The Dales Camping and Caravanning

History fan? You won’t be short of places of interest, whether it’s the ruins of Jervaulx Abbey (10 minutes’ drive), Middleham Castle (10 minutes) and Druid’s Temple (25 minutes) or the more well-maintained Cistercian abbey remains at Fountains Abbey (35 minutes). Richmond Castle (25 minutes) and Bolton Castle (25 minutes) are some other nearby castles. If tasting your way around a new place is your kind of approach, Brymor Ice Cream (10 minutes) sells traditional Yorkshire ice cream as a treat after the local walks. Wensleydale Creamery (40 minutes) is another prime foodie spot, all about the dairy stuff, and seeing how Wensleydale cheese is fashioned. For tasting the local potions, visit the Black Sheep Brewery (15 minutes) too. When you’re looking for some more adventurous pursuits, the Aysgarth Falls (25 minutes) and the Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre (15 minutes) will give you a good dose of nature and wildlife. As for family-friendly places with labyrinths or a few thrills, check out The Forbidden Corner (15 minutes) and the Lightwater Valley Theme Park (25 minutes) too.