Ordered two sewing patters to be printed in AO. As a new sewer and male the patterns are hard to come by. This way was easy, in theory. The team were very patience and made the extra effort to get me what I needed. They were printed and posted perfectly. Not very often in retail do places give you a wow service but this was up there with the best. Really was very pleased with something so simple as kindness.

Always excellent quality fabric and amazing choice. The staff are lovely as well!

This is my go-to for jersey fabrics and rib knits. A wonderful selection (so hard to choose from), with regular stock updates and excellent customer service. Order turnarounds are always quick and the quality of the fabrics is excellent! Now with an App you can easily order from! I will continue to order from you, thank you!

Little Legs Fabrics are amazing! They stock beautiful fabrics and process and dispatch orders very quickly. They are also prompt to respond to any queries. The only downside is that after liking their Facebook page, I now see all the tempting new fabric and my bank balance is taking a hit!

A beautiful shop in an beautiful location! If you get a moment to pop into this shop, you should, it’s a little slice of fabric heaven! If not then fear not, their online shop is also fantastic. Such a wonderful selection of designs. I have made lots of bits for my son from Little legs fabrics. Gorgeous quality and he loves the designs! Will be shopping again.

I've ordered several times from here and have never had an issue, always arrives promptly, correctly and well packaged. A lovely selection so when I'm looking I know I'll find something, fabrics are well described and catalogued on the website. Just wish I was closer to visit in person ☺️

I am an experienced seamstress who has placed online orders on many occasions through Little Legs Fabrics and I have never been dissapointed. They offer a vast range of fabrics, patterns and notions on a well designed and organised website. My personal favourite are the exclusive designs, simply beautiful! The fabric I have ordered has always been of excellent quality. Delivery has always been prompt and items well packaged. The owner is always more than happy to answer any queries I have and help with colour matching ect. The also have a lovely little facebook group to share makes and ideas with others. I couldn't recommend this company any more highly, my go to fabric shop, every single time.

Absolutely brilliant! What a wonderful experience and to be able to get up so close to these beautiful animals. We bought the owl experience for my brothers birthday and he loved it! He couldn't stop smiling! All the volunteers are very knowledge, friendly and passionate about the birds and the sanctuary. I love the fact it's not commercialised. Its all about the birds and creating a safe and natural environment for visitors to enjoy too. Thank you for having us and allowing us to take photographs of a very memorable day.

Great sanctuary to see owls and bird of prey up close. The volunteer guides were informative and friendly, and all guests can experience handling some birds during the flight display show. Highly recommended place to visit and hope to get another chance to come again! =^^=

We found this place while looking for something to do on our journey back to north wales from the lake district. What an absolute gem of a place. It's £12 entry you get to see the various birds in the aviaries. There is also a flying display in the price at no extra cost. The display was absolutely fantastic finding out about the individual birds you also get the birds flying to your hand also. This place isn't a big company owned place. It's run by volunteers. All the money they receive goes to the care and feeding of the birds. I would highly recommend this place if your in the area.

Great little place. All volunteers which you can tell really love the birds they look after. The show was really good and got to hold one. No show will be the same because the birds will only do what they want to do, which is great they are not forced to do anything.

What a lovely little place. It's run by volunteers who are lovely. There is an array of owls and some birds of prey. It is £12 to get in and they also have consessions. It opens at 11am (ish) and closes at 2pm. From 1230pm to 2pm there is a flying display. This is very informative and you get to fly the birds. You can get a drink, hot or cold and snacks but there is not a cafe as such. I must reiterate just how nice the volunteers are. Will definitely go back again.

What a little gem, just under 30 minutes from home! We spent around 3 hours here and the time absolutely flew by. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and you can really feel how much they care for the birds. The flying display was a highlight: not only spectacular to watch, but also full of interesting facts that we learned along the way. The sanctuary is run entirely by volunteers, so every penny goes directly towards the care and upkeep of the birds. They do take card payments, but if you can, bring some cash along as it helps them avoid card fees and means more support goes straight to the upkeep of the sanctuary. We also got a great local tip for lunch afterwards at The Farmers Arms, just a few minutes away, which rounded off the day perfectly. Highly recommend a visit - we’ll definitely be back!

This place was absolutely fantastic!! Such a special day. I came with my family and immediately the staff are super friendly and helpful, they all clearly have lots of passion for the birds they care for. the displays are wonderful, you get a good view of the birds and get to see them up close. All the birds have educational signs posted to their enclosures about the species and conservational status so it's super great to teach children too. There are many birds to see, along with a small park to roam in and you can make a day out of it with a picnic. The best part by far were the Owl showings. It's an intimate little gathering where the volunteers show the owls up close, out of enclosure, and even give you the oppurtunity to hold and feed them. This is of course, only if the owls feel up to it, which is my favourite part about it, as it puts my mind at ease knowing the best interest is in the animals rather than the audiences entertainment. The Owls were super friendly and playful the day I went, and so were the volunteers, who really just have so much love for these birds, and make sure that each and every member of the audience get to participate fully. All this for a relatively cheap price considering the experience, can't recall the exact amount but it was worth every penny!! Aboslutely recommend for anyone who loves birds, animals or has kids with a passion for learning and nature

Sad to see someone jumping off the bridge, but it was a beautiful place to go and visit on a cold, sunny weekend morning. The food from the van was delicious. A few bikers were there too.

A fantastic meeting place for bikers and families alike. I went on my Harley for the first time, parked with all the other bikes on the hottest day of the year so far. The bridge and surrounding river was packed with families and kids swimming in the Lune. It is well worth a visit. There are 2 vans - one for food and the other for ice cream, great for weather like today. The only downside is the amount of speed cameras on the surrounding roads. Totally overkill in places and designed once again to spoil the fun and ensure everyone complies with the ridiculous government in the UK.

Nice ride out to The Devils bridge on our Motorbikes today, stopped at The Devils Bridge and enjoyed a Bacon Butty and cup of tea, both very nice, enjoyed and very welcoming at food van. Very picturesque, Public toilets too

Great spot for a rest, mess about in the river, especially for the young ones. Bikers meet for a break regularly at this spot, and there is parking with toilets on the other side of the bridge, which is PEDESTRIAN ONLY. The parking by the way is FREE, which makes a pleasant change.Thebridge itself is a very tall one and quite a sight from below. There is a nice riverside walk alongside the island, we saw a couple of herons and watched one catch a small fish. The footpaths leads you to the "Radical Steps" 80 plus steps which take you up to the church and the town, but first at the top, turn right to take in the view at "Ruskin's View". A sign at the bottom of the steps says it was originally 46 steps, but I counted over 80, so they've altered them a bit. Well worth a visit.

Nice walk from centre to bridge. Overlooking river. Good for biker stop. Seating along riverbank.

Beautiful place to enjoy the water, climb the rocks, a little stone beach, wildlife. Free parking and big picnic areas to enjoy. A fun afternoon out

Avona Escapes Biker campsite crew went for a ride out to here, loads of bikes and amazing scenery, the roads are twisty and smooth 🙂

Very spacious, even walkways, so it was easy to walk around. Japanese style garden was relaxing. No litter around, which is great. Near the River Ribble. It could have more Environmental Interpretation boards around to indicate some historic facts to help tourists or people interested in history. There could be some more bat boxes or bird houses installed, so encourage more wildlife. Relaxing Park and well kept. Will try and get there more often in my lunch break.

Stunning park, absolute credit to the grounds people. Japanese gardens beautiful. Such a relaxing walk, everyone seems to be chilled here, friendly and chatty. Local pub (continental) at one end or dog friendly cafe on the park (although they are missing a trick in not selling any dog treats, this would boost your profits given how busy you get with doggy visitors) Plenty of parking. Lots of families enjoying the last bits of nice weather. Football played at weekends. Guild wheel passes through so be mindful of the cyclists who seem to think everyone should move for them, other than the ignorant riders this is a top notch park.

With living locally & being a dog owner,tend to mainly use the park for exercising our dog As it is a great place to explore with foot paths leading in & around the park.

🛩️ Some close up shots of Euro Typhoon display model, during quick visit to RAF's recruitment campaign at Avenham and Miller Park, Preston, Lancashire. Had a great walk at the end of interactive activities with RAF officers. Instagram: @SpiffyShutter

A really nice park that anyone can enjoy. Their is a small play park at the bottom of the hill with a small but lovely cafe next to it-great for children. The area has large open grass area and multiple pathways taking you around the park, some are more "off road" than others but they are mostly well defined. As shown in my photos their are some beautiful Chinese gardens, a water fountain and large rocked areas with a man made waterfall. Overall the area is very nice for a casual walk while having facilities for both children to play and open ground for sports. The only downside I would say is its lack of security, it is rather isolated and at night I have known it to be quite rough. If the council set up better night light systems and security cameras as they have done at Winckley Square I believe this would easily be a 5* Park.

