Shopping!

Market Days
Monday: Darlington, Skipton, Thirsk.
Tuesday: Bedale, Hawes.
Wednesday: Masham, Northallerton.
Thursday: Richmond* (indoor), Ripon.
Friday: Leyburn.
Saturday: Richmond*, Northallerton, Skipton. 

Early Closing Days
Wednesday:Catterick, Darlington, Hawes, Leyburn, Richmond, Ripon, Thirsk.
Thursday:Bedale, Masham, Northallerton.
(Although during the summer most shops stay open) 

* A disc parking scheme operates in Richmond, Northallerton and Bedale, please 
use the disc provided, but return it for the next guests. Extra discs are 
available from the Tourist Information Centres and some local shops. 
If you are looking for 'High Street' retailers, the nearest shopping centre is 
Darlington. There is a factory shopping outlet at Lightwater Valley, near Ripon.

The Country Code
Please follow the Country Code, if you are out and about.

ENJOY the countryside and respect its' life and work.
GUARD against all risk of fire.
FASTEN all gates.
KEEP your dogs under close control
KEEP to public paths across farmland.
USE gates and stiles to cross fences hedges and walls.
LEAVE livestock, crops and machinery alone.
TAKE your litter home.
HELP keep all water clean.
PROTECT wild life, plants and trees.
TAKE special care on country roads.
MAKE no unnecessary noise. 

DOG WALKING
If you bring a dog with you to Abbots Thorn we offer the following advice: 
Dogs must be kept on a lead throughout the village and surrounding areas, farms 
have open gates, and sheep are easy to access - especially for curious dogs. To 
give your dog a good run, visit Middleham Low Moor, after 1pm (the racehorses 
will have finished their gallops by then), we'll give you directions.

Eating and Drinking
We have many good, traditional, Yorkshire pubs locally, many serve excellent 
food, whether you are looking for a gourmet meal or a quick lunch time snack, 
you'll be spoilt for choice. Please let us know your experiences so we can pass 
them onto others (pick us up a menu if possible). Here is a selection of eating 
places and pubs we have either visited ourselves or have had recommended. Please 
note that most establishments do not serve meals after 9pm.

Coppice Tea Rooms, rear of Aysgarth Falls National Park Visitor Centre. 
Wonderful lunches, delectable cakes even those on gluten free diets can indulge 
here.
Giovanni's, Leyburn. Italian food at it's best, right here in Leyburn, opening 
times vary, please ask.
Wensleydale Heifer, West Witton. Speciality fish restaurant.
Queens Head, Finghall. Delicious home-cooked food and a warm and friendly 
atmosphere.
George & Dragon, Aysgarth. Good food and an imaginative menu.
Bolton Arms, Redmire. Very friendly pub with newly renovated dining room and 
excellent food.
Street Head Inn, Newbiggin. Country pub with good, home-made food and an 
excellent vegetarian menu.
Castle Keep Tea Rooms, Middleham. A traditional English tea room, for light 
snacks or an indulgent cream tea.
Fox and Hounds, Carthorpe. Superb Sunday lunch, (You will need to book) Very 
good menu including vegetarian treats., Well worth the drive.
Bolton Arms Bistro, Leyburn. Good food and reasonably priced.
The Freemasons Arms, Nosterfield. Quaint old pub with good food, try their fish 
and chips!
Cover Bridge Inn, between Middleham and East Witton. Traditional Yorkshire 
cooking and a friendly atmosphere, famous for its ham and eggs. 
The Sandpiper, Leyburn. Good evening meals, wonderful bangers and mash at 
lunchtime. Ideal for that special occasion meal.
Brymor Ice Cream Parlour, on the Middleham to Masham road. The place to enjoy 
ice cream made on the premises, also hot and cold snacks. Open all year. 
How Stean Gorge, near Lofthouse, Nidderdale. Comfortable restaurant in unusual 
surroundings, really good lunches, teas and early dinners.

Local Services Guide
Hospital: The Friarage, Northallerton, Northallerton 779911 
Doctor: Brentwood, Leyburn, 01969 622391 
Dentist: The Surgery, Wensley Road, Leyburn, 01969 622132 
Vet. Surgery: Hollin Rigg, Leyburn, 01969 623107 
Chemist: Market Place, Leyburn. 
Optician: 1 Richmond Road, Leyburn, 01969 623001 
Tourist Information: Railway Street, Leyburn. 
Banks: Barclays (with cash machine), Market Place, Leyburn. HSBC (with cash 
machine), High Street, Leyburn. 
Petrol: Leyburn: Harmby Road (A684) towards Bedale. Middleham.
Car Repairs: Raymond Brown, Carlton.
Post Box: 2 in the village, one left, one right from our door. 
Post Offices: Railway Street, Leyburn. Key Centre, Middleham.
Telephone Box: Turn right out of our door 150 yds on the right. 
Police Station: High Street, Leyburn. 
Churches: Anglican, Carlton, Horsehouse, Middleham and Leyburn. Methodist, 
Carlton, Melmerby and Leyburn. Roman Catholic, Leyburn. Society of Friends, 
Leyburn. 

