Lake District to Yorkshire Dales Tour: All Creatures

Walk the Darrowby streets, stand at Skeldale House, cross the narrow bridge: nine hours inside the show

"All Creatures Great and Small" tour from the Lake District is a 9-hour guided minivan tour through Yorkshire Dales film locations, following the route of the Channel 5 and Masterpiece PBS series. Small groups of no more than six travel with a professional guide in air-conditioned transport with WiFi and charging. All entrance fees are included, though lunch costs are separate. Pickup is timed to meet the first Glasgow-bound train from London Euston on weekdays and Saturdays, departing from Oxenholme, Windermere, Kirkby Lonsdale or Ingleton.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit All Creatures Great and Small sites

• Pickup from designated points
• See famous church and Skeldale House
• Visit James's bus stop and village green
• Stop at the Drover's Arms
• Pass Mrs Pumphrey's mansion
• View Alderson's Farm and narrow bridge
• Enjoy Yorkshire Dales landscape and animals
• Stroll around village and eat lunch

The experience

The tour builds around the real locations where the show was filmed: Skeldale House where James, Siegfried and Tristan lived; the church where Helen nearly married Hugh Hulton; Mrs Pumphrey's mansion and the Drover's Arms in Darrowby village itself. You'll walk past the Vet's Surgery and the Greengrocers, cross the narrow bridge where James always meets another vehicle, and visit Alderson's Farm set in the open Yorkshire Dales landscape. The guide shares the stories behind each stop as you move through the countryside in a minivan with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points.

The day includes time to stroll around Darrowby village and eat lunch at your own pace. The cost of food and drink is separate from the tour price. There is some walking involved, including uphill sections and uneven or wet terrain, so comfortable, waterproof shoes matter: Yorkshire Dales weather can shift quickly even in summer. The minivan holds a maximum of six guests, which means real conversation and unhurried photo stops rather than a crowded schedule.

Pickup is timed to the first train from London Euston heading to Glasgow, so the tour works for rail travelers arriving early morning. You'll choose your departure point (Oxenholme at 9:13am, Windermere at 8:45am, Kirkby Lonsdale at 9:20am, or Ingleton at 9:35am), and the driver collects you from that specific location. If you need to change your pickup point, contact the operator in advance so they know where to find you.

What’s included

• Guided tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
• comfortable minivan with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points.
• all entrance fees to the filming locations.
• regular photo, refreshment and comfort stops.
• return to your chosen departure point.

Options for this experience

4 options

Guide in English08:45

Guide in English09:13

Guide in English09:20

Guide in English09:35

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Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and SaturdayDepartures at 08:45, 09:13, 09:20 and 09:35Last departure this season: 24 Oct

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by English Lakes Tours

Is this one for you?The small group size and fixed schedule mean you move through each location without crowds, but the 9-hour day and terrain with uphill sections require comfortable shoes and a reasonable level of mobility. Choose this if you want the show's real locations explained by someone who knows them, not a self-guided walk.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What exactly do I see on this tour?

The tour visits the real filming locations from "All Creatures Great and Small": Skeldale House, the church, Mrs Pumphrey's mansion, the Drover's Arms pub, Alderson's Farm, and the narrow bridge where James encounters vehicles. You also see the village green where Darrowby Fair was held and the Yorkshire Dales landscape with its sheep and cattle.

How much walking is involved?

There is some walking as you stroll through Darrowby village and visit the locations, including uphill sections and uneven or wet terrain. Comfortable, waterproof shoes are essential, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though the terrain itself requires steady footing.

Which departure point should I choose?

Oxenholme departs at 9:13am and is timed to meet the first train from London Euston to Glasgow. Windermere leaves at 8:45am, Kirkby Lonsdale at 9:20am, and Ingleton at 9:35am. Pick the location closest to where you're staying or arriving, and confirm your choice so the driver knows exactly where to collect you.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

The tour includes time to eat lunch in Darrowby village, but the cost of food and drink is separate. You'll have the chance to explore local cafes and pubs at your own pace during the lunch break.

How many people will be on the tour?

The tour holds a maximum of six guests, so the group stays small and you get plenty of time for conversation and photos at each location without feeling rushed or crowded.