Lovely park. Not all entrances are accessible for wheelchairs and prams. We came in, or tried to, from East cliff side and it was bollards and steps so had to walk round. Very steep path all the way down the the pavilion but if you're pretty fit it's fine (I'm 8 and a half months pregnant). Lots of places to sit, lovely little cafe selling ice cream and barm cakes with bacon/sausage. Lovely stroll along the river ribble, wide flat paths perfect for pram, wheelchairs, runners and cyclists. Small park for the kids next to public toilets. They were clean enough but very dark. These were not wheelchair accessible and dis not have changing facilities for babies. We took a picnic and a football which was perfect. Lots of dog walkers and it was dog poo free (Lots of bins located around it). Unfortunately when we were there an idiot on a motorbike with a balaclava on riding close up to everyone including children. I'm guessing this is probably a one off and not a reflection of the park itself.

Lovely park respectfully used by most. Nice walk along edge of river or just sit and enjoy. Park is a bit hilly but something for everyone. Cafe looks nice food is nice but be prepared to queue. Queued for hot food only yo be told to come back in 30 mins as they were too busy ( hardly anyone in, basically everyone wanted ice creams but it was the same queue. No organisation.) Park however lovely and toilets in cafe and separate block in Park.

This is a tremendous museum, one of the best I've been to. I understand it's only been reopen for a month after a £19m refit and you could tell. It was clean, well laid out, easy to access and great information throughout. I learnt a lot here. Free lockers were a really Godsend for us too. The highlight was the free Wallace & Grommit exhibition at time of writing which we absolutely loved. We discovered this place by accident as we had a couple of hours to kill in Preston and we were delighted to have found this wonderful treat. Throughouly recommend a visit here.

Great free museum. Lots of different displays and great exhibitions. Highly recommend the Wallace and Gromit showcase that's on at the moment. A must see for any fan. Great local history and variety of interesting art. Wheelchair accessible and family friendly

After too many years closed for renovation the Harris is open again. A free museum and very popular with everyone in Preston. Local archaeology and nationally important history as well as local work of artists and luminaries. The Nick Park 'Wallace and Grommit' exhibition is brilliant and inspiring for young and old. Don't be put off by the pillared frontage, the automatic opening doors welcome you to an accessible museum of wonders. The new entrance is light and airy as are all the exhibition spaces and stairways, both worth taking your time to enjoy. The new coffeeshop is large and is worth a visit for a snack during your visit. New toilets as well as the ones on the stairwell compliment the modern styling of the spaces. There is a lift for those visiting in wheelchairs. The library space has been enlarged with a child friendly area to share with parents and child height exhibits too. We shall be returning as there is far too much to appreciate on one visit. Well worth the £5 suggested donation.

Great experience for the kids! Free entry which is a bonus considering how much information, art and different sections there is! Really enjoyed looking around took us about an hour or two to have a good luck at everything. Wallace and gromit museum on the top floor is ace and they also have a little shop for Wallace and gromit merchandise to. Cafe on bottom floor and also caters for disabled people with a lift to all floors. Visited on a Wednesday and wasn’t too busy.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So lovely to see the Harris Library open again — it’s such a beautiful building and a real Preston landmark. The café is a great addition, perfect for a coffee while exploring. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly proud of the space. The Wallace and Gromit exhibition is fantastic, and getting to see Nick Park’s actual Oscar in person is a real highlight. A brilliant day out for all ages! 🏛️☕🎬

Went there for the Grand Reopening of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery and loved every single part of it! I've been to the place before it closed down for construction. It was a place I used to go to relax, read books and spend time in the library and now that it's open again, I can do that and more! The staff are all lovely and the changes have definitely been for good. Love the little kids library area. The addition of facts, benches and a fancy dress place is a great idea for kids to come, play, read and just be themselves! The cafe area next to the Library is such a huge improvement from last time! Very modern, lots of space to sit down and eat or relax and study and the prices aren't too bad either! The other floors have so many interesting things to see like the History of Preston area and the Paintings scattered all around and especially the Wallace & Gromit exhibition. I think it's really cool to look at what work has gone into making the movies. The gift shop is decently priced too! I definitely think its a must place to visit in Preston. You can literally spend hours in here and still have things to see. Will definitely be a place I will visit often!

Today visited the fantastic free to visit "Wallace & Gromit" Exhibition at the Harris museum. What really draws you in, is the attention to detail and also the small (almost) hidden little jokes within/on the models. For example the top of the submarine from "Vengeance most Fowl", which has a upturned bath tub on it and a yellow plastic duck on the periscope. The background info to the films is also great - e.g. that the first film "A Grand Day Out" took 7 years to make!!!! or how Wallace's arch-enemy (= Feathers McGraw) was the reason for "Vengeance most Fowl" Even if you are not (yet) a fan of Wallace & Gromit - the modelling skill displayed, is alone is a reason to visit it. And it is FREE!!!

A great green open space and nature reserve for birds (no dogs allowed to protect ground nesting). Good set up where you can get a bite to eat and relax inside or out. The play area was a bit disappointing for the kids as it was under construction/refurb, but in fairness it looks like they're making a good job to make it better for the future.

We had a great time at the superhero event. My children are 18 months, 6 and 7 and they all joined in the fun! From mud throwing to den building, we were all entertained for a good 2 hours! The staff and volunteers were so friendly and great with the children. Thank you!

A lovely place to go visit with family, friends or just yourself. I usually walk all the way to Brockholes from the Preston city centre but even if the walk is long, the scenery makes up for it. A lot of greenery and amazing nature at Brockholes. A chance for you to bask in the nature and atmosphere and see the views. Definitely a must visit!

Had a lovely walk around Brockholes nature reserve. The weather was very pleasant nice sunny autumn day. Topped off with a coffee and ice cream. The car park has gone up to £6 which doesn't seem bad for all day parking but steep if your only there for a couple of hours. This makes people like cyclist park on the roadside so they don't gave to pay. The café is closed Mon, Tue, Wed now. Since we have been going the shop and plant stall have gone. The ice cream cafe has closed. You can get a coffee from the visitors centre out of a flask but the quality is poor and they charge £2.50 a cup. I know it's volunteer led, I know there is a cost to everything but if you don't provide facilities people won't bother going.

Ample parking, a great cafe and lots of well surfaced paths. Plenty of birds to see & photograph. The floating village is an amazing construction too.

If you love nature or bird watching you will love this place. Great for walking or picnic. Little shops there with local crafts, something to eat . Grab a coffe and enjoy the nature :)

It's nice enough here. Well kept, good walking paths, nice cafe and visitor village. We did see a few unusual birds, some butterflies and damsel flies. The walk through the trees is lovely, like an enchanted tunnel. What did spoil it for me though, was the overwhelming traffic noise, with the site being right next to the motorway. It made the walks far less peaceful than they should have been, and made it difficult to use the bird identification app that I often use on walks. The pollution from the traffic isn't great either. That said, it's free entry, though you do have to pay for the car park, which was fairly pricey at £6 for a few hours. I'd suggest a visit if it's nearby to you, but I wouldn't travel too far or you might be disappointed.

We took a winter walk in February 2024. The mist made it eerie. It was a great walk and warmed up afterwards with a hot drink. Onsite facilities, family and dog friendly

A beautiful place to visit. Superb for cycling or just taking it easy and enjoying the view. Lovely stream running through, plenty of paddling for the children and great for picnics. Lovely villages to visit and explore along with enjoying an ice cream.

Such a beautiful day so the run as prefect , seeing lambs , and different wildlife

Beautiful place. Well worth a drive through

Like many more than likely, I usually bypass the Forest of Bowland en route to/from the likes of the Lakes & The Dales. This time coming home from The Lakes I got off the M6 at Lancaster driving through the Trough of Bowland to rejoin the M6 at Longridge & what a nice little drive it was & not busy. Think I may be tempted to do it again in the opposite direction whilst heading northbound to get the great views over Morecambe Bay that were behind me on this occasion!

Beautiful countryside to drive through. Lots of great views. Some picturesque villages and quaint pubs along the way.

Beautiful and unspoilt! Best part of Lancashire.

It's the only show cave I've visited and actually felt like I was in a natural cave. The fact that most of the cave is pretty much j as nature created it, with scaffolding platforms to walk on (rather than a dug out and concrete filled floor) gives it this feeling. Plus the end of the cave is still being explored. Really worthwhile visiting. The tour guides are great at what they do, and you're given plenty of opportunities at the end to make your own way out of the cave at your own pace to take photos.

