
Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk
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Is Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk worth booking?
Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk is a 8.3-hour experience in York, United Kingdom, from $595 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 8.3 hours
- From
- $595 per person
Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, but with a particular focus on the countryside and locations used for filming the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series starring Nicholas Ralph in the lead role of Yorkshire
What you get
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
- Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle suitable for the size of your party
- Private tour just for your group
- Friendly, local Professional Driver
About this experience
Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, but with a particular focus on the countryside and locations used for filming the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series starring Nicholas Ralph in the lead role of Yorkshire Vet, James Herriot, first shown on Channel 5 in 2020. You will have photo stops in Barden, Malham, Arncliffe, Hawkswick and Burnsall and a longer stop in Grassington, used as the main filming location for "Darrowby". You will also have the option to visit the award-winning World of James Herriot Visitor Attraction in Thirsk to see where Alf White (the real James Herriot) lived, worked and wrote his series of books, based upon his experiences as a young Yorkshire Vet. If you do want to visit the World of James Herriot, we will take you there first in the morning as it sets the scene for the rest of the tour. If not, you can spend the additional time enjoying more of the Yorkshire Dales - the choice is yours and can just be agreed with your Driver in the morning!
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
- Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle suitable for the size of your party
- Private tour just for your group
- Friendly, local Professional Driver
Not included
- Entrance fees to optional attractions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Barden
See the filming location scenery used for the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series
10 minutes here
Malham
See the filming location scenery used for the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series
10 minutes here
See the filming location scenery used for the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series
10 minutes here
Burnsall
See the filming location scenery used for the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series and enjoy a mid-morning stop in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales village of Burnsall
30 minutes here
Grassington
The main lunchtime stop is in Grassington, the filming location used for "Darrowby" in the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series
60 minutes here
World of James Herriot
After lunch, you have the option of heading to Thirsk to experience the World of James Herriot visitor attraction or, alternatively, you can spend the afternoon enjoying more of the stunning Yorkshire Dales scenery - the choice is yours!
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
York
Pick up from your hotel or other location of your choice in Thirsk
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Pick up from your hotel or other location of your choice in Thirsk
Options you can book
Small Group (up to 4)
Up to 4 Passengers Pickup included
Large Group (up to 16)
Up to 16 Passengers Pickup included
Medium Group (up to 8)
Up to 8 Passengers Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Some visitor attractions close from November to March and, if weather/road conditions are adverse during this period, the tour may have to follow a different route/itinerary.
- Not suitable for children under the age of 5 years old
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $595 to $800
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for York.
How much does Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk cost?
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Prices start at $595 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk take?
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Plan for about 8.3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in York is not rushed.
Is Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in York and add a light layer if any part of the 8.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in York?
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On Outty we rank every York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe, The Deathly Dark Tour of York, Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit York?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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