Top Things to do in Leyburn
The 7 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Leyburn, England
Discover the best top things to do in Leyburn, United Kingdom including Bolton Castle, Harmby Waterfall, Constable Burton Hall, White Rose Candles, Leyburn Shawl, The Pheasant Inn, Fox and Hounds Inn.
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1. Bolton Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,104 reviews
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.
Reviewed By GailW2100 - Norwich, United Kingdom
We loved our visit to Bolton Castle, it really is like stepping back in time with certain parts feeling as if very little has changed for hundreds of years. It’s unusual that so many floors and rooms of a castle are intact. We found that this really was a full day out with lots to explore inside and outside the castle, medieval dancers, a really interesting interactive archery demonstration and informative falconry display. We enjoyed a light lunch of homemade soup and cakes in the in castle cafe. Highly recommended to anyone wanting to visit an historic building in a beautiful location.
2. Harmby Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By 260helenc - Derby, United Kingdom
Tucked away just off the main road in Harmby and just a few minutes walk from the nearby Caravan and Motorhome Club site, this waterfall is tucked away in a little wood. It can be viewed from the bridge above, or there is a little gate in the fence at the bottom of the ravine allowing access to the base of the fall. Well worth a visit.
3. Constable Burton Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
4. White Rose Candles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By 413sheilar - Sunderland, United Kingdom
This is a fabulous quaint little candle shop. The ladies who run the shop are so friendly and helpful. behind the candle shop is an amazingly beautiful waterfall, which is well worth a visit
5. Leyburn Shawl
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Patricia1947 - Bedale, United Kingdom
The Shawl is only 2 minute's walk from the market place. You can walk as far as you like on a level path, which is easy for young children and old folk, and come back the same way or take any of the opportunities to have a circular walk involving changes in level. It's wonderful all year round but especially in spring when the bluebells & wild garlic are out. In late winter there are snowdrops. The views are stupendous, especially that over the Ure to Pen Hill on the other side of the dale.
6. The Pheasant Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 400janisw - Billingham, United Kingdom
We called for a pint of Black sheep which is always excellent here, and always get a friendly welcome, Love it !!!
7. Fox and Hounds Inn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By KarenEastSussex
We visit the Dales several times a year and never fail to have Sunday lunch at the Fox & Hounds. Landlady Nola and her excellent team serve the most delicious roast beef with all the trimmings and a jug - no poncey gravy boat - of proper gravy. Despite Covid-19 regulations the Fox and Hounds retains its relaxed, welcoming feel. Thoroughly recommended.
