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The Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England, DL12 8NP
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Lower Wensleydale Club Site is set within the sheltered hollow of a disused quarry that is now overrun with a vast array of wild flowers, mosses and mature trees. This caravan park is based in North Yorkshire, which is managed by The Club on behalf of the owners and offers varied pitching areas, each one guaranteed to bring you that one step closer to the beauty of our country's natural splendours. Ducks and rabbits roam the site freely and a special area is set aside on site for tents - perfect for those looking to camp in Yorkshire. The site is also in the perfect spot to watch the local steam trains pass by.
Leyburn is situated conveniently close to Lower Wensleydale Club Site - it is a thriving market town with a large variety of stalls to browse each Friday. It also boasts regular antique sales and is home to The Little Chocolate Shop where you can tour the factory. Travel a little further afield and you will reach Richmond, the heart of North Yorkshire and a bustling market town. Situated within the Yorkshire Dales National Park is the White Scar Cave, where you can marvel at the natural beauty of the caves whilst enjoying the longest cave tour in Britain. This is also wonderful walking and dog walking country that offers a wealth of superb scenic views and rewarding explorations - so be sure you don't forget to pack your walking boots!
Please note, Site Night Vouchers are not accepted at this site.
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Bancroft Mill Engine Museum
Bancroft Mill, Gillians Lane, Lancashire, North West England, BB18 5QR
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An old cotton mill, now a museum, Bancroft Mill operates Lancashire's largest cotton mill steam engine under steam power, in original condition and in situ. Also presenting other engines, steam plant and associated machinery, mill artefacts and pictures. Enjoy a weaving demonstration on Lancashire loom. Café shop, free parking, disabled access. For steaming days please see website.
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British in India Museum
Hendon Mill, Hallam Road, Lancashire, North West England, BB9 8AD
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Opened in 1972 by Henry Nelson, the British in India Museum presents an impressive range of swords, kukris, commemorative boxes and plates, as well as coins, photographs, paintings and a whole host of other artefacts. No disabled access, please ring for details. Car parking is available. Directions: look out for 'Doorstep Self Storage' signs at the venue. Museum sign-in on the gate post.
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Quaker Tapestry Museum
Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Cumbria, Lake District, LA9 4BH
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Directions
Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not sat nav, due to unsuitable roads for towing. From East on A684: turn right about 0.75 mile past railway bridge with traffic lights and just before the Pheasant Inn at Harmby. Cross the railway bridge, immediately turn left and follow signs to the site entrance. From West on A684: turn left just past the Pheasant Inn at Harmby; then as above. The route from M6 junction 37 via Sedbergh is not advised, being narrow in places. The immediate approach road to the site is narrow, with steep blind bends (look for traffic mirrors on bends).
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DL8 5NU
- GPS:
- Lat 54.30849 / Lon -1.80987
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- SE125903
- OS map ref:
- 99
- Handbook map ref:
- H10
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Leyburn and Bedale
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Shop within 1 mile
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Wardens really made it work
Lovely quirky site which we have been to before, we were a little concerned with all the covid paranoia about, especially as some wardens were being compared to the camp guards rather than wardens (perhaps unfairly, well I hope...) We need not have worried the wardens were friendly and in no way over zealous, totally appropriate which made what could have been tense work well.
There is plenty to see and do around and about though with pre-booking it's best to do your research ahead.
The facilities are a little tired and the walk along the road to Leyburn unpleasant given all the traffic. Overall though a different and characterful site in a great location.
Lower Wensleydale
Lovely secluded & peaceful site, not too far from Leyburn, with the added attraction of the Wensleydale Railway running alongside the site.
Facilities are a little dated, but acceptable and priced accordingly.
We visited late September/early October and the weather was mostly kind, but will be back next Summer when it will hopefully be a tad warmer.
Rollerteam2
Just returned from a one night stop at this site, we used this as a stopover on our return visit from Old Hartley. Unfortunately we had torrential rain throughout Saturday, including overnight which prevented us walking into Leyburn. We have stayed at this site on three previous occasions. We love the site and its location. The Covid rules worked very well. The wardens did an excellent job and we received a warm welcome. The only comment was that the trees close to a number of pitches could do with pruning. But I strongly recommend this site.
Great site for dales access.
We have visited this site several times previously. In spite of reduced facilities due to Coronavirus, this is still a site worth a visit. Sad that the Wensleydale railway trains are not operating, as this usually adds even more interest to the site. My only complaint was that some drivers seem totally unable to drive their vehicle at 5mph. We had grandchildren with us, and had to continually keep watch for Mercedes estate who continually drove well in excess of the speed limit onto the upper level. We did not see much of the usual resident Peacock on this visit, and the Ducks seemed in short supply for some reason. Still a great site to visit.
Midweek break
Stayed hear a couple of weeks ago and found the site very peaceful!!! The staff very friendly and helpful also facilities were very clean and felt very safe !!! A short walk into Leyburn which is a lovely town with plenty of places to eat out , would definitely recommend this site !!!
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01969 623366
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