Rock House Farm Certificated Location

There is plenty to see and do in the local area, with an abundance of walks directly from the pitches and into the Yorkshire Dales National Park (20 minutes’ drive). You may be tempted by the exotic plantings and contemporary sculptures at The Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park (25 minutes), or you can discover an 18th-century folly at the Druid’s Temple (also 25 minutes). Railway enthusiasts can jump on the heritage Wensleydale Railway from Bedale (10 minutes) – the line runs across the farm – to Leyburn (15 minutes), where you can hike up The Shawl for stunning views over Penhill, browse indie shops and knock back a pint of Yorkshire beer at one of several pubs. Other local towns to discover include lively Masham (15 minutes), home to a colourful Saturday market, art galleries and scenic strolls along the River Ure. Regional attractions that will keep the kids entranced include follies, quirky architecture and sculptures at The Forbidden Corner (20 minutes), the rollercoasters and boating lake at Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park (25 minutes) or the educational farm at Big Sheep Little Cow (10 minutes), where younger children can cuddle rabbits and meet the ponies.