White Scar Cave is a fascinating underground wonder! The guided tour takes you through impressive limestone formations, waterfalls, and unique chambers filled with natural beauty. The staff are knowledgeable and make the experience engaging. A bit of walking and ducking in places, but absolutely worth it for the breathtaking sights inside. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area

Great cave experience, Mike our guide was fantastic. Informative and interesting to listen to. Great for adults and kids. You do need to have quite good mobility, there is a few sections that require you to walk stooped over and to be manoeuvring around rocks, lots of stairs too.

Second visit to this outstanding set of showcaves and still every bit as magical as the first. Even the view from the car park is awe inspiring in a way that few other attractions can match, and things only get better from there as you make your way underground. The guides are very knowledgeable and help you to make sense of what you are seeing as you go. Some superb flowstone formations, and I found the ice age mud deposits in the battlefield cavern utterly fascinating. Take advantage of the toilet facilities before you enter the caves. It's a long walk around with a lot of running water. Definitely worth half a day of your time spent on a visit here.

Thoroughly enjoyed the tour . The guide was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. If your tall be prepared for quite long passages where your crouched right down . The tour takes around 80 minutes to complete. Our group comprised ages from 10yrs old to about 70 ish and we all enjoyed it. Well worth a visit Esp on a rainy day

Our guide was Thomas, and he was wonderful. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to show us the cave as well as its interesting features. We will be returning when the water levels and higher and the waterfalls in the cave are more active The cave itself is fascinating, filled with cool formations and fossils, and with an interesting history. The walk is 1 mile in total and has areas with a wet floor, very low ceiling, and lots of steps but definitely well worth it for the history and formations

Really interesting tour but quite a workout especially if your of senior age lots of bending under low ceilings and metal steps to climb you'll be glad of a coffee or tea in the cafe afterwards worth seeing though

I call here regularly with my wife and grandchildren, a perfect drop of point when I'm on my way to thornton. The food is true English home cooking. The menu gives a good choice to pick from food freshly cooked, really friendly staff. It's a family run farm/shop/cafe with a castle to have a little look around +a child's play area. With indoor and outdoor seating.

Lovely place to pop in for an ice cream. Small and friendly with indoor and outdoor seating, we sat indoors as it was pouring down yesterday

Lovely place to stop and pickup ice-cream on route to the lakes or further north. Lovely staff, good ice cream, excellent cakes and tray bakes. :) Stopped on the way up and the way back. Will remember for the next trip!

We visited the castle, but the main purpose of the visit was of course the ice cream. All sorts of flavours on offer and were delicious! We even used the vending machines that serve fresh milk/ milkshakes. Well worth a visit!

Really good for children, playhouse and castle ruins. Milk shakes available to take home from machines outside are really good. We went back twice just for a bottle of flavoured milk.

“Delicious homemade ice cream with lots of flavours — beautiful countryside setting, worth a stop!”

Lovely little family run ice cream Parlour. A wide range of flavours and a good choice of food and hot drinks. A little play area with a good range of play equipment (swings, slides, play house, see-saw, even a wooden castle!). Plenty of benches to sit at. You can even see the baby cows over the stable style doors in the summer months in the nearby the barns. Close to Brough castle too.

We had two meals here and really enjoyed them both; the staff were friendly and the atmosphere inside the pub is warm and characterful. The steak and ale pie and the sticky toffee pudding were both excellent. Unfortunately the panna cotta was a bit too gelatinous for my taste, and the topping on the crumble didn’t seem very well cooked. However, aside from these two desserts, we really liked this pub - it’s a great option after a long day of walking !

I feel this pub is inevitably playing on it's location. I love traditional pubs and this is surely one, good selection of beers, didn't eat but it looked basic and like everything a tad overpriced because of the location, £21 for fish and chips!!! BUT why oh why can't you put a bit of effort into cleaning , it really was frayed around the edges and dirty, toilet door covered in graffiti pretty basic stuff. Pleasent staff.

Had a great lunch here after a beautiful walk on a big loop round the viaduct and hills behind. Generous portions. Very friendly. Walk in only unless more than 6. Real fire. Cosy.

Very lovely pub & inn situated in a great location in the Dales. We actually got stranded here in a storm and the staff were very accommodating (though keep in mind rooms aren't always available! popular place!). Excellent place to spend an evening or night after a day's ramble or just for lunch after peeking around the viaduct.

My favourite pub ever. Have been visiting for over 11 years and never disappoints. Food and service always on point. Beer great. Best beer garden I’ve ever visited. Staff always friendly and attentive. Cheers and will always be back!

Stayed here one night last week in my Campervan and it was a great little spot for a stop over. Staff were friendly and very helpful and the food was good. Only criticism, if staying in the carpark would be the cattle grid can be a little noisy as vehicles rumble over it in the night.

Visited in early December and had the most perfect meal!! We walked from our nearby b&b in the pitch black to be greeted by a super cosy interior, one of the best steak and ale pies I’ve had, and my favourite cider on tap! The service was quick and the staff were lovely, the locals were also really friendly and there was plenty of fun conversation to be had. I look back on my visit very fondly. It’s also right next to the train station so the perfect location for anyone out on hikes.

We visited Smithy Open Farm last month as a family, and it was a truly wonderful experience. The farm is well-kept and full of charm, and the animals are all very gentle and friendly — perfect for children to interact with. From calves and lambs to many other farm animals, you can really enjoy close-up encounters and even watch the process of milk production, which was fascinating to see. There are plenty of activities for children and families, and feeding the animals is made easy with affordable feed available on-site. It’s both fun and educational, giving kids the chance to experience farm life in an authentic and enjoyable way. One of the highlights for us was trying the farm’s own freshly made yogurt — it was absolutely delicious and highly recommended! Overall, it’s a fantastic place for a family day out, especially with young children. Warm atmosphere, well-cared-for animals, and plenty to see and do — we’ll definitely be coming back again.

We visited Smithills Open Farm during the school holidays with the kids, and it was such a fantastic day out! The highlight was seeing the full process of how cows are milked and how the milk is stored — really fascinating and educational. The children loved getting hands-on, feeding the cows and other farm animals, and learning more about farm life. There are so many activities for kids, and it’s a great balance of fun and education. The staff were friendly and made the experience engaging for both children and adults. Overall, a brilliant day out for families — highly recommend!

Really enjoyable family day out. Lots available for small children, from donkey and tractor rides to feeding the cows and other farm animals. Also being able to interact and hold baby lambs, baby goats, Emu's, Rabbits and chicks in pets corner. The specific animal based talks were really informative and the kids had chance to get a photo which was great. There are also a selection of parks for the children to enjoy and multiple shops were you can grab a coffee and locally produced ice cream which was delicious.

Love this place, but if something for all of us. Getting so close to the cows isn't something kids from the city get to do that often and it's great. Staff seem to love their jobs and It does make it extra enjoyable. Some of the other local farms are good for an hour or two but we regularly spend 4-5 hours here

Every single member of staff we encountered made this day super special! They were so warm and welcoming, all made an effort to educate us on the animals and help us to get as much from the experience as possible. We loved it! P.s we’re still dreaming about the ice cream!

We brought our 9 month old granddaughter for her first visit to a farm and we all absolutely loved it. Even for a baby there is so much to do. She was obsessed with the mini horses and the donkeys ❤️ She was fighting sleep at the end so we couldn't go to meet the animals but we certainly will be doing on our next visit. The tractor ride to the donkeys made her day 🥰 Thank you all for making our first Grandparent day the best ever ❤️

It was an amazing trip. Kids enjoying the encounter with different animals though the emus are a bit terrifying. A pity was that the cafe only provided tea/ coffee and cake. No hot food provided.

Library is nearby and a great place to get work down , however I don’t understand the point of the early learners area not being in an enclosed space separate from the library. A library should be quiet so that people are able to focus on whatever they’re reading / doing yet children singing and chanting makes that very hard. I know there is two sides of the library, with one being mainly for work yet seats are mostly taken up which results in having to go to the loud and noisy side with kids screaming. Whoever decided a kids play area should be in the middle of a library is silly.

Children's library great with some very good events. Adults Library not so great since the changes. Aquarium interesting but sad. There's nowhere near enough room in the fish tanks. Staff are pleasant and helpful. Good cafe and good chill out area but when it's busy there aren't enough seats.

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Noisy. Chaotic. Uninspiring. Miserable. No monitoring of disruptive people. Hardly a plàce to work or study. Silly areà for loud and demonic children. No sense of peace. Wasted my time. Whatever happened to library conduct?

Fantastic Library and Museum. With exhibitions of art, ancient Egypt and Bolton itself! Also lots of fun activities to do with the children, such as visiting the aquarium, using the computers, an excellent children's library with a fantastic range of books. I also love the gift shop with beautiful toys, jewellery, stationary, soft toys, and much more!

