures, but we had a full day of driving. I would do this again and highly recommend it.
Rebecca_T, Apr 2026
We enjoyed the sights, the commentary, and the music!! We learned SO much! Angela was fantastic!! ♥️♥️♥️
Alex_M, Apr 2026
Ben A. provided a stimulating and informative commentary throughout the 8 hour tour. From the dales, through the locations of the iterations of All Creatures Great and Small, a castle, falconry, historic abbeys and geological phenomena, all flavoured by a running history of England, combined to create a memorable and enjoyable day.
Highly recommended.
Ben was a very safe and efficient driver also.
Edie_C, Apr 2026
Great tour! Our guide John, was fantastic. Wonderful to listen to, gave a terrific overview of each area, and really kind and genuine. Each stop was very well thought out, perfect amount of time to explore each area. Bolton castle birds of prey show is definitely a must attend. Highly recommend!
Beth_S, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful day with Ben A! We saw beautiful sites important to All Creatures Great & Small and beautiful areas around Yorkshire! A can’t miss experience!
darrin_r, Mar 2026
John was great. He has wonderful knowledge of the area and history. It was fascinating. We enjoyed every stop on the tour. John was funny, entertaining and an excellent guide. We loved the creamery, we loved getting to see the filming sites of "All Creatures Great & Small", we loved the history, we loved the castle. Just an amazing tour!
Jennifer_B, Mar 2026
My spouse and I really enjoyed our tour today. John knew the area, was a true fan of our favorite show, and we had a lovely time. Having never been north, He was the perfect guide. An entire part of England was opened up to us. We will be returning. Thank you John!
Lindy_D, Feb 2026
The Yorkshire Dales are absolutely gorgeous, and the trip was well-timed, with opportunities for photos, bites to eat and shopping along the way. The bus was lovely and comfy and all-in-all it was all very well planned, logistically.
The highlight for my daughters and I, however, was our guide John. He was an absolute delight, and so knowledgeable of not only the natural and political history of the area, but he also knew something of the locals, which really brought the whole experience alive for us.
We had the most wonderful day out and are already planning when we can visit York again to do another tour with Mountain Goat.
Timothy_C, Feb 2026
Beautiful part of England. John with Mountain Goat travel company was superb, extremely knowledgeable and responsive. Also an excellent van driver. I’d give John the highest rating possible.
Philippa_D, Feb 2026
Fantastic day outside of York! We enjoyed listening to history and current information about the Yorkshire Dales. We booked this tour to see the country side for us the ‘All creatures great and small’ was added information.
BARRY, what a fantastic guide and driver!
Shared continuous information both current and historically. He was very welcoming which made this tour very enjoyable! We would never have seen the things we did or understand what happened in each area, the little pieces of history and landmarks he pointed out was amazing!
I loved seeing the farms and would love to been able to take some more photos of the English cattle and sheep and a visit to the farmers ice cream shop would have been fitting to a perfect day! Would happily do this tour again in Summer!
Molly_S, Dec 2025
It runs on time, it’s very interesting, nice stops along the way. plenty of time to visit and explore. Lots of nice roadside stops for beautiful views and photography.
Kate_D, Nov 2025
Fabulous way to see the Dales and learn about the people and history.
Ben A was so knowledgeable and friendly. Comfortable bus. Great itinerary. Lunch at the Wensleydale Creamery allowed lots of different options. Visited a couple of beautiful churches too. Worth noting that in Nov Bolton Castle is closed so unable to go inside. Even in the rain the countryside is stunning and Aysgarth Falls spectacular. Thoroughly recommend the trip.
Jennifer_B, Nov 2025
This tour was the perfect way to explore the Yorkshire Dales. John, our driver and guide, was absolutely amazing. We saw the major All Creatures sites, which was fantastic, but this tour was so much more! Throughout the day, John explained the history of the area and shared so many interesting stories and information. He was wonderful about giving us an overview of our plans for the day and was incredibly knowledgeable about the area. Although it was raining during a portion of the day, it did not negatively affect our experience - we were actually able to see so many beautiful waterfalls throughout the area due to the rain that we would have missed if the weather had been perfect. The Dales are truly a beautiful spot in this planet and I highly recommend leaving the driving to this tour group as some of the roads are crazy narrow/can be flooded and it was so relaxing to be able to enjoy the scenery and not worry about having a car. Book this tour! You will be so glad that you did.
Denise_H, Oct 2025
Gorgeous countryside. Enjoyed all of the All Creatures Great and Small information and locations. Trevor was a terrific driver
donna_j, Aug 2025
John was an amazing driver and tour guide. He shared such interesting history/ general info about the Yorkshire Dales. Very interesting info- not a boring moment. I went on this tour because I’m a big fan of All Creatures Great and Small, but even if you weren’t a fan, I think you’d still enjoy the stops and John’s commentary along the way. Plus, he’s just a really nice and pleasant fellow. Good sense of humor, too. Beautiful scenery and picturesque stops on this tour. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted John made your tour enjoyable with his knowledge, humor, and friendly nature. It’s great to hear the beautiful scenery and stops impressed you too. We appreciate your high recommendation!
The Mountain Goat Team
Francesca_M, Oct 2025
Beautiful tour in the Dales of Creatures big and small by James Herriot. Magnificent seats, very prepared Brian guide, extremely comfortable bus. Top
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Nathalie_R, Sep 2025
The guide was knowledgeable about the area. But! We had to go to the Wensleydale Creamery and we didn’t go.
By way of reply: “Oh I forgot it’s only cheese! Excuse me."
My spouse and I were disappointed.
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