The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Yorkshire Dales National Park, England

October 3, 2021 Layne Dawes

One visit to the Yorkshire Dales and it’s easy to understand why the unspoiled countryside is the setting of so many novels. Must-see sights among the land’s lush woodlands and expansive moors include Hardraw Force (the longest single-drop waterfall in the North), Gordale Scar, and well-known hill range, the Three Peaks. Less adventurous visitors can rest easy, walking through the manicured lawns of Parcevall Hall Gardens or appreciating Skipton Castle’s medieval architecture. Although some prefer to take in the land’s wild beauty by foot or horse, the most popular way is via one of the park’s famed cycling routes.
Restaurants in Yorkshire Dales National Park

1. Settle Victoria Hall

Kirkgate, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Settle BD24 9DZ England +44 1729 825718 [email protected] http://www.settlevictoriahall.org.uk
Excellent
87%
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Settle Victoria Hall

This beautiful Victorian Music Hall in the market town of Settle is set between the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland. A wide programme of live music, comedy, film and theatre is supplemented by community events, workshops and indoor markets. The Hall is also available for hire and can accommodate a variety of needs.

Reviewed By MrDJT - Carlisle, United Kingdom

Went to see The Strawbs here, they were amazing as usual....Settle Victoria Hall is a great venue, what a wonderful old theatre.

2. The Mulberry Bush

Main Street, Hawes, Yorkshire Dales National Park DL8 3QL England +44 1969 667100 [email protected] http://www.the-mulberrybush.co.uk
Excellent
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5.0 based on 52 reviews

The Mulberry Bush

Established in 2006 The Mulberry Bush Hawes has provided a good old fashioned Yorkshire welcome to locals and visitors alike, offering an eclectic mix of home and gift wear, Emma Bridgewater pottery, British sheepskins a specialty, British knitwear and high quality leather goods and jewelry, all a little bit special.

Reviewed By 4pak - Darlington, United Kingdom

Well all I can say is massive thanks to Helene for her amazing advise on our purchase of the sheepskin rugs. They fit perfectly on our rattan furniture.

3. Settle Area Swimming Pool

Excellent
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Settle Area Swimming Pool

Welcome to Settle Area Swimming Pool. A charity registered 20m x 7m indoor warm community run swimming pool. A safe, clean swimming pool with a water depth of 0.9m graduating to a maximum depth of 2m. The pool boasts wonderful views out of our windows of the Yorkshire Dales National Park fells and one of the "Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks". We offer a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities. Our doors are open 7 days a week (except Bank Holidays and Christmas/New Year) with early morning swims at 6.30am and adult swimming until 9.30pm. We have a large free car park and the building is fully accessible to wheel chair users. For an up-to-date timetable, entry prices and opening times please refer to our website or call us.

4. Graculus Sculptures

Reeth Dales Centre Silver Street Studio 6, Dales Centre, Reeth, Yorkshire Dales National Park DL11 6SP England +44 1748 884628 [email protected] http://www.graculus.co.uk
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5.0 based on 52 reviews

Graculus Sculptures

A range of sculptural artworks for indoor / outdoor enjoyment. Also featuring Jo the Crow.

Reviewed By 808julesf

If you want to see the creative side of art, then this is the place to be. Michael's rammed workshop is an aladdin's cave of tools and part finished works of art that show his creative process. The crow is a bonus .