The first WiFi is terrible now can’t even connect my devices. Other than that great libary but definitely a big let down to the local students 😭

The public library in Bolton is a true gem. Its extensive collection caters to diverse interests, offering a plethora of books that range from classic literature to contemporary bestsellers. The welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and comfortable reading spaces make it an ideal place to explore new worlds and expand one's horizons. The library's commitment to fostering a love for learning is evident through its engaging events and educational programs, making it a valuable resource for everyone in Bolton

A lovely theatre. Looking around it looked like every seat had a good view due to the steep tier seats. We went to see Of Mice and Men. 4 stars given as the production made some changes that I felt strayed too far from key elements of the original story. Great actors though! A particularly excellent Carlson. Clever set design too.

Went there to see pride and prejudice. Friendly staff who are helpful, comfortable seats for a reasonable price,because of the architecture you feel involved in the play as the stage is at the center and the sound effects are great. We ordered interval drinks which we could collect easily and there was also an icecream seller at the stage during the interval. It’s very close to station (7 minute walk) so you can travel there even without a car. Also nice seating area and bar outside, excellent experience overall.

My partner and I held our wedding reception in the Crescent Room and Bar of the Octagon on Saturday 2nd August 2025. Throughout the whole planning experience, Nat and the team were unbelievably helpful, kind and always ready to answer any question. They were happy to let us have a viewing of the space and didn’t mind when we added in a few extra people just a couple of weeks before the date! On the actual night, the team were just as helpful as they’d been in the run up towards it. The music system was fantastic and easy to use with an aux cable (that we bought from Amazon - easy enough for us!) into my husbands phone. The bartender on the night provided a fantastic and quick service the whole night. The food we chose was a selection of sandwiches, varying snack foods, pizzas and chips. All of the food was piping hot and very yummy - I’m pretty sure there was none left over! We’d chosen to have some welcome drinks too, which were helpfully put on the tables for our arrival after the wedding ceremony. Throughout the entire process, the team at the Octagon were just so amazing. I had the best night of my life so far and such a memorable wedding. I highly recommend their rooms and their services. It was well worth what we paid, and I’m so grateful for all the work they put into it. Thank you!

Great place especially after the refurbishment. Great viewing, in the round, so the actors make sure they move around the central stage giving everyone a fair chance of seeing and hearing them clearly. Lovely bar areas on all 3 levels.

It was the first time in a very long time I had visited the Octagon, I was not disappointed at all. We had booked to watch Northern Soul, and it was absolutely fantastic! As we entered the theater the staff were extremely helpful, the bar staff were very accommodating and the when inside the little theatre the staff helped us to our seats and also interacted with the people inside, I was shown how to access the play information of the QR code. I will definitely be going again.

After not visiting the Octagon for a good few years l was happy to be back...the theatre was modern, spacious and the staff were lovely.. a warm welcome when we arrived, when buying drinks and when being shown our seats. The theatre performance area was great, we were seated to the side, but the performance space was well used, ensuring everyone had a good view. Free water available in the bar area on a side table, and cups of tea available to buy too... We loved being able to drink our tea whilst watching the second half of 39 steps, what a fabulous show that was too. Only slight niggle is that the seating is a little tight, l am 5f 2' and struggled to get comfortable at times... However, it wouldn't stop me going again 🙂

Lovely theatre, in the round. A guest had a medical incident during the show. It was handled swiftly with compassion and kindness. We saw Private Lives. It was excellent.

Nice walk on a lovely sunny day. We went mid week so not too busy. The car park is not huge so I expect it will fill up early on weekends. Cake and coffee in cafe were very good as was the ice cream.

First time walk - a few other paths to take next time. Some lovely views and lots of dog walkers about. Nice cafe at the end of it and toilet facilities in the carpark.

Went in a Monday and the cafe was shut but not sure if it’s open in other days. Beautiful views around the lake and we carried on down river which was a really picturesque walk.

A beautiful walk - I recommend sensible footwear! It is a beautiful circular walk and not too strenuous.

Large park, lovely walks,toilets and cafe, small car park.

An excellent place to walk around the reservoir with well signposted largely dry paths despite recently weather. An excellent café located near the car park offering a good choice of food with friendly staff and prompt service. Toilets are a disgrace however since they are run by a separate part of a local council and not part of the café so once toilets are installed within the café buildings, they’ll be no course a complaint.

The walk around the res is NOT buggy friendly. It's pram friendly if you have a tough pram with inflatable tyres. There are spots you will struggle to get a pram round. The start of the walk is very rough for a pram and you have some tight spots on the return side but mostly okay as long as you have a solid tough pram. Wasn't the most tranquil area, listening to constant security alarms and Chain saws most the way round. The cafe was closed. Looks like someone has crashed into the pay and display machine "Not all heroes wear capes". Some areas need some maintenance but otherwise it's nice to have a gentle walk. Would happily come again to walk around, decent Pokemon Go spot

Location- 5 out of 5. Lovely little village, quiet and calm. Well decorated on the inside with rustic furniture. Tables were a bit sticky but were cleaned when prompted. Food- after ordering at the bar, we were presumably forgotten about as an hour passed and no food arrived. It was not due to the place being busy as there were lots of empty tables. After asking how long for food, our orders appeared a minute later, therefore meaning they’d just been sitting there. It was warm not hot. In general I would say the food was definitely sub standard. The meat was delicious but the rest let it down Cost- 100% overpriced. £18 for a Sunday roast, you think the plate would be stacked. It wasn’t. Not enough food for the money, and especially for the quality we got. The drinks were tiny, glasses for coke/ lemonade smaller than a half pint

A great experience staying, eating & drinking at this lovely pub. I stayed for a night as a lone traveller- the room was so tastefully decorated & furnished. I couldn't believe what good value it was being £69 including a delicious breakfast. I had a lovely evening meal of chimichurri steak. The bar was super busy on the Monday evening I was thete with a while to be served but I can't imagine it's easy to predict demand in somewhere a bit out of the way. I really hope this place thrives- it really deserves too.

The best place to stay! Had a brilliant time at the inn, we stayed for two nights. The inn is amazing, lots of rich history and detail. The food is incredible - very generous portions, great range of options and enough to fuel us for several hours of exploring! The room was also lush, clean, newly decorated and everything you need. The staff are what makes the whole place shine, super friendly and a joy to be around! Thanks so much, we look forward to returning soon!

This has quickly become my absolute favourite pub. Ever! Fabulous interior, wonderfully atmospheric with an open fire and candles on the tables. Staff were lovely, friendly and extremely welcoming. We felt very looked after during our stay - thank you, Nicky. We had dinner at night washed down with a couple of pints and a very tasty red wine. The pie and mash was delicious. Super comfy bed and nice, hot shower. Great breakfast - set us up for a busy day out and about. Thank you. See you when we return in April.

Lovely room & really comfortable bed. Views were amazing. Could do with a good clean everywhere in the whole place, although the bedding etc were top notch. Not a fan of wet smelly dogs(& there were loads of them). Everywhere you went, it absolutely stunk. Could perhaps have one room dog free, especially where food is being served. I love dogs, just not the smell of them!

We arrived at the green dragon hotel and bar which is used for the filming of All creatures, great and small the British drama ,we parked at the rear of the property near the entrance to the waterfall,the bar is old and authentic with open fires,we can recommend the lunch roast beef and cheese melt ciabatta with salad . We checked in at 5pm and were shown our dog friendly room no 4 on the ground floor with lovely views over the Yorkshire countryside .the rooms were clean and comfortable with lovely views across the fields of sheep ,we had booked a table for 8pm and were directed to table 12 towards the back of the restaurant ,you order your food and wine at the bar, the food took over an hour to arrive , we had gammon and the celeriac with chips ,the food was ok but not really worth the wait ,and you had to find our own condiments , nobody came round and asked if everything was okay and we were never offered a sweet menu .The Gentlemans toilet was not clean and both urinals we’re out of order resulting me every man in the toilet having to queue for the cubicle , this looked like it had been the same for sometime as notices were printed out and stuck above each urinal , we came down for breakfast at 9:30 there were a variety of cereals and juices available and you pour your own coffee from the bar, we both had a full English breakfast with poached eggs which was okay but not very filling ,I used the toilet in the morning after breakfast and everything was the same not cleaned from the night before. overall, the rooms were fine and comfortable with good facilities but the pub restaurant needed some work the staff were young and didn’t seem bothered about the customers ,

Stayed for 1 night recently. We stayed in the small double room which had been newly renovated and had everything you need for a short stay. It is quite snug but when you aren’t spending a lot of time in there it was fine. Unfortunately the cleanliness was lacking attention to detail. The toilet hadn’t been cleaned and there were a few cobwebs/hairs etc. Nothing too bad but just felt like it could have had more time spent on it. Especially seeing as check out is at 10.30am and new guests can’t check in until 4pm. The worst thing was the walls are very thin and so you can hear everything from the rooms next door. They’ve put huge flat screen TV’s on the walls meaning if your neighbour is watching something, you are also listening to it. The food was okay. We ate there for tea, it was very busy which is to be expected over half term. Breakfast was also okay. Fairly good choice but quality was quite average. Tables hadn’t been cleaned from the night before. Service overall again was quite average. Nothing was really explained to us when we came down to breakfast which meant most guests were confused whether to order at the bar or not and where everything was. Overall the location and general history of the pub itself are amazing and it’s definitely worth a visit. The waterfall is unreal and wood fires are gorgeous.

