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Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse of one of Britain’s longest running soaps on a tour of the original Emmerdale filming locations. Set out on a 4-hour bus tour from Leeds and see the real-life Yorkshire Dales villages and farms where the iconic TV show was filmed up until 1997. Spot iconic locations like Emmerdale village, Emmerdale Farm and the Woolpack pub, as you hop off in the real-life villages of Otley, Esholt and Leathley, and hear fun facts and anecdotes about the long-running show.

We are back! Leeds Walking Tours will run every Saturday from 1st May 2021 Leeds is a vibrant modern city with rich industrial heritage. Enjoy the very best of Leeds with our friendly, informative, entertaining professional guides. Join us to discover its richly layered history and let us reveal the story of Leeds through its buildings, spaces, stories and people. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, take our 2 hour walking tour and find out what makes Leeds the exciting city it is today ​

You'll discover Yorkshire's countryside and make your own movie of the stunning wildlife that lives that there.

On this guided tour, explore over 200 years of beer in Leeds, including visits to iconic locations across the City Centre. Learn about the heritage of beer in the city, whilst sampling fine ales along the way, all included in the tour price.

Explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park on your own private small-group day trip from Leeds, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the award winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this private Minicoach tour, for any group size up to a maximum of 15.

Book this Private Guided Tour for the opportunity to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, but with a particular focus on the countryside and locations used for the filming of the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series, first shown on Channel 5 in 2020. In the morning you will experience some of the stunning filming location landscapes, before spending lunchtime in Grassington, used as the location for "Darrowby", where you may want to eat and drink with the locals in one of the pubs or cafes. In the afternoon, you can either continue to enjoy more of the Yorkshire Dales or head off to Thirsk to visit the award-winning World of James Herriot visitor attraction. Departs 9.00am and drops off 5.15pm.

If you're vegan and wondering where to eat in Harrogate, let us help you. We have done the research so you don't have to. We have selected five different tastings - all vegan - to delight your taste buds. The places we visit are all independents and passionate about providing excellent food and a great atmosphere. None of the places are exclusively vegan yet have a great selection for you to enjoy.

Book this Private Guided Tour for the opportunity to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, but with a particular focus on the countryside and locations used for the filming of the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series, first shown on Channel 5 in 2020. In the morning you will experience some of the stunning filming location landscapes, before spending lunchtime in Grassington, used as the location for "Darrowby", where you may want to eat and drink with the locals in one of the pubs or cafes. In the afternoon, you can either continue to enjoy more of the Yorkshire Dales or head off to Thirsk to visit the award-winning World of James Herriot visitor attraction. Departs 9.00am and drops off 5.15pm.

Discover Leeds’ best independent pubs and restaurants with a focus on local ingredients and small, reputable suppliers. You'll visit six venues, with food included at every stop along with three alcoholic drinks (soft drink options available), chosen to perfectly compliment the food! You can expect: Cosy pubs Local beer Yorkshire puddings Plenty of cheese A visit to one of Europe's largest covered markets An insight into the culinary history of Leeds and Yorkshire including the foods that were invented here.

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Guided Day Trip from Harrogate, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the West Yorkshire Pennine Village of Haworth (made famous by the Bronte sisters and home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum), Bingley Five Rise Locks (the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal), the traditional Yorkshire Dales village of Linton (with its stone bridges and limestone falls), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery); and learn about the history of the area from your guide as you enjoy the spectacular scenery of the National Park.

Venture to some of Yorkshire’s most picturesque corners on this seamless, private tour. Your guide will meet you directly at your Leeds accommodation; board a comfortable minibus with your group and head into the countryside. During this full-day tour, you’ll follow in the steps of the Bronte sisters when you visit the village of Haworth, will discover the beauty of Yorkshire Dales National Park, will visit the ruins of the 12th-century Bolton Abbey, and otherwise immerse yourself in the region’s bucolic scenery.

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Guided Day Trip from Harrogate, just for your party, provides the opportunity to spend three hours enjoying Whitby, as well as exploring the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park. You will have a full three hours of free time in the fishing port of Whitby on this trip, to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours! As well as photo stops on the moors, you will also stop at the famous Kilburn White Horse, the market town of Helmsley (with its quaint cafes, shops and medieval castle) and the beautiful, traditional English villages of Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and Lealholm (with its stepping stones across the River Esk).

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Guided Day Trip from Harrogate, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the award winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese.

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Guided Day Trip from Harrogate, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park, enjoy more than two hours in the seaside town of Whitby and take a Steam Train ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway! You will also experience the traditional English moorland villages of Hutton-le-Hole and Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and travel back to Harrogate through the Howardian Hills, passing by Castle Howard. In Whitby, you will be able to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours!

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the most famous National Parks in the World. Famed for its iconic scenery of dramatic limestone hills, winding valleys, dry stone walls, meadows and grazing sheep. Our friendly driver/guides will help you see more than you can imagine in a single day as they explore the wild landscape with you. Highlights • Historic landmarks such as Jervaulx Abbey and Castle Bolton • Spectacular winding passes • The traditional Dales towns of Reeth, Hawes or Grassington • Iconic views • Aysgarth Falls

You get to see: • Wray Castle where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District where she was to later make her home. • Hill Top, the house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit. • Esthwaite Water where Beatrix fished from her boat. • Hawkshead village • Beatrix Potter Gallery to see the original illustrations by Beatrix, including the famous copy she made of the Peter Rabbit letter. • Tarn Hows bought by Beatrix  and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District. • Yewdale Valley where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter. • Armitt Library & Museum to see Beatrix's stunningly detailed mycology illustrations and other artefacts

Enjoy a comfortable journey by train to Oxenholme on the edge of the Lake District. Traveling by train is much more pleasant than doing this part of the journey by bus! You then meet our guide and step aboard our minivan for the tour. This tour takes you to: • Drive through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside • Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum & Graveyard • Guided walk around Haworth, unchanged since the Brontes lived there • Visit romantic gothic ruins of Wycoller Hall, “Ferndean Manor” of Jane Eyre