Visitor Attractions
The Cat Pottery: A hidden waterfall, alpine garden and a picturesque village 
green, an ideal way to discover these ceramic cats. West Burton, 9 miles west of 
Leyburn off B6160. 01969 663273 
Little Chocolate Shop: Watch delicious chocolates being made by hand. Business 
Park, Leyburn
Georgian Theatre: The oldest theatre in the UK surviving in its original form, 
incorporating a museum with original scenery, playbills and interactive 
displays. Victoria Road, Richmond. 01748 823710 
The Ropemaker: Watch traditional ropemaking and see how the twist is put in at 
this open plan factory. Has a well stocked rope and gift shop. Town Foot, Hawes. 
01969 667487 
The Teapottery: Watch craftspeople making and decorating unique and collectable 
teapots at this open plan factory. Has a well stocked teapot shop and of course 
a tea shop. The Business Park, Harmby Road, Leyburn. 01969 623839 
Wensleydale Cheese: Visit the Wensleydale Cheese Visitors Centre, discover the 
history of cheese making in the museum and the sample the real thing in the 
cheese shop and restaurant. Gayle Lane, Hawes. 01969 667664 
White Rose Candles: See how all sorts of different candles and other wax 
products are made, and maybe buy some to take home. Wensley Mill, Wensley, 
Leyburn. 
Green Howards Museum: Over 300 years of regimental history set in a 12th century 
church. Centre of Richmond Market Place. 01748 822133 
Dales Countryside Museum: Tells the story of the Yorkshire Dales and its people 
and landscape dating from 10,000 BC. Station Yard, Hawes. 01969 667450 
T & R Theakston: Traditional Yorkshire brewers since 1827, beers include Old 
Peculiar, XB and Best Bitter, visitor centre and shop. The Brewery, Masham. 
01765 689057 
Black Sheep Brewery: Traditional independent brewer, with excellent visitor 
centre, guided tours, tastings, gift shop and bistro. Wellgarth, Masham. 01765 
689227 
Nidderdale Museum: Pateley Bridge - a fascinating insight into times gone by. 
The Bowes Museum: Once seen never forgotten situated at Barnard Castle. 
Craft Trail: The list goes on and on and on - such a wide range of crafts are 
produced in this area that it is impossible to list them all, so please browse 
through the leaflets in the hall. There really is something for everyone.



Middleham Castle: The 12th century home of Richard III, on the A6108, 2 miles 
south of Leyburn. 01969 623899 
Easby Abbey: 12th century ruins on the banks of the River Swale. 1 mile south 
east of Richmond. 
Richmond Castle: Built by William the Conqueror in the 12th century, the castle 
dominates the town of Richmond. 01748 822493 
Bolton Castle: Preserved 14th century castle with tea rooms. Signposted off the 
A684 at Wensley. 01969 623981 
Jervaulx Abbey: Secluded ruins of a Cistercian abbey set in 120 acres of 
parkland, tea rooms. On A6108 between Masham and Middleham. 01677 460391 
Skipton Castle: Classic 12th century castle set above a wooded gorge it is one 
of the best preserved and most complete mediaeval castles in England. Situated 
at the top of the High Street. 
Bolton Abbey: The ruins of Bolton Priory set in the majestic sweep of the River 
Wharfe. The estate has over 75 miles of footpaths including the famous Strid 
Wood Nature Trails. Off the A59 Skipton to Harrogate Road. 
Fountains Abbey: Yorkshire's premier National Trust property and parkland, 
Ripon. 



Thorp Perrow Arboretum: 85 acres that includes trees from all over the world. 
Outside Bedale on the B6268. 
Aysgarth Falls: A spectacular series of waterfalls where the River Ure descends 
over limestone steps. Signposted. 
West Burton Falls: A hidden waterfall in a dramatic setting. West Burton. 
Constable Burton Hall: A large romantic terrace garden with extensive borders, 
garden, woodland walks and garden trails. Constable Burton. 01677 460225 
White Scar Cave: The longest show cave in Britian with underground waterfalls, 
streams and thousands of stalactites. One mile from Ingleton on the B6255 road 
to Hawes, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. 
Ingleton Waterfalls: A four and a half mile natural scenic walk is a must for 
anybody who appreciates the beauty of the Dales. Good walking boots or strong 
shoes are advised. Ingleton village on A65 Settle to Kendal road. 
How Stean Gorge: Spectacular limestone gorge amid Nidderdale's lush green 
pastures - also known as Yorkshire's little Switzerland. Restaurant and tea 
room. Near Pateley Bridge (7 miles), Masham 10 miles. 
Leyburn Shawl: Just a short walk from the market place - breathtaking views 
along a grass terrace which has associations with Mary Queen of Scots. 
Forbidden Corner: A recently created grotto with dramatic surprises, outstanding 
views, recommended for the young at heart. Tea rooms. Between Carlton and 
Middleham.