Loved the Cheese Experience which was fun and informative. The shop and cheese room is full of delights to buy. However the restaurant really let it down. Overpriced for the quality received, tables available but told full initially and there seemed to be chaos amongst younger staff working out table spaces at front of restaurant yet ignoring those waiting to be seated or to find out if there is space. Restaurant was really completely disappointing.

I visited the Wensleydale Creamery with my two young daughters (ages 1 and 4) and we all had a lovely time. The demonstration on how cheese is made was really interesting, and it was great to be able to view the factory in action. The cheese tasting was a highlight for me – so many varieties to try, and all delicious. I also found the prices in the shop and café to be very reasonable, which was a nice surprise. My girls especially enjoyed the interactive parts of the visitor experience, which kept them engaged and made it fun for the whole family. Overall, it’s a great place for both adults and children to enjoy. I’d definitely recommend a visit if you’re in the Yorkshire Dales.

I just love cheese of any description, and with my own history of working in the dairy industry a visit here was a bit of a no brainer really. The cheese making demonstration followed by tasting was an absolute highlight. Nice to see they had put out some Wensleydale and fruit cake samples to try. The two together just work so well. Regrettably there was no actual cheese production to watch from the viewing gallery during my visit, but I can hardly fault them on account of their production schedule. The cheese shop is also a must visit, more so than the equally well stocked gift shop in my opinion. Well laid out and with samples of each flavour available to try before you buy. I did a lot of trying, and then of course a little buying. Be prepared for the cold in here though, presumably to help keep the cheese fresh.

Wensleydale creamery visitors centre and Calverts Restaurant is in Hawes, in literally the heart/ middle of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. The staff had spot on customer service/ hospitality. In shop, cheese shop and the restaurant. They have a small visiter car park,but the is a large car park 150 yds down the road, which is a pay car park. The Wensleydale creamery experience you need to buy tickets for online. In Calverts restaurant, we were lucky to get a table, many people turned away and had to book. For 2 meal,a side & 2 drinks cost £36. The meal was delicious 😋. I will post pictures. The cheese shop was very busyand wasnice to taste other cheeses. 🧀 😋 Will show also in pictures as well as the gift shop. The gift shop was like going in a candy shop as there was loads of items to buy and gifts. Some items was expensive but others not so bad. Ice-cream cost £3.50 each. I totally recommend. Wheelchair friendly and has blue badge parking.

It certainly looked like fun when reading about it online. But when we visited on Sept 27, the place was absolutely packed. There was no parking in the visitor lot, so we needed to use the Pay & Display lot located down the street. I had hoped for a lovely cheese type tea in the restaurant, but had not realized that booking was necessary. I would have had to wait an hour, and I wasn't willing to do that with so many people crowding around. We opted to go to the "fast food" counter and order cheese scones, each of which came with a walloping amount of butter. I ordered the cappuccino to go with it. I felt a bit like splurging. The scones were OK. I wouldn't say they were outstanding. So, overall, I'd say my experience was disappointing, and I'm one who usually gets excited by simple things!

This was great fun. We didn't book in advance but it turns out that we didn't need to. The demonstration how to make Wensleydale cheese was very informative (And we used a 2 for 1 offer), full of information on the surrounding area and the instructor/demonstrator was a very likable gent. When we finished, we did have a booking in the restaurant and went for the tea for two which was a full on cheese overload! The staff did forget our drinks order so the wife had to go and reminded them, but apart from that the service was OK. It was a nice and relaxed atmosphere and reasonably priced for this day and age :-). The shop was chock full of nice gifts and I couldn't resist a new water bottle (Have you seen this chicken? IYKYK). The cheese shop was brilliant, being able to test all the cheeses before making a purchase. The surrounding area is beautiful and the drive to and from was a pleasure.

Took the tour last year, was amazing. This year, was back for more cheese (after free samples in the tasting room!) Both times had a lovely meal in their Calvert's resturant. Totally recommend.

NB no cafe here, though a welcome coffee caravan made well earned drinks. The hall itself is worth a visit and the staff are all friendly, knowledgeable and want to inform and entertain. The grounds were ok but in need of some love and a good prune here and there.

A hidden gem in a very pleasant setting. Much more to see inside than I expected: Beautiful, period furnishing and decor throughout and I was especially taken by the wonderful plasterwork. Really enjoyed looking around and gathering new information from the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Browsing the interesting selection of goods in the lovely little gift shop completed my visit. Another new favourite place that I'll definitely be returning to.

Excellent visit and the volunteers have excellent knowledge and share this with you about the family, the house and the artefacts in it. Gardens and woods are nice for walking, the only down side is there is no cafe.

What a lovely day out in Burnley. We really enjoyed the Jacobean/Elizabethan history of the house and the later period with Victorian rooms. The interiors furniture were stunning. The national trust needs to keep up with renovating this lovely treasure well worth a visit for history buffs. Well worth a repeat visit. The guides weee really helpful and chatty for questions and wxtra bits of history to the house. The Car park was free shame no cafe on site as it would really take off. There was a little van which provided refreshments on a nice day not sure about inclement weather though.

Sorry that hall was closed on visit I will return when open ...well maintained grounds I thought it was lovely...was expecting to scan my nt card to park but no machine re parking on site. No cafe facilities to my knowledge was crossed out on info sign

Absolutely stunning place to take a walk. The dogs loved the foreat Even the kids enjoyed the walk and scenery. It's a must see and free if your NT members

The approach from a tricky road entrance, along a very patched driveway and into a dusty car park is not inspiring but the Hall is wonderful. What a survivor! The room guides bring the history to life and the reception staff are so friendly. If textiles and needlework are your thing, or not, the collection upstairs is interesting. There is no tea room and the toilets are not the best but there are picnic benches and there was a coffee van . This is a joint venture between National Trust and Lancashire County Council but all the better for it. Perhaps the most interesting shop I’ve visited, I couldn’t resist a weaving loom flying shuttle repurposed into a Galileo thermometer. Despite being rough around the edges this is a true historical gem.

Great and Amazing views around Leeds. Great Walks to do .

What a wonderful day...... walked today Gargrave to Skipton, about 5 miles in total, totally amazing due too, wildlife, scenery & old farm buildings. Along the route we passed various bridges & even 2 or 3 raised lower bridges. Our cocker spaniel was in his element exploring crocks & crannings along the way. Once we reached Skipton the canal path got busyer all the way into the town centre. There's a lot of boat owners forming a few little communities along the route. Walking is very easy going, plenty of room for wheelchairs, pushbikes, even mobility scooters due to the well made up tow path.

Absolutely beautiful walk, well worth the time. Difficult to find. We looked for a cycle route on Google Maps to get us on to the path. I will add pics on our route. We were lucky enough to see a boat come through and operate a lock. Easy walk on a level path. Watch out for the occasional biker.

I have walked and rode large sections of the Leeds Liverpool Canal and it's a mixture of nice and not so nice areas and the path is also a very mixed bag being well maintained in some areas to total neglect in others.

What a gorgeous views around the canal. I had a long walk from Crossflatts to Shipley. Just breathe taking views. Love the passing by boats, swans, people & cyclists. Love greenery all around, hilly areas, houses on top of the hills. Just amazing. Even it was rain on my way but it didn’t stop me to go further more to enjoy. Many train stations on the way so u have many choices to get or drop ur train. Sure going back again n recommended to others who love to enjoy nature, greenery, canal etc

Rode the entire length of the canal. Main issue is that some of the canal towpath has awful ground. Barely walk on it let alone cycle. Extremely beautiful though which makes up for it. Great pubs along the way. It takes a average of two days to cycle the length of the towpath. May hotels to stop which makes it easy enough to do.

