Welcome to Grassington
The beating heart of the Yorkshire Dales
Home to the fictional market town of Darrowby in the new series of All Creatures Great & Small.
Your visit to Grassington
Picture a bustling cobbled market square, fringed by shops offering everything from practical essentials to totally tempting luxuries. Art galleries, crafts and open studios complete the Yorkshire shopping experience. Add other attractions such as friendly cafés, restaurants and cosy hotels, all set against a backdrop of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. That’s Grassington, the small market town that feels like a village, and the perfect short break location from which to enjoy the many things to do in the area.
Plan your perfect stay and discover Grassington – the beating heart of the Yorkshire Dales – and the surrounding villages in Upper Wharfedale.
Discover Darrowby
Grassington was transformed into the fictional market town of Darrowby during the filming of Channel 5’s series ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ which appeared on our tv’s during 2020. The second series was filmed early in 2021 in Grassington, the third series was filmed in March 2022 and the fourth series was filmed in early 2023.
Explore Grassington
For the walker and nature lover, a myriad of footpaths reveal ancient woodland, windswept moorland, a patchwork of dry-stone walls and hay meadows, rushing becks, limestone pavements and magnificent views of Wharfedale. Read more for information on walking or cycling in Grassington. The best of the Yorkshire Dales in one place…
Getting to Grassington
Getting to Grassington could not be easier. Just 40 miles from Leeds and 9 miles from Skipton, which has a mainline train service. Frequent local buses run up and down the dale, making getting around whilst you are here easy, too.
Explore Wharfedale
The River Wharfe cuts its way from Langstrothdale to Bolton Abbey, with villages dotted along the glacial valley bottom. Dry stone walls and hay barns are part of the stunning scenery. A walkers’ paradise with miles of footpaths to explore.
Grassington's History
Grassington has a long and varied history, from the Bronze Age through to the arrival of the Romans, lead mining and farming. Signs of the past, such as the Strip Lynchets, Lead Mining, Iron Age forts and stone circles can be found.
What’s on
Grassington is a place for all seasons, each with its own beauty. Grassington and Wharfedale also have fabulous festivals and events as ‘extra’ attractions.