5. The Courtyard Dairy

Crow Nest Barn Crow Nest Rd,, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Settle LA2 8AS England +44 1729 823291 [email protected] http://www.thecourtyarddairy.co.uk
Excellent
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5.0 based on 267 reviews

The Courtyard Dairy

The Courtyard Dairy was created with the ethos to mature and champion only the best farm-made cheese available from the British Isles by Andy and Kathy Swinscoe who spent many years working for some of the best cheesemongers in France, London and the South West. Alongside the award-winning shop and maturing room, The Courtyard Dairy offers a cosy café and a small informative museum which tells the story of farmhouse cheese and its history. Listed as one of The Top 10 Cheese Shops in the World (Daily Telegraph) 'Cheesemonger of The Year’ Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2018 'Cheesemonger of The Year’ The World Cheese Awards 2013 Runner-up: BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards ‘Best Food Retailer’ Observer Food Monthly Awards 2019: ‘Best Independent Retailer’

Reviewed By hartfamily20 - Norwich, United Kingdom

Wow Loved this place Just called in as we were passing and bought cheese If you love cheese then this is worth a visit Staff welcoming and so knowledgeable. We came away with fabulous selection of cheeses We will certainly order our Christmas cheese on line The only disappointment was that the cafe was not open, but accept the reasons why. Just fab please visit

6. Ingleton Pottery

Bank Bottom, Ingleton, Yorkshire Dales National Park LA6 3HB England +44 15242 41363 http://www.ingletonpottery.co.uk
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Ingleton Pottery

Ingleton Pottery is a small family run business making high-fired, hand thrown Stoneware pottery in the Yorkshire Dales village of Ingleton, by the riverside. Established in 1971, we are the longest established working pottery in the Yorkshire Dales. We are open from 9.30am until 5pm, most days, but if you're coming out of season please ring and check to avoid disappointment. We make a wide range of extremely tough tableware, electric and oil lamps, candlelights, vases, wine sets and more - all at sensible prices. Everything we is hand made and is dishwasher, oven and microwave safe. All our clays & glazes are entirely lead-free and made from our own recipes. This ensures an absolutely unique product and style.

Reviewed By siuhungl2021

This is an amazing little place; I’m so glad it was open post lockdown. Beautiful little unique pieces at such reasonable prices. Highly recommended.

7. Cellar Antiques

Main Street, Hawes, Yorkshire Dales National Park DL8 3QL England +44 1969 667224 http://cellarantiques.com
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Cellar Antiques

Reviewed By sharpG - Leeds, United Kingdom

Quite unusual to review an antique shop, its a shop really and not a tourist attraction! This is an excellent old school antique shop always well stocked with oak and country furniture at affordable prices. A genuine and friendly owner makes this as good a reason as any to visit Hawes. 19th and 18th century country furniture, slip ware, collectables and decorative objects.

8. St Michael and All Angels Church

Church Farm Stubbing Lane, Hubberholme, Yorkshire Dales National Park BD23 5JE England http://www.upperwharfedalechurches.org
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

St Michael and All Angels Church

Reviewed By HH288 - Watford, United Kingdom

A lovely unspoilt church with “mousey Thompson” furniture and many original, interesting artifacts. The view of Buckden Pike behind the altar is charming.

Stacey Moore Art Market Place, Hawes, Yorkshire Dales National Park DL8 3QX England +44 1969 667146 [email protected] http://www.staceymooreart.com
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Stacey Moore Art Gallery

Artist Stacey Moore opened her first gallery in 2016, in her hometown of Hawes, North Yorkshire. The small gallery showcases Stacey’s impressive animal coloured pencil drawings, influence by the Yorkshire Dales. The gallery is a unique and welcoming place, which you can often watch Stacey drawing on site. There is a large range of limited edition prints, one off originals, stationery and gifts.

Reviewed By 219jacquelineg - Andover, United Kingdom

Such a talented artist and her work is so strikingly sharp that you can almost imagine stroking the fur of many delightful animals. Coloured pencils taken to a whole new level.

10. St Michael and All Angels Church

Church Road,, Linton-in-Craven, Yorkshire Dales National Park BD23 6BQ England +44 1756 752575
Excellent
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

St Michael and All Angels Church

Reviewed By beccax95 - Leeds, United Kingdom

I have been visiting this church and the stepping stones nearby since I was a baby. It is a beautiful place to visit. If I ever get married it would be my first choice. I love it here.

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