A truly lovely stretch of the Leeds & Liverpool canal towards Ewood in Blackburn with Darwen. If you look closely you can see both the Ewood Park stadium and a wonderful local bowling green lawn. Also a delightful glimpse of little ducklings trying there hand in the water. A lovely route all round 💯

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Malham Cove is stunning! The limestone cliff is incredible to see up close, and the walk to the top is definitely worth it for the amazing views. The limestone pavement at the top is unique and really special. A great place for walking, exploring, or just taking in the scenery. Peaceful, beautiful, and unforgettable – highly recommend a visit! It is a bit of a trek and quite tiring!

Hard to know where to begin with a place like this. From the first glimpses of the cove on the approach to the views from the limestone pavement at the top, every step is a feast for the senses. Before you head straight for the top check out the glade at the base of the cove first. Almost surreal in it's beauty, it is the sort of place you never really want to leave, and in a sense I never will having carried a bit of it away with me in memory. Every step up towards the top provides sweeping vistas of the surrounding countryside to enjoy. Not the easiest of walks, had to take advantage of several opportunities to rest on the way. The reward for your efforts though is worth it. An otherworldly landscape of limestone slabs and the deep fissures between them. Mind your footing as you cross but make sure you fully explore everything (views and all) that the top has to offer. An absolute must see destination in its own right. Put this on your to do list now if it's not already there.

We arrived around 9am and there was some free car parking on the road. The main car park was full. Public toilets are clean with signs regarding routes. We did the circular route which was great for mixed ages but is moderate. Beautiful scenery. Nice cafes at the start and finish for a cuppa and slice of cake.

This is Mother Nature at its best!! Absolutely breathtaking scenery once you’ve reached the top. The limestone pavement is a marvel and the views across the Dales is spectacular!! Our dog loved the walk!! There’s a number of steps, sometimes uneven, so be careful. But it’s worth the climb to get there!!

Parked at the visitor centre, 2+ hours £6 ,pay by card only. Toilets and a little shop in the VC. Tea shop and pub within 2 mins walking. Walked to Janet's Foss in approx. 25 mins, then continued onto Malham Cove. This part is uphill but not overly difficult. Circular walk, we took it easy and completed it in just over 2 hours. Lovely views. Take a camera.

Malham Cave is a stunning natural wonder with breathtaking rock formations and scenic surroundings. The walk up to the cave is refreshing, and the views are worth every step. A peaceful spot perfect for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers. Truly a must-visit when exploring Malham.

A well kept beautiful landmark that's easy to access thanks to the large car park in the village. Perfect for a moderate length walk if you want to ascend the steps, but just as nice to look at from the bottom of the rocks.

Museum not open on Monday or Tuesday, so just walked around the grounds which were lovely. Stopped at the cafe for tea and cake which was lovely. Lots of places to enjoy a picnic. Need to pay for parking.

Lovely grounds to walk around. Clean toilets at the hall and a lovely brew at the rotunda by the car park. Only down side.. Reflection pond was empty at the time we visited

A beautiful historic house and art gallery, set in a really nice park with a wonderful garden. I particularly liked the chapel, long gallery and the Victorian kitchen.

Expectations exceeded. It's a forest, magnificent gardens, a stately home, a museum and an art gallery all in one. Even the coffee was good. All the staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

What a lovely place! Beautiful, well tended grounds, and a stunning, newly renovated stately home to look around. Sleepy ducks round a pond and fountain, wonderful flowers and ancient trees. A very nice cafe. Despite being a weekday when we visited, it was pretty busy, and we were lucky to find a parking space. Parking was cheap though, as was entry to the hall and museum.. cheap for me, and free for my student companions. My ticket is also valid for the whole year, should I wish to return, which I certainly will. Definitely worth a visit if history, nature and beautiful houses are your thing.

Excellent place. Ticket price is £5.50 for an annual pass, so can visit as many times as you want in a year. Staff welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and informative. Lots of 'behind the walls' secret panels that were highlighted, along with information and historical stories. Great cafe in the grounds with a good assortment of food and drinks at a reasonable price. Nice outside grass and garden areas too. Great afternoon spent here

Amazing place my 4 grandchildren loved it I even got thanks of afterwards they found all the 19 mice

Parking can be an issue as it’s a tiny residential spot, so quaint & cute. We tucked ourselves in at a grass verge at the beginning of the path. You will pass a bakery which has an honesty cafe with seats, drinks and a big selection of covered cakes & a few souvenirs. There are also toilets which were clean & stocked. The route is steep & stoney underfoot. Even with a decent level of fitness there is no denying it is a workout on the thighs! Took about 20 min before reaching the Folly on the left. Enter into the stone tunnel and another left will take you into the balcony to admire the waterfall, which was better than I expected. You can continue on through the stone tunnel to a road where you can continue climbing the hill, do the circular route passing some nice bridges and see the balcony from the opposite side, or return the way you came. Best to view after rainfall. Popular dog walking spot. Definitely worth the stop & the bakery was a delightful find. They have won several Best Of awards.

Fairly flat most of the way. Shady in some parts too. Scenic but can be busy and also noisy at the waterfall. Fairly short walk too but worth a look. Parking was £8 in a field near where the trail starts in the village, cards accepted.

Came here on the back of a walk over from Malham Cove, through Goredale Scar, and this works as a perfect extension of that route. Also as a return route to Malham I think this works a lot better than simply retracing your steps backwards. It has the added advantage of being a lot flatter for those who's legs might by now be feeling a little defeated by it all. The waterfall itself is everything you would expect from one of Yorkshires wild places. Lush green vegetation fringes the clear waters as they cascade downwards. A picture perfect scene, though you will likely be competing with numerous other visitors to take the shot. Also saw some wild swimmers here (a popular spot apparently) though I don't think I personally would be easily persuaded into the equivalent of a cold bath in a public place. The walk onwards is enjoyable and filled with sufficient interest to easily compete with the first leg of the walk. The initial stretch is very rocky and could be challenging for the mobility impaired visitor. Also take care if you are tempted into the crossing on a conveniently felled log along the route. The child in me jumped on with barely a thought for my own personal safety. The adult then realized that logs don't seem nearly as wide when you are on them.

My wife and I love the Lake District and are relative newcomers to the Yorkshire Dales. However, from the trip we did earlier this year, we love it and one of the main reasons is the number of beautiful waterfalls Janet’s Foss was one of our favourite finds and has the bonus of a beautiful small pond to dip your feet in. The hardest part of getting there is driving down narrow country roads to get to Malham where the walk begins There’s a decent sized car park with toilets and a gift shop. The walk to Janet’s Foss is about 30 minutes direct along a flat route running beside a bubbling brook. The waterfall itself is beautiful with a small pond at its base You can continue on the route to see the Gordale Scar and Malham Cove - this is definitely more strenuous! If you can turn back to the village

Janet's Foss is a lovely place to visit, although when we arrived it was busy but in a short time became overcrowded and we couldn't fully appreciate it's beauty. The walk up from Malham is a nice walk and fairly easy. I would recommend going on a week day and when the weather isn't at its best as it would hopefully be quieter and a much more enjoyable experience.

From car park its only 25 minutes walk to janets foss from there you can.go to godzale that 15 mins away form janets foss. If you have more time you on way coming back godzale you can take track to malham cove which is 25 minutes walk thats awesome place to visit so don't miss

A really nice waterfall and a stunning point to have as a stopping point when exploring the area. There are normally lots of people swimming here so expect it to be quite busy when the weather is nice.

A beautiful place to stop for snacks and meals. I had the best lemon meringue pie I've ever tasted. The hot chocolate and cooked breakfast where of high quality.Would highly recommend going here.

We were driving by and see a cafe sign, so we stopped there to get lunch. The staff were spot on for customer service. I got a Yorkshire sausage bap which was really nice and price reasonable at £3.50 & a medium Cappuccino costing £3.50 also. It looked good, but was warm when I got it. The shop was okay, but quite expensive. Wheelchair friendly. Has a large car park.

Dont arrive hungry as you will not he able to control your spending but then again the produce is fabulous. Arrived hungry left full and also stocked up with meat and produce to fill have the fridge /freezer! Lovely place return now for my meat.

Nice cosy cafe with a reasonable selection of grub, but definitely not the cheapest for coffee. Couldn't actually see the prices for beverages displayed, so you might want to ask before buying drinks. Lovely environment though.

The best burger and roasted lamb we ever had. The best lunch stop we have done. Also, their butcher had a great offer of 5 organic items for £20. Great deal. They also gave us an ice pack for our 3 hours drive. Definitely recommended and we will come again.

