All Creatures Great and Small Yorkshire Dales Tour from Harrogate

Follow the real James Herriot's Yorkshire on screen and in person

A private tour of Yorkshire Dales National Park departing from Harrogate, officially endorsed by the World of James Herriot, that traces filming locations from the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series alongside the actual places where vet Alf Wight (James Herriot) lived and worked. The tour includes hotel pickup, a lunchtime stop in Grassington, optional entry to the World of James Herriot Museum in Thirsk, and a refreshment break at Wensleydale Creamery.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Yorkshire Dales and filming locations

• Visit World of James Herriot Museum
• Lunch stop in Grassington (Darrowby)
• See All Creatures Great and Small filming locations
• Refreshment break at Wensleydale Creamery

The Experience

Eight hours and four stops take you through the Yorkshire Dales countryside where the new All Creatures Great & Small series was filmed. Your driver is a local guide with stories about the real James Herriot and his years as a Yorkshire vet. They'll point out the village greens, churches, and farms that doubled as Darrowby on screen. Photo stops break up the drive, and you'll see the rolling hills and stone villages that shaped Wight's writing.

Grassington serves as your main lunch stop. It's the village used as Darrowby in the TV series, so you'll recognize the filming locations while you eat. The World of James Herriot Museum in Thirsk is optional. If you choose to visit, you'll walk through the house where Alf Wight lived, worked and wrote his bestselling books, with exhibits on his real life as a young vet. The tour ends with a refreshment break at the award-winning Wensleydale Creamery before the drive back to Harrogate.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group. The tour operates in all weather, though some attractions close November to March and the route may shift if conditions are poor. Children under five need a car seat you provide. Those five and up travel without restriction.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Harrogate.
• private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group.
• a local driver guide with knowledge of James Herriot and the real Yorkshire Vet.
• photo stops and regular refreshment breaks throughout the day.
• a lunchtime stop in Grassington.
• optional entry to the World of James Herriot Museum in Thirsk (entrance fee separate).
• a refreshment break at Wensleydale Creamery.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)

Is this one for you?Book the small group option if you want the most flexible pace and the driver's full attention. The medium or large group works for families or friends traveling together who want to share the cost of the private vehicle.

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Top questions

What is the World of James Herriot Museum actually like to visit?

The World of James Herriot Museum in Thirsk is housed in the real home where vet Alf Wight lived, worked and wrote his series of books. Exhibits show his life and the experiences that inspired his writing, giving context to the character James Herriot and the stories behind the TV series.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You'll have time to eat in Grassington during the lunchtime stop, where you can choose from local restaurants and cafes in the village used as Darrowby for filming.

Can I visit the World of James Herriot Museum, or is it optional?

The museum visit is optional. You can choose to stop there or skip it and spend more time exploring the Yorkshire Dales countryside and filming locations instead.

How many people can travel on this tour?

You can book for a small group of up to four, a medium group of up to eight, or a large group of up to fifteen. The vehicle is sized to match your group, and the tour is private to your party only.

What happens if the weather is bad or roads are closed?

The tour operates in all weather and you should dress appropriately for conditions. If weather or road conditions are severe during winter months (November to March), the route or itinerary may change to keep you safe.