Stopped for a quick coffee Stopped on our way north and decided to stop here, drove past another farm shop which looked even bigger and hugely more busy so busy it was a factor for us driving past. We got a take away latte which was very nice if not a little expensive which was backed up by the prices of a breakfast sandwich which is £5 for an egg sandwich which seems a lot. Shop looked good but as we were in a bit of a rush we never walked around. I would definitely stop here again and explore a little more if im ever back in the area.

Pleasant and friendly. However, many more vegan options (savoury and sweet, hot and cold) would be needed on the menus, please - we would have ordered lots of hot vegan mains and vegan cakes, but instead we just picked up a few bits from the shop.

Firstly the grounds are gorgeous! Just take a book and seat on one of the benches and take it all in :) Beautiful collection of paintings. Some real impressive ones actually Definitely worth the visit. I was not a huge fan of the swan show…nothing extraordinary. The cafe is nice. The bookshop/gift shop are a must

Loved this place. The pet project installation was wonderful. My daughters made some new friends who all got involved with the most fabulous creative play in that space. Meanwhile I had a moment of meditation (some might call it a snooze) with my headphones in on one of the incredibly comfortable 3D canvasses! Fascinating - history and some artworks and curiosities. I remember the two headed calf from when I was a kid (about 40 years ago) Magical to see the silver swan in action. Highly recommended- beautiful grounds as well. Nice gift shop (quality gifts at reasonable prices). Bought a tea towel ~ we kinda collect them. Staff were all nice… and authentic if that makes sense.

Had a great day out. Took my elderly mum in her wheelchair. Access was excellent if a little in the back door feel. Disabled toilets could of been nicer and easier to find but they were clean. Staff were all lovely and could not of been more helpful. Cafe was excellent. I can highly recommend the soup. Both mum and I had a lovely time.

Fabulous day out! I'm a wheelchair user and found the museum very accessible. The staff here were amazing! An absolute credit to the museum! Loved the Silver Swan demonstration at 2pm. The cream tea in the cafe was delicious 😋 The gift shop is very nice too and has a range of reasonably priced goods. We paid the membership fee and will definitely be back a few times.

The Bowes Museum is such a fantastic place to visit! The grand building and beautiful grounds make it feel really special from the moment you arrive. Inside, there’s so much to see fascinating exhibitions, incredible artwork, and interesting displays that keep both adults and children engaged. The café is lovely, serving good food and cakes with a relaxed atmosphere. There’s even a small play park in the grounds, which was a great bonus for the children and gave us chance to enjoy a coffee while they played. A brilliant day out for families, history lovers, and anyone visiting the area.

An incredible place too visit. So much to see, make sure you arrive early as you'll need plenty of time! Astonishing world of art, great history in a wonderful. Friendly staff and a more than decent cafe /restaurant providing very generous portions. A must see if the silver swan automaton.

Fantastic day out today. The staff were all brilliant, kind and offered help. Quite a bit for kids to see and do. We all enjoyed the exhibits on display. Oh and the Silver Swan is amazing! We rang up to request a wheelchair for one of us before arrival and it was no problem. Most of the museum is easily accessible to all. Cafe was good with prompt service and helpful staff. Good value as well. Thank you to all staff today!

This is the sort of place where every which way you look is another perfectly framed view just waiting to be captured. Perfect for an absolute amateur photographer like myself who needs all the help he can get. I would imagine it to be stunning at any time of year, but was particularly beautiful with the first of the autumn colour fringing the edges of the river. Another attraction of this is that it does not depend on good weather to be enjoyed. In fact a spell of wet weather before you arrive will leave the falls in full spate and positively enhance the experience. If you are getting down direct to the waters edge tread carefully. The rocks can be slippery when wet, particularly if you are watching the falls and not your feet.

Lovely national park with some stunning waterfalls and walks. Best get there early though as the car park by the visitor centre gets very busy throughout the day during half terms or school hols. Nice little cafe in the visitors centre.

Wonderful place to visit and explore. We did the short walks to see the 3 falls (all beautiful and a real sense of the power of nature), and also a route from the bottom of the main carpark which took us over fields to a charming village. We’ll definitely be back to walk the circular route to Bolton Castle. Highly recommend planning your trip to be there over lunch, the tearoom on the bridge was excellent!

I absolutely love Aysgarth falls! I use to go every year during summer when on camping trips. I have recently gone again after a few years and took my partner who had never been. It was as beautiful as I remember. We went car camping in a near by car park and we when to the falls first thing in the opening. It’s great for dogs too! Plus, my partner was loving the fact that Robin Hood was films there!

Amazing little haven, Yorkshire really is a beautiful county. It has 3 falls, top middle bottom. The middle falls is basically just a viewing platform, but the top and bottom can be accessed for close up and engaging views. Lovely place. Worth a visit. Parking is cheaper at the main car park. The cafe before the hill down to the falls is more expensive. Paid £7 for 4 hrs. N ya can get same for up to full day in main car park at bottom between the falls.

Amazing views. Falls Hotel is a great place to stay and eat. Wallace n Gromett lovers, defo go to Wensleydale Creamery, the visitor centre is Amazing too. The cheese is mmmmm-a-lisious. Not that far away, the picturesque scenery will blow you away.

Beautiful walk and views of the falls. Lovely place to have a picnic. Lots of picnic benches. Best flapjack ever in the cafe and yummy ice cream. Parking £6 for over two hours

Beautiful, peaceful place. Stunning ruins. Informative plaques dotted around. Slight confusion about parking fee. One sign said Free Parking, another said £2 but could only pay by text message. Would benefit from an honesty box as an option for those who aren't tech savvy.

Impressive tall stone arches, great stone features meet you as you pull into the carpark.. lovely ruins worth the short trip from Barnard Castle.. grass area to sit and relax.. we walked through the fields at the side to the stream, looking back you realize just how big the monastery must of been.. plaques are dotted around giving good information....dogs welcome but must be on a lead... carpark is txt donation.. Drone footage by jakeysjpegs Instagram...

Eggleston Abbey is with English Heritage. It is free to enter, but non members a charge of £2 to park. The Abbey ruins itself is set in beautiful scenery. Dates back to the 1100s . There are still physical parts of the Abbey that presented once was. Totally recommend for peace and relaxation. My 20 year old son enjoyed the Abbey. No facilities or toilets. 1 mile half miles away from Barnard Castle Town.

Discovered this place by chance on a random detour, stopped off to have a look unsure about parking one sign saying free one saying text to pay. A few informative plaques situated around the site and the boundry of the where the walls would of been is clearly marked which was a nice touch and it still retains quite a lot of features.

A beautiful and peaceful historic site — well worth the £2 parking fee! It’s great to see a place like this that doesn’t overcharge visitors just to enjoy the scenery. Compared to Whitby Abbey, which isn’t much larger but costs £16 to enter, Egglestone Abbey feels refreshingly honest and accessible. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Interesting place to walk to from Barnard Castle. We enjoyed a lovely walk across fields and back along Teesdale Way.

A lovely ruin in the countryside with helpful signs scattered around the site to give context. We did have to park on the verge because the car park was full, but we were the only people wandering the ruins.

£48 to go in for a family of 4. £5 to park so we parked in the village for free. The people doing the show and talks were really great (archery/ owls / Mary queen of Scot’s). Kids LOVED the maze. The gardens are really well kept. We bought some herbs. Great day out. The owl aviaries seemed a bit bland and could have done with some more enrichment but owls seemed happy and in good health. Really well kept castle. Would recommend. Also great views from the top.

We stopped by this castle in the middle of a long hike and were delighted to find that the gardens, cafe, and some of the interior are free to access for those passing by! There is a P&D car park with free outdoor toilets and an adorable herd of wild boar. They are very friendly to visitors and so cute. 🦮✅These areas are also dog friendly, although the main ticketed interior museum is not dog friendly. If you have a dog, there is a "dog friendly" area of the cafe just for you. The staff were very friendly and brought us water and treats too! ☕️ The cafe offers oat milk and has a wide selection of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free cakes and drinks. Everything is clearly labelled and gluten free food is separated.

We had a great time, our second visit, last here in 2020. It was windy today so the owl display was taken indoors but still excellent. Some great views from the castle and nice grounds to walk round. If you want to venture further there are a couple of public footpaths starting from the castle grounds. Enjoyed seeing the wild boars.

A fabulous castle with gardens, shop and cafe, good but not free parking. Cafe had a good selection of sandwiches, quiche, pie and delicious cakes, hot and cold drinks. Had a bird of prey display too.

What a great day out! The castle is extraordinary and you get some awesome views. The gardens are gorgeous with a maze, vinery, herb and dye gardens. We went to the cafe too which had limited choices but it was fine and inside the castle which added to it's charm.

A stunning piece of history. Beautiful gardens and a well-maintained castle, including its ruined parts, make for a brilliant experience. The staff were also extremely knowledgeable and happy to take time out their day for a chat about the castle and its history.

Majestic and beautiful castle. Events from medieval period with volunteers dressed up as medieval knights, Lords and maids and showcasing activities and sword fights. The gardens are very well maintained and beautiful. Falconry events were being hosted. Lovely day out. Highly recommended. Please do buy wristbands to see castle and Gardens as all money go towards preserving the castle as it is now.

Loved the history behind the castle was bigger than initially thought. You get a map to follow when walking around gives you more information on history of the rooms. Beautiful preserved castle and grounds. Dogs are welcome in castle just not in shop and tea room but there is plenty of seating around. Kids under 5 go free takes about an hour or 2 to walk round castle slowly not include grounds.

Really enjoyable look around this brilliant piece of history, you are left to walk around at your leisure which is good lots of signs explaining everything. Dog friendly which is great. It has a good car park which is a bit of a walk from the entrance but not a problem and it's something like £4.50 for the day so ideal for looking around Skipton town centre after the castle. The castle is literally 1 minute walk away.

Visiting Skipton Castle today felt like stepping gracefully into a living chapter of England’s storied past. Rising proudly above its surroundings, the castle possesses a quiet, enduring grandeur that immediately captures the heart. Its weathered stone walls, ancient archways, and immaculately kept grounds create an atmosphere where history does not merely linger — it breathes. Wandering through its corridors, one cannot help but admire the exquisite preservation of this medieval fortress. Every room, every vault, and every spiral stair whispers tales of resilience and nobility. Sunlight filtering through narrow windows casts soft patterns across the stone floors, lending a poetic stillness to the place. The courtyard, with its venerable yew tree standing sentinel for centuries, feels nothing short of enchanting. The staff deserve the highest praise. Their warmth, courtesy, and genuine passion for the castle enriched the experience immeasurably. They carried a quiet pride in sharing their knowledge, answering questions with patience and charm. Their presence added a welcoming human touch to the grandeur of the site. Access to the castle was wonderfully straightforward, with clear signage and well-kept paths that made the visit smooth and stress-free. Whether travelling alone, with family, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat into history, one can reach and explore the castle with absolute ease. Skipton Castle is not merely a tourist attraction — it is a beautiful encounter with heritage, artistry, and the enduring strength of time. I left with a sense of awe and gratitude, carrying with me the gentle magic of a place that truly honours its past. A must-visit, and a memory I shall hold dear.

I love castles and Skipton castle is well preserved. Half of the castle is a private home ...the rest of the castle is open to the paying public and is small. The rooms are disappointingly empty...I think they could get furniture, weapons, suits of armour, period dress etc to make them look period and a bit more interesting...visitors can move around at their leisure. There is a gift shop toilets and tea room. There is also a car park close by which is part of the castle grounds.

Absolutely loved it. Love castles and this is a good one. Not very big and apart from the few places you weren't allowed, then it's got a lot of history.

Amazing castle so much is original and in good condition. No fancy Disney stuff all original history . Some great views too. Highly recommended

Friendly staff at the gate immediately made me feel welcome here. It is amazing how a first impression like that can carry through a visit, but after I just felt like it was okay to be there. The castle itself is a substantially intact stone keep etc with roofs still in place to keep the weather out. In fact I would absolutely recommend this as a good wet weather option. I should know as it was raining throughout my visit. There was a strange kind of duality to the place which is difficult to describe. Fully intact structure yet completely bare within, it seemed caught between living structure and standing ruin. Never quite knowing what it wants to be and landing awkwardly somewhere in between.

A nice little lake for an outing. It’s nice for a couple of hours and there are cafes and ice cream places around. There are also quite a few paid car parks available.

The lake was so picturesque sat watching the water sports while eating a massive Cod from the takeaway across the road, Parking was ok but the parking attendants were out in force issuing tickets for people failing to get back to their vehicles in time so be aware. The pubs are nice with great food but can be very busy, Its a great walk around the lake with of Ducks Geese and seagulls in abundance. Lovely day out.

First of all, Don't get stung if you can by parking in the pubs car park, there's one just after it which is half the price but normally pretty full so try to get there early to secure a cheaper spot!! Hollingworth lake is a great little spot with plenty of activities from Boat rides, Fishing playgrounds for kids and even hides for bird watching or photography. It took me about 2 hours to walk around completely at a slowish pace talking photos as I went even bumping into a fellow photographer for a chat. About half way round there's a little cafe with a seating area which is perfect if you take children with you to give them a break.

We enjoyed a brisk walk around Hollingworth lake earlier this afternoon, luckily the weather was quite kind with no rain and quite a bit of sun 🌞. Although in certain areas the paths had some quite large puddles from previous downpours and certain area's were covered in leafs so be careful under foot at this time of the year.

The Best Way To Have A Top Day Iut Enjoying The British Summer Out For Free! In This Countrysidish Quiet Little Place. FANTASTIC Day.

Brilliant place, great for walks and its like being at the Seaside would defo recommend it, excellent place

Beautiful lake for the walk cycling and rowing. Food and ice-cream shop is there in the carpark.

I went for a walk through the crags recently. I must say it is a wonderful place to go for a long walk. Perfect for dogs. They have four marked routes that you can take. I walked two, the crag and the orange trails. The trails are clearly defined but ruff and rugged in parts, so be sure to wear appropriate hiking boots, no trainers. It can get muddy and slippery, too. When on the trail look out for the markers, they aren't always obvious. There are two parking lots, one located in Clough and the other in Midgehole. I recommend parking in Midgehole, especially if you have young children walking with you. It's easier to join the trail from there, and you are less likely to get lost. There are visitor toilets provided in Midgehole and the Mill. There is also a small cafe and bookshop at the Mill. The mill is temporarily closed, sadly, but I will definitely return to complete the purple trail. Overall, it was well worth the walk. I absolutely loved it.

Absolutely stunning place, with walking routes to suit all tastes. Definitely need walking boots for some of the trails though as very rocky and quite tricky under foot with a bit of rain. We used the Midgehole car park, which was a decent size, and £4 for the day. Needed to have coins for the machine though as even though you can use an app to park and there is a card machine in the kiosk, there seems to be zero network coverage there to be able to use those options!

First time walking here today. Fantastic views & nice place to stretch the legs. Aged cottages to check out, which are free entry - & hold interesting information. The cottages & outdoors are clean & tidy, it's clear staff work hard to keep everything in check. There is also place to get a hot drink or an ince-cream (we didn't purchase but was popular with other people). Toilets are available (free of charge) these were clean & tidy (sensor flusher too) toilet roll available & warm water with hand soap in dispenser. We walked the stepping stones across the river, which was good. The walk can be as easy or difficult as you want (depending on the route you want to take). There are various options to stay on the main path or veer off course, down or up the narrow paths. I would suggest getting there early if you want to use the car park (£5 for the day) it gets full quick & very limited elsewhere as it's permit parking only away from car-parks). We would go again as other areas we want to explore. It was popular with family's and children sk it can be busy.

Had a lovely walk..the staff were very friendly & helpful, unfortunately the mill was closed due to an electric fault but that didn't stop us from enjoying all the surrounding nature and 🍄's on full display..... Highly recommend to all ☮️✌🏾

Absolutely gorgeous!! The entire area is a magical. The vibe, trees, crags, it was definitely worth the walk!! Unfortunate bit was the cafe. We were all really let down by it, lunch time on a weekday, lots of people around and all they had was a few odds and ends. No sandwiches avaliable that day so for 2 coffees, 2 rolls, and a muffin was 26£. Absolutely banging sausage roll, but not worth 5£.

We had a lovely afternoon walking from Hebdon Bridge up to and round Hardcastle Crags. There’s a variety of walks and we chose to walk the river route to the mill then take the crag route round the top. The cafe is good value and the Cornish pasties delicious. For a dry semi sunny Saturday the place was relatively quiet and though it he car park signs said full we met only a few walkers on the paths and it didn’t feel packed. I could imagine the place could feel overrun in the summer. There are toilets at the lower car park and more at the mill. Just a warning the ones at the mill do not allow for much breathing space as the cubicles are tiny. The walks we chose were not easily accessible and if you’re unsteady on your feet I would not recommend. The paths take you over sloppy rocks and protruding tree roots. It makes for an enjoyable woodland/river trail and all the kids we passed seem to love the variety. You could take the road path from the car park to the mill to make it easier however this is hilly. All in a lovely chilled out place and very relaxing

Great place for a walk. The route along the river is best after a slippy flight of steps (It had rained heavily day before) so best make sure you have the right footwear. Great views and photogenic scenery. Cafe at the mill is a bit expensive though so best to take your own. Great walks for all ages (and dogs).